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With all the talk about the growing volumes of data today, it’s no surprise that more and more analytics technologies are emerging on the big data scene. After all, it’s difficult to consume huge volumes of data via traditional ways. And when you consider that much of the new data types today consists of a series of measurements or event records, viewing small chunks of the data is unenlightening. Contrast this to data in your ERP or CRM systems, in which sales invoices or customer...

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Understanding the next generation of Wi-Fi

IT administrators agree that there are many advantages to the new 802.11ac wireless standard, including unprecedented levels of bandwidth for a BYOD (bring your own device) environment. But to exploit this fully, it requires planning and understanding of the technology. When migrating from 802.11a/b/g or 802.11n to 802.11ac, a company’s existing IT infrastructure must be put under the microscope. Mark Howell, Country Manager UK & Ireland , Meru Networks discusses to benefits and...

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Silver Peak ships NX-700 to extend low-cost WAN optimisation to the branch

New platform is smallest and quietest of Silver Peak WAN optimisation portfolio.

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Technical Discussion: High Performance IP Replication

Why is it so challenging to achieve high performance IP Replication over distance between data centers? Check out Brocade subject matter experts discussing the challenges of achieving high performance IP replication over distance, including how Brocade addresses this architecturally and test results comparing IP storage replication workloads showing you the level of performance you can achieve with Brocade's solution.

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