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Juniper Networks' push into the future of networking
Juniper Networks' new strategy and expanded portfolio spans IT and networking, including new software processors and cloud networking systems for enterprises and service providers.Hardware.com: Cisco Refurbished Prices now on Website
As the UK’s largest supplier in the refurbished Cisco market, Hardware.com is now offering customers the opportunity to view Cisco refurbished prices on the Hardware.com website. With a refurbished inventory vastly larger than other Cisco’s suppliers, Hardware.com has decided to provide clearer pricing transparency by showing both the new and refurbished prices on the website.WLAN on social networks
Network management applications now have the capability of integrating their network management systems with social media interfaces via Smartphones and tablets.European datacentres market comment
Latest research from European Data Centres on the Q1 2011 has shown some improvement although demand remains tentative.IPv6 deployment
The last available IPv4 addresses have been allocated and the adoption of the next generation of Internet Protocol, IPv6, is upon us and will be able to accommodate the exponential growth of the Internet.Fundamentally flawed – refurbished Cisco hardware
Most vendor refurb programs are fundamentally flawed simply because they are based on a list price model. Basic economics show that, in any second-user market (be it network equipment or cars), market conditions dictate the true value. Supply and demand – how many are available in the market place, is it current technology, how many buyers, how many sellers, and where they are?Meru Networks and the wireless enterprise network
Meru Networks is the first company to deliver a 802.11n access point in order to deliver high density and high speed wireless networks to the enterprise in a single package.IT professionals of the future
If you don’t start hiring the right IT professionals now, you won’t be able to compete in the future.Cisco Security Architecture
Cisco has announced that it is working on a complicated security architecture called SecureX that will apparently provide a ‘context-aware’ way of safeguarding networks that are under security pressure from virtualisation, Smartphones and tablets.Energy efficiency a turn-off for IT
Energy efficient power management technologies are widely available and most businesses understand that it saves money and helps the environment, however IT departments rarely see or are responsible for their company’s energy bill.Preparation for IPv6
With IPv4 addresses projected to run out this year, IPv6 is important; especially given the fact that the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) has issued the last five blocks of public IP addresses this week.Force10 Networks S4810 ToR switch – low latency and high performance
In order to handle the huge volumes of ‘bursty’ network traffic, ultra low latency 10GbE switching functionality, high performance and Layer 3 richness are critical. The Force10 Networks S4810 switch delivers just that.‘Green’ Cisco switches
The new ‘environmentally friendly’ generation of Cisco Catalyst 2960 S-series switches are now available.Network downtime survey
It seems from a recent US study that businesses are confident on the reliability of their IT– that's until the network goes down!Microsoft Windows – a beneficial monopoly
Microsoft Windows dominates the operating system market with 95% of the world's computers running Windows. Linux and Mac operating systems account for just about the remaining 5%.IPv6 really is coming
The next Internet Protocol is being rolled out; Cisco has begun to change its own internal systems to IPv6 and the US Government has committed to 2012 for the change-over from IPv4 to IPv6.Cisco ASA Hardware Firewalls
Cisco has invested in its ASA system over a number of years and here are some additional features that you may find useful.Cisco Catalyst 3750-X saves power costs
Cisco promises less power usage with new power management features in its Catalyst 3750-X stackable access switch. The new Cisco switch pools power among switches in a stack and also supports PoE+.Cisco breaks through $40 billion barrier
Cisco’s fourth quarter results have broken the $40 billion revenue barrier for the first time, with a 27% revenue growth for the final quarter of its financial year.Fluke Networks announces Visual Network Systems
The opportunity for growth in the Application Performance Management market has been addressed by Fluke Networks, which has set up a new operating entity called Visual Network Systems.Security implications of social networking
It seems there is no stopping social networking from interrupting not only our personal lives but also our business lives, but there are security issues involved.Smartpac Network Repair Service Continues to Grow
The Smartpac Repair team continue their expansion with the recruitment of Andy Kemp as a UK Repair Centre Consultant.Datacentre networks and server virtualisation
Many CIOs and CTOs believe that the data centre network is at a critical point in time with regard to server virtualisation – it’s about flexibility, agility & open standards and it won’t be solved quickly or easilyIT trends you can't afford to ignore
