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	Cisco adds 802.11ac, cloud features to new home router | Super Wi-Fi network eyed for rural college towns
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	INSIDER Could cloud computing change how we communicate? At least one CIO has already done away with email and Office. Insider (registration required) Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: Extreme Networks Extreme Networks. Redefining networking. Extreme Networks leads the way in delivering a seamless, personalized mobile experience that reaches end-users wherever they are. Our best-in-class solutions work to simplify the operation and management of networks, helping you and your workforce be more productive. It's time to redefine networking. Extreme Networks does. extremenetworks.com/go/redefine In this Issue Cisco adds 802.11ac, cloud features to new home router Super Wi-Fi network eyed for rural college towns Jonny Evans: Apple iPhone 5 will be the NFC 'iWallet' rumor claims Operators will test Wi-Fi roaming, simplified login in Q4 INSIDER Is Cisco getting squeezed by SDNs? Cisco patches bugs in VPN client and security appliances First release of Surface tablets to be Wi-Fi-only, sources say Splunk search extended to Microsoft Active Directory Ken Gagne: Win an Amazon Kindle Fire! RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: Logitech Small group video conferencing like never before. Introducing Logitech ConferenceCam—amazingly simple and affordable video conferencing for small groups. At a low cost of just $249.99, it offers compatibility with Skype™ and Microsoft® Lync® and plug-and-play simplicity. Now small groups can meet anywhere in the office—without having to huddle around a single PC webcam. Set your meetings free. Cisco adds 802.11ac, cloud features to new home router Cisco's Linksys brand of home wireless networking routers joined other vendors in coming out with 802.11ac equipment, as well as enabling a cloud-based platform for configuration and control of its "Smart Wi-Fi Routers." Read More Super Wi-Fi network eyed for rural college towns University towns in rural areas will get more super Wi-Fi broadband service under a new effort announced Tuesday by a consortium of higher education associations, public interest groups and tech companies. Read More Jonny Evans: Apple iPhone 5 will be the NFC 'iWallet' rumor claims With Google set to reveal Google Wallet 2.0 at Google I/O, no surprise the latest rumors claim NFC (Near Field Communications) might indeed be on its way within iPhone 5. It's time to review the many, many hints and huge quantities of evidence suggesting NFC is indeed on the way to Apple devices. Read More Operators will test Wi-Fi roaming, simplified login in Q4 The Wi-Fi Alliance has begun certifying products that simplify access to hotspots and roaming between different mobile service operators; providers and equipment vendors are expected to test these products in the fourth quarter, the Wireless Broadband Alliance said on Tuesday. Read More WHITE PAPER: SolarWinds The Case for SIEM in Proactive Network Defense This whitepaper explains how real-time analysis, combined with in-memory correlation, and automated notification and remediation capabilities can provide you with unprecedented network visibility, security and control. Learn More! INSIDER Is Cisco getting squeezed by SDNs? The latest buzzword in the tech industry is undoubtedly software-defined networking. SDNs are touted as being able to extend virtual LANs, create security zones as well as establish Bring Your Own Device policies. Read More Cisco patches bugs in VPN client and security appliances Networking equipment vendor Cisco Systems released multiple security updates on Wednesday to address vulnerabilities in its AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client, ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances, Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series ASA Services Module and Cisco Application Control Engine software. Read More First release of Surface tablets to be Wi-Fi-only, sources say The first release of the Surface tablet computers will be Wi-Fi-only, unnamed sources told the Washington Post. Read More Splunk search extended to Microsoft Active Directory Through a new plug-in, Splunk has extended the capabilities of its namesake machine data search engine so it can mine operational information about Microsoft Active Directory deployments. Read More Ken Gagne: Win an Amazon Kindle Fire! Computerworld turned 45 years old this month, and to celebrate our birthday, we're giving away an Amazon Kindle Fire tablet to one lucky Facebook user. Just "like" our Facebook page then submit your email address anytime before the end of Monday, July 9, 2012. Read More
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