Bi-Weekly Computer Networking/IT industry updates (24 Sep – 07 Oct, 2012)

Welcome to another edition of the bi-weekly computer networking/ IT industry updates. In this edition, let us look at some news/updates and interesting articles published by the computer networking/ IT industry over the last two weeks.

#1 Aruba Networks introduces Aruba Instant Enterprise and Aruba Activate – Aruba Networks has introduced Aruba Instant Enterprise, which is a controller-less solution for Wi-Fi implementations in distributed organizations. Aruba Networks has also introduced Aruba Activate, a cloud-based zero-touch provisioning service that is aimed at reducing installation time/costs. Read more…

#2 Eucalyptus training and certification programs – Eucalyptus, the open source cloud software vendor is conducting a number of training/certification programs for network administrators working on/wanting to work on the cloud-front in their organizations. Read this blog post to know more.

#3 Linksys 802.11ac enabled Smart Wi-Fi Router released – Cisco has announced its Linksys 802.11ac enabled Smart Wi-Fi router that provides gigabit speeds over the wireless medium and increased range when compared with the current 802.11n wireless products. This product is targeted for video delivery at homes, but it can also be used by small businesses that send a lot of real-time/multimedia applications over the wireless medium. Read more…

#4 Hp announces integrated SDN solutions for infrastructure, controller and application layers – Hp has announced open-standard based integrated SDN solution for infrastructure, control software and application layers. It basically speeds up the automation of these layers by offering a single control plane. Read more…

#5 Cisco’s Cloud Computing team has acquired a company called vCider –  vCider manufactures multi-tenant distributed virtual network controller and that will be integrated with the OpenStack Quantum network service, says Cisco. Read more…

#6 Hp introduces Elitepad 900, A Tablet targeted at business users – Hp has introduced Elitepad 900, a tablet targeted at business users. This tablet is loaded with Windows 8 OS, has a 10.1″ screen, runs using Intel mobile processor and supports existing x86 based applications. Read more…

#7 Video Conferencing from home: A survival guide – Since the acquisition of Radvision by Avaya, video seems to have become the preferred medium of communication within Avaya. This blog post gives some tips for users who have to get on with video conference meetings from home. Read more…

#8 Cisco acquires ThinkSmart Technologies – ThinkSmart Technologies specializes in delivering location data/analysis capabilities for Wi-Fi networks. In its press statement, Cisco says that ThinkSmart Technologies will be joining their Wireless Networking team. Read more…

#9 When will laptop batteries last the work-week – In this Infographic, Lenovo suggests a time-frame by when laptop batteries will last a whole work-week (around 40 hours). Read more…

#10 Hp introduces DL560 (Proliant Gen8 Server) – Hp has introduced its Proliant Gen8 DL560 Server that is aimed at private cloud deployments. In addition to being a part of Hp’s new Gen8 platform, this is a 2 U server with 4 sockets. Read more…

#11 Some factors to consider while provisioning the right server for Asterisk – A VOIP Switch also requires a good server platform to work on. But how does one determine the right configuration for such a server? There may not be a straight answer to that question, but this blog post from Asterisk gives some factors to consider while provisioning a VOIP server.

#12 Axis introduces 360-degree Panoramic cameras – Axis Communications has introduced 360-degree IP-based Panoramic viewing cameras (when fixed in the ceiling). They also offer 180-degree view (when fixed on the wall). Axis says that these cameras might be cost-effective for overview surveillance applications in large areas like schools, etc. Read more…

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