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Enterprise Networking Value: Service Provider Managed Solutions

Service Provider Managed Solutions facilitate application-oriented and/or multi-protocol transport over the MAN or WAN utilizing an optical service which is monitored and maintained by a network operator. Originally used for service provider voice networks, optical networking technology is rapidly expanding to business end users. Enterprises now consider these services the...

Tags: Network, Service Provider, Enterprise Networking, Business Services, Fiber Optics, Optical Networking, Data Centers, Networking, Storage, Telecommunications, Hardware, Data Management

White papers 2006-07-17

Enterprise Networking Provider Upgrades Environment for Gains in Productivity, Security

With its focus on secure network infrastructure solutions, Enterasys Networks strives to keep its IT environment at the forefront of technology to constantly improve security. Enterasys also works to give its employees the tools that they need to stay efficient. The company decided to take advantage of new technology by...

Tags: Security, Environment, Enterasys Networks, Microsoft Corp., Enterprise Networking, E-mail Servers, Network Administration, Groupware, Enterprise Software, Software, Networking

Case studies

Enterprise Networking Provider Deploys Windows XP and Office XP to 2,000 Users Worldwide in Four and a Half Weeks

Enterasys Networks, a provider of communications infrastructure solutions to enterprise-class customers, moved from multiple Windows-based client platforms to Microsoft Windows XP Professional to gain a consistent, more supportable infrastructure. At the same time, it moved to Microsoft Office XP Professional to take advantage of improved document sharing, collaboration, and security...

Tags: Microsoft Office XP, Microsoft Corp., Enterprise Networking, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Office, Operating Systems, Software, Office Suites

Case studies

Additional Resources

Arguing About the Collaboration Toolkit: Cisco's Enterprise Collaboration Platform

In the aftermath of last week's San Francisco Enterprise 2.0 conference there's been some lively debate about what constitutes '2.0', including some great comments on my previous post. Meanwhile Cisco have literally just announced their Enterprise Collaboration Platform, which will be broad set...

Tags: Collaboration, Enterprise 2.0, Cisco Systems Inc., Tool, Productivity, Oliver Marks

Blog posts 2009-11-08

Windows 7's default UAC bypassed by 8 out of 10 malware samples

RE: Windows 7's default UAC bypassed by 8 out of 10 malware samplesyawnWho can I trust *now*....Even Ed Bott said '7' was more secure!The Windows Infect Season is not over yet.. Nothing's changed.... That people even USE Windows these days is quite remarkable.... It must be the power of habit...

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, malware, UAC, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-11-05

News to know: AT&T, Verizon; T-Mobile; Microsoft CRM; Win7; datacenters; Sony-Ericcson

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage.: Sam Diaz: AT&T sues Verizon Wireless, calls map ad "misleading" but doesn't dispute accuracy Matthew Miller: T-Mobile experiences...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Google Inc., Data Center, Dana Gardner, Dana Blankenhorn, Verizon Communications Inc., Andrew Nusca, T-Mobile, AT&T Corp., Microsoft Corp., Matthew Miller, Microsoft CRM, Sam Diaz, CRM, Data Centers, Microsoft Windows 7, Smart Phones, Tools & Techniques, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Management

Blog posts 2009-11-04

Nsauditor 1.9.6 (Windows)

Nsauditor Network Security Auditor is a network security software and vulnerability scanner that allows auditing and monitoring network computers for possible vulnerabilities, checking network for all potential methods that a hacker might use to attack it and create a report of potential problems that were found. Nsauditor is a complete...

Tags: Network, Auditing, Monitoring, Microsoft Windows, Nsasoft, Nsauditor Network Security Auditor, Nsauditor, Networking

Software downloads 2009-11-01

Jive hits SBS 4: SharePoint in Rear View Mirror

After last week's announcement of SharePoint 2010 by Microsoft, with a scheduled arrival date of second quarter 2010, Jive Software announced their 'Social Business Software 4' yesterday at their San Francisco 'Jiveworld' event. It was interesting to contrast the huge Vegas Microsoft unveiling...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Small Business Server, Mobile, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Corp., Collaboration, Groupware, Content Management, Productivity, Enterprise Software, Software, Oliver Marks

Blog posts 2009-10-28

Are the iPhone and social networks making the classic Web and intranet obsolete?

RE: Are the iPhone and social networks making the classic Web and intranet obsolete?it is a hard shift. as a business owner, i am not fond of employees using a social network to preform business tasks. It is very distracting and at this point would not generate enough...

Tags: NETWORKING, Web, Intranet, social networking, network, Apple iPhone

Discussion threads 2009-10-25

Are the iPhone and social networks making the classic Web and intranet obsolete?

