Category: Technology
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Google Fiber – A Step Function Connectivity Improvement
A step function improvement in capability is how Milo Medin described Google’s Kansas City fiber project at the February 13th IEEE ComSoc meeting in Santa Clara. That huge improvement in customer experience is in contrast to the incremental gains of MSO [Multiple System Operator] and telco broadband networks, which have much lower access speeds. Medin, who…
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2013 IDC Directions Part III- Where Are We Headed with Software-Defined Networking (SDN)?
Introduction: In the third article on the IDC Directions 2013 Conference (March 5th in Santa Clara, CA), we take a hard look at Software Defined Networking as presented by Rohit Mehra, IDC VP for Network Infrastructure. Note: Please see 2013 IDC Directions Part I for an explanation of the “3rd Platform” and its critical importance…
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Living His Destiny – Uncaged Book Review
Paul McKellips is living his destiny to help defend his country. Like the asymmetric enemies we face, Paul’s weapons are unconventional and leverage his strength in telling a story. Knowing Paul, his motivation for what he is doing is love; love of his fellow-man, love of his family and love of his country. Having run…
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2013 IDC Directions Part II- New Data Center Dynamics and Requirements
Introduction: In this second article on the IDC Directions 2013 Conference (March 5th in Santa Clara, CA), we cover the two sessions that addressed the changing dynamics of the new Data Center (DC). We examine the many challenges and requirements new DCs must address, especially for geographically distributed sites. Next we look at current trends, projected growth…
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2013 IDC Directions-Part I: 3rd Platform, Cloud Spending & Apps, Global Economic Trends
Introduction: In this first of two articles on the 2013 IDC Directions conference (March 5th in Santa Clara, CA) we report on the very impressive opening and closing keynote presentations. IDC Chief Analyst Frank Gens’ opening keynote presentation stressed the importance of the “3rd Platform,” examined public vs private cloud adoption, and the most likely…
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Infonetics Optimism on Service Provider Router/Switch Market contrasts with Cisco’s Cautious Outlook
Introduction: Market research firm Infonetics Research recently released vendor market share and preliminary analysis from its 4th quarter 2012 (4Q12) and year-end Service Provider Routers and Switches report. (Full report will be published February 25th. Infonetics is quite upbeat about this market segment for 2013, despite the cautious outlook from market leader Cisco Systems. Service Provider…