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Networking and communication

November 21, 2007 21 Nov'07
Making the case for FCIP and FCoE

FC over IP and FC over Ethernet let companies begin consolidating on one network platform as opposed to maintaining separate FC and Ethernet networks.
November 19, 2007 19 Nov'07
ITIL -- What network managers need to know

This tip helps network managers about implement IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and explains how it can be beneficial to networking.
November 18, 2007 18 Nov'07
IMS Report Card: IMS Forum issues first IMS reality check

The first IMS Report Card from the IMS Forum offers a reality check on the hype and myths surrounding IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) deployment.
November 15, 2007 15 Nov'07
Wireless LAN performance

Benchmarking your wireless LAN performance is tricky. This tip examines key issues and offers advice for effectively measuring your WLAN performance.

November 14, 2007 14 Nov'07
Defining unified communications

Read how industry pundits are defining unified communications.
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.
November 12, 2007 12 Nov'07
More ICT scholarships inbound

Scholarships for the IT industry totalling a value of $250,000 will be available at the beginning of the coming academic year, it was announced last week.
November 11, 2007 11 Nov'07
Integrating edge assets into networks can cut costs

Proper management of edge assets in a network saves money and time while avoiding headaches.
November 11, 2007 11 Nov'07
IPTV Crash Course: Chapter 3: The Technology of IP Networks

IPTV service utilises basic IP network technology to broadcast television using the internet.
November 07, 2007 07 Nov'07
Configuring VLANs

Learn how to configure a virtual LAN (VLAN) in this step-by-step, automated, 15-minute demo.

November 06, 2007 06 Nov'07
Users leaving Fibre Channel for iSCSI Sans find pros, cons

Users who recently updated aging Fibre Channel equipment with new iSCSI San products have found ease of use can be a double-edged sword.
November 06, 2007 06 Nov'07
Adaptec reports losses

Adaptec's revenue was down year over year, as well as sequentially; DataDirect says the InfiniBand business is booming.
November 05, 2007 05 Nov'07
Google announces open source operating system for smartphones

After months of speculation, Google has officially announced Android, an mobile devices OS it's developing in partnership with a wide variety of companies.
November 04, 2007 04 Nov'07
Broaden broadband debate: Comms Alliance

The Communications Alliance has joined the chorus of voices calling for election candidates to broaden the scope of their broadband plans.
November 01, 2007 01 Nov'07
ISCSI storage gets performance makeover

Suppliers, including Ibrix, Mellanox, Alacritech and EqualLogic, are offering juiced-up new iSCSI configurations, while 3PAR, CipherMax and NeoScale boost data security products.
November 01, 2007 01 Nov'07
Network design: Five ways to lower your costs

Learn how to lower network operating costs without sacrificing utility in this tip on designing a low-cost network.
November 01, 2007 01 Nov'07
MPLS implementation gotchas

Eliminate network latency, without locking into an SLA with a bad service provider, by controlling and implementing multiprotocol label switching (MPLS).
October 30, 2007 30 Oct'07
EMC's Tucci vows to keep up with new features

EMC CEO says storage giant is widening its technology net to match innovations of smaller competitors.
October 30, 2007 30 Oct'07
Microsoft's OCS is finally here, for better or for worse

Zeus Kerravala reports on the long-awaited Microsoft OCS launch. Find out the pros and cons of OCS.
October 30, 2007 30 Oct'07
Non-unified communications can cost millions

Fragmented communications are costing companies millions of dollars by disrupting workflow and business processes, a new study has revealed.
October 29, 2007 29 Oct'07
Unified communications platform gets SMB twist

While unified communications has eluded the SMB market, Siemens has released an all-in-one UC appliance specifically for the SMB.
October 28, 2007 28 Oct'07
As network configuration management matures, documentation woes linger

Documentation of networks is a tertiary consideration. Is this hurting your business?
October 25, 2007 25 Oct'07
Asterisk creator: Consider open source VoIP, think twice about hybrid-hosted

Asterisk creator Mark Spencer clarifies his position on hybrid-hosted VoIP, and discusses open source VoIP and what it means for business users.
October 23, 2007 23 Oct'07
How to manage mobility

Planning a new mobility deployment? This tip and podcast offer eight strategies to make sure you get it right.
October 23, 2007 23 Oct'07
Bringing QoS to end-user standards

The phone call setup experience and perception of voice quality are the biggest factors contributing to the user's satisfaction. However, while the dialing experience can be objectively measured, the caller's judgment of voice quality is subjective....
October 21, 2007 21 Oct'07
VoIP certification credentials

