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	Outrage over net neutrality decision heard 'round the Internet The Federal Communications Commission's proposed new rules for net neutrality touched off a firestorm across broad sections of the Internet this week, as critics charge that the FCC has effectively gutted the entire concept. Read More WHITE PAPER: Network Instruments Survival Tips for Big Data's Impact on Network Performance The pressure is on to show tangible value from big data rollouts. Learn how performance monitoring tools can provide network managers and IT administrators insight and visibility into networks, infrastructures and applications far in advance, resulting in smooth transitions, accomplished network managers, and project success. Learn More In this Issue 20 milestones in Ethernet's first 40 years Dell adds Big Switch to its SDN mix Netgear patch said to leave backdoor problem in router US tech spending to see 'solid, steady growth' this year and next, Forrester says SDN changing the shape of networking, IT careers WHITE PAPER: Riverbed Technology Transforming Business Performance with Hybrid Networks Rapidly adopting virtualization, cloud infrastructure, and SaaS applications to minimize costs and enable seamless collaboration and communication is significantly straining the traditional network paradigm. Learn how to transform network architectures to deliver the right performance and reliability cost-effectively while retaining control. Learn more >> 20 milestones in Ethernet's first 40 years This is one of many diagrams sketched by Ethernet inventor Bob Metcalfe proposing in 1972 a network connecting computers, printers and files over coaxial cable. On May 22, 1973, Metcalfe outlined the Ether Network connectivity scheme in this memo. Read More WHITE PAPER: HP and Intel® Management Insight - CI Needs and Vendor Performance Service and support, providing a foundation for cloud computing and other factors are considered "price of entry" capabilities for prospective CI vendors among IT decision-makers. Download this whitepaper to learn more Learn More>> Dell adds Big Switch to its SDN mix Dell expanded on its open networking initiative this week with a resale arrangement with SDN company Big Switch Networks. Read More WHITE PAPER: Sophos, Inc. Managing BitLocker With SafeGuard Enterprise This whitepaper explains how Sophos SafeGuard Enterprise secures your data wherever it's stored; and how it allows you to support diverse platforms and encryption products including BitLocker. Learn More Netgear patch said to leave backdoor problem in router The security researcher who identified an admin backdoor in a range of routers last year has found that Netgear's patches don't adequately address the security issue. Read More US tech spending to see 'solid, steady growth' this year and next, Forrester says Combined U.S. business and consumer spending on technology will rise 5.3 percent this year to US$1.315 trillion and 6.0 percent to $1.4 trillion in 2015, thanks to an improving economy and an acceleration in purchases by businesses and government agencies, according to Forrester Research. Read More SDN changing the shape of networking, IT careers Cisco recently announced new certifications for its Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) programmable networking initiative, its response to software-defined networking. The certifications are designed to tailor new roles for IT practitioners looking to transition their company's infrastructures to programmable, application policy driven, SDN-type environments. Read More
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