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	Cisco, sources reveal data center next steps NEW ORLEANS -- Cisco apparently plans to soon unveil a data center switch designed for high-frequency financial trading markets, and may also be readying a switch fabric rollout similar to Juniper's recent QFabric launch. Read More WHITE PAPER: HP End the Communications Disconnect The technology inefficiencies created by having multiple communications tools are a significant challenge for workers trying to collaborate better. Unified Communications (UC) is a method to meet this challenge. In this paper, Yankee Group examines UC business drivers, current deployment challenges and makes recommendations on vendor selection. Read Now In this Issue Cisco caught off guard by switching hit IPv6 on home routers: FAIL Cisco fights for 'fair share of SMB pie' with unified communications gear 20 hot IT security issues What constitutes defamation on Twitter? Rocker Courtney Love has an idea Update: Juniper Networks merges network core elements to cut carrier costs WHITE PAPER: IBM How to Achieve Effective Cloud Computing This paper focuses on private cloud computing and IDC provides a clear definition of all the elements of a private cloud and the platform infrastructure in particular. The paper details IBM private cloud offerings, their capabilities, and benefits. Read now! Cisco caught off guard by switching hit The product transition currently redefining Cisco's business took the company by surprise, CEO John Chambers said during the company's partner conference in New Orleans this week. Read More IPv6 on home routers: FAIL When it comes to IPv6 support, consumer home networking gear lags far behind other devices, like enterprise equipment and PC operating systems. Most devices certified as IPv6-compliant by the IPv6 Forum are full of implementation bugs, experts say. Read More WHITE PAPER: Polycom Learn 6 key best practices for successfully implementing UC. Discover which strategic design and other considerations play critical parts in achieving your ROI objectives. Learn how to develop an implementation strategy that reflects the needs of your organization. Read now. Cisco fights for 'fair share of SMB pie' with unified communications gear NEW ORLEANS -- Cisco this week unveiled two unified communications products optimized for small and midsize businesses, a market Cisco admits it needs to increase share in. Read More 20 hot IT security issues From malware on Google's Android phones to the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency trying to understand how stories or narratives impact security and human behavior, the security world certainly is never boring. Here we take a look at 20 security stories that have shaped the industry in the past few months. Read More WHITE PAPER: HP Best Practices for Successful Video Collaboration This paper examines the need for advanced communications in today's business environment; looks at how and where video collaboration fits into unified communications and collaboration; and discusses the value of video collaboration services in the market today. Read Now What constitutes defamation on Twitter? Rocker Courtney Love has an idea Twitter rant to cost rocker $430,000Rocker Courtney Love has never been known for her shy, refined ways and today it seems one of her bad days when she went on a Twitter rant  will cost her $430,000. The case stemmed from a rant Love posted in 2009 against Dawn Simorangkir the designer of a fancy clothing line. Love allegedly owed her money and much online nastiness ensued. Read More Update: Juniper Networks merges network core elements to cut carrier costs Juniper Networks is developing a massive switch that could replace traditional IP (Internet Protocol) routers in the core of service-provider networks and combine optical and electronic technologies that today exist in separate systems with dedicated staffs. Read More
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