Siemon releases Cisco compatible SFP+ direct attached copper cable assemblies

Siemon has announced the launch of its SFP+ copper twinax direct-attach cables (DACs) that are programmed for compatibility with Cisco equipment. Whilst Siemon’s industry-standard passive SFP+ DAC assemblies have been tested and proven for interoperability through independent testing by the UNH Interoperability Lab, these new cables are programmed specifically to work with all Cisco network equipment having 10GBASE-CX1 ports, including Catalyst and Nexus switches. When these cables are...

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Updated training for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7

Enhanced courses to help IT professionals install, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 environments.

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Software Defined Data Protection Vision

Asigra Inc. has introduced its vision for Asigra Software-Defined Data Protection (SDDP), leveraging commoditized infrastructure and vendor agnostic technologies to provide highly scalable cloud backup storage. Supported by a dedicated program, Asigra seeks to increase controls for service providers and enterprises on a global scale with this first-to-market technology. The approach will counter expensive monolithic systems and is expected to speed deployment of cloud-ready storage for service...

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Xtera awarded contract to build new subsea cable system

Xtera Communications, Inc. has announced the award of a contract on a turnkey basis by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), an agency of the US Department of Defense, to build a new undersea fiber optic cable system to be performed in the Southern Command area of responsibility.

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Senior execs spend three times as much as the CIO on technology innovation

Three quarters (75%) of business-led IT money is spent on innovation, compared to just 25% from the traditional IT budget, which is focused on maintenance and operations, or rather “keeping the light on”.

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IT’s growing Opportunity to become a strategic provider to the business

IT departments must free themselves from the pressures of tactical necessities before they can be seen as key contributors to business strategy and operational excellence.

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Orange Belgium, a leading Belgian telecoms operator and provider of voice, video, and data services...
Global Services Segment VP promoted to European Senior Vice President of Secure Power and Data...
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By Roger Keenan, managing director of central London data centre, City Lifeline.
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