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Verizon switches to 40 Gbps on backbone

Verizon switches to 40 Gbps on its major backboneMoving from 10 Gbps to 40 Gbps is a huge increase. The question remains though - is it even adequate to keep up with our ever-increasing appetite for bandwidth? Do you reckon you will even notice the speed boast?As a...

Tags: TELECOMMUNICATIONS, paulmah@..., backbone, Verizon Communications Inc.

Discussion threads 2007-11-15

Verizon switches to 40 Gbps on its major backbone

To meet the growing demand for high speed access, Verizon Business is quadrupling the standard speed on its backbone network circuits connecting major U.S. cities to 40 Gbps. The most common standard for deployed high-speed circuits is 10 Gbps. Excerpt from Verizon's press release:...

Tags: Backbone, Network, Verizon Communications Inc., Gbps, Networking, Paul Mah

Blog posts 2007-11-14

New shield foiled attack on Internet's backbone

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/products/cnet/2007-03-11-net-attack_N.htmOk, that's basically asking for the dns servers to be attacked again by acknowledging that there is a defense in place that was planned specifically for such an attack.My per

Tags: security, dns, e-mail, backbone, droolin, Internet

Discussion threads 2007-03-11

Attempted attack on Net backbone highlights potential risks

When hackers recently targeted the backbone of the Internet, they caused little damage. But the attempt underscores the risks associated with our reliance on the Web. John McCormick weighs in on the attempted attack and brings you up to speed on other recent threats. While causing no actual damage,...

Tags: Adobe Systems Inc., Adobe Acrobat Reader, John McCormick, Internet, Domain names, SECURITY, CVE Web site, DNS server, server, backbone, IT Locksmith Newsletter, Information Technology, Attack, Adobe Security Bulletin APSB07-01, Telecommunications

Technical articles 2007-02-12

1000 vs100mbps uplink to fibre backbone

Hello my organisation has a Lan with a fibre optic backbone. The previous uplinks to the backbone are at 100mbps. We wanted to buy better switches with 1000mbps uplinks to the fibre. Will this affect the perfomance of the network please helpThe answer really depends on how havy...

Tags: uplink, backbone, Mbit, swITch, meeva, it management, PC, server

Q&A 2006-02-16

Troubleshooting MPLS Layer 3 VPNs

Diagnosing Multiprotocol Label Switching MPLS VPN problems involves two basic processess—troubleshooting route advertisement between the customer sites, and troubleshooting the label switched path LSP across the provider backbone. For an end-to-end, step-by-step approach to troubleshooting MPLS VPNs, download this excerpt from Chapter 6 of Cisco Press' Troubleshooting Virtual Private Networks....

Tags: Adobe PDF, advertisement, backbone, Chapter 6, Cisco Systems Inc., excerpt, flowchart, label switched path, Mark Lewis, MPLS, MPLS VPN, network, Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting Virtual Private Networks, VPN

Download resources 2005-03-03

Policy, Personnel, and Equipment as Security Enablers

Corporations are beginning to place greater emphasis on network security, recognizing that security policies are the backbone in substantiating a well-formed business case. The widest possible array of security equipment might still struggle to protect your system if its employees are not versed in preventive safety techniques. Your policy should...

Tags: benchmark, essence, posture, Cisco Systems Inc., backbone, security, security policy, senior management, network security, business case, ROI, governance, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, technique, enabler

Download resources 2005-02-03

Future Planning & Broadcasts

I am trying to gather information to create a business abstract on changes that I feal we need to the network. I am looking for sources material I can quote from & resources to help develop this change abstact.Here is the environment:non-profit ogranization with locations in VT & DC. Two...

Tags: billmannion, it management, network, T1, videoconferencing

Discussion threads 2004-11-24

Furture Planning & Broadcast Levels

I am trying to gather information to create a business abstract on changes that I feal we need to the network. I am looking for sources material I can quote from & resources to help develop this change abstact. Here is the environment: non-profit ogranization with locations in VT &...

Tags: billmannion, network, networking, T1, T1s, videoconferencing

Discussion threads 2004-11-23

Untangling the web of social elements in technical troubleshooting

As IT professionals, we approach programming and system problems as understandable, solvable issues. For our clients, IT problems take place in a black box, enabling them to blame the system for anything. That can become an excuse for other behaviors that fundamentally come from the social or political spheres. After...

Tags: backbone, Shannon T. Kalvar, team, Web

Technical articles 2003-07-21

Lessons learned in achieving a high-speed integrated network

By James K. MuneneIn 1994, my company installed its first LAN, covering two main buildings in the company head office campus in Kenya. This was a token ring network using 3Com Superstack TR II hubs with a fiber backbone linking the two buildings. The original number of users connected was...

