Networks in 2020: More Traffic, Less Energy
The GreenTouch industry consortium says new technologies could cut power consumption by 90 percent. Networks could use far less energy by 2020 even though they’ll be carrying much more traffic,…
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Cisco at London Olympics 2012: More Than Numbers, Stories Continue…
London Olympics final countdown begins. It’s exciting to welcoming the Opening Ceremonies of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London. To prepare a perfect sport feast for all the people…
WLAN, WLAN’S Role & Advantages
A WLAN, also known as Wireless LAN, is a sort of Local Area Network (LAN) that implements high frequency radio waves instead of wires to communicate and transmit data. It…
3 WAN Protocols: HDLC, PPP, and Frame-Relay You Should Know
Your company is connected to the Internet, isn’t it? So what WAN protocol do you use to connect to the Internet? Chances are, that if you have a T1 leased…
Simple Ways to Secure Wireless Network
Many administrators and managers will likely read this article title and say to themselves: “We don’t have wireless networking here. I don’t need to read this.” But those same administrators…
LAN and Setup VLAN on a Cisco Switch
When I heard of the LAN and VLAN for the first time, I have nothing idea about it. What is it, and how is it used for? … So many…
Cisco Adds Apps, Home Control to New Smart Routers
Falling in love with a new Cisco router for your home network? Cisco unveiled on Thursday a new line of Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers with app-enabled capabilities, the EA Series…
A Tale of Cisco, Cisco Network & Cisco Equipment
Cisco’s History—Cisco, founded in 1984 by a married couple(Len Bosack and Sandy Lerner) who worked as computer operations staff members at Stanford University, is a worldwide network giant in providing…
Cisco 800 Series Routers Help You Prepare for CCNA Exam & CISCO IOS
“What is the best router to use to learn the Cisco IOS?”, or “what is the best router to use to practice for your CCNA exam?”, or even, “what is…
Analysis: How to Choose the Right Cisco Switches for Your LAN?
Large and mid-size organizations or enterprises are entering another cycle of Local Area Network upgrades due to two recent technology changes. One is that 10Gb Ethernet are now standard connections…
Is Your Network Ready for Mobility or Mobile Devices?
Is Your Network Ready for a Mobile Workforce or not? Is your infrastructure ready to accept a large number of mobile devices? Nowadays, all kinds of organizations are going mobile,…
WMC2012: Cisco Bridges Wi-Fi, Cellular Nets
At Mobile World Congress on Tuesday, Cisco announced its take on the reshaping of mobile networks that is emerging, saying it can build a Wi-Fi infrastructure spanning all the way from the…
Cisco Wanna Light Up Data Centers— Intent to Acquire Lightwire
Cisco is planning to acquire Allentown, Pennsylvania-based Company Lightwire Inc. to add optical connectivity in its high-speed networks. The acquisition will allow Cisco to deliver cost-effective, high-speed networks with the…
Cisco Delivers 100G at 3,000 km without Regeneration
Cisco announced its coherent 100 Gigabit (100G) dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) solution, which exceeds 3,000 km in reach, without the need for complex Raman optical amplification technology or signal…
Ethernet Crossover Cable vs Ethernet LAN Cable
What is the difference between an ethernet cable and an ethernet “crossover” cable? I would like to wire my two computers together so that data could be transferred. Both computers…
Cisco Focus on Networks Pays Off in Q2 Earnings
“Cisco was focused on flip cameras and consumer devices,” said analyst Zeus Kerravala. Cisco CEO John Chambers “made the promise that networking was going to be a focus for them…
Two Types of Networks: LANs and WANs
Networks are divided into two types, a LAN (Local Area Network) or a WAN (Wide Area Network), which are generic terms referring to two important basic types of networks. The Internet can…
Cisco CTO: Software is becoming a Core Competency for Us
Padmasree Warrior—Cisco’s chief technology officer talks up vendor’s software, server and switching skills in opening speech at Cisco Live event. Cisco’s chief technology officer has claimed that software will soon…
Competitive Analysis: Why Cisco, Not Juniper?
Networks matter more now than ever, and your choice of networking partner does, too. Why should you choose Cisco? Cisco understands the strategic value of the network and consistently delivers…
Five App Trends to Watch for 2012
The number of applications available for smartphones and tablets today are increasing exponentially. Every day consumers from all over the world download millions of apps from an increasing number of…
IT Demands More of Networks, Rivalry between Cisco & HP More Intense
As cloud computing, consumerization, and mobility boost demands on enterprise networks, HP and Cisco will escalate their battle to supply the IT infrastructure. Across IT, many observers have identified…
Awesome, What Happened to Networking in 2011?
After about eight or nine years of networking innovation stagnation, the number of new innovations starting in 2010 and exploding in 2011 is astounding. Speed and feeds are increasing, but…
