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Linux looking to conquer apps, data center, edge
Abstract: Applications, data center, edge devices all part of movements to seize a bigger piece of the computing pie, build
on success of open source OS
WAN acceleration offers huge payoff
After seven months of pounding on application-acceleration gear from Blue Coat, Cisco, Riverbed and Silver Peak, we can actually
attest that these devices really work. With an average acceleration gain of 5 to 10 times over normal traffic flows for all
devices across all tests, these products could be deployed to yield a significant drop in monthly WAN consumption.
The state of connection brokering
Centralized computing is becoming increasingly accepted as an efficient and cost-effective way of deploying desktops in the
enterprise, shining a light on the key technologies that make it all possible. Virtualization, for example, allows more than
one user to run a desktop session on a centralized server. Another less discussed but perhaps more important component is
connection brokering.
Venture-capital dollars flood into network equipment, dry up for telecom and Internet start-ups
Network equipment and software were among the sweet spots for investors in Q2.
Phishing researcher 'targets' the unsuspecting
Cybersecurity researcher Markus Jakobsson could make a fortune with the online attacks he executes on a regular basis. But
instead of harming his “victims,” he uses his research to improve computer security.
How does Cisco predict market transitions?
Cisco’s Emerging Technologies Group sniffs out $1 billion business opportunities.
Fibre Channel getting faster
Fibre Channel for storage-area networks is getting faster, with Emulex and QLogic Wednesday airing plans to support the 8Gbps
Channel standard.
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