Juniper realized networks were far more complex than they had to be, then simplified them. Next, Juniper hired a reputable, independent firm to conduct a research study comparing their results with Cisco's. There was no comparison. The independent firm, Lake Partners, determined a user could save up to 52.1% in capital costs, 44.2% in power, 55.3% in space, and up to 25.0% in operating costs. Outstanding savings, no downside. Learn more about it in this on demand webinar. Plus, you can download the slides and a transcript from the webinar console.
Gartner Research Note "Boost SharePoint Performance with an Application Delivery Network" helps you understand how to centralize SharePoint and optimize performance while dramatically lowering costs. Get insights on how to effectively use an Application Delivery Controller and WAN Optimization technology in your infrastructure.
Aggregates findings from secure network infrastructure assessments conducted for more than 150 organisations around the world. Provides some surprising stats on the state of network (un)readiness prevalent today; the reasons why organisations are failing at remediating known vulnerabilities; recommendations on assessing your own infrastructure, and on ways to improve your state of readiness to support the business; and more. Complimentary with registration, and request your free mini assessment as a bonus!
To be most productive, employees, telecommuters, business partners, customers and remote office workers must all have unimpeded access to their critical applications Outlook™ Web Access. Unfortunately, there are many obstacles to delivering such applications efficiently. This white paper reviews the shortfalls of traditional, network-focused solutions that individually address the symptoms of application performance problems. It then covers the advantages of an integrated application delivery system, and the four key characteristics of an effective advanced application delivery system.
To be most productive, employees, telecommuters, business partners, customers and remote office workers must all have unimpeded access to their critical applications like SAP™ Business Suite. Unfortunately, there are many obstacles to delivering such applications efficiently. This white paper reviews the shortfalls of traditional, network-focused solutions that individually address the symptoms of application performance problems. It then covers the advantages of an integrated application delivery system, and the four key characteristics of an effective advanced application delivery system.
To be most productive, employees, telecommuters, business partners, customers and remote office workers must all have unimpeded access to their critical applications like Oracle® E-Business™. Unfortunately, there are many obstacles to delivering such applications efficiently. This white paper reviews the shortfalls of traditional, network-focused solutions that individually address the symptoms of application performance problems. It then covers the advantages of an integrated application delivery system, and the four key characteristics of an effective advanced application delivery system.
Early-generation server load-balancing technology has proven to be an invaluable asset, especially for organizations hosting widely utilized Web applications. Time marches on, however. Business requirements evolve, as do the processes and technologies used to fulfill them. The many changes and trends that have taken hold since SLBs were first introduced expose the need for enterprises to step up from a simple load-balancing solution to a more comprehensive application delivery solution . This paper is intended to serve as a guide for organizations looking to replace their early-generation SLBs, providing details on the top eight criteria to use during an evaluation process.
Download this white paper to explore Forrester's 3 steps for addressing the issue that top infrastructure initiatives - like consolidation and virtualization - are focused within the data center, while firms aren't paying enough attention to solving the growing need to provide anywhere, anytime access to applications. This paper is based on a recent survey of T decision-makers in 150 organizations.
To be most productive, employees, telecommuters, business partners, customers and remote office workers must all have unimpeded access to their critical applications like Microsoft® SharePoint®. Unfortunately, there are many obstacles to delivering such applications efficiently. This white paper reviews the shortfalls of traditional, network-focused solutions that individually address the symptoms of application performance problems. It then covers the advantages of an integrated application delivery system, and the four key characteristics of an effective advanced application delivery system.
In this interview, David Komaromi, manager of technical services with Fraser, Milner, Casgrain LLP shares how three years of experience has taught the company much about managing a converged network environment. He speaks of productivity gains through unified messaging, as well as the value of bringing video into the toolset.
Cisco saves $277 million through telework strategy
(26 Jun 2009)
By using its own virtual office technology, Cisco claims it has earned more than $277 million in productivity savings by sending employees home to work ...
Lawyers representing employees and creditors are tight-lipped about Nortel’s agreement to sell its wireless business to Nokia Siemens Networks. A former worker explains how WorldCom’s collapse led Nortel to bankruptcy...
A cheaper version of HP's Halo telepresence technology in the works, according to HP researchers in a briefing from Palo Alto, Calif. to the HP Halo room in Mississauga, Ont. WITH VIDEO...
Many heat output factors fly under the radar, analyst says
(17 Jun 2009)
Data centre administrators often focus all their energy on server footprint and overlook the smaller factors when reevaluating their data centre cooling devices. Plus, why a huge reduction in server footprint through virtualization does not always equal a comparable drop in cooling requirements...
Is Nortel veterans' call to save company falling on deaf ears?
(11 Jun 2009)
A group led by former Nortel president Robert Ferchat is hoping to raise $1 billion to keep the company in Canadian hands and is asking the government to delay the sale of its assets ...
Revlon's network makeover creates 'Mini Me' data centres
(01 Jun 2009)
Cosmetics maker Revlon replaced its disparate, global storage architecture with consolidated and virtualized server resources for faster service response, improved disaster recovery capability, and increased operational efficiency...
What CIOs need to know about desktop videoconferencing
(01 Jun 2009)
CIOs should ask themselves: Will my employees use it? While the cost benefits of reduced travel are enticing, the savings won't come to fruition unless your employees participate...
VMware denies shutting out competition from VMworld
(29 May 2009)
Bloggers take VMWare to task for releasing a policy change that appeared to prevent competing vendors from demonstrating products at the virtualization trade show ...
Businesses and public entities today face increasing pressure to develop policies that are both good for the planet and good for business. A framework developed by IBM offers businesses and other organizations a
comprehensive approach to energy and environmental issues. The framework helps identify and prioritize environmental efforts by breaking down problems and opportunities into seven distinct business areas, which can then be segmented into manageable projects.
