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Spanning tree may be reaching its end
The timeline for the relevance of spanning tree protocol could be coming to its conclusion, as cloud computing, virtualization and network consolidation are creating the need for new protocols within the data center, according to a recent InformationWeek Reports study.
03/05/2012
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Hardware discontinuity making network upgrades necessary
Data center consolidation, fueled by cloud computing and virtualization, is leading to major hardware upgrades and advances within the sector. As these trends continue, a discontinuity between servers and other infrastructure and network equipment is emerging, Network Computing reported, citing a recent study from the Enterprise Strategy Group.
02/28/2012
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10 G Ethernet set to rise quickly
The fourth quarter of 2011 was tepid for 10 Gbps network equipment adoption, as the switch and adaptor market rose just 3 percent during the period.
02/24/2012
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Ethernet coming to trains
Ethernet switches combined with CAT 6 cable and other network equipment are proving capable of providing advanced functionality and control within networks in a wide range of sectors.
02/16/2012
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Software could serve as future of networking
Software-based networking technologies are rapidly emerging as important solutions in light of the growing popularity of cloud computing and virtualization, Network World reported.
02/09/2012
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Structured cabling becoming more important
Whether they are advanced CAT 6 cable setups, fiber optic cable solutions or fairly standard structured cabling systems are likely to become far more important to businesses during the next few years, according to a recent panel discussion published in the latest edition of CNS Magazine
02/07/2012
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Data center networks set for change
The convergence of cloud computing, enterprise mobility strategies, virtualization and other emerging technologies is pushing many businesses to invest heavily in more sophisticated data center infrastructure, DataCenter Dynamics reported.
02/02/2012
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Networking changes driven by SSD investments
Solid state drives are rapidly becoming popular in the data center sector, and major network upgrades, including fiber optic cable investments and new network equipment, are essential to support the advanced devices.
01/23/2012
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Network equipment upgrades on the horizon
Video traffic is causing the internet to expand at such a rapid rate that current hardware configurations will likely struggle to sustain quality of service standards.
01/13/2012
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Networks need to be built to reach the cloud
Networking upgrades are not being built at the same pace as cloud computing setups, leaving many businesses in a situation where they are unable to adequately transmit data and applications to end users without performance disruptions.
01/11/2012
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Adoption of 40 GbE rising fast
Traditionally, new Ethernet standards expand at a tenfold pace and take approximately three years to take hold in data centers and enterprise IT environments.
12/28/2011
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Unifying Ethernet becoming more popular
At the service provider level, the diverse range of data transit systems working with the Ethernet infrastructure makes it nearly impossible to efficiently prioritize traffic to end-users.
12/27/2011
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Network advancements on tap for 2012
Many networking changes are coming for the new year, as businesses work to take emerging trends and apply them to their infrastructure, according to network testing provider Ixia.
12/15/2011
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Advanced Ethernet switches are often worth the money
While a basic Ethernet switch can cost less than $100 and an advanced switch can require an investment of more than $1,000, the capabilities offered by the high-performance models are often worth the extra money, PCWorld reported.
12/01/2011
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The IPv6 address clock is still ticking
The metaphorical clock that is counting down to IPv6 is still ticking toward an unknown point in the future, as a combination of factors is making it difficult for experts to pin down the precise moment when IPv4 addresses will run out.
12/01/2011
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More websites getting ready for IPv6
The transition to IPv6 is happening at a rapid pace, with the number of websites ready to handle incoming IPv6 requests growing by 1,900 percent during the 12 months prior to and including October 2011.
11/23/2011
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Manufacturers embracing Ethernet at last
In recent years, the manufacturing industry has struggled with legacy fieldbuses and other outdated technologies in an effort to ensure transmissions get to the right destination.
11/22/2011
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Ethernet can ease cabling concerns
When a business moves to a new office or data center facility, it typically needs to invest heavily in a wide range of structured cabling solutions and hire engineers cabling of performing the many manual tasks involved in deploying new wiring.
11/21/2011
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Many data center operators planning network upgrades, report says
Network equipment enhancements are emerging as a key priority for many data center operators, as converged data center fabrics and more advanced forms of Ethernet are becoming increasingly popular, according to the recent Data Center Executive Survey.
10/31/2011
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IPv6 and cloud go well together, expert says
The migration process and architectural dependencies of IPv6 and cloud computing are inherently linked, industry expert Chip Popoviciu recently told IT Business Edge.
