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	Network World's 2014 State of the Network survey Exclusive research from Network World shows that cloud and mobility are gaining in importance Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: MovinCool Using Ceiling-Mount Air Conditioners to Cool Server Rooms Cooling server rooms 24/7 is challenging. A central A/C system is too expensive to keep running. Precision cooling and mini-split systems have costly installation. Ceiling-mount air conditioners offer a cost-effective alternative. They fit easily above a drop ceiling and have low installation costs. Click to continue In this Issue Apple's storage strategy: Clear, not cloudy 10 Father's Day Gifts to Help Dad Feel Young and Cool Cisco Q1 slump drops Ethernet switch market Meet the future of computing: 10 killer hardware advancements from Computex 2014 SDN seen slowing spending on routers, switches Avaya's simple plan Rack-mount? ... We don't need no stinkin' rack-mount WHITE PAPER: Network Instruments 4 Key Survival Tips for Planning Your Next Big Data Project Big Data projects slam network performance. This paper offer survival tips to prepare your network before the Big Data projects hit, not after. Learn how to monitor and manage network performance for bandwidth, consistent low latency, scalable storage, processing power and security. Learn More Apple's storage strategy: Clear, not cloudy It's all about selling more iPhones, more iPads, more Macs, not beating Dropbox Read More 10 Father's Day Gifts to Help Dad Feel Young and Cool Dad isn't getting any younger. Why not get him a Father's Day gift that makes him feel young and cool again? Here are 10 ideas. Read More : CA Technologies The Singular Importance of Application Performance In today's landscape where application performance is everything, it's clear that a new approach is needed — one that assesses network and application performance both in context with each other and in how they impact the business. Learn more! Cisco Q1 slump drops Ethernet switch market Solid results by competitors couldn't offset leader's 7% decline, market's 15% fall Read More Meet the future of computing: 10 killer hardware advancements from Computex 2014 From new chips to super-fast storage and amazing connectivity improvements, the future of computing was unveiled at Computex. Read More SDN seen slowing spending on routers, switches Market research and analysis firms note 'hesitation' due to network transformation Read More WHITE PAPER: Juniper Networks Security in the Next-Generation Data Center This white paper examines these trends, and it reveals the key capabilities that today's security teams require to effectively ensure that vital corporate assets remain secure, while at the same time optimizing access, cost, and administrative efficiency. View Now Avaya's simple plan Company struggling for Ethernet switch relevancy cutting through layers of complexity from recent advancements like SDN, etc., with its Shortest Path Bridging fabric Read More Rack-mount? ... We don't need no stinkin' rack-mount This photo tweeted out yesterday by Barracuda Networks co-founder Michael Perone begged a few questions, chief among them being, "Huh?"A company spokesperson replied to my inquiry with this explanation:"It is the former switch for Bigeye, Barracuda's largest conference/training room.  Earlier this year, we began a total renovation (both inside the building and outside). During the renovation, a new wall was built in that area – and the switch ended up getting stuffed in the ceiling (no one will admit to it!) -- just above the new conference room. "Of course, the plan is to recable and replace the switch altogether. Renovations continue. And as you can see, the switch is functional."To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Read More
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