Data centre networking
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News
25 Mar 2024
IBM enhances network IT automation capabilities with Pliant acquisition
Tech giant makes strategic purchase to further boost software networking capabilities, offering customers the tools to enable network infrastructure observability, connectivity, control and automation across hybrid cloud environments Continue Reading
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20 Mar 2024
Singtel to host Vultr’s GPU workloads in AI datacentres
Vultr users will be able to deploy large-scale clusters of Nvidia H100 GPUs in Vultr’s Singapore region hosted in Singtel’s AI datacentres by the third quarter this year Continue Reading
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19 Nov 2012
Why Cisco chooses acquisition over R&D
As networking giant Cisco buys its ninth company in less than a year, Computer Weekly asks, why the focus on acquisitions? Continue Reading
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14 Nov 2012
Cisco profits jump 18% thanks to datacentre strategy
Cisco reports an 18% rise in profits, hitting $2.1bn for the first quarter of its fiscal year 2013, on the back of its integrated datacentre systems Continue Reading
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22 Oct 2012
Analytics: The real-world use of big data
This study from IBM and the Said School of Business reveals how businesses are exploiting Big Data and the challenges they face. Continue Reading
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26 Sep 2012
Need for increased network bandwidth is IT's biggest datacentre pain-point
A majority of IT executives have said that a growing demand for increased network bandwidth is one of the most critical issues facing their datacentres Continue Reading
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News
12 Sep 2012
Tesco signs £65m datacentre deal to drive online expansion
Tesco expects to cut several millions each year from its IT bill following a 15-year £65m datacentre deal with Sentrum Continue Reading
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E-Zine
04 Sep 2012
Why organizations are turning to hybrid data centre fabrics with Fibre Channel
This month's issue of IT in Europe focuses on two of today's key aspects of data center management: energy efficiency and storage networking. Read now to learn why PUE can be an inefficient measurement factor. We also explore the changing relationship between front-end and backend networks which is leading some organizations to hybrid data centre fabrics, often with Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) as a key component. Read why experts believe Fibre Channel will continue to remain the network of choice in today's data centers. Continue Reading
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24 Aug 2012
Enterprise network kit continues to boom in recession
New research from IDC shows revenues for both Ethernet switches and routers are growing regardless of the economic climate Continue Reading
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13 Aug 2012
The Olympics in technology stats
Computer Weekly takes a look at how we experienced “the most connected Games ever” with our round-up of key technology stats Continue Reading
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17 Jul 2012
CSC wins deal to transform datacentres for engineer firm Alstom
Engineering company Alstom has outsourced the transformation of its datacentres to systems integrator CSC in a five-year contract Continue Reading
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13 Jul 2012
Tiers for Fears: an holistic approach to managing datacentres
Analyst group, Quocirca, explains the importance of a holistic approach between a data centre facility and datacentre equipment and assesses the benefits of external data centre services. Continue Reading
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News
13 Jul 2012
Special Report on Cisco
This special seven-page report from Computer Weekly analyses the challenges facing Cisco, its financial performance, the services it offers, its place in the IT market and its future strategy. Continue Reading
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15 Jun 2012
Thetrainline.com: Datacentre Transformation
Josko Grljevic, IS Director of thetrainline.com, explains how he cut its IT costs dramatically by virtualising its data centre and moving IT services into the cloud. Continue Reading
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15 Jun 2012
Domino’s Pizza: Datacentre Transformation
Colin Rees, IT Director at Domino’s Pizza explains how a project to move the company data centre into the cloud has transformed its online business. Continue Reading
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15 Jun 2012
Forrester: Datacentre Transformation
John Rakowski, advisor and analyst at Forrester, offers five tips on optimising and managing company datacentres. Continue Reading
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12 Jun 2012
Cisco UCS blade servers integrate Fusion-io PCIe flash cards
Cisco UCS signs an OEM deal with Fusion-io to incorporate PCIe flash cards directly into Cisco servers Continue Reading
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05 Jun 2012
Cisco updates ASR 5500 series for 4G networks
Cisco's updated ASR 5500 series aims to help businesses with increasing mobile traffic moving across networks as 4G looms Continue Reading
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01 Jun 2012
Cambridgeshire launches PSN to cut £1m per year
Cambridgeshire County Council will save £1m per year with the launch of its public services network (PSN) Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2012
Vblocks revenues on track to hit $3bn in 2013
The tie-up between Cisco, EMC and VMware is ramping up revenues from its datacentre-in-a-box product Continue Reading
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10 May 2012
European economy dents Cisco forecast
The stormy outlook for the European economy leads the networking firm to predict a weak quarter Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2012
Swift builds underground datacentre to keep bank transactions in Europe
Swift is building an underground datacentre to make it possible to fully process European bank transactions in Europe Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Mar 2012
How to make your network green
Make sure your network and datacentre run efficiently as part of a green networking strategy Continue Reading
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News
27 Feb 2012
WAN optimisation: improving the performance of business applications
How can WAN optimisation support IT consumerisation and cloud computing? Continue Reading
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Photo Story
13 Feb 2012
Deploying a Virtual Datacentre on Claranet
Claranet has updated its traditional hosting service with a cloud-based virtual datacentre based on Dell Compute, VMware and Cisco. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jan 2012
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 Continue Reading
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16 Dec 2011
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. Continue Reading
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News
13 Dec 2011
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. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
01 Dec 2011
The realities of virtualised data centres
The IT in Europe virtual data centre e-zine covers the effects of virtualisation on data centres, including management headaches. Discover the challenges posed by an ever-increasing number of virtual resources and access three case studies from the Best of VMworld Europe 2011 User Awards. Continue Reading
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News
31 Oct 2011
Are network performance monitoring tools ready to meet new challenges?
