Must-have tools for setting up a Wi-Fi net

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	INSIDER Must-have tools for setting up a Wi-Fi net In order to ensure proper Wi-Fi coverage and performance, RF site surveys should be performed before and after WLAN installations and modifications. Though you can walk around and do simple signal checks and throughput tests using free software on your laptop, using Wi-Fi surveying software provides much better testing and reporting. (Insider Story) Read More WHITE PAPER: HP Why you need a next-generation firewall This white paper explores the reasons for implementing NG firewalls and lays out a path to success for overburdened IT organizations. Learn More In this Issue What to expect from 11ac's next big deal: multiuser MIMO New tools let IT admins cut the cord to manage mobile users IBM to present the incredible shrinking supercomputer Google makes way for wearables with Play Services update INSIDER Why Cisco, Intel, and Qualcomm are funding IoT startups Hardcoded SSH key gives backdoor access to Cisco communications manager Salesforce.com continues focus on mobility with new reports, dashboards 10 CEOs who took drastic pay cuts IBM tries to forecast and control Beijing's air pollution WHITE PAPER: Box Advantages of State-of-the-Art File Collaboration Today's employees expect high levels of simplicity and transparency when it comes to their ability to upload, download, share and communicate. This white paper explains why IT must stop thinking about point solutions and start considering a system that encompasses multiple aspects of collaboration. Learn more What to expect from 11ac's next big deal: multiuser MIMO 802.11ac is already delivering much higher Wi-Fi throughput. Later this year, with 'Wave 2' of the standard, a feature called multiuser MIMO will boost network efficiency and help Wi-Fi nets handle the explosion of mobile clients. Read More New tools let IT admins cut the cord to manage mobile users The new Insight app from MobileIron gives IT staff anywhere access a dashboard summary (shown) and tools to manage enterprise mobility. Read More IBM to present the incredible shrinking supercomputer IBM researchers are pursuing an ambitious project to deliver supercomputers that can be held in the palm of your hand. Read More WEBCAST: IBM The Next Generation of Big Data Learn about IBM's new and expanded Information Management capabilities now delivered in the cloud. Learn More Google makes way for wearables with Play Services update Google has released a new version of Play Services that opens the door to more smartwatch apps and cooler games. Read More INSIDER Why Cisco, Intel, and Qualcomm are funding IoT startups Cisco, Intel, and Qualcomm play a significant role in the growth of the Internet of Things startup world. Read More Hardcoded SSH key gives backdoor access to Cisco communications manager An unprotected SSH access key left inside the Cisco Unified Communications Domain Manager product for remote support purposes allows attackers to take complete control of affected deployments. Read More WEBCAST: Network Instruments 3 Choices for Effective UC Management This webcast discusses five best practices on how to successfully optimize and manage UC, as well as how to gain clear picture of overall performance and quickly troubleshoot when the inevitable issues arise. Learn More Salesforce.com continues focus on mobility with new reports, dashboards Salesforce.com is rolling out enhancements to its Salesforce1 mobile application, with new reporting and dashboard capabilities that give users a way to dig deeper and more broadly into CRM data. Read More 10 CEOs who took drastic pay cuts Spectacular pay raises keep widening the gap between what CEOs earn and what average workers take home. But not all CEOs got a raise last year. Read More IBM tries to forecast and control Beijing's air pollution China's nagging pollution problems could start to abate with the help of an IBM project that seeks to predict and control the air quality in Beijing, using new computing technologies. Read More
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