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Juniper's answer to Cisco in the data center: Stratus Project
By Jim Duffy
Juniper said Tuesday it is partnering with server, storage and software companies to develop a converged data center fabric under a multiyear project that will compete with Cisco's largely solo effort. Read full story

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February giveaways from Cisco Subnet and Microsoft Subnet
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  5. Nortel wants to speed up $17.65M Alteon sale
  6. 2009 Best of Tests winners
  7. Conflicker worm gets an evil twin
  8. Starbucks sued after laptop data breach
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