Industry split on data center network standards

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	Industry split on data center network standards The industry appears deeply fractured over the best approach to data center networks, with some vendors backing the IETF's TRILL, some backing the IEEE's SPB, others offering proprietary protocols and still others advocating a combination of approaches. Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: Ciena Low-Latency Networks for Enterprise - what, why and how? Enterprises of all types are now using low-latency optical networks to enable new business-critical applications, facilitate cloud-based services, enhance business continuity strategies and gain competitive advantages. Attend this Ciena Webinar (3/29) to learn about low-latency--what it is, why it matters to specific markets and how it's achieved. Register now In this Issue Does RSA SecurID have a U.S gov't-authorized back door? 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