The ABCs of the Internet of Things

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	The ABCs of the Internet of Things You've heard the term and probably read stories about smart homes where the toaster talks to the smoke detector. But what makes it all connect? When will it become mainstream, and will it work? These frequently asked questions help explain it all. Read More : Citrix Systems Seminar: Best Practices to Build Elastic, Automated Networks Join us for a special seminar. Featuring practical insight from Citrix, our discussion will focus on five best practices for building next-generation elastic and automated networks using NetScaler integration with Cisco Nexus. View more In this Issue Juniper's corporate strategy chief departs 7 Crazy computer glitches that made us groan Viptela joins the WAN disruption party The zany world of identified flying objects 4 'Impossible' IT Hiring Scenarios (And How to Beat Them) Are your pipes too big? Five U.S. ISPs accused of 'deliberately harming' broadband speeds 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 Juniper's corporate strategy chief departs Juniper Networks has lost another top executive: Luis Avila-Marco is now the former EVP of Strategy & Corporate Development at Juniper, having left the company two weeks ago to spend more time with family in the Atlanta area, according to sources. Read More 7 Crazy computer glitches that made us groan Computers are certainly part of everyday life or course so it isn't totally surprising how many hiccups they can cause. Some glitches are merely annoying others well, are true head-scratchers. Here we have a small sampling of both. U-2 spy jet plays havoc with LA airport computers Read More WHITE PAPER: Network Instruments The Hidden Costs of APM APM solutions can deliver relevant network visibility and help to prevent problems before they negatively impact the business. But which solution is best for your organization? With this white paper, you will learn key questions to ask your vendor to ensure that you are getting the best value for your investment. Learn More Viptela joins the WAN disruption party Happy Cinco De Mayo to all, and I hope everyone had a great Star Wars weekend (May the 4th be with all of you!). It appears that, while many of us were watching Star Wars movies (2-6 I hope, as everyone hates 1) or planning a big Mexican feast, the folks over at Viptela were also busy. Monday morning, like a Jedi in the shadows, Viptela came out of stealth mode a week after CloudGenix launched, to... Read More The zany world of identified flying objects Unidentified flying objects may get all of the press but the world is stuffed full of identified flying things that are arguably way more interesting. This list is by no means exhaustive but here we take a look at a number of flying craft that invoke the UFO spirit in shape and uniqueness. Read More WHITE PAPER: McAfee Security Management 2.5 – Replacing Your SIEM Yet? Why, when and how to re-evaluate your SIEM. Two years after Securosis wrote their first paper on replacing your SIEM, they're back to update you on SIEM's continually evolving drivers for threat management, operational efficiency and compliance. View now>> 4 'Impossible' IT Hiring Scenarios (And How to Beat Them) A recruiter would never think to approach a CIO and advise him or her on cloud storage technology. They don't have the technical knowledge, experience or skills to act as a trusted advisor in that role. Read More Are your pipes too big? A few years ago, I was involved in a consulting project with a large company in the healthcare industry that was in the middle of a data center migration. After the networks and servers were stood up at the new location they needed to migrate massive amounts of data in bulk so the company secured a pair of OC192 circuits, providing nearly 10Gbps of throughput in each direction on each circuit. Read More Five U.S. ISPs accused of 'deliberately harming' broadband speeds Five major ISPs in the U.S. and one in Europe are intentionally allowing broadband performance to degrade for some customers, communications company Level 3 alleged in a recent company blog post. Read More
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