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	Cisco Unveils a New Security Architecture at CiscoLive As someone with more than 25 years in the IT industry, I have to give strong kudos to Cisco for putting on a great show this week. CiscoLive is being held in Orlando which is totally appropriate as Cisco has made the event the "magic kingdom" of all things IT. Surrounded by abundant symbols of the "Internet of Everything," Cisco really presents itself as the one vendor CIOs should look to... Read More WHITE PAPER: Dimension Data Dimension Data's 2013 Network Barometer Report The Network Barometer Report provides in-depth insight into the trends, behaviors and drivers in network management. It is an annual aggregation and analysis of the data and knowledge collected from Technology Lifecycle Management Assessments. Learn More. In this Issue 12 tips for SDN IT buyers SDN FAQ SDN: The user view The nastiest cyber security stink-bombs of 2013 (so far) How will cloud, virtualization and SDN complicate future firewall security? Cisco forms Internet of Things group At Cisco Live, Gigamon brings visibility to virtual environments Now that LTE is here, what's next? WHITE PAPER: Sophos, Inc. Network protection and UTM Buyers Guide This buyers guide is designed to help you choose the right solution for your organization. It looks at the factors you should consider when evaluating solutions to ensure you have the protection and functionality you need, both now and as your business evolves. View Now 12 tips for SDN IT buyers Software defined networking (SDN) offers significant opportunities and challenges for enterprise IT professionals. SDN has the potential to make networks more flexible, reduce the time to provision the network, improve quality of service, reduce operational costs and make networks more secure. Read More SDN FAQ Software has been programming our networks for a long time, so how is SDN different? Read More WEBCAST: Fluke Networks Redefining Performance Management Video See Jim Frey, Managing Research Director, Enterprise Management Assoc., Doug Roberts, Managing Director of Product Strategy, and Bruce Kosbab, CTO, Fluke Networks discussing how TruView redefines enterprise performance monitoring and troubleshooting. Learn More SDN: The user view It is still early days in the emergence of software defined networking, so there aren't many users around to share their experiences and expectations, but there are a few. Network World's editor in chief tracked down Steve Wallace, executive director of InCNTRE, Indiana University's Indiana Center for Network Translational Research and Education, which is already using the technology in a production environment. The school is also playing a role in the tech's evolution. Read More The nastiest cyber security stink-bombs of 2013 (so far) From online bank heists to Chinese hackers, 2013 is adding up to be a security mess Read More WHITE PAPER: Dell Inc. Building a Private Cloud FAQ The private cloud tackles the security, scalability and business continuity challenges inherent in public clouds. The answers to these frequently asked questions will help you start building the private cloud that's right for your business. Learn More How will cloud, virtualization and SDN complicate future firewall security? The firewall in decades past was mainly the port-based guardian of the Internet. Now vendors are vying to build so-called "next-generation firewalls" that are "application-aware" because they can monitor and control access based on application use. Read More Cisco forms Internet of Things group Cisco has formed a business group to specifically address the Internet of Things opportunity -- sensors, industrial electronics, etc. -- which the company reiterated this week is a $14.4 trillion market. Read More At Cisco Live, Gigamon brings visibility to virtual environments All eyes are on Orlando, Florida, this week as Cisco Live gets underway. With all due respect to Interop, the show formerly known as Networkers has become the place to be if you want to learn what's going on in networking, with over 20,000 in attendances this year. I don't think anyone would deny the fact that virtualization has become a huge issue for not just server managers but also network... Read More Now that LTE is here, what's next? In the continuing war between Verizon and AT&T, the battle has come down to LTE network size vs. LTE network speed. But new LTE technology isn't far over the horizon. Read More
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