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BYOD Is a Big Deal on Campus

Accepting students’ mobile devices on campus networks requires IT shops to shore up security. ...more

When Deduping Primary Data Makes Sense

The University of North Carolina dedupes primary storage to manage the its growing data demands. ...more

5 Cloud Computing Tips For Every IT Department

Moving to the cloud requires effort from every department, not just IT. ...more

Colleges Take Many Paths to the Cloud

When it comes to cloud deployments, colleges use public, private and hybrid clouds. ...more
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Strategies for Preventing a Data Breach

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Four Tips for Securing a Network DMZ

Follow this advice to lock down high-risk servers. ...more

Who Are The Best Shooters In The NBA?

Harvard scholar uses spatial analysis to reveal insights into shots on the basketball court. ...more

The Dean's List: 50 Must-Read Higher Education Technology Blogs

Our First Annual Selection of the Best IT Blogs ...more
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Reference Guide: Unified Communications and Collaboration

Enhancing interactive resources for greater efficiency and responsiveness.

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Why IT Managers Consider Fabric Computing a Strategic Technology

Gartner outlines three main benefits. ...more

F.I.T. Aviation Chooses Blade Enclosures Over Rack-Mounted Servers

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F.I.T. Aviation Chooses Blade Enclosures Over Rack-Mounted Servers

When F.I.T. Aviation needed a new server array for its data center, Systems Administrator Hilary Schrey was sure he wanted to trade in the company’s rack-mounted, full-size servers for blade enclosures. ...more

F.I.T. Aviation Takes Off with Cisco’s Unified Computing System

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F.I.T. Aviation Takes Off with Cisco’s Unified Computing System

Flight school adds speed and reliability to network performance with Cisco networking technology. ...more

Colleges Gradually Adopt Unified Communications

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Colleges Gradually Adopt Unified Communications

Many colleges start UC with administrative apps and plan to ultimately deploy in the classroom. ...more

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Four Network Upgrade Tips

Follow these suggestions the next time you plan a network upgrade. ...more

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Colleges Upgrade Networks to Support BYOD

IT departments now view network upgrades as essential in attracting and keeping today’s students. ...more

WAN Optimization: Addressing Disaster Recovery and Security Concerns

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WAN Optimization: Addressing Disaster Recovery and Security Concerns

Using WAN optimization actually bolsters disaster recovery and security efforts for IT workers. ...more

Selecting the Right WAN Optimization Solution

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Selecting the Right WAN Optimization Solution

Keep the needs of the organization in mind when making a WAN optimization solution purchase. ...more

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Greening the Network

Universities deploy energy-efficient switches and wireless to decrease the power draw. ...more

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5 Tips for Using a Protocol Analyzer

This troubleshooting tool is tops for diagnosing what ails the network. ...more

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WAN Optimization: Adding WOW to the WAN

Use these techniques to tweak bandwidth for better network performance and more. ...more

Product Review: HP 2520-8G-PoE Switch Delivers Video

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Review: HP 2520-8G-PoE Switch Delivers Video

This Power over Ethernet switch proves well suited for voice, video and wireless deployment. ...more

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California State University, Fresno Expands Collaborative Learning

By posting lectures online prior to class, professors will shift the class-time focus to...

Updating the Classroom at California State University, Fresno

The IT staff is rolling out a full range of classroom technology tools to the university’...

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5 Cloud Computing Tips For Every IT Department

Moving to the cloud requires effort from every department, not just IT.

Pros and Cons of Public, Private and Hybrid Clouds

Sort out the three main types of cloud computing with these definitions.

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Strategies for Preventing a Data Breach

Follow these tips to maintain control of mission-critical information.

Four Tips for Securing a Network DMZ

Follow this advice to lock down high-risk servers.

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When Deduping Primary Data Makes Sense

The University of North Carolina dedupes primary storage to manage the its growing data...

Five Tips for Efficient Deduplication

Deduplication can save you space, time and money but it must be done correctly.

Networking

Why IT Managers Consider Fabric Computing a Strategic Technology

Gartner outlines three main benefits.

F.I.T. Aviation Chooses Blade Enclosures Over Rack-Mounted Servers

When F.I.T. Aviation needed a new server array for its data center, Systems Administrator...

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Colleges Upgrade Networks to Support BYOD

IT departments now view network upgrades as essential in attracting and keeping today’s...

4 IT Security Tips for BYOD

Everyone wants to bring personal devices into the classroom; these tips will help keep...