- Making the IP voice decision
- Enterprise VoIP
- VoIP standards and protocols
- VoIP migration strategies
- Quality of Service (QoS) for VoIP
- VoIP security
- Enterprise communication applications
- IP communications tools
- Hosted VoIP
- VoIP carrier market
- VoIP for small business
- Wireless networks
- VoIP management
- Network design
- Network performance management
- Routing and switching
- Network administration
- Network protocols and standards
- Virtual private networks (VPNs)
- Network security
- Networking career resources
- Introduction to networking
- Networking for small business
- Wide area networks (WANs)
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Will a move to VoIP mean change management for users?
Will a move to VOIP bring big changes for your users?News | 10 Jun 2009
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How does Cisco fit into the UC world?
Every month, we are profiling a different vendor in the unified communications (UC) market. Find out about Cisco's position in the UC market and how it may fit into your UC strategy.News | 13 Mar 2009
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What training and certifications do I need to run a unified comms application?
As IP telephony and unified communications proliferate through enterprises, the opportunities for specialized certifications and training will grow. As IT workers explore these opportunities, they should determine which ones will serve their companies best and which ones can boost their own careers.News | 06 Feb 2009
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Is it too late to adopt VoIP?
Now that VoIP has matured and UC is becoming more entrenched in business, is it too late to adopt VoIP if you haven't already?Tip
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Unified comms prompting IT re-orgs
Many IT departments are reorganising so that conflicts between network and communications professionals do not hamper unified comms rollouts.News | 13 Nov 2008
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UC projects will continue despite downturn
Unified communications projects can be exepcted to continue in 2009, but will pare down to focus on ROI.News | 24 Oct 2008
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Get ready for lite unified comms
Analyst firm Gartner says that Unified Communications projects will remain on businesses' agenda in 2009, despite concerns about economic slowdowns.News | 24 Oct 2008
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What will hold up my UC implementation?
What are the most common VoIP and UC system installation problems affecting enterprises?News | 13 Oct 2008
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How to choose between PBXs, hybrid VoIP systems and TDM?
If you want to adopt VoIP, how can you understand which of the different types of VoIP will do the job for your business?News | 13 Oct 2008
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VoIP for SMBs Part Two - Choosing an in-house system
Part Two of Richard Chirgwin's guide to SMB VoIP looks at how to choose an in-house VoIP rig.News | 03 Sep 2008
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SearchVoIP ANZ's greatest hits
Even the great wire walls around Sydney cannot stop us from disseminating VoIP info to you on this day of APEC.News | 06 Sep 2011
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How do I resolve a "presence unknown" display issue when trying to build an OCS Access Edge?
Integration and collaboration expert Hugh Marlor explains how to avoid the Windows 2008 issue of encountering a 'presence unknown' display when trying to build an OCS Access Edge.News | 27 Jun 2010
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Unified communications: Public vs. private cloud computing
Public vs. private cloud computing -- which is better for unified communications applications? Learn how public and private cloud computing models vary and why building private clouds may save your company money over using public clouds.News | 25 May 2010
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How to configure SIP trunks for the enterprise
Configuring SIP trunks requires careful planning and pre-deployment network assessment and analysis. Learn how to configure SIP trunks properly, reliably and securely in this excerpt of a chapter from "SIP Trunking."News | 30 Apr 2010
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Failed open source VoIP deployment leads to hosted VoIP strategy
After years of struggling to tame open source VoIP, one Texas marketing company saw malfunctions melt away when it opted for a hosted VoIP service from a local service provider.News | 09 Apr 2010
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VoiceCon case studies demonstrate SIP trunking benefits
SIP trunking was a hot topic at VoiceCon this year as companies look for ways to reduce the costs and data center footprint of their voice infrastructure. A case study panel at the conference demonstrated SIP trunking benefits and challenges.News | 29 Mar 2010
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Not all SIP yet? Session border controller can do protocol translation
SIP was supposed to standardize communications equipment, but not all organizations are all-SIP just yet, including the state of Delaware, which is using session border controllers for protocol translation between its newer Cisco and legacy Avaya systems.News | 12 Feb 2010
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Best practices guide: Testing VoIP system power consumption
To accurately benchmark VoIP system power consumption, a number of factors must be taken into account, such as VoIP handset configuration, the LAN infrastructure, system states, steady-state power draw, power factor and other variables. This guide will help you set benchmarks and parameters for measuring VoIP power consumption.News | 08 Feb 2010
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SIP trunking primer
Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) trunking is the use of VoIP to help connect a traditional PBS to the Internet. SIP trunking can reduce communication costs and combine voice, video and data in a single line, allowing for unified communications capabilities. Learn about using SIP trunking services in this primer.News | 27 Jan 2010
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The top five unified communications issues for 2010
Unified communications improves productivity and collaboration, but there are inherent challenges associated with the technology. Learn the top five unified communications issues that users can expect in 2010 and how these issues, such as major mergers and acquisitions (think Nortel and Avaya), 4G deployment and cloud computing, can affect your organization.News | 05 Jan 2010
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SIP is no guarantee of interoperability
Session Initiation Protocol is generally held to be the dominant VoIP standard. Yet interoperability between different vendors' SIP systems remains a challenge because the standard is immature, say analysts from Yankee Group and Forrester Research.News | 06 Apr 2010
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PODCAST: Five things you should know about SIP
Learn how to get the best of SIP in this Vodcast with telecom analyst Jon Arnold.News | 22 Apr 2009
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SIP Q&A
Learn about Session Initiation Protocol's (SIP's) role in enabling unified communications (UC) in this series of Q&As.News | 17 Mar 2009
