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Cisco: Nearly Half of IT Managers Still Against BYOD Trend By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published January 24, 2012 Enterprise IT managers are concerned about tablet security and worry that BYOD diverts attention from more important projects. Tags: BYOD, Cisco Cisco Lays Out Aggressive Strategy to Capture More Cloud Business By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published December 07, 2011 The company has unveiled a new CloudVerse line of products aimed at enterprises building their own data centers. Tags: Cisco, cloud computing Social Media Trumps Salary in the Workplace By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published November 03, 2011 New study from Cisco find some surprising results in how millennials view the need for social media at work. Tags: social media, millennials, Cisco Cisco and HP Collaborate on Blade Switch By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published October 17, 2011 The fierce rivals worked together on the Cisco Fabric Extender for HP BladeSystem. Tags: HP, Cisco Cisco Networks with Oracle at OpenWorld By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published September 23, 2011 Make no mistake about it, Oracle's upcoming OpenWorld event is an Oracle event. That doesn't mean however that other vendors won't be there to take the center stage. Tags: OpenWorld, Oracle, Cisco Cisco Opens Up a New Type of Data Center By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published September 12, 2011 Cisco transforms its data center in North Carolina, providing a new type of flexibility. Tags: data center facilities management, Cisco HP's Not So Secret Plan to Make Cisco Extinct By Rob Enderle | Article Published August 16, 2011 HP's plans for an optical switch product may offer Cisco a major competitive challenge. Tags: networking, Switches, HP, Cisco Cisco Doubles Down on UCS By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published July 13, 2011 Cisco server platform doubles its virtual network interface capacity as it scales up for the cloud. Tags: Cloud, UCS, Cisco Cisco Working on Big Chinese Surveillance System By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published July 05, 2011 Cisco's equipment will be used to network 500 cameras in the city of Chongqing. Tags: Cisco, China Cisco Challenges 'Good Enough' Networking By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published April 29, 2011 In what appears to be an answer to newly tough competition, Cisco makes noise about networking standards. Tags: Cisco, Juniper Networks, networking, standards Leaders in Virtualization Security? By Paul Rubens | Article Published April 20, 2011 An analyst report identifies current leaders in virtualization security, yet notes that these top dogs may lose their perch. Tags: Cisco Cisco Goes Green With New Data Center By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published April 15, 2011 Cisco opens new Texas data center to power its own operations. Tags: Cisco, UCS, green IT, networking, data center Cisco Kills Cloud Computing Email By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published February 23, 2011 After pumping millions into hosted email effort, Cisco throws in the towel. Tags: Cisco, Linux, Email management, networking, cloud computing Cisco's SecureX Claims Context-Aware Security By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published February 18, 2011 The network giant touts its new solution as still more secure than the self-defending network architecture it has long promoted. Tags: SecureX, networking equipment, networking, security, Cisco OpenStack Expands with Glance, Ubuntu and Cisco By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published February 03, 2011 Open source cloud computing platform debuts new image discovery service to enable cloud portability as new members join the effort. Tags: Ubuntu, Linux, open source, OpenStack, Cisco Can Virtualization Save Your Life? By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published January 27, 2011 Virtualization is a key component of enterprise IT consolidation and it’s also being used to help improve medical reliability too. Tags: Virtual Cloud Management, virtualization, Enterprise IT, Cisco, health care IT Cisco: Java Attacks on the Rise As Spam Declines By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published January 20, 2011 Annual security report from Cisco shows the first ever decline in spam volume, but don’t get too optimistic -- other types of attacks are growing. Tags: spam, Java, Oracle, security, Cisco Cisco to Leverage Open Source in Cloud Computing By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published January 06, 2011 Networking giant Cisco plans on using open source as it continues to build presence in cloud computing deployments. Tags: open source, cloud computing, standards, Cisco, networking Cisco Hits Air Pocket as Cable, Government Revenues Fall By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published November 11, 2010 Cisco’s data center business continues to grow, though it’s not all smooth sailing as IT spending troubles resurface. Tags: earnings, networking, Cisco, Nexus, Cisco Network Management Cisco's Chambers Stumps for Business-Led