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	Google acquires Toronto University startup focused on neural networks Google has acquired a startup from the computer science department of the University of Toronto to get key researchers in the area of deep neural networks. Read More WHITE PAPER: Dell Storage Optimization for the Private Cloud Discover how Dell and VMware have teamed to provide the infrastructure required to protect data, streamline management and control costs in a private cloud environment. Learn More In this Issue VMware blends in Nicira SDN technology, reveals public cloud plans Programmable networks will power 'Internet of Everything,' says Cisco Cisco revamps the router Next-generation network solutions NASA exploring groundbreaking space network to sustain large data dumps and trips to the moon, Mars Google wants companies to cross-license patents Microsoft to roll out Windows Store app patches quickly Google to pay $7M to US states for Wi-Fi eavesdropping Smartphone usage driving up greenhouse gas emissions: report Microsoft seeks to capture a generation of Office 365 users WHITE PAPER: F5 2012 Magic Quadrant for Application Delivery Controllers The application delivery controller has evolved into a key component of the data center architecture, and enterprises should evaluate ADCs based on how they integrate with this architecture and support more advanced features, such as user and traffic control and monitoring. This report provides insights into vendors' strengths and weaknesses. Read More. VMware blends in Nicira SDN technology, reveals public cloud plans VMware today announced it will integrate software-defined networking (SDN) technology it acquired from Nicira into its vCloud suite, while also unveiling plans for a new hybrid cloud service that in reality will provide customers with a VMware-powered public cloud. Read More Programmable networks will power 'Internet of Everything,' says Cisco For the Internet of Things to become a reality, networks need to get a whole lot smarter and more flexible, according to Cisco. Read More Cisco revamps the router In the words of John Travolta and Oliva Netwon John, Cisco and enterprise routers "go together like rama lama lama ka dinga dong." This is the business that kicked off the company's incredible rise to where it is today. It's also the part of the business that comes under fire as being the most vulnerable to competition. Read More WHITE PAPER: IBM Corporation A Guide for a Successful ERP Strategy in the Midmarket Combining an experienced service partner with an informed ERP strategy helps to maximize ROI. This helps midmarket organizations to contain costs, communicate effectively, and improve to grow into more successful organizations. Learn More. Next-generation network solutions From a data center perspective, the last five years have been very interesting. We've seen a huge push by customers of all sizes to reduce costs and improve data center performance and resiliency. Read More NASA exploring groundbreaking space network to sustain large data dumps and trips to the moon, Mars What kind of network can support future commercial and government space trips around Earth and support bigger distances to the moon and Mars? Read More Google wants companies to cross-license patents Google has created a new website describing four types of patent cross-licensing agreements and is inviting other companies to vote on which one it should adopt. Read More WHITE PAPER: Silver Peak Systems, Inc. Create Your WAN Optimization Shortlist Understand what's new in the WAN optimization market, what vendors are the key players, and which products are most appropriate for particular use cases and scenarios. Learn more. Microsoft to roll out Windows Store app patches quickly Microsoft will release security updates for applications in its Windows Store as those patches are available in order to speed up the updating process. Read More Google to pay $7M to US states for Wi-Fi eavesdropping Google will pay US$7 million to settle complaints from dozens of U.S. states about its unauthorized collection of personal data transmitted over Wi-Fi networks. Read More Smartphone usage driving up greenhouse gas emissions: report Exponential growth in the use of computers, smartphones and other networked devices could cause the environmental impact of the ICT sector to increase dramatically between now and 2020, according to a new report. Read More Microsoft seeks to capture a generation of Office 365 users Microsoft is offering college students its cloud-based Office service free for six months, a move that could help solidify Office as a package they'll want to keep using once they graduate. Read More
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