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Thursday, July 24, 2008
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Among more than 200 products tested, 48 finalists, including 10 ultimate winners, rise above. PLUS Get detailed results and in-depth test analysis of all Best of the Tests winners and finalists, and a guide to all 200 products tested.

> Convergence
> Information management
> Messaging
> Network Infrastructure
> Network management
 > Security infrastructure
> Security managment
> Client security
 > Wireless

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The dream OS
An OS tester fantasizes about building the best, most stable operating system.
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What to know before you buy
Consider these testers’ tips before making your next network purchase. PLUS From anti-spam to wireless LANs, use our up-to-date interactive buyer’s guides to get the latest vendor specs in 15 product areas

Going above and beyond
Selected by Network World columnists, these five products raise the bar with novel ways to solve today’s enterprise challenges.

JOHNA TILL JOHNSON - Symantec’s Backup Exec 10d for Windows Servers

DAVE KEARNS - Elemental Security’s Elemental Compliance System 1.1

JIM KOBIELUS - U3’s U3 smart-drive technology

WINN SCHWARTAU - Apple’s MacTel

IRA BRODSKY - Belkin’s Pre-N wireless LAN family
Fave raves
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Best blogs for buyers
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