Economic Recovery By Kenneth Corbin | Article Published October 21, 2010 CEO of networking giant urges government-business collaboration to speed economic recovery, pitches his own version of a stimulus plan through tax reform. Tags: networking, video conferencing, Cisco, broadband, John Chambers Cisco Touts Network Architecture Strategy, Dividends By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published September 16, 2010 The networking giant is enlarging its enterprise IT footprint while charming investors with talk of dividends. Tags: Cisco, network configuration, Cisco Network Management, Firewall Management, Enterprise IT Will Open Source Vyatta Challenge Cisco? By Drew Robb | Article Published September 14, 2010 Open source is moving into the networking sector, yet observers scoff at the notion that Cisco is threatened. Yet Vyatta has grown dramatically recently. Tags: Vyatta, Cisco, networking, networks, open source Cisco's New FabricPath Reduces Large Networks' Need for Switches By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published June 30, 2010 Ahead of IETF standards, Cisco rolls out its new FabricPath technology to help minimize the number of switching layers in networks, while also introducing new WAN acceleration and hosted collaboration services. Tags: network tools, Network Platform, Switches, Cisco, networking Red Hat Focuses on Partnerships With Q1 Earnings Ahead By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published June 22, 2010 The Linux leader is set to report its first-quarter fiscal 2011 earnings amid a spate of partner and business momentum developments that indicate that Red Hat is still growing. Tags: Red Hat, enterprise linux, Cisco, Linux, earnings iPad, iPhone Join Cisco's Collaboration Push By David Needle | Article Published June 14, 2010 Cisco Quad, the networking giant's upcoming enterprise collaboration platform, embraces the popular Apple products as well as its own "business-class" Flip MiniPRO camcorder. But there's more than just video in the mix. Tags: collaboration, WebEx, iPhone, iPad, Cisco LISP: The Future of Internet Routing? By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published June 01, 2010 No, it's not your grandfather's programming language, but it could be your grandson's Internet architecture. A look at what Locator ID Separation Protocol offers for Internet users and IT administrators. Tags: Cisco, routers, Juniper, HP, LISP Xerox's ACS Rolls Out Public, Private Cloud Service By Larry Barrett | Article Published May 24, 2010 New enterprise cloud service lets companies pick and choose from public and private cloud computing options to speed application deployment and reduce overall IT costs. Tags: Vblock infrastructure, SaaS, software, cloud computing, Cisco Michael Capellas and EMC/Cisco/VMware's Ambitious Partnership By Rob Enderle | Article Published May 07, 2010 The joint initiative, targeting virtualization and cloud computing in the data center, gains credibility based on the leadership of Michael Capellas. Tags: cloud computing, VMware, Cisco, EMC, virtualization Cisco Upgrades Servers, Targeting HP, IBM By - Reuters | Article Published April 06, 2010 Network giant Cisco announced a major server upgrade, boosting competition against leaders like HP and IBM. Will its efforts result in greater market share? Tags: Cisco, hardware thin client, IBM, HP, servers Businesses Go Multiplatform for Social Media By David Needle | Article Published February 26, 2010 A cross-section of companies in a recent survey say they are supporting eight different social media platforms on average. Which are most effective? Tags: Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Cisco, social media Cisco Ditches HP as a Certified Partner By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published February 19, 2010 Friendly co-opetition between two tech titans isn't so friendly anymore as Cisco ends its certified partner relationship with HP and gears up for full scale competition. Tags: networking, servers, 3Com, Cisco, HP IBM Launches Academic Cloud By Larry Barrett | Article Published February 10, 2010 By making some of its information management and business analytics applications available through the cloud, IBM spreads it brand and universities get free access to new tools. Tags: Cisco, IBM, Google, cloud services, cloud computing The Benefits of Centralized WLAN Management By Charlie Schluting | Article Published January 21, 2010 Managing a heterogeneous wireless network with central controllers is clearly the easiest way to deploy a scalable WLAN infrastructure. Tags: WLAN, Network Solutions, networking, Cisco, Network Management & Monitoring Cisco Goes After Wireless Video By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published January 19, 2010 New VideoStream tech coming from networking giant aims to make wireless video as good (if not better) than wired video. Tags: Cisco, load balancing, video stream, wireless, bandwidth Unified Communications Market Headed Upward By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published January 15, 2010 An Infonetics Research report forecasts worldwide revenues for the unified communications market will drop by four percent in 2009, but will rise by more than 100 percent over the next four years to top $1 