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Comms Alliance to examine local IPv6 adoption
Industry body Communications Alliance has comissioned a study to determine the state of IPv6 adoption in Australia and how it poses challenges to business.News | 15 Sep 2008
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New forum to develop open standards for network video
Bosch, Axis and Sony have launched an independent non-profit organisation that will help develop a standard interface for network video products.News | 10 Sep 2008
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An introduction to the SIP protocol, part 1
SIP is the primary protocol that's used by most VoIP and UC products. This tip will explain how the SIP protocol works.Tip
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Holiday IPv6 reading guide
IPv6 was a controversial topic in 2007, and for good reason. Learn more in our holiday guide to IPv6.News | 20 Dec 2007
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IMS: Moving from legacy to convergence
This chapter download discusses migration plans to move service providers to IMS in well-planned, business-savvy phases.News | 18 Dec 2007
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Communications Alliance seeks comment on VDSL2 standards draft
The Comms Alliance has called for evaluation of its newly released VDSL2 standards draft.News | 16 Dec 2007
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IMS almost ready for prime-time deployment -- maybe
As IMS continues to mature, telecoms will inevitably switch to the standard -- someday.News | 12 Nov 2007
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Four things the 2012 CIO will need to focus on
As 2011 winds to a close, CIOs will already have turned their attention to 2012. What will you be doing?News | 06 Dec 2011
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Making the move to VoIP: Counting the cost
VoIP promises long term savings, but check Ian Yates' advice before you jump in and make a short term blunder.News | 28 Sep 2011
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Job Bag makes the move to VoIP
Sydney software developer Job Bag has upgraded to a shiny new VoIP PABX and is loving the resultsSurvey
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How to make sure your network is ready for unified comms
Learn how to ensure your network is ready for multiple voice and video streams to deliver a great unified comms experience.News | 10 Feb 2009
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Don't let your users set UC strategy
If you can devise a UC plan, you'll get more out of it than if your users "vote with their BlackBerrys".News | 17 Sep 2008
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Fixed-mobile convergence: Dual-mode versus cellular-only
Fixed/mobile convergence has two models. One assumes mobiles rule the roost. The other suggests dual-mode mobile/WiFi handsets. Which is winning?News | 17 Sep 2008
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What is Android?
Chapter 1 of "Android: A Programmer's Guide," discusses the basics of the platform, what Google wants to accomplish, and a developer's initial steps to begin the design process.News | 28 Jul 2008
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Service provider special: How to upgrade to VoIP
Resellers helping their customers upgrade to VoIP will do well to spread telephony migration problems to reduce risk and increase opportunity.News | 19 Mar 2008
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Springer Handbook of Speech Processing
The Springer Handbook of Speech Processing provides the reader vital information needed to implement and understand VoIP.News | 25 Feb 2008
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IMS: Moving from legacy to convergence
This chapter download discusses migration plans to move service providers to IMS in well-planned, business-savvy phases.News | 18 Dec 2007
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First look: Skype on iPhone
Skype has released an iPhone application and SearchNetworking ANZ took it through its paces – with mixed results.News | 31 Mar 2009
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The history and future of IP QoS
Quality of service is the way to differentiate one VoIP service from another.News | 10 Oct 2008
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Using VoIP analytics to improve call quality
Analysing your VoIP system can give you the clues you need to ensure top-quality calls.News | 02 Sep 2008
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Pinpoint VoIP call quality issues with smart diagnostics
NetIQ's Hafid Saba explains how to troubleshoot VoIP call quality in this exclusive tip.News | 01 Sep 2008
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EDITORIAL: It's time for a Net Neutrality debate
Australia should sort out its position on Net Neutrality before the National Broadband Network is built, not afterwards, writes TechTarget ANZ Editor Simon Sharwood.News | 15 Apr 2008
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VoIP bandwidth: Calculate consumption
The bandwidth needed for VoIP depends on compression technology, packet overhead and the protocol used. Learn how to figure out what bandwidth you'll need.Tip
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Comms Alliance issues VoIP QoS guidelines
In a world first, Australia's Communications Alliance has issued guidelines on how to implement quality of service for VoIP.News | 04 Dec 2007
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Voice over wireless LAN deployment requires constant maintenance
Learn how to monitor, troubleshoot and maintain your voice over wireless LAN (VoWLAN) deployment.News | 03 Dec 2007
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Voice quality and MOS
Defining the nine elements of voice quality and Mean Opinion Score (MOS), the standard numeric value used to measure and report on voice quality.Tip
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Bringing QoS to end-user standards
The phone call setup experience and perception of voice quality are the biggest factors contributing to the user's satisfaction. However, while the dialing experience can be objectively measured, the caller's judgment of voice quality is subjective. Find out which four factors end users expect and how to meet those specifications.News | 23 Oct 2007
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What are some of the best ways to ensure mobile security?
Learn how to ensure mobile security in this expert response from Caroline Gabriel.News | 10 Aug 2009
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Podcast: Enterprise IM security and social networking security
With the rise of social networking and other forms of communication such as enterprise-level instant messaging (IM), security problems like malware, viruses and data leakage can harm any enterprise network. In this podcast, our expert discusses best practices for ensuring safe enterprise IM practices and social networking security.News | 26 Jun 2009
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How to introduce the iPhone 3G S to your organisation
iPhones are wonderful devices, but create many challenges for IT pros. Here's how you can adopt the iPhone without undue pain.News | 19 Jun 2009
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Could your PC be hacked via Skype?
Peer-to-peer voice services like Skype may not be safe for all private communications.News | 21 Apr 2009
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What security services should a VoIP provider supply?
