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Are the latest e-mail viruses going after specific targets?
Two distinct types of e-mail-borne viruses, known by their subject lines have been jamming e-mail boxes for the last day or so and are trying to trick victims into clicking on attachments to infect computers. But unlike the infamous e-mail attacks of a decade ago, such as Melissa, which widely blanketed the Internet, questions are being raised as to whether these latest attacks are far more targeted. Read More


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7 Key Challenges You Can't Ignore
The virtualization of physical machines can strain application and storage networks. Take steps to recognize and address the 7 key inherent challenges so that your environment can adapt to the new demands placed on the network and storage and realize the benefits of virtualization more quickly. Read Now!

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Extreme Networks debuts 40 GbE for under $1,000
The VIM3-40G4X adds four 40 GbE connections to Summit® X650 Top-of-Rack stackable switches for $3,995, or less than $1,000 per port. The new module is fully compatible with existing Summit X650 and Summit X480 switches, increasing scalability of both virtualized and non-virtualized data centers. Learn more!

Finding Stuff Online: 20 Years of Innovative Search Engines
What would the Internet be without a way to find something specific on its millions of sites? Search engines started providing that function two decades ago. Here are some of the landmarks, from Archie to AltaVista to Google and Bing. Read More

Nokia names Microsoft's Elop as new CEO
Nokia has named Stephen Elop, president of Microsoft's business software group, to become its new CEO effective from later this month. Read More


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TCO Whitepaper
Comparing competing solutions on equal footing can be difficult. We also know that a system with the lowest purchase price may not have the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) over the lifespan of the IP unified communications system. To help with your comparison, learn the 12 cost components that must be incorporated in any TCO analysis. Read more!

E-mail virus threat subsides, but comeback possible
The first wave of the virus seems to have run its course with removal of the malicious file from the download site, but keep an eye out for follow-up versions. Read More

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A Green Architectural Strategy That Puts IT in the Black
Green computing tends to focus on individual servers and devices, but even greater benefits can be realized with an architectural strategy that leverages green computing practices across the data center. Read now!

Get your technical training from top technical experts
You've heard the old adage, "Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach." Well, that might be true in some fields, but it's certainly not the case with technical training in the IT industry. Read More

Top 5 Social Media Emotional Disorders
Sure, the rise of social networking has been good for a lot of people – in fact, social media can even promote good health. But lately I've been able to identify some new emotional and psychological conditions that can be tied directly to my usage of social media over the past few years. Read More

Spaceflight formation flying test bed takes off
Getting complicated systems onboard a single spacecraft  to operate as one integrated unit can be hard enough but some space agencies are trying to address the challenges of  getting multiple spacecraft to fly in formation. Read More



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