Gartner comes out with some interesting facts and figures; and their latest research is no exception. They also recommend an action plan of what Network Managers need to do today, in the next 18 months and the longer term.Women taking the lead in IT
Over 90 years after women gained the right to vote in the UK; it has been revealed that they have more than caught up in another aspect. A Cambridge University study has recently shown that there has been a "quiet revolution" in the UK workplace. There are now more women working in high status jobs than men in the areas of law and medicine.Juniper Networks security products grow over 32%
The worldwide network security market for hardware and software grew 3.6% year-on-year in the last quarter of 2009 according to research company Canalys, to a $3.6 billion market.Cisco, HP and Force10: jostling in the network switch and server markets
The split of Cisco and HP from their preferred partner status may have some advantages for network managers and the competition alike.Tories to tightly manage public sector IT budgets
The General Election is looming, and with current polls suggesting a closely fought contest but with a Tory victory, it is likely to mean that IT government spending will fall significantly as the Tories try to manage the nation’s debt.Free Network Health Check
Hardware.com has a number of senior engineer days available to customers to use up before March 31st 2010, which could qualify you for a free network health check.Cisco ends SMARTnet support on End of Life products
Cisco has announced plans to stop support on End of Life and End of Service product groups worth a total of $9 billion.Why you should consider refurbished Cisco hardware
The constant need to manage the budget, i.e. saving cash, is one that IT Managers know only too well. There is a way in which significant savings can be made while still delivering quality and service.Eaton and HP develop the future data centre for US Government
As part of the US Government’s Stimulus Program, Eaton and HP will develop a $7.4 million, fully-enclosed IT rack system, providing its own internal power and cooling.Change your hardware manufacturer in 2010 and save money on network equipment
All network manufacturers are not the same – changing or considering alternatives can save significant amounts of money.Cisco collaboration's new battleground
The new buzzword being touted by Cisco is collaboration, and they have launched quite a few products and updates to support the whole concept, including hosted email and enterprise networking.Cisco, EMC and VMWare coalition as upturn in latest results
The new virtual computing environment coalition, called Acadia, will accelerate virtualisation and private cloud infrastructures.Cisco – the latest acquisition news in the VoIP world
Cisco may not go ahead with the acquisition of Tandberg, but has announced another deal with a Chinese set-top box business and deployment of an IP backbone for T-Mobile.Cisco Distribution warns of four month plus lead times!
Hardware.com has checked a few run-rate Cisco routers and switches on the official Cisco lead times tool, and for some of the most popular items, the lead times are now up to four months, with some even in excess of that!Hardware.com partner with Fluke Networks to offer Networked Application Performance Manageme
Hardware.com and Fluke Networks today announce a partnership whereby Hardware.com will offer its customers the Fluke Networks' Visual Performance Manager networked application performance management system. Fluke Networks’ network and application performance management products complement Hardware.com’s broad portfolio of IT product and service offerings, providing customers with an end-to-end offering that is tailored to their infrastructure needs and budgets.Hardware.com extends its network hardware support for Europe
Network infrastructure support and maintenance is essential for business; to ensure your customers and internal users get the information they need, when they need it. Your network really is the backbone of your company. Smartpac Support is part of the service division of Hardware.com; it is a packaged maintenance and support service that gives you assurance that we will be there to assist and resolve your network problems as quickly as possible.New Cisco Repair Manager for Smartpac Repair
Sebastien Bourgoin has recently joined Hardware.com as the Group Repair Sales Manager and is the driving force behind the next level of growth for Smartpac Repair. Sebastien comes to Hardware.com from a repair sales and maintenance background, and before that he was a Hardware.com Account Manager for France.IT techie train wreck: are you supporting your network?
Businesses are heading for a technology "train wreck" if they focus too much attention on short term issues. Analyst house Gartner says organisations are looking at the next project rather than how to modernise their IT in the long term.HP ProLiant G5 will reach end of life earlier than expected
The HP ProLiant G5 has ceased to be manufactured by HP and at current run rates there will be no G5s available for purchase by the end of September. This should come as no surprise, as HP has been indicating that there will be an upgrade to the HP ProLiant G6. Hardware.com was the first to announce the new G6 server when it was launched in April and we had all the G6 versions on our website at that time.