Many VoIP providers do not offer encryption services due to the difficulty inherent in encrypting voice traffic. Network security expert Mike Chapple explains what you can do to secure voice over IP networks.News | 05 Apr 2009
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Securing small business
Learn about five critical considerations that can make the difference between secure and insecure VoIP.News | 19 Feb 2009
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How to secure mobile unified communications
Securing mobile devices is a tricky task made more complex by IP. Here's how to cope with the complex new world!Tip
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How to secure Office Communications Server
The Office Communications Server edge server is the most vulnerable piece of a unified communications application. Here's how to lock it down.News | 08 Oct 2008
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Book Extract: Security in a SIP network: Identifying network attacks
Strap yourself in! We've got more than 12,000 words about SIP security for you to digest!News | 09 Sep 2008
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How to secure unified communications
Unified comms makes your network more critical than ever, as a security-related outage brings down all your communications media!News | 09 Sep 2008
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NFC and other reasons CIOs need a next-gen mobile strategy -- now
If your mobile strategy is about devices or replicating what you do already, you are a first-generation CIO. Learn how to become second-generation.Tip
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Remote access security controls for a mobile world
Security expert Scott Crawford outlines ways CIOs can maintain remote access security controls despite the influx of mobile devices.News | 24 Apr 2012
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Mobile BI now a must-have, thanks to handheld devices and iPads
Your enterprise is awash in smartphones, tablets, iPads and other handheld devices. There's no denying it: Mobile BI is here. Learn how to embrace it.News | 07 Mar 2012
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Meet Oscar Trimboli - Microsoft's unified networker
Oscar Trimboli is not technical, but he is a strong communicator. And as Adam Turner discovers in this profile, that might just be the most important skill of all to get unified communications up and running in Australia.News | 14 Sep 2011
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Value of tablet computers in mobile UC strategy remains uncertain
Some unified communications professionals are skeptical about how tablet computers fit into an enterprise's mobile UC strategy.News | 16 Jul 2010
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Top 10 books: Best-selling IP telephony and UC titles
This top 10 list of best-selling IP telephony and unified communications (UC) books includes such hot topics as SIP and SIP trunking, cloud computing, PBXs and IP telephony and is based on sales from VoiceCon 2010.News | 29 Jun 2010
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When SIP trunks fail: ITSP SIP trunking disaster recovery plans
When SIP trunks fail, having a well-vetted ITSP with a strong SIP trunking disaster recovery plan is crucial.News | 11 Jun 2010
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Cisco supply chain woes hit VoIP projects, too
IP telephony pros have viewed all the drama surrounding the notorious backorders that have plagued some of Cisco Systems' core networking products this year as someone else's problem. But there are signs that the Cisco supply chain woes may soon start hitting VoIP projects.News | 28 May 2010
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What is a key component to successful Office Communications Server 2007 integration with your corpor
Unified communications integration and collaboration thought leader Hugh Marlor identifies a key component for successfully integrating Office Communications Server 2007 with corporate phone systems, and provides examples from the field.News | 14 May 2010
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A collaboration strategy starts with business objectives, not products
Doing your collaboration strategy backwards -- retrofitting a business case to a technology, rather than choosing a tool to answer a business need -- can spell failure and leave collaborative tools gathering dust on a shelf.News | 14 May 2010
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Presence protocols and best practices
Managing an anywhere office and handling the millennial generation can be a difficult task, especially when trying to decide on presence protocols. Find out how the IT department can create guidelines and rules to maintain presence protocols.News | 29 Oct 2009
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Presence and the anywhere office in a UC strategy
With virtual workplaces and anywhere offices becoming more common, presence has become increasingly important as part of a unified communications (UC) strategy. Find out how presence benefits the distributed workplace, including teleworkers, road warriors and more.News | 27 Oct 2009
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Primer: Presence technology in unified communications
Presence technology is an integral part of any unified communications and collaboration strategy within an enterprise or company. Learn how presence works and how it can be used to make employees more productive.News | 06 Oct 2009
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Maximizing instant messaging ROI requires education on pros, pitfalls
When integrating instant messaging into business processes, implementing the right policies and offering comprehensive education on use can be as important as buying the right technology in seeing an instant messaging return on investment.News | 31 Jul 2009
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Instant messaging still has a role - if you train your people properly
Instant messaging (IM) deserves to be considered alongside VoIP when planning unified comms rollouts. But a proper IM strategy is essential, or your users will default to consumer-grade tools.News | 08 May 2009
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Will smartphones replace deskphones?
Learn about the future of deskphones as smartphones increase in popularity.News | 16 Apr 2009
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Rethinking the iPhone in the enterprise
Yankee Group analyst Zeus Kerravala concludes the iPhone is still not ready for enterprise adoption.News | 17 Feb 2009
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The power of Presence
Learn about new developments in Presence technology that make this technology more powerful.News | 09 Dec 2008
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Is Presence good enough?
Vendors say Presence is a major feature of unified communications systems. But analysts question whether presence is functional enough to make a difference, or needs backup from other applications and services.News | 15 Oct 2008
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Multiprotocol, open source IM client could boost UC
Open source instant messaging tool Pidgin can connect to 16 IM protocols and, save for its weak logging tools, should interest many businesses.News | 11 Aug 2008
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Hosted unified communications vs. in-house UC deployment
Rolling out and managing unified communications effectively can be daunting for even the most sophisticated IT teams. Thus, many enterprise organizations are turning to hosted unified communications deployment and management options. Learn about the key features and inherent challenges of hosted unified communications and how it measures up to in-house unified communications solutions.News | 22 Jan 2010
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Hosted unified communications booming, and not just due to cloud hype
Hosted unified communications is becoming a viable alternative for companies of all sizes as vendors and service providers start to bring more mature products to market. Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) is enjoying such a boom that Gartner has published its first Magic Quadrant for the market.News | 18 Dec 2009
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Shoalhaven Council adopts hosted IP telephony
Shoalhaven City Council will adopt unified communications for 680 staff, relying on a hosted solution to improve the services it currently offers with a 12-year-old PBX.News | 05 Feb 2009
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Technology of the year award
TechTarget ANZ Editor Simon Sharwood names his Technology of the Year. Do you agree with the choice?News | 24 Dec 2008
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Predictions for 2009
Wondering what will be important in 2009? We've rounded up eight predictions for the year ahead for your reading pleasure.News | 24 Dec 2008
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Credit union unifies its communications
New England Credit Union has blended a PBX and Microsoft's Office Communications Server to create an innovative solution.News | 03 Nov 2008
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Does Skype belong in your business? Skype thinks so!