billion by 2013. Tags: Avaya, Infonetics, Nortel, Cisco, unified communications Cisco: Social Networks Need IT Oversight By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published January 13, 2010 New Cisco-sponsored study concludes that more IT control is needed for social media use in the enterprise. Tags: Facebook, IT, Social Networking Tools, Twitter, Cisco How Many Zettabytes Do We Devour? By Andy Patrizio | Article Published December 10, 2009 The researchers compare the total bytes consumed to a fat stack of paperback novels stacked seven feet high across the entire project. Tags: AT&T, Cisco, Storage, Oracle, IBM Cisco, EMC: Cloud Partners? By - Reuters | Article Published November 02, 2009 EMC and Cisco Systems are partnering to sell a new line of networking gear, computers and storage equipment designed for use with cloud computing, according to sources familiar with their plans. Tags: cloud computing, virtual, EMC, virtualization, Cisco Cisco to Acquire SaaS Security Firm ScanSafe By - Reuters | Article Published October 27, 2009 ScanSafe offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model where applications are licensed to companies for on-demand use. Tags: consumer, SaaS, security, Cisco Cisco ISR Routers Get Big Refresh By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published October 21, 2009 The ISR facelift includes the latest iteration of routing, processing, video and scalability features. Tags: virtual, Cisco, Tandberg, acquisition, routers Cisco's Virtual NICs Boosts its Unified Computing By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published October 12, 2009 Cisco is adding a Virtual Interface Card to its UCS system, enabling the network interface to scale up and be more flexible to the increased virtual machine traffic. Tags: policy, marketing, server, Cisco, virtualization How to Choose a Wireless Router By Aaron Weiss | Article Published October 08, 2009 When shopping for a wireless router, the first option to check is whether it's b, g, or n -- they differ in important ways: Tags: iPhone, Newegg, Cisco, wireless, Specification Cisco's $3 Billion Tandberg Buy is Big Video Bet By - Reuters | Article Published October 01, 2009 Cisco's acquisition of Norwegian videoconferencing company Tandberg for $3 billion in cash illustrates that the company sees bright horizons for video. Tags: Microsoft, Cisco, Google, Dell, services Cisco Lands Big Datacenter Contract By Andy Patrizio | Article Published September 04, 2009 Cisco's Unified Computing System (USC) scored a big win with a construction company that will use it to consolidate five facilities into one. Tags: datacenter, VMware, Cisco, server, virtualization Tech Investors: Social Media, Mobile By David Needle | Article Published July 31, 2009 Silicon Valley VC's say Green IT is overhyped, while the real money is in social media and mobile. Tags: networking, services, video, iPhone, Cisco IBM Tightens Juniper Alliance, Downplays Cisco Rivalry By - Reuters | Article Published July 22, 2009 Big Blue is boosting its partnership with Juniper while downplaying suggestions it was aiming to keep an increasingly competitive Cisco at bay. Tags: Cisco, IBM, Juniper Will Laid-Off Techies Boost Web Crime? By - Reuters | Article Published July 14, 2009 A mid-year cyber security reports suggests that there may be yet another dark side to the economic downturn. Tags: security, support, Cisco, media, hackers New Web-Based Software Player: Cisco? By - Reuters | Article Published July 01, 2009 Networking giant Cisco is considering entering the expanding market for web-based software apps. Tags: Cisco, Microsoft, services, Google Biz Execs: No Time for Facebook, Blogs By - Reuters | Article Published June 26, 2009 A new study suggests that CEOs should be more connected to customers, yet execs are largely shut off from Internet social life. Tags: Facebook, Sarbanes-Oxley, Dell, Cisco Cisco Pushes Unified Computing By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published June 04, 2009 Cisco is expanding its UCS product portfolio with a new 'C' series that includes three new rack servers. Tags: Storage, marketing, Cisco, virtualization, vertical Linux Aids Infiniband By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published May 26, 2009 The network communications technology Infiniband works with various OSes, yet interfaces particularly well with Linux. Tags: Cisco, Linux, Intel, Microsoft, networking IT Gets More Scrutiny (and More Headaches) By Drew Robb | Article Published May 21, 2009 Long ago, IT existed in a ivory silo that wasn't visited much. Not anymore. Tags: Cisco, chips, services, HP, virtualization Cisco's 'Smart Grid' Approach By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published May 18, 2009 Cisco strategy is about helping to build an IP infrastructure that connects the communication of the grid from end to end. Tags: networking, management, cable, software, Cisco IBM Allies with Brocade, Challenging Cisco By - Reuters | Article Published April 28, 2009 Network vendor Brocade is increasing its alliance with IBM, suggesting that Cisco may face greater challenges. Tags: Cisco, Brocade, Storage, networking, IBM Cisco Debuts Cloud Computing Security Apps By - Reuters | Article Published April 21, 2009 The network vendor unveiled