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	INSIDER TEST: Best handheld Wi-Fi test tools Many Wi-Fi test tools are software-based, such as Wi-Fi stumblers and analyzer programs that use a laptop's internal Wi-Fi or maybe a USB wireless adapter. Here, we review four hardware-based products that you can throw in a laptop bag and carry around with you.T (Insider Story) Read More   WEBCAST: Alcatel-Lucent The Three Industry Trends Changing Enterprise IT This webinar will look at how CIOs can leverage three intersecting trends – cloud, new technologies, and web-scale IT – to help their companies respond rapidly to new business opportunities. Learn More In this Issue 9 things you didn't know about Google's undersea cable Huawei buys software networking tech from Irish Amartus Managing global WANs in multinational enterprises High-tech yarn can create energy for wearables Consumers prefer Wi-Fi calling, survey finds 10 'smart luggage' options for tech-savvy travelers Why incumbent ISPs should be worried about the broadband market Dell Software enhances analytics support for Cisco, Microsoft UC platforms IEEE group recommends random MAC addresses for Wi-Fi security 5 great Web sites to learn to code or upgrade your coding skills for free WHITE PAPER: F5 Networks   An Evolving Threat Needs an Evolved Defense While there are still attacks aimed a filling Internet pipes, attacks intended to exhaust application server resources are becoming more prevalent. Review this infographic to learn how to secure your business from today's sophisticated attacks. Learn more >> 9 things you didn't know about Google's undersea cable Undersea cables carry virtually all transoceanic Internet data these days, replacing satellites as the preferred medium. Google and some telecom companies invested in one of them, called FASTER, that will stretch 9,000 kilometers between the U.S. and Japan and is due to go into operation next year. Read More   Huawei buys software networking tech from Irish Amartus Chinese networking giant Huawei has bought the software-defined networking (SDN) division of Irish telecom software maker Amartus. Read More   Managing global WANs in multinational enterprises Multinational enterprises face unique challenges when it comes to managing their WANs. Since they operate in many countries, these companies must reconcile different services from different service providers. Read More   : Dell Inc. Infographic: Change Your Desktops, Change Your Business View this infographic for tips on how to lower IT costs and boost employee productivity for a competitive edge. View now High-tech yarn can create energy for wearables One of the principal flaws with wearable electronics, such as fitness devices, smart wristwatches, and heart-rate monitors, is that they need batteries for power. It makes the tech bulky. Read More   Consumers prefer Wi-Fi calling, survey finds   Spotty indoor cell coverage is becoming less of a problem for consumers. And it's not because of improved mobile networks. Phone users are lapping-up Wi-Fi calling, a survey says. Read More   10 'smart luggage' options for tech-savvy travelers The best 'smart luggage'Luggage is long overdue for some serious innovation. The last big breakthrough — wheeled suitcases — rolled out in 1970. Read More   WHITE PAPER: PC Connection   Acer: Proven Solutions for Professional Demands Whether your workforce requires high-tech mobility, powerful desktops to streamline efficiency, reliable technology available 24 x 7, or competent tools for viewing and projecting, you'll find your solution in Acer notebooks, desktops, servers, monitors, and projectors. Acer provides solutions for you. Learn more. Why incumbent ISPs should be worried about the broadband market The broadband market has been rocked by a handful of major unexpected developments over the past few years, from Google suddenly stepping into the market with significantly faster broadband at much lower prices to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) removing nearly all legal barriers to municipal broadband projects. Read More   Dell Software enhances analytics support for Cisco, Microsoft UC platforms Dell Software has announced a new release of its Unified Communications Command Suite, which adds analytics reporting for Office 365 for Exchange Online and Cisco Unified Communications Manager to Dell's cross-platform analytics and diagnostics solution. Read More   IEEE group recommends random MAC addresses for Wi-Fi security According to new recommendations by an IEEE study group, the Wi-Fi protocol needs to be updated to use randomly generated addresses for better security and privacy. Read More   5 great Web sites to learn to code or upgrade your coding skills for free Coding is no longer just for programmers and geeks -- it's a great skill for almost anyone at work. Here are five great places online to learn coding for free, or to upgrade your skills if you already code. Read More
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