Skype is striking partnerships to make it a more attractive business tool.News | 03 Oct 2008
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Enterprises worried about mobile coverage, not price
When it comes to mobility, enterprises are no longer worried about price: instead, they’re worried about network coverage.News | 03 Jul 2008
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Delivering consumer VoIP without ATAs
New Zealand ISP Orcon has found a way to deliver VoIP to consumers without requiring them to purchase an ATA. In this podcast, Patrick Gray chats to their CTO Thomas Salmen, who explains how the company pulls off the trick!News | 12 Jun 2008
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Managed comms will blitz in 2008: IDC
Analysts predict that managed converged services will continue to grow in 2008.News | 19 May 2008
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The future of telecommunications
Ovum analyst Michael Philpott shares his views on how carriers will adapt to changing markets and consumers' demands for new types of service like IPTV.News | 13 Oct 2011
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CommunicAsia ends with visitors wanting more
Merri Mack walks us through the major news of those who moved and shook at CommunicAsia.News | 27 Jun 2009
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IP telephony surge drives enterprise telephony market
The enterprise telephony market continues to see sustained growth in the Asia–Pacific region, thanks to the high uptake of IP-based telephony systems.News | 25 Aug 2008
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Ericsson to establish Melbourne-based LTE centre
Ericsson's new Melbourne-based research facility will focus on Long Term Evolution (LTE) technologies.News | 15 Jul 2008
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Aussies renew interest in residential VoIP
Following several years of slow VoIP adoption, residential Australia is now taking an increased interest in VoIP services, according to IDC.News | 10 Jul 2008
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Don’t be so quick to separate Telstra: Ovum
The proposed operational separation of incumbent telco Telstra could have disastrous consequences for Australian telecommunications.News | 09 Jul 2008
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Mobiles outnumber people
The number of mobile services in Australia is now greater than the Australian population, a government study has found.News | 27 Apr 2008
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Skype offers unlimited call plans
Skype has revealed its first ever 'unlimited' international subscription VoIP plans.News | 23 Apr 2008
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NGNs and the challenges facing Australian telcos
Next generation networks are the way of the future, but analysts and vendors agree that they carry a host of problems.News | 07 Jan 2008
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Broaden broadband debate: Comms Alliance
The Communications Alliance has joined the chorus of voices calling for election candidates to broaden the scope of their broadband plans.News | 04 Nov 2007
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VoIP for SMEs Part Three - Choose a service provider
The third part of our series on VoIP for small business explains how to choose a service provider.News | 10 Sep 2008
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VIDEO REVIEW: BlackBerry's Bold
BlackBerry's latest device offers improved Microsoft Office support.News | 27 Jun 2008
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Unified communications slowly reaching SMBs
SMBs are piecing together unified communications, but a truly integrated UC platform for the SMB is needed to make a real impact.News | 12 Oct 2007
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What's in a VoIP packet -- An introduction to bandwidth for VoIP
Learn what makes up a VoIP packet, how headers work, what protocols transport voice traffic over the Internet and how this traffic uses network bandwidth.Tip
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VoIP security fundamentals, Part 2
In the second part of our guide to VoIP security fundamentals, security expert Gary Audin discusses potential threats to VoIP security and the need to prepare for them, and explains the various ways in which we can secure VoIP networks.News | 25 May 2007
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Mitel acquires Inter-Tel, signaling more consolidation to come
Mitel acquired Inter-Tel last week, signaling a trend toward vendor consolidation in the VoIP market and creating stronger options for SMBs.News | 22 May 2007
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Basic VoIP network setup
Basic VoIP network setup advice.News | 25 Mar 2007
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Microsoft and other organisations choosing 5GHz WLANs over 2.4GHz
Bluetooth, microwave ovens, cordless phones and consumer WLAN kit all compete for the 2.4GHz frequency. Many enterprises are therefore tuning their WLANs to the 5GHz band to get a cleaner, faster and more managable connection.News | 02 Aug 2010
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Prepare your WLAN for mobile applications
In order to upgrade WLANs for mobile devices and mobility applications, network managers must implement 802.11n technology, and WLAN architectures that can handle lossless applications like VoIP and other unified communications.News | 21 Jul 2010
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How to connect large WLANs into a campus network
Learn how to bridge wireless LANs to create a single, office-wide or use meshes to create campus networks.News | 16 Jul 2010
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How to secure a WLAN
Learn how to configure wireless LAN security, including choosing the right security standard and setting up a Robust Security Network. In this PrepLogic training video, you'll learn Cisco Aironet 1200 configuration for security, as well as troubleshooting WLAN security.News | 15 Jul 2010
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How to fix Android Wi-Fi problems
Learn how to ensure your Android devices connect to your enterprise WLAN with this tip.News | 22 Jun 2010
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PRIMER: WiFi sniffers
Learn about WiFi sniffers, how they operate, how they can help to manage your WLANs and why Google is far from alone in its use of the technology.News | 18 Jun 2010
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How to fix iPad and iPhone Wi-Fi problems
Learn how to manage iPhone OS Wi-Fi clients and address common iPad and iPhone Wi-Fi problems with this illustrated tutorial.News | 16 Jun 2010
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Can devices with 802.11b or g connect to 802.11n WLANs?
If your old laptops or handheld devices offer 802.11 a, b, or g, you can still adopt 802.11n access points. But you'll need new hardware to take advantage of 802.11n's speed.News | 08 Jun 2010
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Why is WiFi performance so variable?