10/07/2011
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Storage advances making networking key
Hard disk drives have evolved rapidly during the past two decades, and the last few years have seen some of the most meteoric growth as HDDs can now handle terabytes of data for little cost, according to a recent Ars Technica report.
10/04/2011
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QoS standards can help control bandwidth
A growing number of businesses are facing networking challenges as virtualization, cloud computing and other emerging technologies use more bandwidth than many traditional networks can provide.
09/26/2011
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Buyers market emerging in switching sector
Now is an excellent time to invest in network equipment, especially Ethernet switches, as a recent Infonetics Research report found the average price of switches is rapidly declining, PC World reported.
09/26/2011
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Flatter networks becoming more prominent
The rapid rise of virtualization has fueled a movement toward flattening data center Ethernet networks by removing the third network layer, according to a recent Register report.
09/20/2011
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IPv6 mandates changes to address allocation policies
The IP address allocation policies used to disperse IPv4 addresses throughout enterprise infrastructure will not work well with IPv6, and need to be adapted to fit the new protocol, Network Computing reports.
09/09/2011
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Data center operators turning to 10 G Ethernet
A growing number of data center operators are turning to 10 G Ethernet in response to cloud computing, virtualization and other emerging technologies that can overwhelm network infrastructure, the Data Center Journal reports.
09/08/2011
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Network virtualization becoming more common
A growing number of businesses and data center operators are virtualizing their networking tools in response to growing trends toward cloud computing and virtual server infrastructure, Network World reports.
09/08/2011
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Privacy issues a key part of IPv6
Businesses and service providers are moving quickly to deploy IPv6 infrastructure as IPv4 address exhaustion takes hold.
09/06/2011
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FCoE fueling network sales
Fiber channel over Ethernet is becoming such a popular Ethernet format that a it is being deployed at a faster rate than other 10 Gbps network infrastructure, according to a recent Dell'Oro Group study.
09/01/2011
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IT centralization pushing networks beyond their limits
Centralizing IT resources has been a popular trend for almost a decade now, and companies are increasingly seeing network challenges appear because they have placed IT resources in a single location, Network World reports.
08/04/2011
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40G network equipment sales to rise
As more data center managers align infrastructure support for cloud initiatives and virtualized hardware, the need for network equipment rises.
07/27/2011
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Service providers should offer WAN optimization, report said
In an era when more businesses are depending on optimized network equipment to solve their bandwidth and data transmission needs, service providers need to offer WAN optimization to help their customers get the most out of their networks, TMCnet reports.
07/22/2011
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Smarter networks on the horizon
With many businesses and data centers overwhelmed by the amount of internet traffic they use, companies are beginning to look for ways to improve their network infrastructure without spending too heavily on new bandwidth.
07/22/2011
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IPv6 expensive, but critical
The need to adjust network infrastructure to support IPv6 is becoming more urgent as international registries are running out of IPv4 addresses and more IPv6 users are beginning to connect to the internet.
07/22/2011
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WAN optimization controllers becoming more popular
Data center to branch office data transmissions, also known as east-west traffic, are rapidly becoming so prominent that businesses are forced to upgrade their WAN infrastructure to support their networking needs.
06/17/2011
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Businesses lack education about IPv6
IPv6 migration is becoming more urgent for businesses, but many do not feel prepared to intelligently upgrade their network equipment.
06/08/2011
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Technical problems expected on World IPv6 Day
It is difficult to estimate just how problematic the switch to IPv6 will be, but Google recently completed extensive research on the topic and predicted that World IPv6 Day will see approximately 1 percent of all its network requests fail due.
06/06/2011
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New advances supporting 100 Gbps adoption
The new standard for 100 Gbps internet is beginning to emerge as a key Ethernet technology because standardized modulation schemes will allow it to flourish, SPIE reports.
06/02/2011
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All-fiber networks could solve growing bandwidth concerns
Networking has grown from dial-up to fiber optic in a relatively short span, and that torrid pace seems to be continuing as many are already pushing fiber optic network connections beyond their bandwidth limitations.
05/27/2011
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IPv6 could revolutionize broadcasting industry
As IPv4 addresses continue to run dry and organizations weigh the benefits of a large-scale change to native IPv6, it is important to understand the business side of IPv6 deployment.
05/26/2011
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MPLS equipment market growing
The network equipment industry for multi-protocol label switching technologies is rapidly growing due to the increasing rate of MPLS adoption.
