Network hardware
Network hardware products such as routers, switches, hubs, appliances and gateways form the vital infrastructure for successful enterprise IT. We look at the latest trends in technologies in building LANs, WANS and Ethernet networking.
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13 Oct 2025
Nvidia scores Meta and Oracle for networking fabric
Nvidia lands hyperscalers Meta and Oracle for its Spectrum-X networking fabric and is leading an industry coalition to adopt an 800-volt DC power standard for datacentres Continue Reading
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10 Jun 2025
Cisco reimagines infrastructure for the AI era
Cisco is betting on an AI-driven, agent-based future for infrastructure management with AI Canvas and a raft of network security capabilities at its Cisco Live 2025 conference Continue Reading
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11 May 2005
A new era of computer worms: Wireless mobile worms
In this excerpt of Chapter 9 from "The Art of Computer Virus Research and Defense," author Peter Szor dissects the Cabir worm. Continue Reading
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15 Apr 2005
The acceptable rules of the mobile game
Mobile networks allow you to connect to your network from almost anywhere by the appropriate methodology. Yet that may also mean... Continue Reading
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16 Mar 2005
Managed services: Looking to the long term
IT directors looking for an easy way to manage increasing volumes of data by buying more hardware could be storing up problems... Continue Reading
- News 08 Mar 2005
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21 Oct 2004
IP everything, essentially
What are the fundamental deliverables of IP networks? How can you use IP networks to gain financial benefits in addition to... Continue Reading
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21 Oct 2004
The basis of profitability
Not so long ago, you didn't have much choice - your IT and communications requirements were acquired, implemented and maintained... Continue Reading
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14 Sep 2004
Management matters
Cath Everett finds out how you stay on top of networking. What are the management issues related to your telecoms and networks... Continue Reading
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27 Aug 2004
Over-specify when buying low cost replacement for Frame Relay
A project manager reveals how a VPN saved £275,000 a year Continue Reading
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07 Jul 2004
Deals abound for high-end storage
Think high-end storage is out of your reach? Maybe not. Conversations with several storage buyers recently suggest that vendors are scrambling to give buyers the best possible deals. Continue Reading
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23 May 2004
Hacking for Dummies: Chapter 10 -- Wireless LANs
Read Chapter 10, Wireless LANs, from the book "Hacking for Dummies" written by Kevin Beaver. Continue Reading
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27 Apr 2004
Backup school: Quiz two, answer six
Here is the answer to Backup school quiz two, question six. Continue Reading
- News 15 Jan 2004
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16 Nov 2003
Learning Guide: SAN-based backups
Some of the best advice on the ins and outs of SAN-based backups Continue Reading
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20 Sep 2001
Rambus speeds to take on P4
The company showed its next-generation signalling technology, code-named Yellowstone, at the Rambus Developer Forum in California... Continue Reading
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06 Dec 2000
The VPN dilemma
With traditional networks choking on data, Liz Biddlecombe investigates the pros and cons of managing a VPN yourself or... Continue Reading
- Feature 12 Jul 2000