Wireless networks are notoriously fickle, as different combinations of access points and clients deliver drastically different performance. In this interview, one Network Engineer calls for changes to make WLANs more predictable.News | 08 Jun 2010
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WLAN standards update
Learn how 802.11n advances WLAN standards, and how security is one key area that continues to demand WLAN users' attention.News | 07 Jun 2010
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Four things the 2012 CIO will need to focus on
As 2011 winds to a close, CIOs will already have turned their attention to 2012. What will you be doing?News | 06 Dec 2011
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Advanced VoIP echo cancellation - how to identify and eliminate the sources of echo
Prompted by a reply to an earlier response, unified communications strategies expert Matt Brunk discusses how to cancel echo when delay is significantly impacting voice quality.News | 01 Jul 2010
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How to reduce background noise and echo in VoIP systems
Background noise and echo problems can make VoIP systems unusable. We explain how to detect and address these issues in this Q&A.News | 29 Jun 2010
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Now that Cisco has grabbed Tandberg, get ready for video on your network
Pundits say Cisco's acquisition of Tandberg will likely spur adoption of videoconferencing. So get ready to carry lots more video on your networks!News | 06 Oct 2009
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Cisco’s Morrison Talks UCS from Networkers
SearchNetworking couldn't make the trip to Networkers in Brisbane this week, but managed to secure some time with Cisco's Data Centre General Manager, ANZ, Dylan Morrison.News | 01 Oct 2009
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Can Skype pull off a move to SIP?
Skype has announced it will embrace the SIP standard. Richard Chirgwin looks at what this means for telephony and asks if Skype can pull it off!News | 25 Mar 2009
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Can the SME do without the Fixed Line? BigTinCan thinks so.
Can a small business do without a fixed phone line and remain credible? Richard Chirgwin finds a local company that believes mobile businesses can have it all.News | 09 Mar 2009
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Unified Comms implementations ignoring security
Organisations are forgetting or ignoring security for their unified comms systems. And that needs to change.News | 21 Nov 2008
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REVIEW: MyNetFone Virtual PBX
Ian Yates takes MyNetFone's Virtual PBX for a spin and finds a wonderfully efficient, cost-saving telephony alternative.News | 26 Sep 2008
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SME VoIP Part Three: Service Provider Choices
In the third part of our VoIP for small business series, Richard Chirgwin looks at how to choose a service provider.News | 10 Sep 2008
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Firewall solution supports growth and fast deployment
Tourism Australia needed a robust firewall solution to support its growing needs for expansion and rapid deploymentNews | 24 Oct 2011
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vSphere's networking features: distributed vSwitches; private VLANs; IPv6
Learn about the key networking features of vSphere in this story.News | 04 Aug 2010
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VIDEO: Virtualization for network professionals
In this PrepLogic virtualization training video, learn virtualization basics for networking professionals, including various hypervisor architectures, factors that affect virtualization performance and network capacity planning for virtualization.News | 25 Jul 2010
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Prepare your network for videoconferencing
When enterprises develop a video conferencing strategy, use cases should drive video conferencing endpoint selection, and endpoints should determine video conferencing network requirements.News | 13 Jul 2010
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How to add network redundancy to your open source virtual infrastructure
Building network redundancy into an open source virtual infrastructure allows for several options, but all require bond devices and at least one virtual bridge.News | 07 Jul 2010
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How to benchmark servers
Learn how to benchmark servers - and avoid basic benchmarking mistakes - to create reliable infrastructure for your organisation.News | 07 Jul 2010
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Cisco proposes TRILL-based FabricPath to enable server migration
Cisco has unveiled a proposed technology that will make it easier to migrate virtual servers across domains, but the proposal is complex and expensive.News | 06 Jul 2010
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How to build robust Windows Failover Clusters with coordinator nodes
Learn how to cut through the complexity associated with building Windows Failover Clusters by usaing coordinator nodes to automate some parts of the process.News | 06 Jul 2010
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Niue builds a network
The Pacific nation of Niue is upgrading its national broadband network, but asks would-be suppliers to keep their proposals under two megabytes as the island only has satellite internet access.News | 15 Jun 2010
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Can your current networking vendor deliver in a virtualized data centre?
Server virtualization has sparked a wave of innovation from networking vendors. But not all have responded elegantly and it may be time to reconsider suppliers for your core data centre network.News | 04 Jun 2010
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NFC and other reasons CIOs need a next-gen mobile strategy -- now
If your mobile strategy is about devices or replicating what you do already, you are a first-generation CIO. Learn how to become second-generation.Tip
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Australia's Integrated Research leads VoIP management market
Australian vendor Integrated Research will seek to extend its lead in the eEnterprise VoIP management market by releasing versions of its software for Avaya and other providers.News | 05 Oct 2011
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Converging on the ridiculous Day Four: Border Control
The concluding part of our look at converged networks considers the skills needed to manage these new conduits.News | 30 Sep 2011
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How to prioritize VoIP traffic to achieve IP telephony quality of service
Learn how VoIP traffic management can help to bring quality of serivce (QoS) to IP telephony.News | 27 Jul 2010
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How to manage major online events
This white paper explains how you can ensure that important online media and sporting events or coverage of major sporting fixtures don't result in major problems your network and your business processes.White Papers
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Managing Windows networks using scripts Part 14: WMI Scripting resources
We conclude our long-running series on managing windows networks using scripts with a look at resources you can use to create your own WMI scripts.News | 27 Apr 2010
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How automating network configuration and change management can help with compliance
You need to audit your networks to ensure they are secure, but these audits are a painful chore. Enter network configuration and change management (NCCM) tools which, by automating audits, can make your life easier.News | 22 Apr 2010
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HP trumpets "integrated networking portfolio" in wake of 3Com buy
HP says it has wound up the acquisition of 3Com and can now boast an "integrated" portfolio it says is cheaper than Cisco's comparable products.News | 20 Apr 2010
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Virtual appliances vs. Physical appliances
Appliance-style computing was initially advanced as cheaper and more robust than server-based computing. Now some say virtual appliances may displace physical appliances.News | 30 Mar 2010
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Novell drops NetWare support
Support for Novell's seminal NOS, NetWare, ends this month. If you're still relying on the product - and IDC estimates there are nearly 1 million NetWare users - what do you do next? We offer some ideas in this story.News | 26 Mar 2010
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ISDN implementation: Part 2 -- Protocols, components and router options
ISDN provides for digital transmission over ordinary telephone copper wire as well as over other media uses. In this continuation of his tip on ISDN implementation, Chris Partsenidis discusses the OSI Layers, protocols, components and router options used by ISDN.Tip
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Open vSwitch: an interesting virtual switch that needs to add VMware support
The Open vSwitch Project's new open source competitor to Cisco's Nexus 1000v has many fine features but is missing one critical piece of functionality: support for VMware.News | 26 Jul 2010
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Oracle enters switch market with 72-port, 1U, 10 Gigabit device
Oracle has entered the switch market with a 72-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet that occupies just 1U of rackspace. The company says the new device is part of its plans to put stacks in a rackNews | 16 Jul 2010
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Cisco refreshes Catalyst line to revamp the campus LAN
Cisco has released the Catalyst 3750 and 3560 switches, which together offer new ways to optimize campus LANs.News | 22 Mar 2010
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RailCorp to turn off ATM network, seeks IP switches
ATM seems to pulling into the station for the last time at RailCorp, which wants a fleet of new switches. News | 01 Dec 2009
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What is a virtual switch?