Many certifications touch on voice over IP topics tangentially, but numerous credentials now focus a fairly substantial portion of their coverage on this subject matter. In this certification survey, we take a look at available certifications, ...
October 15, 2007 15 Oct'07
VoIP certification credentials

Looking for VoIP skills? Want to know how to hire a VoIP specialist? This list of VoIP certifications and the skills they impart should be useful reading!
October 10, 2007 10 Oct'07
Unified communications new priority for HP

Unified communications is a confusing area with a number of vendors in the mix. HP has launched new services to help ease companies into unified communications and help them determine which integrated tools will best fit their business goals.
October 10, 2007 10 Oct'07
Securing VoIP Networks Chapter 7: Key Management Mechanisms

Key management is a fundamental part of protecting Internet multimedia applications like VoIP, but the protocols can be difficult to design.
October 10, 2007 10 Oct'07
Unified communications new priority for HP

HP has launched unified communications (UC) services to help companies find and design a UC deployment that is right for their business.
October 08, 2007 08 Oct'07
The Tao of automated network management

Read or podcast this article about taking the first step toward an automated future by integrating network management tools.
October 08, 2007 08 Oct'07
Happy Birthday to TechTarget ANZ

It's our birthday, so gift us with your presence and join us in recollection of our most read articles of recent times.
October 07, 2007 07 Oct'07
IP telephony adoption rising, quality sagging

IP telephony adoption continues to grow, but service quality is lagging behind, according to a user survey from Psytechnics.
October 07, 2007 07 Oct'07
Tool suites for identifying the problem -- from 'Network troubleshooting and diagnostics'

Learn network troubleshooting tool suites and their feature sets to support your technical troubleshooting activities.
October 04, 2007 04 Oct'07
IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) lags mobile application delivery

IP multimedia subsystem (IMS) was supposed to provide convergence between fixed and mobile services, but new mobile applications have bypassed it.
October 03, 2007 03 Oct'07
Network engineering applications -- from 'Network troubleshooting and diagnostics'

Network analysis applications, including protocol analysers, traffic generators, and simulation tools, can be used to understand how networks operate.
October 02, 2007 02 Oct'07
IP address management -- from 'Network troubleshooting and diagnostics'

Learn how IP address management and maintenance tools can help manage the scope of IP addresses on your network.
October 01, 2007 01 Oct'07
How to select the right IP PBX

Selecting the right IP PBX system for your company can be complicated. Here are some important things to consider when purchasing an IP PBX.
October 01, 2007 01 Oct'07
Developing good troubleshooting technique -- from 'Network troubleshooting and diagnostics'

The most important part of troubleshooting is technique. This excerpt examines several approaches such as Bottom-Up, Top-Down, and Divide-and-Conquer methods
October 01, 2007 01 Oct'07
3Com to be acquired by equity firm

3Com has announced it will be acquired by private equity firm Bain Capital Partners for US$2.2 billion.
September 20, 2007 20 Sep'07
Australians more tech-aware

Telecommunications and the internet are becoming increasingly embedded in the lives of Australians, says an ACMA survey.
September 20, 2007 20 Sep'07
Unified communications an 'uphill battle' for Microsoft

Unified communications is going to be a tough sell for Microsoft, which is looking to eliminate the PBX and go all software.
September 20, 2007 20 Sep'07
Wireless troubleshooting

Wireless network troubleshooting basics are discussed in this guide.
September 19, 2007 19 Sep'07
End-to-end network management enables reliable VoIP, unified communications

Monitoring voice quality, service availability, and security conditions are discussed in this Q & A with Gurmeet Lamba of Clarus Systems.
September 19, 2007 19 Sep'07
802.11 protocols

802.11 wireless protocols and deployment basics are discussed in this guide.
September 18, 2007 18 Sep'07
Cisco to acquire Cognio

Cisco will acquire wireless spectrum analysis and management vendor Cognio in a deal that will give Cisco a leg-up on wireless and mobility.
September 18, 2007 18 Sep'07
Nokia to acquire mobile advertiser

Nokia has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire mobile advertising and marketing company Enpocket for an undisclosed amount.
September 18, 2007 18 Sep'07
Wireless security

Wireless security and polices are covered in this guide.
September 17, 2007 17 Sep'07
Wireless network deployment and management

Wireless network deployment and management are discussed in this guide.
September 17, 2007 17 Sep'07
Wireless access points

The basics of wireless access point (AP) as well as configuration and placement are covered in this guide.