05/19/2011
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IPv6 migration slow despite inherent urgency
The need to transition to network equipment that supports the IPv6 address protocol is proving urgent, as more than 95 percent of IPv4 addresses are already in use.
04/26/2011
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High-speed network ports to dominate market
New demands for high-performance Ethernet connections are driving a fast progression to new standards in the network equipment sector, and businesses are responding by equipping their facilities with high-performance network ports.
04/20/2011
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The FCoE market may not be as bad as it looks
Numerous reports have emerged in recent months defaming the fiber channel over Ethernet market, claiming the technology's vendor-specific architectures and lack of interoperability will prevent it from developing into a mainstream networking solution.
04/08/2011
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Outlook optimistic for industrial Ethernet
Early developments in industrial-class Ethernet cabling were quickly embraced by manufacturers enthralled by the ability to connect their devices without having to worry about cables degrading due to harsh environmental conditions.
04/08/2011
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The critical distinctions between MPLS over PBB-TE
The debate between multi-protocol label switching and provider backbone bride-traffic engineering standards has consistently grown since the PBB-TE standard began development to replace the older PBB standard.
03/18/2011
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10G Ethernet becoming essential
The new wave of Ethernet technologies comes in the form of the 40/100G standard, but a recent Voice and Data article said equipment limitations will likely push the widespread adoption of 40/100G until 2015.
03/14/2011
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WAN market detailed
A recent survey performed by InformationWeek Analytics strove to shed light on the growing WAN market, and found a majority of companies are upgrading or want to improve their WAN.
03/04/2011
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SFP+ becoming an important cabling standard
While cable connector interfaces have changed frequently in the past few years, especially when addressing the needs of optical cabling solutions, the SFP+ module has become stable.
03/01/2011
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Businesses turning to WAN optimization
To deal with the growing amount of data and application use in enterprise environments, more businesses and WAN managers are turning to WAN optimization and acceleration to handle the new workloads.
02/18/2011
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Report: Network only as fast as its best router
Users who have tried unsuccessfully to speed up a home or office network may need to think about replacing parts of their network equipment, according to a recent Network World report.
01/27/2011
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Network equipment needs change as cloud computing grows
As a growing number of organizations shift their applications and data to the cloud, network equipment and computer infrastructure needs are set to change dramatically, according to a recent Datamation report.
01/10/2011
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Network switch sales on the rise
Sales for router switches and other network switches have increased significantly during 2010, according to a recent report.
12/17/2010
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Cabling standardization not always perfect
The process that is used to reach cabling standards guidelines can be so convoluted that it impacts the final product, Cabling Installation and Maintenance reported.
01/17/2012
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10 G Base-T becoming more accessible
The 10 G Base-T Ethernet standard, which is designed to enable 10 Gbps speeds on networks built around copper infrastructure, is rapidly becoming more popular and less expensive to implement, according to a recent Commscope report.
01/16/2012
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New cabling standard on the horizon
ISO/IEC and TIA are both initiating new working groups intended to develop structured cabling standards in light of emerging 40 Gbps Ethernet standards.
11/30/2011
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Wires still relevant at the network edge
Ethernet infrastructure built on CAT 5 and CAT 6 infrastructure, patch cables and other wired infrastructure is still relevant in many settings, despite the widespread use of wireless-enabled devices, according to a recent Network World report.
11/02/2011
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Cable termination techniques key for FTTH
Fiber to the home connections require the termination of the optical network that is then converted into a format that the home or business network can handle.
09/02/2011
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Structured cabling key for CCTV setups
Organizations considering a CCTV implementation to improve security may be able to get by with legacy technology because of the relatively small scale of the operation.
08/17/2011
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Fiber workarounds are possible
While fiber optic networks typically provide the most high-performance connections, they are simply impossible in many parts of the United States, where optical cables rarely reach rural areas and are often sparsely spread into smaller cities and suburbs.
08/11/2011
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New optical solutions on the horizons
As optical cable networks continue to become more pervasive around the world, advances in optical cabling are becoming important to support growing bandwidth needs.
08/08/2011
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Report details benefits of higher-quality Ethernet
According to a report published on TechTarget’s SearchNetworking entitled Myth vs. Reality: 10 Gigabit Ethernet, there is a demonstrable need for reliable and efficient Ethernet in enterprise data centers.
