Fave Raves: 33 tech pros share favorite IT products

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	Fave Raves: 33 tech pros share favorite IT products It takes many tools to keep IT systems running smoothly, and tech pros have their personal favorites. What made the cut? Everything from security products and mobile device management tools to data analytics and cloud services. If your favorite tech product didn't make the list, tell us about it. Read More WHITE PAPER: Network Instruments Survival Tips for Big Data's Impact on Network Performance The pressure is on to show tangible value from big data rollouts. Learn how performance monitoring tools can provide network managers and IT administrators insight and visibility into networks, infrastructures and applications far in advance, resulting in smooth transitions, accomplished network managers, and project success. Learn More In this Issue FCC adds $9 billion to broadband subsidy fund Band releases album as Linux kernel module Geopolitics aside, Huawei still selling to carriers in the US Raspberry Pi alternatives emerge to fill need for speed Enterprise and service provider networking port revenues reach $39B Salesforce.com takes a cue from Amazon's Mayday with 'SOS' for service Upcoming Windows end-of-life deadlines we should be talking about 10 great Android apps for IT pros Report: US FCC to allow payments for speedier traffic WHITE PAPER: Spirent Hardware Test is the Key to Accurate Network Testing Surprisingly, many organizations are not adequately testing their networks. Network testing is crucial for any IT organization that wants to ensure availability, security and performance of applications and services running on their networks. Learn More FCC adds $9 billion to broadband subsidy fund The U.S. Federal Communications Commission voted to shift US$9 billion over five years from traditional telephone subsidies to broadband subsidies, in an effort to bring high-speed Internet services to 5 million U.S. residents who don't have access. Read More Band releases album as Linux kernel module A Seattle-based band called netcat - not to be confused with the networking tool of the same name - has perked ears in the software community by releasing its debut album as a Linux kernel module (among other more typical formats.) Read More Geopolitics aside, Huawei still selling to carriers in the US Despite its setbacks in the U.S., Huawei Technologies still expects growth from its carrier business in the nation, and is focusing on the market's smaller network operators to increase sales. Read More WHITE PAPER: HP and Intel® Management Insight Technologies Understanding evolving needs of IT infrastructure decision-makers from enterprise organizations in the converged infrastructure market and how CI vendors are meeting those needs. Learn More>> Raspberry Pi alternatives emerge to fill need for speed Raspberry Pi isn't planning a hardware upgrade of its popular $25 computer anytime soon, but faster options are emerging for users attracted to such board-like devices. Read More Enterprise and service provider networking port revenues reach $39B Routers, switches and other networking gear became a $39 billion market in 2013, as 40G took hold in the data center and 100G became the new standard for service providers, according to the latest research from Infonetics. Read More Salesforce.com takes a cue from Amazon's Mayday with 'SOS' for service Salesforce.com was so impressed by the Mayday customer support feature that Amazon.com rolled out for its Kindle Fire HDX tablets that it's now working to create its own version. Read More WHITE PAPER: Attachmate Safe and Economical Reuse of Legacy Applications See if web enablement is a good fit for your IT organization. You'll learn how to quickly provide a new web interface and, as needed, simple controls over application workflow. The paper presents the user perspective, the IT perspective, and methods for accomplishing application rejuvenation. Learn More! Upcoming Windows end-of-life deadlines we should be talking about The demise of Windows XP has gotten a huge amount of press, which would have been better if this kind of volume happened three or six months ago so people knew to move, but that point is moot now. What matters is Microsoft has some more deadlines coming, and you really want to know about these. Read More 10 great Android apps for IT pros From remote data access to electronics reference tools, these Android apps come in handy for IT pros on the go. Read More Report: US FCC to allow payments for speedier traffic The U.S. Federal Communications Commission will propose new net neutrality rules Thursday that will allow broadband providers to charge companies like Netflix for preferential traffic management, according to a news report. Read More
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