Network performance monitoring tools must adapt to handle virtual infrastructure, new applications and hybrid cloud environments. Are they ready? Continue Reading
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Tutorial
14 Oct 2011
vSwitch best practices: Know what powers your virtualised network
Virtual switches in a virtualised network offer high agility, yet potential management and design issues as well. These vSwitch best practices explore those problems and solutions. Continue Reading
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News
02 Jun 2011
Using network management and monitoring systems across IT and buildings
Bolton College linked its buildings facilities to the campus network and is using a network monitoring and management system that sees both buildings and IT resources. Continue Reading
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News
26 May 2011
For cloud automation, think flat networks and Ethernet fabric
For cloud automation, vendors are preaching flat cloud networks based on Ethernet fabrics and open network software that enable engineers to build in cloud management tools. Continue Reading
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07 Apr 2011
Copper-based 10 Gigabit Ethernet is arriving, but not on 10GBase-T
Forget the predictions that copper-based 10 Gigabit Ethernet would run on 10Gbase-T. Copper-based Ethernet is here, but SFP Direct Attach maybe the cabling of choice. Continue Reading
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22 Mar 2011
High performance networking: How NYSE Euronext trimmed latency
In financial trading even a microsecond of latency can lose a deal, so NYSE Euronext worked with Force10 Networks to build high-performance networking with collapsed tiers and super-speed Ethernet to avoid any loss. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
01 Mar 2011
Networking tutorials
SearchNetworking.co.UK's tutorials provide in-depth resources on networking, mobile, and telecommunications technology and strategy in the UK. Core coverage areas include network design and administration, data centre networking, mobile enterprise planning, WAN design and implementation and UK telecommunications networks and services. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
01 Feb 2011
What storage and network convergence really means
This edition of Storage Europe will investigate how users are addressing storage and network convergence in the field, and what their outlook is for the future. Continue Reading
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News
30 Jan 2011
Intel introduces OpenFCoE, offers cheap fibre channel over Ethernet on-ramp
Intel has introduced a new, cheap, way to connect servers to Fiber Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) networks, and taken a dig at other FCoE rivals along the way. But the release may not save users the real cost of a new FCoE network. Continue Reading
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News
25 Aug 2010
Brocade gets into the HBA business
Analysts predict the move will result in price improvements for users and suppliers, and reduce the number of SAN vendors involved in a deployment. Continue Reading
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News
02 Apr 2010
Federal Government cancels OPEL contract
The Federal Government has cancelled the OPEL contract for delivery of wireless broadband to regional areas Continue Reading
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News
01 Sep 2009
Communications Alliance: Recruitment and training integral to NBN’s success
The CEO of the Communications Alliance, Anne Hurley, argues that the National Broadband Network cannot succeed without skilled people to build and operate the new infrastructure. Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2009
IBM sells Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) gear from Brocade, Cisco
IBM steps up its Fibre Channel over Ethernet strategy by selling Brocade 8000 FCoE switches and 1010/1020 converged network adapters, and Cisco Systems' Nexus 5000 FCoE switches. Continue Reading
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News
01 Jul 2008
Virtual machines present dynamic environment issues for network pros
Virtualisation can mean network managers need to develop an infrastructure for redirecting IP addresses across a WAN. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jun 2008
Telepresence reaches down to smaller businesses
Telepresence suites are emerging for smaller businesses, as vendors saturate the big end of town. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jun 2008
Introduction to firewalls
What is a network firewall? What types of firewalls are there, and which kind best protects your company's data? All of these questions, and more, are answered in our network security firewall guide. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Jun 2008
What is a logical network? How do you improve one?
