Data Center Networking | Feature | Arthur Cole Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Enterprise networking is in a constant struggle to keep up with data loads. Every time there is a breakthrough in throughput, software developers quickly devise a scheme to exploit it and then push the envelope just a bit further, resulting in the same old bottlenecks. Continue Reading »
Virtualization | News | Ainsley Jones Monday, March 15, 2010
Blue Coat Systems announced the launch of a new range of Virtual WAN optimization appliances which are designed to help organizations consolidate their IT infrastructure while improving business application delivery. Continue Reading »
Data Center Networking | Interview | Arthur Cole Friday, March 5, 2010
InfiniBand backers say they have a compelling performance and price advantage that allows for even greater consolidation ratios and overall application performance. Mellanox's Das lays out the protocol's strengths as the converged network backbone. Continue Reading »
Data Center Networking | Guest Opinion | Jim Bahn Tuesday, February 2, 2010
In managing any storage area network (SAN), objectives like avoiding performance issues, maximizing availability and minimizing overall risk are often placed above all else. However, the pursuit of such priorities is regularly accompanied by a sacrifice in efficiency and money. Continue Reading »
Data Center Networking | Guest Opinion | Dan Joe Barry Wednesday, January 6, 2010
The impending arrival of 40 Gbps Ethernet networks and the promise of 100 Gbps Ethernet in the near future have commanded headline coverage over the last year, but 2009 is more likely to be remembe Continue Reading »
Cloud Computing | News | Ainsley Jones Wednesday, January 6, 2010
2010 is poised to be the year of cloud computing for UK SMBs, but the little guys aren't planning to improve their bandwidth or security. Continue Reading »
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