Learn about virtual switches, best practices for their operation and configuration, plus an aside on virtual switch security.News | 16 Nov 2009
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Cisco gets smarter with second-generation integrated services routers
Richard Chirgwin analyses the changes to Cisco's Integrated Services Routers and what they mean for your LAN and the kind of applications it can handle.News | 27 Oct 2009
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Cisco upgrades integrated services routers
Cisco has added improved video capabilities and plenty of speed to its integrated services routers.News | 26 Oct 2009
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Will lifetime warranties for switches stifle innovation?
Extreme Networks has become the latest vendor to offer lifetime warranty for low-end switches. This sounds like good news, but will organisations be seduced by warranty and low TCO at the expense of innovation?News | 07 Aug 2009
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How to test application switches
Learn how to ensure that application switches (a.k.a. load balancers) perform at their peak with this tip.News | 15 Jul 2009
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Using network flow analysis to improve troubleshooting and performance
Using the network flow monitoring and network flow analysis capabilities of Stealthwatch, a regional blood center improved overall network troubleshooting, performance and reliability.News | 05 Aug 2010
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Cisco's supply chain woes lead users to consider alternatives
Cisco's ongoing issues with delivering products is leading some users to consider other vendors for parts of their networks, if only to keep projects on track.News | 23 Jul 2010
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TUTORIAL: Manage Linux and Unix servers with Webmin
Learn how to use free management tool Webmin, so you can manage Unix and Linux servers.News | 13 Jul 2010
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How to set a network performance baseline for network monitoring
By setting a network performance baseline, network administrators can define what is normal for enterprise networks and identify patterns that indicate signs of trouble down the road. Network performance baselines also enable network managers to plan for growth.News | 09 Jul 2010
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How to use KVM over IP
If you need to manage remote systems but cannot interfere with applications' operations, KVM over IP could be the tool for you.News | 02 Jul 2010
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Make sense of network monitoring reports
Network monitoring vendors talk up their products, but before you can understand how these tools' output can make a difference to your network you need to cut through the hype.News | 30 Jun 2010
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Virtual Switch Tagging configuration for vSphere VLANs
Virtual Switch Tagging is the most commonly used method of 802.1Q VLAN tagging for VLANs for vSphere. In this tip, learn how to configure a switch for VLAN Switch Tagging.News | 28 Jun 2010
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How to select an ITIL monitoring tool
Learn how to buy software that helps you to comply with ITIL's network monitoring requirements.News | 24 Jun 2010
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How to use 802.1Q VLAN tagging
Learn about So 802.1Q VLAN tagging and how it helps you to manage virtual LANs.News | 23 Jun 2010
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Network management tools add service delivery management
Enterprise network management vendors are adding features to their products to enable service delivery management, to give you one place from which to manage your network and enterprise.News | 16 Jun 2010
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IPv6 and network security
Learn how IPv6 impacts network security in this interview with the authors of the new book, IPv6 Security: Protection measures for the next Internet Protocol.News | 18 Feb 2011
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40 and 100 Gigabit Ethernet signed off: so what?
The IEEE has ratified 40 and 100 Gigabit Ethernet and vendors can now release products that should interoperate. Should you care?News | 23 Jun 2010
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Is TRILL ready to replace spanning tree?
The Transparent Interconnection of Lots of Links (TRILL) protocol is going through the standards process and some say it could emerge as a viable replacement for spanning tree. Other experts worry about some aspects of its design.News | 18 Jun 2010
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Seven reasons IPv6 is overhyped
IPv6 is sometimes touted as network professionals' saviour. But as we learn in this story that corrects seven IPv6 myths, the protocol may be a wee bit overhyped.News | 17 May 2010
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Is 100G Ethernet for real?