07/14/2011
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Researchers advance optical cabling technology
Researchers at the Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden recently completed a major innovation in optical cabling technology that has the potential to dramatically impact backhaul optical networks, GigaOm reports.
06/24/2011
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PoE becoming popular for IP security devices
IP security devices, such as surveillance cameras, can be difficult to deploy because they often have to be setup in locations that do not have easy access to power infrastructure.
06/01/2011
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Cabling solutions evolving in security industry
The surveillance and security industry has entered a period of relative stability in which advanced cabling solutions support networking tools that foster high-performance standards.
05/31/2011
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10 gigabit standard leading copper cabling market
Manufacturers have begun to shift their product development away from 10 G to meet the need for 40 G and 100 G network equipment, but the copper cabling industry's short-term future is still firmly in 10 G's grasp.
05/25/2011
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Researchers develop new fiber optic technology
Koby Scheuer of Tel Aviv University's School of Electrical Engineering recently led a team of researchers that developed a new type of polymer that will increase fiber optic cable performance.
05/18/2011
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UTP cables dominating copper cabling market
The structured cabling industry is continuing to expand rapidly as businesses work to upgrade their network infrastructure to meet growing demands created by emerging technologies.
05/13/2011
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Choose fiber for video, report says
Video is becoming the dominant form of internet traffic, and companies, such as Cisco, have been calling for a focus on networking with video in mind in the enterprise.
04/15/2011
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CCCA and CDA issue structured cable warning
The Communications Cable and Connectivity Association and Copper Development Association have noticed a growing trend toward inferior conductors in copper cabling and subsequently issued an industry-wide warning.
03/22/2011
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Change coming to data center networks
The data center networking industry will change substantially in 2012, as trends and technologies that emerged in 2011 take a firm hold on the sector, Zeus Kerravala, principal analyst at ZK Research, recently told TechTarget.
01/03/2012
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Major networking advances headlined 2011
After an extended period of stagnation in the networking industry, 2011 witnessed significant innovation and investments in a diverse range of new technologies, Network Computing reported.
12/30/2011
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Ethernet sales figures climbing
Investment in Ethernet networking tools is on the rise, as IDC predicts the sector will grow quickly during the next few years.
12/02/2011
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Clearer paths to 100 Gbps Ethernet emerging
During the past few months, more high-powered organizations have begun transitioning to 100 Gbps Ethernet, even though the industry standards supporting that movement are relatively immature.
12/01/2011
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Flat Ethernet debate still raging
While a growing number of data center operators are flattening their Ethernet infrastructure to improve flexibility, the industry is still divided on whether or not this is the best practice.
11/18/2011
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Data center operators rapidly moving to 10 G Ethernet
The 10 G Ethernet standard is being embraced by the bandwidth-hungry data center industry, despite some delays in the release of major servers designed to support data transit speeds, according to a recent Dell'Oro Group study.
11/16/2011
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Cloud computing creating rise in Ethernet switch sales
The Ethernet switching market is poised to experience significant sales growth in light of cloud computing and the growing need to upgrade network systems to support the technology, according to a recent Dell'Oro Group study.
11/07/2011
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Industrial Ethernet diversifying
The market for industrial Ethernet technologies is becoming more varied as a growing number of businesses are using the technology for a wider range of purposes, AutomationWorld reported.
10/04/2011
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Agile management a key to delivering cloud resources
Cloud computing requires a uniquely agile strategy on the part of the vendor. The service provider must be flexible enough to develop cloud infrastructure, network capabilities to deliver services and business models that properly support the technology.
09/16/2011
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New IEEE standard close to ratification
The working group behind the new Service Interoperability in Ethernet Passive Optical Networks standard has completed a major milestone in the protocol's development.
09/14/2011
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Cloud computing overwhelming networks
Cloud computing is built on virtualization. By virtualizing servers, the machine is separated from the physical device and can be switched between servers based on a company's needs.
08/02/2011
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IPv6 brokenness on the mend
One of the great concerns associated with IPv6 migration comes at the end user level, where many businesses are concerned consumers will try to access dual-stack sites with poorly-configured systems and experience performance issues.
08/01/2011
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Ethernet adoption rising
Companies are increasingly casting aside their legacy internet connections and investing in network equipment that supports Ethernet-based services, according to a recent Vertical Systems Group study.
07/29/2011
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Network equipment upgrades coming for mobile operators
For the end user, mobile networks are invisible and wireless. However, those wireless networks are supported by a complex web of sophisticated networking tools that provide high-performance capabilities through wired backbone infrastructure.
