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WAN performance and optimisation
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September 07, 2015
07
Sep'15
Myanmar internet gets boost with content delivery network
Myanmar internet users will start benefiting from changes in the law that encourages foreign direct investment in communications infrastructures
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August 19, 2015
19
Aug'15
O2’s self-optimising network will learn from customers
O2 upgrades its mobile network with features that learn from customer behaviour to optimise network coverage and performance
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July 02, 2015
02
Jul'15
Metropolitan Police picks Innopsis to lead network procurement
London’s Metropolitan Police Service signs public-sector networking association Innopsis to lead engagement on network procurement
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April 09, 2015
09
Apr'15
InfoVista buys Ipanema to boost application performance offer
Network management supplier InfoVista buys application and network performance firm Ipanema to realise software-defined WAN ambitions
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April 08, 2015
08
Apr'15
Juniper Networks goes after finance market with switch-integrated compute
Juniper launches a compact compute-integrated network switch to boost performance of sensitive applications for financial institutions
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March 31, 2015
31
Mar'15
Brecon Beacons National Park soups up staff comms with Unify
Brecon Beacons National Park Authority deploys Unify’s OpenScape voice technology to keep remote staff and home workers in touch
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March 09, 2015
09
Mar'15
2015 IT priorities: SDN yet to prove itself, fear of network hacks growing
In Computer Weekly’s 2015 IT priorities study, software-defined networking is still behind management and monitoring as a networking priority
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January 13, 2015
13
Jan'15
N3 network outage knocks NHS users off internet
An internet gateway fault causes problems for users of the NHS N3 network
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December 18, 2014
18
Dec'14
CIO interview: Mercedes AMG Petronas IT director on the need for speed in IT
When Matt Harris became IT director for F1 team Mercedes AMG Petronas in 2009, IT costs needed to be slashed
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December 17, 2014
17
Dec'14
Technology needed to help ambulance services cope with increased demand
The future of the ambulance and emergencies services needs more investment in networking
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November 28, 2014
28
Nov'14
CGI secures communications between pilots and air traffic control
Satellite communications firm Inmarsat has outsourced the provision of security IT and services to CGI
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November 25, 2014
25
Nov'14
National Trust for Scotland overcomes legacy network challenge
The National Trust for Scotland has replaced a historical network infrastructure with a core service from Brocade
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November 11, 2014
11
Nov'14
Juniper CEO Kheradpir resigns over misconduct allegations
Shaygan Kheradpir steps down from his role as CEO of Juniper Networks after less than a year in the post, after a customer negotiation went sour
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September 01, 2014
01
Sep'14
Suppliers discuss Emergency Services Network with Home Office
Suppliers have attended an event held by the Home Office to discuss details of the new Emergency Services Network
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August 05, 2014
05
Aug'14
BT Business brings 4G to SMEs
BT Business has launched a range of plans for small businesses that include free access to 4G and unlimited BT Wi-Fi
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July 31, 2014
31
Jul'14
IT needs to improve network infrastructure for future of retail
IT departments need to up their game and improve networks for the retail sector which is on the brink of massive technology change
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May 19, 2014
19
May'14
Zayo buys UK dark fibre provider Geo Networks
American bandwidth infrastructure newcomer Zayo adds more than 1,800 miles of national fibre across the UK following its acquisition of local player Geo Networks
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April 29, 2014
29
Apr'14
Golder Associates plans global WAN
Engineering company Golder Associates is rolling out a wide area network (WAN) across its 180 global sites to optimise connectivity for its diverse and often remote locations
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April 10, 2014
10
Apr'14
BT and Microsoft to offer secure fast lane to Azure cloud
Microsoft’s UK cloud chief hails service as critical step in supporting CEO Satya Nadella’s ambitious plans for global cloud dominance
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April 04, 2014
04
Apr'14
RWE signs seven-year network deal with Vodafone to improve efficiency
Utility provider RWE has signed a seven year, multi-million pound contract to run its network, to reduce cost and gain greater efficiency
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February 28, 2014
28
Feb'14
Computer Weekly European User Awards for networking: 2014 winners
The winners have been announced for the Computer Weekly European User Awards for networking. See who made the top spots
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February 17, 2014
17
Feb'14
NHS Scotland awards SWAN contract to Capita
Capita wins the £110m contract for the Scottish Wide Area Network project, while BT continues to seek damages for losing out
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February 12, 2014
12
Feb'14
BT sues NHS Scotland for £20m over SWAN project
After losing its bid for the Scottish Wide Area Network project, the telecoms giant is suing the NHS National Services Scotland
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January 14, 2014
14
Jan'14
Tesco signs deal with Verizon for ‘single global network’
Tesco will link its network across 12 countries over a single infrastructure provided by Verizon
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October 07, 2013
07
Oct'13
Driving Standards Agency updates WAN with MDNX
The government agency has revamped its WAN solution to link its datacentre through the PSN network to its driving test centres across the UK
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April 10, 2013
10
Apr'13
Mott MacDonald rolls out unified communications
Global engineering firm Mott MacDonald signs Tata Communications for a five-year unified communications deal worth over $20m
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February 07, 2013
07
Feb'13
Interview: Phil Smith, CEO of Cisco UK & Ireland
Cisco's UK CEO talks about innovation, wireless vs wired and software defined networking at the company’s annual Cisco Live event in London
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November 08, 2012
08
Nov'12
British Airways deploys iTrinegy to test improved check-in
The British Airways network infrastructure is being emulated at its new testing centre using ITrinegy
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August 14, 2012
14
Aug'12
Beaverbrooks extends Wi-Fi to support mobile tills
Jewellery chain Beaverbrooks is extending its in-store wireless network to support its mobile till strategy
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February 27, 2012
27
Feb'12
WAN optimisation: improving the performance of business applications
How can WAN optimisation support IT consumerisation and cloud computing?
