Networking spending increases on tap for 2011

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	Networking spending increases on tap for 2011 According to the 2011 IT Spending Survey from ESG Research, 47% of large mid-market and enterprise organizations will increase spending on networking products and services in 2011. This is about the same percentage as 2010 and up from the recession doldrums of 2009 when 37% of companies planned on increasing networking spending. Read More WEBCAST: Cisco Mobile Powerplay: Secure, High Performance, Unified The mobile revolution is here—and here to stay. iPhone, iPad, Droid--employees bring their mobile devices into the workplace, and they want access to personal and professional information. This brings a new set of concerns for IT and the business: IT needs to ensure that the corporate network and the access remains secure. Register Now In this Issue What Verizon's network can -- and can't -- give iPhone users Networking gets faster, more media-savvy NSA breaks ground on Utah 'spy center' data center Study: Network IPS security improving Lessons from AT&T might help Verizon survive iPhone Looking toward the network of 2020 Buffalo CloudStor lets workers create their own cloud Verizon unveils 10 mobile devices with LTE built-in 4G war of words is on WHITE PAPER: Riverbed Five Steps to Successful IT Consolidation Download this paper by Riverbed and discover a clear 5-step approach to making sure every consolidation project is successful. Read Now. What Verizon's network can -- and can't -- give iPhone users So now that Verizon is reportedly getting its own version of the iPhone, what can Verizon iPhone users expect from their network? Read More Networking gets faster, more media-savvy Home is where the network is: That was the mantra of networking vendors at the Consumer Electronics Show 2011 in Las Vegas. Read More NSA breaks ground on Utah 'spy center' data center The National Security Agency is building one of the largest and most expensive data centers as a place to gather and analyze intelligence data. Read More WEBCAST: Iron Mountain Online Server Backup Checklist Small businesses are quickly adopting the cloud as an alternative way to back up their critical data. If you haven't yet made the move to the cloud, attend this webcast to explore what to look for in an online backup solution to save you time, money and free up your precious IT resources. Learn more! Study: Network IPS security improving An independent IT security research and testing lab found that while there has been significant improvement in intrusion prevention system performance and security, a wide range of capabilities means shoppers must carefully review system capabilities. Read More Lessons from AT&T might help Verizon survive iPhone If Verizon Wireless introduces its own version of the Apple iPhone on Tuesday, users of its network might begin to face some of the same performance problems that plagued AT&T subscribers in some areas since the rollout of the popular iPhone 3G. Read More Looking toward the network of 2020 The future of corporate IT will be "in the cloud" and accessed by fixed and mobile devices of all types. Security will continue to increase in importance. Read More WHITE PAPER: Akamai Technologies Electronic Software Delivery IDC : Those that are focused on providing an exceptional software acquisition are increasingly utilizing technology that helps create and measure a positive user experience. In this IDC whitepaper, review the benefits and processes of electronic software delivery. Learn the components of a successful solution that is optimal to the end user. Learn more Buffalo CloudStor lets workers create their own cloud If you want the flexibility of cloud-based storage without the worries that come with storing your important data on someone else's servers, the new CloudStor network-attached storage device from Buffalo is worth a close look. Using Pogoplug's software, the CloudStor lets you serve up files, photos, and multimedia over the Web to any of your devices. So when you're on the go, it's just like being back in your home office. Read More Verizon unveils 10 mobile devices with LTE built-in At CES 2011, Verizon displayed 10 new devices that will natively connect to its burgeoning LTE 4G network. Users will be able to choose from the latest smartphone, tablets, hotspots and more. Read More 4G war of words is on Mobile operators were out in full force at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last week, promoting their improved data networks and unveiling new devices. But with their marketing efforts in overdrive, the operators may confuse rather than attract users. Read More
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