Google's fast Web protocol gains a little speed

	Four ways the Red Sox are scoring with SharePoint | Smartphone data plans: How to keep bandwidth usage in check
	Network World Network Optimization				Forward this to a Friend >>>
	Google's fast Web protocol gains a little speed Google's SPDY protocol makes 10% to 20% faster Web downloads, says Strangeloop. Read More WHITE PAPER: Fluke Networks Importance of Permanent Link Testing This white paper is the joint effort of 2 industry leaders of high speed infrastructure cabling and testing, Panduit and Fluke Networks. This technical paper provides a thorough analysis and review of different testing techniques and their associated benefits for high speed permanent links. Learn More Today! In this Issue Four ways the Red Sox are scoring with SharePoint Smartphone data plans: How to keep bandwidth usage in check Five 3D virtual environments for the enterprise The need for hyper-scale WAN optimization New Cisco edge routers optimized for IPv6 traffic When the worst happens: SharePoint secovery Using deep buffers to avoid traffic spikes in the data center Gigamon ships its first terabit-scale monitoring switch IPv6 transition framework for the enterprise Conquering the complexities of the converged voice network WHITE PAPER: Extreme Networks Networks in Motion Download this whitepaper today and discover how you can cost-effectively optimize your network for the mobile demands of today's business. Examine how IT can provide: * Personalization and intelligence. * Ease of operation. * Seamless quality of user experience. * Secure on-the-go access to public and private networks. Read now! Four ways the Red Sox are scoring with SharePoint The Boston Red Sox IT group had been left stranded on base by manual processes that handled ticket requests, invoices and fan mail. But now that they've built an intranet portal using SharePoint 2010 they're speeding towards home. Read More Smartphone data plans: How to keep bandwidth usage in check Unlimited data plans are a thing of the past with AT&T and are being phased out by Verizon. Yet new metered plans don't deliver great bang for your buck and you may get blindsided with a hefty bill if you're not careful. Here are five ways to monitor your smartphone data usage and your wallet. Read More Five 3D virtual environments for the enterprise These immersive virtual environments offer low-cost, easy-to-set-up, browser-based corporate meeting spaces. Read More WEBCAST: Cymphonix Gain Complete Control Over Internet Bound Traffic The Cymphonix Network Composer is the only network appliance that provides comprehensive clarity into all internet bound network traffic and simply powerful tools to manage that traffic with a holistic approach. Learn More Today! The need for hyper-scale WAN optimization Traffic that goes between data centers (a.k.a., east-west traffic) is undergoing tremendous growth. In this newsletter, we'll discuss how the increase in this traffic is impacting WAN optimization. Read More New Cisco edge routers optimized for IPv6 traffic Cisco rolled out two routers designed to allow service providers to migrate to IPv6 and more capably support video, mobility and cloud offerings. Read More When the worst happens: SharePoint secovery SharePoint has become vital to the business infrastructure and, in many companies, it's even used as the company's face to the world: its public facing website. Because of this dependency and high visibility, a well-thought-out disaster recovery strategy for SharePoint is imperative. Read More WHITE PAPER: Raritan Data Center Transformations Build outs, consolidations and acquisitions are large-scale projects that can be very disruptive and require careful planning and implementation to maintain operations. This white paper examines the process and what's required to meet IT goals and objectives and maintain business continuity. Read now! Using deep buffers to avoid traffic spikes in the data center Server virtualization is dramatically increasing the number of applications supported in each rack which can result in traffic spikes that overwhelm traditional top-of-rack (ToR) switches, causing dropped packets and processing delays. But a new generation of ToR switches addresses the potential for spikes by incorporating much larger packet buffers. Read More Gigamon ships its first terabit-scale monitoring switch Network monitoring vendor Gigamon will ship its first chassis-based switch later this month, one with a 1 Tbps backplane and room to grow. Read More IPv6 transition framework for the enterprise If all the excitement about IPv6 has finally convinced you to take a serious look at what's involved in the transition, you'll want to start with this framework. Read More Conquering the complexities of the converged voice network Converged business communications environments include a complex mix of VoIP, unified communications and SIP trunking technologies from a variety of suppliers. And whatever that mix is today, it is likely to change going forward. Read More
	SURVEY: Future-proofing the cloud Where do you think cloud computing is headed? This survey enables you to share your views on some potential future events, trends and technology changes driven by cloud computing. By compiling the shared knowledge, opinions and insights of survey participants, everyone will get a clearer view on which changes and trends are more, or less, likely to actually occur. That knowledge will be invaluable in helping you shape your private, public and hybrid cloud strategy and plans for the future.Take the survey. GOODIES FROM THE SUBNETS Up for grabs from the Subnets: Cisco Subnet: 15 copies of IPv6 for Enterprise Networks books. Microsoft Subnet: A set of classes for a Microsoft Cert from Webucator and Polycom videoconferencing system. Enter here. SLIDESHOWS 10 SaaS companies to watch These days, companies are applying the software-as-a-service (SaaS) model to just about everything, from core business functions, including IT, to industry-specific processes. This list, compiled with the help of SaaS trend watchers and users, provides a representative look at what types of software you'll find offered in the cloud. MOST-READ STORIES Ubuntu breaks from the Linux pack Big questions about cyberwar IPhone 5 rumor roundup for the week ending June 10 Share Netflix? Share a jail cell The top hidden features in Windows 8 Cisco's credibility problems Trend Micro takes aim at stealthy hackers stealing secrets Avaya sets $1 billion public offering Five things we love and five things we hate about Ubuntu 11.04 Microsoft's Office 365 not ready to leave beta, analyst says
	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 | Subscribe | 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) 2011 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. **