security solutions to safeguard Web-based software and services from attacks. Tags: security, services, cloud computing, Cisco, instant messaging IT Certifications On A Shoestring Budget By Eric Geier | Article Published April 20, 2009 IT certifications can boost your career, yet preparing for them can be costly. Here are resources to help you get ready without spending a fortune. Tags: IT hiring trends, Cisco, Google, IT certifications, IT career Cisco Forms University Partnership By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published April 17, 2009 Cisco, which is cutting payrolls, is getting some help from graduate students. Tags: services, networking, Cisco, NAC, virtualization Studying for Tech Certifications on a Budget By Eric Geier | Article Published April 14, 2009 IT certifications can boost your career, yet preparing for them can be costly. Here are resources to help you get ready without spending a fortune. Tags: IT certification, Google, IT certifications, IT Jobs/Salary, Cisco EMC May Soon Debut 'Tigon' By Paul Shread | Article Published April 11, 2009 One industry source says that he thinks EMC will announce a new high-end Symmetrix array, the DMX-5, codenamed "Tigon." Tags: management, IBM, VMware, Storage, Cisco Intel: Nehalem "Frees Up Resources" By David Needle | Article Published March 31, 2009 Intel claims its Xeon 5500 enables businesses to save enough to pay for the new investment in a mere nine months. Experts weigh in. Tags: HP, Dell, Intel, Cisco, IBM Cisco's Bold Blade Server Gambit By Andy Patrizio | Article Published March 17, 2009 Cisco has a chance to leverage virtualization, observers say, allowing it to steal turf from other players. Tags: HP, blade servers, Cisco, Dell, virtualization Cisco's Project California A Game Changer? Let's Hope By Chris Nerney | Article Published March 16, 2009 Cisco's Project California A Game Changer? Let's Hope Tags: Enterprise, HP, Business Week, project California, servers, Cisco Reactions To Cisco's 'Risky' Database Incursion By Chris Nerney | Article Published March 16, 2009 Reactions To Cisco's 'Risky' Database Incursion Tags: Computerworld, eWeek, Gartner, John Chambers, Cisco, HP, InternetNews, blade servers Consumer Electronics Honcho: Gov Spending "Panic" By Kenneth Corbin | Article Published March 15, 2009 The head of the influential Consumer Electronics Association says that technology and innovation, not government spending, should led US from recession. Tags: Congress, policy, Google, Cisco, consumer Cisco (Quietly) Adds to Linux Kernel By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published February 27, 2009 The network gear maker keeps a low profile about the fact that it makes a significant contribution to the Linux kernel. Tags: server, Red Hat, open source, Linux, Cisco Cisco's EnergyWise Upsets Competitors By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published February 11, 2009 The networking giant's plan to manage power though network hardware is a strategy for vendor lock-in, rivals claim. Tags: policy, HP, Cisco, VoIP, networking Why Businesses Need a CRM Strategy By Richard Adhikari | Article Published February 05, 2009 Tracking customer behavior is not enough, business has to win their hearts and minds, CRM expert says. Tags: Cisco, social networking, search, Windows, CRM Cisco Pushes Groundwork for Greener Networks By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published January 28, 2009 Can the network cut power consumption? With a new energy-monitoring effort and consolidation-friendly Nexus enhancements, Cisco is banking that it can. Tags: Cisco, software, datacenter, virtualization, networking Connecticut Town Lays Groundwork for Merged School, Municipal VoIP Network By Adam Stone | Article Published January 16, 2009 Merged network will bring cost savings, enhanced service, improved town management—and boost the growth of commerce. Tags: Cisco, unified communications, services, VoIP, wireless Coyote Point Builds on FreeBSD to Accelerate By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published January 13, 2009 Web Acceleration gets a boost with a little open source help. Tags: carriers, VMware, virtualization, Cisco, open source 2008: Bigger Networks and the DNS Boogyman By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published December 18, 2008 We may take how we connect to the Internet for granted, but 2008 was a very big year for networking, good and bad. Tags: Linux, Facebook, IPv6, Cisco, policy New Voice over Wi-Fi Analysis Tools from AirMagnet By Ted Stevenson | Article Published December 17, 2008 As 'VoFi' gains in popularity, IT managers need tools to optimize and troubleshoot it. AirMagnet is answering the need. Tags: software, Cisco, wireless, media, voice The Reluctant Lawsuit: The FSF Pursues Its Claim Against Cisco By Bruce Byfield | Article Published December 16, 2008 The Free Software Foundation attempted to avoid litigation with Cisco, yet finally concluded it was the only option. Tags: FSF, GPL, Copyright, Cisco, Linux 'Shockers' in Cisco's Year-End Security Report By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published December 16, 2008 But it's what didn't make it into the report that could be even more revealing. Tags: Windows, Microsoft, Cisco, Internet Explorer, virtualization |