07/21/2011
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Study indicates a consumer demand for IPv6 protocol
Businesses in the U.K. may soon pursue network equipment upgrades in order to expedite the switch to the IPv6 protocol, in response to a survey that found potential customers are beginning to take it into consideration.
07/11/2011
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Businesses need to increase their IPv6 efforts
While service providers and many government agencies have been working toward IPv6, most businesses are lagging behind and only beginning to work toward the new protocol, InformationWeek reports.
07/05/2011
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Companies pushing for higher-speed internet
A number of major companies are pushing for faster internet speeds by experimenting with new networking tools that bring high-performance connections to more users.
06/22/2011
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Google warns against IPv6 address use
While businesses need to work quickly to upgrade network equipment to support IPv6, a recent company blog post from Google warned against using IPv6-based devices.
06/21/2011
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Caution still needed for IPv6 migration
While World IPv6 Day was a clear success, some experts believe the world still needs to be cautious about IPv6 adoption and understand that problems will occur.
06/20/2011
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World IPv6 Day breeds confidence in the migration
Many participants in World IPv6 Day are reporting significant success. Facebook, Google and others all released reports claiming the day went by with few extraordinary technological difficulties while IPv6 networks supported more users.
06/15/2011
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IPv6 adoption climbing
With industry trends toward cloud computing and the internet of things becoming more popular, more businesses are turning to IPv6 adoption.
06/10/2011
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IEEE begins research on new standard
Businesses are still exploring the best ways to upgrade their network equipment to 40 G and 100 G, but the IEEE is already develop a work group to explore a new 802.3 standard that would support terabit Ethernet.
05/13/2011
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Research groups make headway in fiber optic speeds
Separate researchers from the National Institute of Information and Communications in Tokyo and NEC recently unveiled new fiber optic cabling technologies that could portend the future of network equipment and structured cabling.
05/03/2011
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Larger data packets fueling 100 GbE
Hardware manufacturers and telecom service providers are increasingly upgrading their products to the 100 Gigabit Ethernet standard.
05/02/2011
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Network investments on the rise in the data center
As businesses consolidate data centers, increase server utilization and create a constantly growing amount of data, more companies are investing in network infrastructure for the data center.
04/13/2011
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Cloud computing driving Ethernet adoption
The fact that cloud computing forces companies to invest in advanced networking infrastructure to support remote application delivery has been widely reported, and businesses are beginning to respond by investing in advanced Ethernet programs.
04/05/2011
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Terabit Ethernet not coming soon
At the recent Ethernet Technology Summit, industry experts discussed the potential for terabit Ethernet and said the high-performance standard will probably not be reached any time soon.
03/08/2011
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Two data center networking standards in flux
A recent Network World report analyzes the current positions of fiber-channel-over-Ethernet technology and the IEEE 802.1Qbh standard, claiming that both are currently in a state of change as new market conditions are redirecting their future.
02/11/2011
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IT spending rising more than expected
As the economy responded to a poor 2009 with slow recovery in 2010, IT spending returned to levels unmatched since 2010, according to IDC.
02/10/2011
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NSA begins work on new data center
The U.S. National Security Agency recently began building a new secure data center in Utah that is expected to cost approximately $1.2 billion.
01/12/2011
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Cloud computing, intelligent building coming together
Intelligent building processes, which involve using fiber optic cable infrastructure and other advanced networking systems to give individuals more control over a structure, are becoming more accessible.
01/05/2012
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BPA key for intelligent building
Historically, architects and engineers have only had to worry about designing a building that is stable and attractive.
11/03/2011
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Smart home construction on the rise
Smart homes are becoming more prevalent around the world, as cabling infrastructure, broadband services, cloud computing and other advanced technologies enable robust home automation, energy management and intelligent building processes.
10/26/2011
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Using Green IT initiatives to generate ROI
According to a recent Forbes report, companies can adopt strategies to successfully integrate green IT ideals into their systems while generating a return on investment.
04/06/2011
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Going beyond green IT
Green IT has become a prominent trend because it helps businesses adopt energy efficient systems and protocols.
04/04/2011
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Networking becoming a critical part of smart buildings
In a recent company blog post, IDC Energy Insights analyst Sam Jaffe described his experience researching trends in smart building, and said he was surprised by the impact they have had on making the construction process more intelligent.
03/08/2011
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