Gigabit Ethernet ups network speed by a factor of 10, but it won't stop there--an even faster Ethernet is on the way. ZDNet explains how getting GigE can improve your network's performance, the issues and costs associated with upgrading and the new technologies coming to market.
The University of New England has chosen NEC as the key vendor in its new campus network rollout.
The ink is still drying on the IEEE's 10Gbps Ethernet over copper standard, but one regional Queensland council has committed its future to the fibre-based version of the technology.
All the major business PC manufacturers in Australia -- except Apple -- announced products based on Intel's vPro chipset this week; vPro is designed to improve desktop management facilities for administrators.
Apple Computer sped up its iMac line on Tuesday, adding faster processors and graphics chips along with its just-released Mac OS X Tiger operating system.
There's no question data volumes are growing; how long will it be before 100 megabits isn't enough? ZDNet Australia evaluates the performance benefits and cost effectiveness of gigabit Ethernet over copper and fibre.
We test and compare NAS devices designed to suit a specific set of medium-enterprise requirements.
From 2004, a new I/O technology called PCI Express will power desktops, notebooks and servers. Should you defer your hardware upgrade plans?
So you want to build a network? ZDNet Australia provides you with this guide to selecting the right technology, planning the set-up, buying the necessary hardware and building an Ethernet LAN.
Web services, wireless and PC platforms, TechRepublic takes a punt on 2003's most influential technologies.
Despite a few useful features, the ASUS Eee Box is a novelty at best. It can't come close to the performance and robustness of even the most basic standard budget PC, while a low-end notebook can do everything it can do and more.
Dell claims its Vostro 410 is an energy efficient, high performance PC for small businesses. While Dell's efficiency claims seem to be hot air, the 410 is a sleek, zippy and good value PC.
While a solid machine and a capable media centre, we're still trying to work out who the target market for the highly expensive LT VAIO is. Design-crazed multimillionaires, perhaps.
No doubt the VGC-LM18G will find its way onto some people's walls and benches, and is thoroughly enjoyable to use. But it's got a few more revisions to go before it's perfect.
The Dell Optiplex 755 boasts strong performance for office demands in an attractive and convenient package.
History of British PCs
The cash-strapped UK National Museum of Computing is home to an exhibition of the evolution of British PCs.… Watch it now
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