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January 18, 2012
18
Jan'12
UK networkers look to wireless networks and IP telephony for 2012
Wireless networks and IP telephony are set to be the most common networking initiatives implemented by UK users in 2012, according to TechTarget’s 2012 IT Priorities Survey
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January 10, 2012
10
Jan'12
How the NHBC uses cloud-based technology for VPN authentication
The National House-Building Council is using cloud-based technology to offer almost 70% of its workforce authenticated remote access to its VPN using SMS and hard tokens.
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December 16, 2011
16
Dec'11
Everything Everywhere spends £1.5bn on network expansion: News briefs
SearchNetworkingUK briefs provide a summary of the week’s new product, services and appointment announcements. This week is filled with signs of network expansion.
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December 13, 2011
13
Dec'11
Network reliability to win over innovation in 2012, says Cisco survey
Cisco’s first TechWatch 2012 report finds network reliability as opposed to innovation or performance is the most important factor for network architects in the new year ahead.
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February 26, 2008
26
Feb'08
Cisco hooks up WAAS with Windows Server 2008
Cisco and Microsoft divulge a deal to sell Windows Server 2008 installed on Cisco Wide Area Applications Services (WAAS) appliances for remote offices.
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November 13, 2007
13
Nov'07
Network access control server eases guest access
Cisco Network Admission Control Guest Server was released today to help ease guest access and prepare for a larger network access control (NAC) rollout.
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August 22, 2007
22
Aug'07
Nokia Intellisync boosts device management
Nokia Intellisync has updated its mobile device management portfolio.
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July 17, 2007
17
Jul'07
Branch offices get security, services boost
Juniper Networks released a handful of new branch office offerings, including two new services routers, two secure services platforms and two network management appliances.
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June 07, 2007
07
Jun'07
VoIP market evolves in 2007
The VoIP market will mature and grow this year, according to new research.
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June 04, 2007
04
Jun'07
WAN storage guide -- Chapter 1: WAN basics
A WAN basically connects two or more LANs. While this may sound like a relatively straightforward goal, the implications of WAN connectivity have had a profound influence on networking. This chapter covers basic WAN information.
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May 11, 2007
11
May'07
Choosing WAN providers: Key questions to ask
When evaluating carrier services for the WAN, it's imperative to ask some key questions regarding customer service, service-level agreements, global coverage, management and monitoring capabilities, and underlying technologies. Make sure these ...
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April 18, 2007
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Apr'07
How do I calculate the time taken for a file to be transferred over a WAN link?
Calculate the time it will take for a file to transfer over a WAN link with the help of Dr. Hughes in this expert response.
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March 06, 2007
06
Mar'07
Cisco, IBM announce new unified communications platform
Cisco and IBM today announced a new unified communications platform that will allow users to access collaboration applications and tie together the capabilities of both companies' solutions.
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October 31, 2006
31
Oct'06
Five years until FAN's a hit: Brocade Australia
File Area Networks (FANs) will take around five years to become a ubiquitous piece of enterprise storage infrastructure, according to Graham Schultz, Brocade's Country Manager for Australia.
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October 31, 2006
31
Oct'06
Internode covers Coorong with solar-powered broadband
Internode has blended super-fast ADSL2+ broadband with solar-powered microwave towers to deliver virtually total broadband coverage across South Australia's largest local government region.
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September 05, 2006
05
Sep'06
Cisco accelerates the branch
Cisco rolls WAN optimization, application acceleration and Wide Area File Services (WAFS) in a single branch box to complement its Application Control Engine (ACE) data center optimization product.