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Cisco forms smart grid ecosystem

Cisco is lining up partners in its smart grid initiative, an effort to upgrade utility information infrastructures with Cisco routers and switches. Read full story

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Cisco UC and Network Time Protocol
Network time protocol (NTP) is a mechanism used to synchronize the date and time over IP based networks. Cisco Unified Communications platforms have a built in NTP client to ensure the proper date and time on the Cisco IP phones LCD display, call detail records (CDR), call management records (CMR), and trace files used for troubleshooting. Date and time information is automatically replicated to...

Cisco outlines LTE strategy
Despite its immersion in WiMAX as a strategic 4G offering via the Navini Networks acquisition and deep involvement with Clearwire, Cisco also plans to play in the LTE space -- no doubt due to the selection of LTE by deep-pocketed customers Verizon and AT&T for their 4G buildouts.

HP fortifies switch lineup for battle with Cisco
HP this week rolled out blade switches for its data center blade server systems and extensions to its campus LAN gear in an effort to offer a more compelling alternative to Cisco. Read all about them here.

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