Features
Lone Star Schools Boot Rivalry

Texas A&M University and the University of Texas find network redundancy is better
(and cheaper) with a partner.  [more]


How to improve business continuity in the remote office

Out-of-band tools can ensure networked devices are always accessible, even when connectivity is lost.  [more]


Three common misconceptions to overcome

Performance bottlenecks in virtualized environments can slow implementations.  [more]


Pave the way for a successful infrastructure migration

There are many tools available to help the network evolution process run more smoothly.  [more]


Backups ease growth pains

Auditing firm uses recovery and security software to protect stored data.  [more]


Tips to solve network latency issues

Proactive monitoring can help locate and correct slowdowns.  [more]


Reduce the complexity of managing e-mail

A software-as-a-service platform can ensure the availability, confidentiality and integrity of stored data.  [more]


Is it time to ditch your phone?

While a slow migration might be the least-disruptive path, there are some TDM installations that do not lend themselves to piecemeal migration.  A special report from product testing partner Miercom explores the options.  [more]


Four IPT factors to consider

Since Internet protocol telephony systems tend to be proprietary, standardization on one vendor’s solution should be considered.  [more]


Credit union finds network echo

Analysis of voice, data, network and application-performance functions clears problem.  [more]


College aces the storage test

Thin provisioning and automated tiered storage area network save Texas school
$2 million.  [more]


University switches IPS

Campus-wide network overhaul replaces aging switching and security systems.  [more]


Technology secures border

A converged network and security solution was required for the U.S.-Canadian border crossing at Niagara Falls.  [more]


Fiber keeps scientists connected

South Pole environment provides stern test for research site’s cabling infrastructure.  [more]


Power Play

College builds flexible data center  [more]


Threat Stoppers

School deploys SSL VPN  [more]


Beyond Testing

Route analytics keeps power on  [more]


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Preventive Maintenance Strategy

Preventive Maintenance Strategy for Data Centers During broadening data center cost-saving and energy efficiency discussion
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Deploying Broadband Phone Solutions

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Featured Products
Thermal transfer printer

TTM430 thermal transfer printer

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Citrix Access Gateway 8.1

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CLARiiON CX4

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OmniSwitch 6400

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RSA Data Security System


Wish I was Fishin'
Pink cables?

Ken Anderberg

Do you really want a pink cable in your data center? Probably not - unless it's for a good cause. Cxtec, a global provider of new and certified pre-owned networking and technology equipment, has some pink cables for you, if you're interested.

 The Syracuse, N.Y.-based company is in the midst of its 6th annual Cables for a Cure campaign...

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The Bag Dragger
Vote for your favorite

Denise DiRamio

November 18, 2008

Verizon, Graybar and Aruba Networks were the winners in the first “Favorite Booth” competition that ACUTA, the Association for Information Communications Technology Professionals in Higher Education, has held in its 37-year annual conference history.

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