With 100 gigabit Ethernet ratification drawing closer, SearchNetworking talks to Matt Miller, director of systems engineering for Juniper Networks Australia/New Zealand about the role and applications of the new standard.News | 16 Apr 2010
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Telecom industry prepares for 100G dense wave division multiplexing optical network transport
Standards are emerging for 100G DWDM. We explore why the industry wants it, how it is preparing, and whether it can avoid the mistakes that hampered 40G uptake.News | 13 Apr 2010
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Videoconferencing vendors slowly adopting standards
Videoconferencing vendors are slowly starting to plan and adopt standards to allow interoperability between different companies' products. But don't hold your breath for a fix until the industry undergoes further consolidation.News | 09 Mar 2010
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Nemertes research says 50% of enterprises will have 10 GbE switches in core by 2012
Analyst firm Nemertes Research says massive adoption of 10 Gigabit Ethernet is immiment, while iSCSI will make heavy inroads into Fibre Channel usage.News | 12 Feb 2010
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ANALYSIS: What the iiNet judgement means
Richard Chirgwin analyses the decision in the iiNet vs. AFACT case, notes the judge's remarks on the need for court action prior to copyright infringers being disconnected by ISPs and predicts the action will shift to Canberra and legislative remedies for piracy.News | 03 Feb 2010
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Frame relay vs. ATM networks
Learn the differences between frame relay and ATM networks in this Q&A.News | 03 Feb 2010
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How to fix a slow VPN
Learn how VPN concentrators and caching can help you to speed your virtual network connections.News | 03 Aug 2010
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How to safeguard VoIP quality of service
Quality of Service (QoS) makes VoIP calls viable, but can be derailed by other network traffic. Learn how to ssafeguard the QoS you need with this story.News | 22 Jun 2010
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Virtual LANs 101
Learn about Virtual LANs (VLANs), troubleshooting basics and how they relate to server virtualization.News | 16 Mar 2010
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TUTORIAL: Build split-tunnel VPN in Windows Vista
Learn how to build a split-tunnel VPN in Windows Vista in this tip.News | 17 Sep 2009
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VPN deployment: the basics
Check out our brief Q&A to learn how to define authentication requirements for your VPN and create a written user access policy.News | 22 Jul 2009
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Creating a full-crypto Cisco IPsec VPN gateway with software client
Our series on IOS VPN configuration continues with instructions on how to securely deploy Cisco's VPN client.Tip
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Split-tunnel Cisco IPsec VPN gateway with software client
Our series on IOS VPN configuration continues with a look at split-tunnel VPNs.News | 16 Dec 2008
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Applying crypto maps to VPN gateway router configuration
We resume our series on VPN design on IOS routers with a look at crypto maps' role in securing connections.News | 08 Dec 2008
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IPsec VPNS part five: gateway router configuration using transform sets
We resume our series on IPsec VPNs with a look at how to take care of some important security settings.News | 04 Nov 2008
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Learn about the two IPsec VPN connection models
Our series on implementing VPN gateways continues, as we explain site-to-site and client-to-site topologies.News | 29 Sep 2008
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Remote access security controls for a mobile world
Security expert Scott Crawford outlines ways CIOs can maintain remote access security controls despite the influx of mobile devices.News | 24 Apr 2012
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Firewall solution supports growth and fast deployment
Tourism Australia needed a robust firewall solution to support its growing needs for expansion and rapid deploymentNews | 24 Oct 2011
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VoIP vulnerabilities tackled by research company
VoIP vulnerabilities can present a serious security threat, but one company makes its living by doing research and alerting manufacturers, vendors and users to potential problems.News | 12 Oct 2011
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Coping with BGP's shift to four-byte AS numbers
Border Gateway Protocol is adopting a new four-byte AS numbers, a move that has many networking pros worried. We list the ten main concerns you'll need to address to make the transition.News | 30 Sep 2011
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Upgrading your PBX system: A TechTarget ANZ Guide
Read this e-book from TechTarget ANZ and discover how a new PBX system could trim your telephony costs and boost productivity. Learn the top things to consider when evaluating and purchasing a PBX system.E-Book
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Juniper buys SMobile Systems
Juniper has acquired a company called SMobile and plans to add its mobile device security products to the Junos Pulse platform.News | 29 Jul 2010
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Why a VPN is a mobility security essential
Network managers asked to secure mobile workers must consider a virtual private network, as we explain in this story.News | 26 May 2010
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How to set up Wireshark filters
Learn how to set up Wireshark filters in this video tutorial explaining capture filters and display filters.News | 18 May 2010
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BOOK EXTRACT: Wireshark network analysis
Download a chapter from the new book "Wireshark Network Analysis" and learn what the open source network monitoring tool can do for your business.News | 14 May 2010
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OPINION: Calling Conroy an idiot won't stop the filter
Opponents of Australia's proposed Internet filter will get nowhere with personal attacks on Stephen Conroy, writes Richard Chirgwin.News | 07 Apr 2010
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Virtualization certifications for networking professionals
Learn about the top virtualization certifications to keep your networking career on an upward trajectory.News | 06 Oct 2011
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What on earth was Cisco thinking?
Cisco has released one of the most embarassing corporate videos of all time. Seriously.News | 01 Jul 2010
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Cisco eases CCIE recertification requirements
Cisco has changed the requirements for retaining the CCIE certification, allowing senior professionals to sit fewer exams. Read on to learn the details of the move.News | 24 Jun 2010
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Do cheaters devalue networking certifications?
The many sources of assistance for those sitting certification exams can sometimes make it very easy to acquire a qualificiation, devaluing the value of certifications. But those who acquire their certifications honestly shine in job interviews, thanks to superior technical knowledge.News | 28 May 2010
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Storage certification guide for networking pros
Because storage area networks are (duh!) networks, networking pros can do well to add SAN certifications to their resumes. We list the major certifications worth shooting for in this story.News | 19 Jan 2010
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Cisco buys TANDBERG, creates telepresence giant
Cisco plans to acquire its telepresence rival TANDBERG in a $US3billion deal.News | 02 Oct 2009
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CA buys NetQoS: What does it mean for your network?
CA's purchase of NetQoS means network management is shifting from packet-wrangling to week application performance management.News | 17 Sep 2009
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How can I get Q & A dumps to help me prepare for the CCNA exam?