There's been an important and relatively sudden change taking place over the last couple of years in the way that we interact with the Web. While direct access or search activity has been and still is the most common way that we access the content and applications of the...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Web, Network, Intranet, Social Networking, Channel Management, Online Communications, Marketing, Advertising & Promotion, Dion Hinchcliffe

Blog posts 2009-10-25

Ubuntu, SUSE, Fedora Linux updates prepped as Win7 release nears

As Microsoft gets set to launch Windows 7,  Linux desktop vendors are trying to make some waves. Yesterday, IBM and Canonical announced availability of a cloud and Linux-based business desktop alternative for existing PCs or low cost netbooks. The IBM Client for Smart Work...

Tags: Ubuntu, Fedora Project, SuSE, IBM Corp., Linux, Open Source, UNIX, Operating Systems, E-mail, Web Browsers, Software, Online Communications, Internet, Paula Rooney

Blog posts 2009-10-21

HP's Hurd: Cloud computing has its limits (especially when you face 1,000 attacks a day)

HP CEO Mark Hurd is big on cloud computing, but acknowledges its limits. For instance, HP "wouldn't put anything material in nature outside the firewall." The message: The cloud has its place, but there's a vast difference between private and public computing. [caption id="attachment_26254" align="alignright" width="250" caption="Credit:...

Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Mark Hurd, Attack, Cloud Computing, Strategy, Virtualization, Management, Hardware, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-10-20

What makes Microsoft's SharePoint tick?

Make a post explaining what SharePoint is...As you said, it is a complex product. I remember when Lotus Notes came out, it was difficult to pin it to a traditional category - what IS it? SharePoint may have some of the same issues of perception.What is SharePoint:There are 2 SharePoint?s,...

Tags: Content management, Groupware, Collaboration, Enterprise software, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft SharePoint

Discussion threads 2009-10-16

Michael Dell - Loves Windows 7, slams netbooks

O.o[i]Looks like Michael Dell is pushing for people to upgrade to the newest Dell laptops/desktops and Windows 7.[/i]He has to. It's how they make money.RE: Michael Dell - Loves Windows 7, slams netbooksNetbooks are about travel and portability. Am I going to give up my quadcore desktop? ...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, Dell Computer Corp., Michael Dell, netbook, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-10-14

News to know: Intel; Microsoft; Cisco; Google Voice; Postini; Nokia

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Larry Dignan: Intel: Solid third quarter; Sees brighter prospects ahead Sam Diaz: Analysts interested in Intel's 2010, not just...

Tags: Google Inc., Postini Corp., Larry Dignan, Nokia Corp., Voice, Camcorder, Microsoft Corp., Cisco Systems Inc., Sam Diaz, Intel Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, 3G, Data Centers, Wiki, Operating Systems, Software, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Online Communications

Blog posts 2009-10-14

Information workers loaded with tech they don't use, need

my thoughts . . ."Workers have too much technology and software licenses when they?d really be happy with just a browser, email and a few handy social networking tools."In other words, you think that the only form of productivity is endless chatter.IMHO the real productivity tools are the ones you...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, worker, social networking, e-mail, social networking tool, information worker, computer, desktop

Discussion threads 2009-10-08

The state of US workforce technology adoption

Did you know that among US information workers that: 35% use laptops and 76% use desktop computers? Only 11% use smartphones? 57% are optimistic about technology, but 43% are pessimistic? We know because we surveyed 2,001 US information workers that use computers...

Tags: Team, Collaboration, Smart Phone, Information Worker, Tool, Workforce, Gen-Y Employee, Recruitment & Selection, Workforce Management, Payroll Solutions, Productivity, E-mail, Knowledge Management, Human Resources, Online Communications, Enterprise Software, Software, Ted Schadler

Blog posts 2009-10-08

Study: Windows 7 can boot more slowly than Vista

Windows Boot UpWell you know I think that the average user understand the boot up scenario.the more crap you add to your PC the longer it will take to become usable.All of those little dormant services being energized.Hell a clean install of Windows 7 on a Dell 530s with 4...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), PRODUCTIVITY, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, computer

Discussion threads 2009-10-08

Ballmer: Microsoft never recovered from Vista blow

Word of Mouth...... trumps design and usability. Seems that once the drumming starts in the ABM crowd, there is little to do about the avalanche of "me too-ism."Vista is a fine operating system done in by third party vendors who refused to update their drivers to work with Vista's...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), NetworkManager, Steve Ballmer, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2009-10-06

Cisco doubles down on video conferencing; Acquires Tandberg for $3 billion

Cisco is beefing up its video conferencing arsenal, picking up Tandberg, a Norwegian video conferencing outfit, for $3 billion. In a statement, Cisco said it is acquiring Tandberg to expand its collaboration platform. With the deal, Cisco will bring in Tandberg's network infrastructure and video conferencing equipment...

Tags: Video Conferencing, Cisco Systems Inc., Tandberg, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-10-01