Tags: Guest Contributor, head office, network, token ring

Technical articles 2003-01-15

Talking Shop: Studying for the Network + exam

Passing the Network + exam requires a solid knowledge of TCP/IPThe Network+ exam provides an excellent opportunity for IT professionals to add networking expertise to their resumes. But don’t believe that you can earn CompTIA’s networking accreditation just because you passed Microsoft’s Networking Essentials exam or have been working in...

Tags: NETWORKING, Directory services, Network technology, Erik Eckel Network+, MCP+I, MCSE, Network+ Exam, network, networking technology

Technical articles 2001-10-12

U.S. Cellular: The SAP for Retail Solution Portfolio Provides Backbone for New Merchandise Management System

It became clear that U.S. Cellular needed an automated merchandise management system when it shipped telephone-face plates that were emblazoned with the University of Wisconsin's Bucky Badger logo to retail locations in North Carolina. To correct this and other supply-chain woes, the company implemented the SAP for...

Tags: Supply Chain, Backbone, U.S. Cellular, SAP AG, Management System, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Enterprise Software, Software

Case studies 2002-11-13

Know Your Callers - Whitepaper

Communication is backbone of one's day to day lives. News paper, flyer, telephone, cellular phones, emails, SMS etc. are all part of this backbone. The most recent enhancements to all of these are using "Targeted" approach. The author want to receive right information at right time and Targeted approach is...

Tags: Backbone, Cadence Design Systems Inc., Text Messaging/SMS/MMS, Telecommunications, Telecom & Utilities, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Online Communications

White papers 2008-08-27

GPRS-IP Backbone Strategies and FreeGPRS

With the recent deployment of the GPRS technology some questions about the interconnectivity with ISP's and corporate has risen. The authors want to study some IP servers and interconnection scenarios which would effect the hole GPRS network and IP services available for the customers. The authors also mention with this...

Tags: Strategy, Backbone, GPRS, Turkcell, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Cellular Phones, Network Technology, Networking, Internet, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology

White papers 2005-05-17

Converged IP/MPLS Backbone Networks for 2G and 3G Voice Services Integration

This paper describes how IP/MPLS technologies support the emerging VoIP infrastructure in mobile networks to facilitate the convergence of 2G and 3G mobile voice services, including the evolution of the VoIP network from the split architecture in 3G Release 4 to the introduction of the IP-enabled media gateway, and how...

Tags: Backbone, Mobile, MPLS, Network, IP, Cisco Systems Inc., 2G, Integration, 3G, Network Technology, Cellular Phones, Networking, Wireless And Mobility, Telecommunications, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology

White papers 2006-01-01

High-Performance Agent System for Intrusion Detection in Backbone Networks

This paper presents a design of high-performance agent-based intrusion detection system designed for deployment on high-speed network links. To match the speed requirements, wire-speed data acquisition layer is based on hardware-accelerated NetFlow like probe, which provides overview of current network traffic. The data is then processed by detection agents that...

Tags: Backbone, Intrusion Detection, Network, Agent, High-performance, Springer Science+Business Media, Real Estate, Networking, Business Operations

White papers 2007-07-27

Implementing Real Time Port Scan Detection for the IP Backbone

Port scanning is prevalent in today's Internet and often has malicious intent. Although many algorithms have been proposed for different aspects of the scan detection problem, the paper has seen few system discussions in the literature. Furthermore, the few existing systems are designed for enterprise gateway level Intrusion Detection. Targeting...

Tags: Backbone, IP, Sprint Communications, Choice, Telecommunications, Network Technology, Networking

White papers 2007-02-06

March Entertainment - Dell Brings Power and Reliability to the Backbone of This Animation Studio

March Entertainment wanted to provide more than a hundred animators, programmers, and support staff with computers powerful enough to create one of Canada's most popular cartoon shows while maintaining reliability and quality. As a solution March Entertainment deployed dozens of Dell desktop and laptop systems outfitted for high-end graphics and...

Tags: Backbone, Dell Computer Corp., Animation, Entertainment, Cartoon, Advertising & Promotion, Notebooks, Marketing, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets

Case studies 2008-01-01

Security and Trust: The Backbone of Doing Business over the Internet

Earning the trust of online customers is vital for the success of any company that requires sensitive data to be transferred over the internet. With VeriSign you can put technology in place to help your online business protect customer data and build consumer trust. Learn about technology available...

Tags: Backbone, VeriSign Inc., Internet, Security

White papers 2008-09-29