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	Brocade improves data center agility with new VDX fabric switch While the networking industry has gone crazy over software defined networks (SDNs), Brocade has been one of the few vendors that have continued to evolve their fabric portfolio. Read More WEBCAST: Dell Inc. Get to Modern with SQL Server 2014 With the right solutions, technology can be a major differentiator for small and midsize businesses — offering the advantages needed to compete with any size organization. Join Dell for this audio webcast and learn why these companies are increasingly turning to Microsoft SQL Server 2014 as the data platform for modern business. View now In this Issue Torvalds: 'People who start writing kernel code get hired really quickly' Light network via air hits 224 Gbps INSIDER 5 Tricks to Improve Poor TCP Performance Arista says it can route VXLAN too, just like Cisco Best open source monitoring tools Liquid Telecom raises $150 million to extend broadband in Africa 5 keys to successful SIP implementation IBM throws $1B at storage Both sides make last-minute push on net neutrality WEBCAST: Aerohive Understanding the Network Impact of 802.11ac Watch this webinar recording featuring Forrester Research for an overview of the current 802.11ac technology, a discussion on how high-speed Wi-Fi & application control impacts your network architecture, and take a look at how a proper network strategy can save you 40% or more on your investment. View Now>> Torvalds: 'People who start writing kernel code get hired really quickly' Now more than ever, the development of the Linux kernel is a matter for the professionals, as unpaid volunteer contributions to the project reached their lowest recorded levels. A report compiled by the Linux Foundation found just 11.8% of kernel development last year was done by unpaid volunteers – a 19% downturn from the 2012 figure of 14.6%. Read More Light network via air hits 224 Gbps How about this for an idea: run broadband to the home via wires and then spurt the last few meters via airwaves. Neat idea, right? You get the benefits of bulk speed through wire and the portability of a consumer device through airwaves. Read More INSIDER 5 Tricks to Improve Poor TCP Performance If your system back-up is to a remote site that is a considerable distance away, you might be using only a small percentage of the bandwidth that you're paying for. Read More WHITE PAPER: Aerohive 10 Requirements for Optimizing Your Network for Mobility Today the vast majority of work and communication is conducted on mobile & wireless devices & users rarely even consider using a wired network unless it's a last resort. This paper looks at how this mentality requires IT operations to architect an access network specifically with "mobile first" in mind. Read now Arista says it can route VXLAN too, just like Cisco Cisco's claim that its Nexus 9000 leaf switches have a VXLAN routing advantage over those based on Broadcom Trident II silicon is meeting some resistance. Read More Best open source monitoring tools Network monitoring is a key component in making sure your network is running smoothly. We tested four open source network monitoring products: Cacti, Icinga, Zabbix and Observium. Beyond the basics, there were quite a few differences in terms of features, granularity and configuration options. Read More Liquid Telecom raises $150 million to extend broadband in Africa Liquid Telecom has raised US$150 million to extend its fiber networks across Africa, a sign of the growing need for broadband services on the continent. Read More WHITE PAPER: Aerohive Rethinking Enterprise Wireless Networks This paper from IDC explores the trends, challenges, and solutions that the latest generations of WiFi architecture deliver. View Now>> 5 keys to successful SIP implementation Voice over IP uses the session initiation protocol (SIP) to convert phone conversations to data and send it through a public or private IP network instead of using telephone lines or fixed bandwidth T1 and T3 options. This can be a brilliant way to cut costs, gain flexibility and more efficiently use existing resources, but consider these issues to ensure successful implementation. Read More IBM throws $1B at storage IBM's at it again.This week IBM announced it would pump $1 billion into developing new storage technology. Does Big Blue throwing $1B at something sound familiar? That's because it is. Let's recap IBM's other billion dollar bets. Read More Both sides make last-minute push on net neutrality The clock is running down on the chance to lobby the U.S. Federal Communications Commission before it votes on putting stronger net neutrality rules in place, and both sides of the battle are making sure their voices are heard Read More
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