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HP in talks with BT to offer network as a service
The Network Advantage Programme will enable communications service providers to offer ‘pay per port’ services to businesses of all sizes News | 13 Dec 2012
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Emulex buys Endace for $130m
Networking company Emulex hopes to boost its performance management skills by acquiring Endace IT suppliers | 06 Dec 2012
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Computer Weekly European User Awards: Categories
The Computer Weekly European User Awards honours IT professionals across Europe that have excelled in their approach to using technology, focusing on the key areas of networking and mobile; storage; security; datacentre and virtualisation; and busine... News | 05 Dec 2012
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Geo Networks unveils fibre ring between UK and Ireland
Fibre company Geo Networks builds two new routes to bring its dedicated networks to Ireland via North Wales News | 04 Dec 2012
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EU gives green light to £530m superfast broadband plans
The government has been given the green light by the European Union to roll out £530m in broadband funding, intended to bring superfast broadband to 90% of homes, and a minimum speed of 2Mbps. News | 20 Nov 2012
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Why Cisco chooses acquisition over R&D;
As networking giant Cisco buys its ninth company in less than a year, Computer Weekly asks, why the focus on acquisitions? Analysis | 19 Nov 2012
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Cyber security will change ideas of the nation state, says Stonesoft
The lack of cyber security is a major threat to the civilised world and will change how people see the nation state, says security firm Stonesoft News | 15 Nov 2012
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Big Switch Networks enters SDN race
Silicon Valley start-up Big Switch Networks debuts its first software defined networking (SDN) products News | 13 Nov 2012
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ARM and C&WW; backs Cambridge Weightless wireless standard
The Weightless standard wins the backing of industry heavyweights hoping to help it on its journey to creating the ‘internet of things’ News | 06 Nov 2012
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Brocade boosts SDN presence with Vyatta buy
Networking giant Brocade buys network operating system pioneer Vyatta to bolster its software-defined networking (SDN) folio News | 05 Nov 2012
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The IT challenges of building Heathrow's Terminal 2
Neil Clark, CIO of Heathrow, reveals the IT challenges behind the airport's futuristic Terminal 2 building Feature
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How to manage your assets and control business costs
Asset lifecycle management allows the IT department to improve governance, mitigate risk and improve service quality and efficiency Feature
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Mandatory carbon reporting: Indirect emissions guidelines for IT managers
As the UK government announces mandatory carbon reporting for listed companies, how are IT managers to interpret guidelines on indirect emissions? Feature
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How to make your network green
Make sure your network and datacentre run efficiently as part of a green networking strategy Feature
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Buyer's Guide: How to upgrade to IPv6
IPv6 is an increasingly hot topic in the networking industry. We examine the issues for older hardware support. Buyer's guide
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What to consider when moving to a flat network topology
In this guide, learn what to consider when switching from a three-tier network to a flat network topology model, including virtual cluster switching and network fabrics. Answer
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Cut your network budget with five surefire tips
The global economic situation is still tenuous, and network budgets are tight. There are many opportunities to save money, so that more precious shillings go toward important initiatives. Here are some projects that offer realistically achievable sav... Tip
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Preparing your teams for software defined networking
Software defined networking may offer a more reliable and automated network, but administrators need to be prepared before they introduce it to their environment Opinion
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Network prediction: Has the networking industry changed in a decade?
Network architect and Ethereal Mind blogger Greg Ferro reflects on how little has changed over ten years in his latest network prediction for the UK. Network security risks remain problematic Opinion
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A tour of London’s Victorian sewers: Geo Networks cabling system
Computer Weekly takes a tour of Wick Lane sewers to see how Geo Networks works in partnership with Thames Water to house its fibre cabling system. Photo Story
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Supplier profile: Cisco
In this Cisco supplier profile you will find news, tips and research on the vendor. guide
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HP in talks with BT to offer network as a service
The Network Advantage Programme will enable communications service providers to offer ‘pay per port’ services to businesses of all sizes News
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The IT challenges of building Heathrow's Terminal 2
Neil Clark, CIO of Heathrow, reveals the IT challenges behind the airport's futuristic Terminal 2 building Feature
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Emulex buys Endace for $130m
Networking company Emulex hopes to boost its performance management skills by acquiring Endace IT suppliers
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Computer Weekly European User Awards: Categories
The Computer Weekly European User Awards honours IT professionals across Europe that have excelled in their approach to using technology, focusing on the key areas of networking and mobile; storage; security; datacentre and virtualisation; and busine... News
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Geo Networks unveils fibre ring between UK and Ireland
Fibre company Geo Networks builds two new routes to bring its dedicated networks to Ireland via North Wales News
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EU gives green light to £530m superfast broadband plans
The government has been given the green light by the European Union to roll out £530m in broadband funding, intended to bring superfast broadband to 90% of homes, and a minimum speed of 2Mbps. News
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Why Cisco chooses acquisition over R&D;
As networking giant Cisco buys its ninth company in less than a year, Computer Weekly asks, why the focus on acquisitions? Analysis
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Cyber security will change ideas of the nation state, says Stonesoft
The lack of cyber security is a major threat to the civilised world and will change how people see the nation state, says security firm Stonesoft News
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Big Switch Networks enters SDN race
Silicon Valley start-up Big Switch Networks debuts its first software defined networking (SDN) products News
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ARM and C&WW; backs Cambridge Weightless wireless standard
The Weightless standard wins the backing of industry heavyweights hoping to help it on its journey to creating the ‘internet of things’ News
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