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  • Gigabit Ethernet the key to broadband success?

    Broadband connectivity using Gigabit Ethernet over optical fibre is a "price disruptive technology," according to Australian company Extreme Networks.

  • Express lanes for LANs

    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.

  • Gigabit ethernet's promising technology

    Enter Gigabit Ethernet, a newish turn of an old technology that is rapidly changing the rules of network architecture and could dramatically reduce the cost of bandwidth.

  • MPLS raises service quality

    Multiprotocol Label Switching is developing to manage traffic and ensure good quality of service on wide area networks. How can the technology help corporate IT managers?

  • Gettin' Gig-E with IT

    Gigabit Ethernet is the latest buzz to rumble through the networked economy, but the new technology is a bit elitist, addressing the bandwidth needs of only the tiny fraction of urban businesses that are already wired to expensive fibre-optic networks.

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Features and Case Studies (34)

  • Smarter multihoming with VLAN trunking

    Multihoming is necessary for various types of systems, from firewalls to VMware testing machines. However, you don't have to simply add multiple 100baseTX NICs. VLAN trunking and gigabit Ethernet can combine for a simpler and more effective solution.

  • Does HP want Cisco users to switch?

    Rivalry between long-term partners heats up as Hewlett-Packard seeks more gains in low-end switching market.

  • Cisco adds to storage switching portfolio

    Cisco Systems has introduced two new switches in its storage area networking portfolio that are designed to make it easier for businesses to connect storage computers across long distances.

  • IBM, Cisco sync up in data centre

    IBM and Cisco Systems are going to know each other a lot better in computing rooms.

  • Networking: What can you expect in 2008?

    During the holiday season, snow isn't the only thing analysts shovel. With that in mind, senior analyst at the Enterprise Strategy Group, Jon Oltsik, takes a look forward on networking technology and related industry trends in 2008.

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Reviews (64)

  • HP ProCurve Switch 8212zl

    The ProCurve Switch 8212zl is a sophisticated and highly configurable network switch capable of handling 48 10-Gigibit Ethernet ports.

  • Asus M51Va

    Asus' M51Va passes muster as one of the better laptops out there, and the Centrino 2 certification means you'll be up to date with the latest spec. If you're in the market for a mid-weight laptop, make sure to give this one a try.

  • Fujitsu LifeBook E8420

    Fujitsu's foray into Centrino 2 laptops is solid, but the competition is offering more features at a lower price.

  • BenQ Joybook R45

    BenQ's Joybook R45 is a good laptop at a great price and will be even better once you get an extra gigabyte of RAM in there.

  • Fujitsu LifeBook S6510 (3.5G)

    The Fujitsu S6510 is a light business laptop with HSDPA built in -- meaning it's perfect for those who are always on the move.

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