How Citigroup tackled a global network overhaul in one year

	Google, IBM named top cloud tech providers | SendStuffNow offers secure, managed file delivery
	Network World Network Optimization				Forward this to a Friend >>>
	How Citigroup tackled a global network overhaul in one year With 200 million customers in 140 countries, overhauling Citi's IT spine meant reining in multiple complicated processes. Read More WHITE PAPER: Nimsoft Monitoring the Data Center and the Cloud Download this Definitive Guide and learn how application performance management techniques are evolving to accommodate hybrid IT. Read more. In this Issue Google, IBM named top cloud tech providers SendStuffNow offers secure, managed file delivery Encircled flux technology enhances fiber testing Verizon 4G rollout rumored for the 2010 holiday season Gartner calls for IT maintenance bill of rights Terabyte-sized Java apps now possible iTuber brings YouTube to the desktop, with a few quirks How to use a 64-bit web browser Businesses failing at social networking, study says WHITE PAPER: F5 Networks, Inc. Creating a Hybrid ADN Architecture Unlike server virtualization, because of its unique role in the data center, Application Delivery Controller (ADC) virtualization brings with it architectural implications that make a simple virtual-for-physical replacement strategy unacceptable. Read now! Google, IBM named top cloud tech providers Survey of developers also finds concern over backward compatibility and government restrictions in cloud deployments. Read More SendStuffNow offers secure, managed file delivery Sharing files between employees and clients is a challenge for virtually every business, big or small. FTP is too Old World and technical, you get what you (don't) pay for with most free services, and don't even get me started on e-mail. Smith Micro Software -- a company that boasts 20 years of experience in file compression and encryption -- is entering the online file sharing foray with SendStuffNow, its Web-based "secure file delivery service." Read More Encircled flux technology enhances fiber testing Encircled Flux is a new standard that dictates multimode launch conditions. Because of the possibility of variability in link-loss measurements in using equipment from different manufacturers, Encircled Flux was formulated to reduce uncertainty in launch conditions of Gigabit Ethernet fiber transceivers by setting universal upper and lower limits in order to obtain repeatable and consistent loss measurements. Read More WHITE PAPER: Qwest A Cost-Effective Approach to Complexity Outsourcing network management can save time and drive lower total cost of ownership. Read more! Verizon 4G rollout rumored for the 2010 holiday season Even though it's been in the works for some time now, it appears Verizon's 4G network rollout is coming sooner than expected, according to Engadget. While Sprint beat Verizon in the race to 4G, Verizon may offer similar service in more markets at launch than Sprint currently supports in total. Read More Gartner calls for IT maintenance bill of rights Analyst firm Gartner has formed a new advocacy council around the issue of IT maintenance contracts and issued a "code of conduct" it wants vendors to follow, actions that could further intensify an already hot topic. Read More Terabyte-sized Java apps now possible The new version of Terracotta Ehcache distributed Java caching software can hold several hundred million objects simultaneously. Read More WHITE PAPER: Qwest Connecting to Better Customer Service See how you can transform customer information and feedback into actionable results. Read now! iTuber brings YouTube to the desktop, with a few quirks YouTube fans may want to take a look at Xnet Communications's iTuber, a Mac app which provides drag-and-drop support for YouTube uploads and downloads, and creates a single-window interface to the entire YouTube experience. Read More How to use a 64-bit web browser My Windows 7 laptop has icons for both 32bit and 64bit Internet Explorer. I have no problems using the 32bit version, but the 64bit software wants to install Adobe Flash Player every time I visit a news site. If I click on the yellow bar at the top of the window and accept the installation, nothing happens. I'm confused about 64bit and its benefits if it won't work with some websites. Read More Businesses failing at social networking, study says Companies are doing a poor job of using social networks, such as Facebook and Twitter, to engage their customers and employees. In fact, 70% of consumers want to interact with businesses via social media, but only 30% of companies are equipped to handle it. The grim news comes from a study by research firm Yankee Group, commissioned by Siemens Enterprise Communications. Read More
	Join us on LinkedIn Discuss the networking issues of the day with your colleagues, via Network World's LinkedIn group. Join today! - Jeff Caruso, Executive Online Editor Books for you from Microsoft Subnet and Cisco Subnet Throw your name in the hat for a complete CompTIA Security+ study guide and the SharePoint bible, Essential SharePoint 2010. Deadline July 31. Enter today! SLIDESHOWS Say what? Earlier this month, Microsoft's chief operating officer made a statement that sent everyone's jaws a-dropping. "It looks like the iPhone 4 might be their Vista, and I'm OK with that," he said during a keynote speech at the company's annual partner conference. It got me thinking about quotes that have and will go down in history from the industry's most famous executives. Can you guess who made the following statements? 15 summer vacation ideas for geeks From Star Trek and Space Camp to baseball minutiae, vintage video games, anime, pirates, Harry Potter and They Might Be Giants, there's a vacation option for any type of geek this summer. MOST-READ STORIES Is open source Snort dead? Depends who you ask Is Windows Phone 7 really a "disaster"? Is ubiquitous encryption technology on the horizon? Apple: iPhone 4 bumper giveaway may cost $175 million White iPhone 4 'not up to Apple's standards' Windows Phone 7 'preview' winning generally good reviews 20 Tech Habits to Improve Your Life Mobile deathmatch: Apple iOS 4 vs. Android 2.2 Firefox lets hackers grab your passwords New rootkit threatens all versions of Windows
	Do You Tweet? Follow everything from NetworkWorld.com on Twitter @NetworkWorld. You are currently subscribed to networkworld_network_optimization_alert as security.world@gmail.com. Unsubscribe from this newsletter | Manage your subscriptions | Privacy Policy If you are interested in advertising in this newsletter, please contact: bglynn@cxo.com To contact Network World, please send an e-mail to customer_service@nww.com. Copyright (C) 2010 Network World, 492 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham MA 01701 ** Please do not reply to this message. If you want to contact someone directly, send an e-mail to customer_service@nww.com. **