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	Apple's IPv6 misstep is a sign of the times Apple's controversial decision not to support IPv6 on Version 6.0 of AirPort Utility is the latest example of a broader problem plaguing the next-gen Internet Protocol: Many network vendors are lacking the same level of features and performance in products that support IPv6 as those that support IPv4, the original Internet Protocol. Read More WHITE PAPER: SAS Overcome Limited Adoption of Business Analytics According to a 2011 study by Bloomberg Businessweek, the use of business analytics is up 90% from two year ago at organizations with revenue of more than $100 million, but roadblocks remain. Read all research findings and learn where business analytics is delivering the most value, how it is saving money and tips to overcome stalled adoption. Read Now In this Issue Why Google should be allowed to 'harvest' your Wi-Fi data INSIDER Fast-forwarding firewall faceoff School system tweaks its Wi-Fi for better control Dell brings 40-Gigabit Ethernet to PowerEdge blades Rights group seeks broadband data Most IT, security pros see Anonymous as serious threat AT&T brings the network closer to the cloud Josh Stephens: Results from Geek Day 2012 in Washington D.C. RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: IT Roadmap Denver IT Roadmap Denver – 6/20 Register Now! IT Roadmap is the one day, cost free, professional-level conference and expo that's full of job-ready solutions you can put to work now. IT Roadmap surrounds you with technology's most-followed analysts and the industry's most-innovative solution providers, all focused entirely on building the roadmap you need in crucial areas of enterprise IT. Click to continue Why Google should be allowed to 'harvest' your Wi-Fi data The FCC cleared Google of wrongdoing in the so-called 'WiSpy' case. It was the right call, says columnist Mike Elgan, because Google did nothing wrong. Read More INSIDER Fast-forwarding firewall faceoff Next-generation firewalls claim to identify application-layer attacks and enforce application-specific policies while delivering top-notch performance, even with advanced security features turned on. Insider (registration required) Read More School system tweaks its Wi-Fi for better control Rowan-Salisbury School System is looking to technology from Aerohive Networks for better management of its Wi-Fi network. Read More Dell brings 40-Gigabit Ethernet to PowerEdge blades Dell will flesh out its new virtual networking strategy at Interop next month when it shows off a 40-Gigabit Ethernet switch for the PowerEdge M1000e blade system announced Tuesday. Read More WHITE PAPER: Amazon Web Services Microsoft SharePoint on the AWS Cloud Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides services & tools for deploying Microsoft® SharePoint® workloads on its cloud infrastructure platform. This white paper discusses general concepts regarding how to use these services and provides detailed technical guidance on how to configure, deploy, and run a SharePoint Server farm on AWS. Deploy SharePoint quickly at lower total cost on AWS Cloud. Learn how Rights group seeks broadband data Mobile and wired broadband providers should disclose detailed information about data caps, and the U.S. regulators should "vigilantly monitor" so-called usage-based pricing for abuses, digital rights group Public Knowledge said Monday. Read More Most IT, security pros see Anonymous as serious threat The majority of IT and security professionals believe that Anonymous and hacktivists are among the groups that are most likely to attack their organizations during the next six months, according to the results of a survey sponsored by security vendor Bit9. Read More AT&T brings the network closer to the cloud AT&T wants to change how mobile devices are used, and the company's CTO, Krish Prabhu, is looking for ways to deliver 'intelligent' cloud services to consumers over its network. Read More Josh Stephens: Results from Geek Day 2012 in Washington D.C. Last week I was out in Washington D.C. presenting at Geek Day. It's a trade show and networking event focused on IT professionals (geeks) in both the public and private sectors. As you would imagine, I couldn't resist the opportunity to do some live polling while I had a captive audience.   Read More
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