Learn what logical and physical networks are and how to improve them, in this expert response with networking fundamentals expert, Chris Partsenidis. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2008
Understanding remote scripting: Managing Windows networks using scripts, Part 9
Our series on managing Windows networks using scripts continues. Continue Reading
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News
01 Jun 2008
Troubleshooting IP Routing -- 'CCNA Official Exam Certification Library, 3rd Edition,' Chapter 7
This eBook chapter examines troubleshooting the IP routing process. Read more to learn if your IP routing troubleshooting is up to scratch! Continue Reading
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News
15 Apr 2008
EDITORIAL: It's time for a Net Neutrality debate
Australia should sort out its position on Net Neutrality before the National Broadband Network is built, not afterwards, writes TechTarget ANZ Editor Simon Sharwood. Continue Reading
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Tip
04 Apr 2008
Recovering domain controllers after a server disk failure
When recovering domain controllers after a system volume failure, normal restoration doesn't always work. Learn some special procedures in this tip. Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2008
DNS monitoring: If it's slow, everything is slow
Techniques for monitoring DNS performance, and the impact on applications when it is not performing properly, are explored in this tip. Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2008
Application delivery controllers: Moving toward the application-centric network
Application delivery controllers (ADCs) have evolved from server load balancers (SLBs) to deal with growth of networked application delivery. Continue Reading
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News
12 Mar 2008
Green networking: Energy efficient upgrades can cut costs
Using green networking products, like more efficient gigabit Ethernet switches, to replace aging networking equipment can cut runaway energy costs. Continue Reading
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News
21 Jan 2008
8Gb/sec Fibre Channel widens lane for SAN traffic
Faster Fibre Channel is upon us ... but do we need it just yet? Continue Reading
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News
17 Dec 2007
Server power consumption rises unabated
A new AMD-sponsored study paints a grim picture of worldwide data centre power use, but there are simple ways to decrease consumption. Continue Reading
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News
21 Nov 2007
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. Continue Reading
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News
18 Nov 2007
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. Continue Reading
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News
12 Nov 2007
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. Continue Reading
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News
07 Nov 2007
Configuring VLANs
Learn how to configure a virtual LAN (VLAN) in this step-by-step, automated, 15-minute demo. Continue Reading
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News
04 Nov 2007
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. Continue Reading
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01 Nov 2007
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. Continue Reading
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08 Oct 2007
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. Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2007
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. Continue Reading
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18 Sep 2007
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. Continue Reading
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News
13 Aug 2007
Fibre-optic networks: Access network design
Fibre-optic technology in access networks is expanding due to the demand for broadband. Learn about FTTX and passive optical networking (PON) systems. Continue Reading
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12 Aug 2007
IPv6 from 'CCNA Portable Command Guide', Chapter 25
IPv6, 'CCNA Portable Command Guide,' Chapter 25, explains IPv6 address assignment, static routes in IPv6, IPv6 ping, IPv6 tunnels and RIPng. Learn all you need to know to pass the IPv6 questions on your Cisco Certified Network Associate exam. Continue Reading
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News
08 Aug 2007
IP address depletion hastens IPv6 adoption
IPv4 IP address depletion is hastening the need to switch from IPv4 to IPv6. In this column, Loki Jorgenson explains where we are now in terms of IPv6 readiness and provides some insight on how much work network operators will face. Continue Reading
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05 Aug 2007
Windows Vista, IPv6 lead to network performance problems
Windows Vista, which runs on parallel IPv6 and IPv4 protocol stacks, can create network performance problems when used with older routers. Continue Reading
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News
24 Jun 2007
Gigabit Ethernet and 10 Gigabit Ethernet: Technology overview
This overview of Gigabit Ethernet and 10G lays the foundation for understanding Gigabit Ethernet technology and the advantages it brings to your network. Continue Reading
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News
31 May 2007
It's cool to think about heat
If you're not thinking about power and cooling, you're behind the curve. Continue Reading
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News
03 May 2007
Network waste to reach $100 billion
Network overspending will cost enterprises more than $100 billion over the next five years, according to recent predictions by Gartner Inc. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 May 2007
OSI: Securing the Stack, Layer 8 -- Social engineering and security policy
Network security is essential at every layer of the OSI model, including the mythical eighth layer, where users interact with technology. Since hackers can use social engineering to exploit people, it is important to train your users and implement good security policy. Continue Reading
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News
01 Apr 2007
Network security, content security markets to grow in 2007
The network security appliance and software markets are expected to continue growing steadily in 2007, while content security sales will begin to affect most enterprises' networking budgets. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Mar 2007
Network summarization -- Supernetting and wildcard masks
Supernetting allows one routing table entry to represent an aggregation of networks. Network engineers need to understand supernetting, how to read routes received from other providers and how to create an access list that references these multiple networks in a single summarized statement. In this tip, you'll learn more about the IP addressing-related topics of network summarization, supernetting and wildcard masks. Continue Reading
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News
18 Mar 2007
New gigabit standard: How fast is fast enough?
Last June, the 10GBASE-T standard was published promising 10 Gbit operations on copper cabling. This standard was originally targeted toward data centers, but the Ethernet Alliance and IEEE are working on increasing this standard to potentially 40 or 100 more gigabits -- so what speed is fast enough? Continue Reading
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News
15 Feb 2007
News Wrap 2.0
We've just discovered a great new application for technology that can save you an incredible amount of time, money and heartache. Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2007
Managed VoIP -- 10 tips for a smooth migration
Migrating to managed VoIP doesn't have to be a headache. Here, Verizon Business offers 10 top tips to ensure you get what you need. Continue Reading
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News
28 Aug 2006
ProCurve rolls out three new switch series
ProCurve Networking by HP has added three new series of switches to its lineup. Continue Reading
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16 Aug 2006
Wireless security push fueled by paranoia
Wireless security became a necessity for Intermagnetics, but when the company used its access points to monitor the spectrum, performance suffered. Continue Reading