Becoming a Cisco Certified Network Associates (CCNA) takes much more than memorizing brain dumps or taking short cuts to pass the exam. Get advice on the best way to approach CCNA certification from our expert David Minutella.Tip
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New Cisco Certified Architect certification can open career doors
Cisco's new Certified Architect (CCA) program could be your ticket to the boardroom. With a new top-level network certification, Cisco could open a network engineer's career path straight into the executive boardroom.News | 01 Jul 2009
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CCNP routing test vs. CCNP switching test
Learn about the exams you need to take to attain the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification.News | 19 Jun 2009
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How to select virtualization management tools
Learn about the different virtualization management tools on the market, and how to match their features to your needs so you get the best ROI from virtualization.News | 08 Jul 2010
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Federal Government cancels OPEL contract
The Federal Government has cancelled the OPEL contract for delivery of wireless broadband to regional areasNews | 02 Apr 2010
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Four more networking predictions for 2010
We continue our "Four predictions for networking in 2010" series on the outlook for networking in 2010 with four brief podcasts from our expert writers.News | 02 Feb 2010
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Four predictions for networking in 2010
What will 2010 bring to network administrators? Four of our experts share their predictions, touching on certification, new power-saving standards, project management and more.News | 01 Feb 2010
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Can Avaya succeed with Nortel's data networking products?
Some observers have been surprised that Avaya intends to continue Nortel's data networking business. We assess the future of Nortel's products and how Avaya's strategy impacts customers.News | 07 Jan 2010
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Bare-metal vs. hosted hypervisors
Discover the differences between bare-metal hypervisors and hosted hypervisors, and when to use each!News | 04 Dec 2009
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TUTORIAL: AMD's virtualization technology
AMD-V offers a very different way for physical processors and guest virtual machines to communicate. Learn how the technology works and get the lowdown on Rapid Virtualization Indexing in this story.News | 07 Oct 2009
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Twelve top VMware ESX Server guest OS performance tips
Want better guest operating system performance? Upgrade to VI3 and improve the host computer's processor, storage and memory. Find out why and how from virtualisation authors David Marshall and Wade Reynolds with 12 top tips.News | 23 Jul 2009
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BOOK EXTRACT: 'Network Know-how' chapter 17
Learn how to fix common network problems with Chapter 17, "Troubleshooting", from the book "Network Know-how."News | 22 Jul 2009
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Charity upgrades IP network
The St Vincent de Paul Society has upgraded its WANNews | 13 Jul 2009
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Troubleshooting HTTP error messages
The last instalment in our series on HTTP error messages looks at the 404 message and why you may want to disable it in your browser.News | 09 Dec 2009
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HP to buy 3Com
HP has announced it will acquire 3Com in a $US2.7 billion, all cash deal. Updated with Anne Livermore video.News | 12 Nov 2009
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The State of SMB networking Part 4 - D-Link
Wrapping up his series of interviews on SMB networking, Ian Yates speaks to D-Link's Maurice Famularo.News | 01 Nov 2007
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The State of SMB networking Part 3 - Netgear
Facing a dual assault from Cisco and Linksys, how does SMB specialist Netgear respond? Ian Yates interview series continues.News | 31 Oct 2007
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The State of SMB networking Part 2 - Linksys
If Cisco is going down market, what does this mean for its SME brand Linksys?News | 30 Oct 2007
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The State of SMB networking Part 1 - Cisco
Cisco is moving into smaller businesses. In this interview, Ian Yates chats to the networking giant about its plans for this important market segment.News | 29 Oct 2007
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Why do service providers need Carrier Ethernet certification?
The Metro Ethernet Forum's Carrier Ethernet certification program for service providers has gained traction and built credibility with enterprises.News | 09 Oct 2007
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NetScout acquires Network General
NetScout will acquire Network General, creating a one-stop shop for network management and monitoring tools.News | 20 Sep 2007
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Here comes 'CaaS'
Communications as a Service, or 'CaaS', could be the next wave in communications.News | 11 Sep 2007
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Nokia Intellisync boosts device management
Nokia Intellisync has updated its mobile device management portfolio.News | 22 Aug 2007
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Pacnet, Pacific Fibre, to light up cable competition
Pacnet and Pacfic Fibre will team to construct a new trans-pacific cable, which will operate at 5.1 terabits per second.News | 27 Jul 2010
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Why the ACCC thinks carrier Ethernet is important
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has indicated it may include Ethernet services in its list of Domestic Transmission Capacity Services. Richard Chirgwin analyses the implications of the move.News | 20 Jul 2010
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WAN optimisation for dummies
This white paper outlines the challenges of WAN optimisation, giving you the must-know info for delivering applications to all your users, wherever they are located.White Papers
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Australian naked DSL guide
Naked DSL can be a useful and cheap way to connect a remote office or provide a backup WAN. Richard Chirgwin surveys the market to explain your options.News | 05 Jul 2010
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Using 3G as a backup WAN
3G data services are often advanced as a cheap way to provide a disaster recovery service for your WAN. But experts say you need to do more than just cut from one link to another to create a functional connection.News | 21 Jun 2010
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Telstra/NBN FAQ
Richard Chirgwin analyses the proposed deal between the federal government and Telstra, explaining how it will work, what it will mean for your broadband connection and the impact on competition.News | 20 Jun 2010
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Software-as-a-service and your WAN
Learn how to optimize your WAN to get the best performance for software-as-a-service and other cloud computing services.News | 26 May 2010
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Peering moves down to the Ethernet layer
Richard Chirgwin explains Internet peering and how it is changing to use more of the IP stack.News | 12 May 2010
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How WAN optimisation and applicated delivery will evolve
Learn how WAN optimization and application delivery will evolve in this interview with Jim Metzler, chair of the Application Delivery 2.0 track from last week's Interop conference in the USA.News | 27 Apr 2010
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The NBN: Is it a black hole for money and talent?
In a new feature, the TechTarget ANZ team gets animated and debates whether the National Broadband is all about black holes to suck in talent, money, and maybe even actual black holes too!News | 25 Mar 2010
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