WAN performance and optimisation
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Feature
16 Jul 2024
IOWN explained: Everything you need to know
In this essential guide, Computer Weekly investigates the Innovative Optical and Wireless Network project, and why the technology it’s aiming to produce could form the future basis of networking Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2024
CityFibre sees 100x speed improvement in new tech, network upgrade testing
After ‘robust’ mitigation is said to have become a critical need after rapid expansion, the UK’s largest independent network provider invests in technology to increase overall test capacity by 300% Continue Reading
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News
19 May 2014
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 Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2014
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 Continue Reading
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News
10 Apr 2014
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 Continue Reading
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News
04 Apr 2014
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 Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Mar 2014
No more email? Why companies are turning to collaboration technology
Collaboration technologies are helping companies improve their employees' work-life balance Continue Reading
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News
28 Feb 2014
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 Continue Reading
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News
17 Feb 2014
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 Continue Reading
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News
12 Feb 2014
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 Continue Reading
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Photo Story
10 Feb 2014
IT Priorities Europe 2014 - networking
We pick out the headline graphs from our annual IT Priorities survey, showing what networking technologies are the most important to businesses in Europe Continue Reading
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News
14 Jan 2014
Tesco signs deal with Verizon for ‘single global network’
Tesco will link its network across 12 countries over a single infrastructure provided by Verizon Continue Reading
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Photo Story
23 Dec 2013
IT at the WWF Living Planet Centre
WWF’s Living Planet Centre is one of the greenest buildings in the UK and aims to demonstrate to the public using technology how it is possible for people to live in harmony with nature Continue Reading
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News
11 Nov 2013
WAN Speak Musings – Volume III
Analysts Clive Longbottom and Bob Tarzey discuss all things network related in this series of 11 short business focused articles. Continue Reading
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News
07 Oct 2013
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 Continue Reading
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E-Zine
01 Oct 2013
Data speeds Mercedes F1 around the world
In this issue of CW Europe read how Tata met the challenge of providing Lewis Hamilton’s F1 team with data connection speeds to match its cars. Continue Reading
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News
08 Aug 2013
Smart Grid and the Internet of Things
Rob McNamara, executive director of SmartGrid GB, tells the story behind the UK's Smart Meter project in this presentation. Continue Reading
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News
10 Jun 2013
National Fibre Strategies
Arthur D Little assess five strategic models for deploying national fibre optic telecommunications networks that have been implemented by countries around the globe. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2013
WAN Speak Musings – Volume I
Analysts Clive Longbottom and Bob Tarzey discuss all things network related in this series of 12 short business focused articles. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
03 May 2013
Two approaches to WAN optimisation
The two main barriers to WAN optimisation are cost and complexity. We look at low-cost, simple to configure alternatives Continue Reading
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News
10 Apr 2013
Mott MacDonald rolls out unified communications
Global engineering firm Mott MacDonald signs Tata Communications for a five-year unified communications deal worth over $20m Continue Reading
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News
07 Feb 2013
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 Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2013
Computer Weekly User Awards
The deadline for the Computer Weekly European User Awards for Networking has been extended to 8th February. Get the recognition you deserve! Continue Reading
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News
08 Nov 2012
British Airways deploys iTrinegy to test improved check-in
The British Airways network infrastructure is being emulated at its new testing centre using ITrinegy Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2012
Beaverbrooks extends Wi-Fi to support mobile tills
Jewellery chain Beaverbrooks is extending its in-store wireless network to support its mobile till strategy Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Feb 2012
Buyer's Guide: How to upgrade to IPv6
IPv6 is an increasingly hot topic in the networking industry. We examine the issues for older hardware support. 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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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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News
10 Jan 2012
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. Continue Reading
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News
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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News
26 Feb 2008
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. Continue Reading
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News
13 Nov 2007
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. Continue Reading
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News
22 Aug 2007
Nokia Intellisync boosts device management
Nokia Intellisync has updated its mobile device management portfolio. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jul 2007
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. Continue Reading
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News
07 Jun 2007
VoIP market evolves in 2007
The VoIP market will mature and grow this year, according to new research. Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2007
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. Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2007
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 questions are on your checklist. Continue Reading
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News
18 Apr 2007
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. Continue Reading
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News
06 Mar 2007
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. Continue Reading
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News
31 Oct 2006
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. Continue Reading
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News
31 Oct 2006
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. Continue Reading
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News
05 Sep 2006
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. Continue Reading