802.11ac is the next generation in wireless and is 3x faster than 802.11n. If you are planning a brand new wireless installation, expanding an existing wireless network, or upgrading an older wireless network the benefits of 802.11ac are real and the time to move is now.
This paper will provide information on planning...
Published: Sep 17, 2014
In our technology-rich world, it’s easy to take for granted how things work. Take the global positioning system (GPS) for example. With a GPS device, a route as complicated as Boston to Atlanta can be achieved with the simple input of a destination; the only problems the driver has to be concerned with are gas prices...
Published: Apr 18, 2014
Data center networks rely on Ethernet. Over the decades, Ethernet has evolved as new types of application architectures emerged. Today, data center networks carry traffic for a diverse set of applications including client/server, Web services, unified communications, virtual machines, and storage—each with different...
Published: Sep 26, 2013
A lot of enterprises are talking about SIP trunking today, but in order to be a part of the conversation you need to know: A) How is a SIP trunk different than your current PRI trunks?, B) What are the benefi ts of SIP trunking?, and C) What equipment do you need to get started?
To help you answer A, B and C, we’ve...
Published: Apr 18, 2014
Information technology organizations are in the midst of a major transition. As they move from being cost centers to integrated, strategic parts of the business, IT administrators, managers, and executives are keenly aware of the challenges they face.
As IT organizations shift to providing services through an elastic,...
Published: Apr 08, 2013
The Cisco Unified Computing System™ (Cisco UCS®) delivers on the promise of virtualization with a single unified system that integrates a unified fabric, embedded management, and powerful servers with intelligent Intel® Xeon® processors.
This document describes Cisco UCS by looking at how its...
Published: Apr 08, 2014
Brocade VCS Fabric technology provides today’s data centers with unmatched automation, efficiency, and agility. Simple, centralized management with zero-touch provisioning helps create highly scalable, flexible, and resilient environments. VCS fabrics deliver a software-driven infrastructure to enhance IT agility...
Published: Sep 26, 2013
We’ve built a calculator that lets you quickly quantify the savings your company can expect from a SMARTnet contract.
Just plug in your numbers and find out how the benefits you can expect from SMARTnet service—fewer escalated incidents, reduced staff costs, less downtime—translate into actual cost...
Published: Dec 10, 2013
The evolution of enterprise IT toward a fully mobile environment, driven by the proliferation of mobile devices used for business-critical tasks, has set the stage for a dramatic increase in enterprise mobile application deployments and associated wireless LAN (WLAN) infrastructure.
While once a simple adjunct to...
Published: Nov 15, 2013
Support for Windows XP ends on 8 April 2014. Those still using XP have three options; do nothing, purchase custom support, or migrate to Windows 7 or 8. Here we consider the three options and their implications.
Published: Aug 13, 2013
Network administrators are encountering the highest levels of change in history as they attempt to balance security with productivity. Rapidly evolving business trends are challenging them to provide widespread but safe Internet access, allowing employees to use legitimate business applications while using their device...
Published: Jun 07, 2013
Cisco engaged Miercom to evaluate the performance of the newly launched ASA 5500-X Series of Adaptive Security Appliances. To learn more about this summary report, download now!
Published: Jan 16, 2014
KelCor has been compensated by Sonus Networks to prepare this position document, but the thoughts and opinions are those of the author alone, and KelCor has maintained full editorial control throughout.
Sonus specifically sought KelCor’s unbiased views on key challenges organizations face when using video and...
Published: Apr 18, 2014
This crucial white paper discusses a security architecture that can be seamlessly integrated into the underlying data center fabric and eliminates the need to tradeoff between business needs and security. Access this resource now and also discover the three must-have security measures needed for safe data center transformations....
Published: Jan 16, 2014