Nicira: A classic Silicon Valley story, complete with big payday

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	Nicira: A classic Silicon Valley story, complete with big payday VMware's decision to buy the network virtualization company Nicira will likely be cited as a starring example of why Silicon Valley remains the world's engine of innovation. Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: LSI Corporation Don't just think fast. THINK SMART. Nytro™ Architecture. Intelligent solid-state storage solutions for accelerating datacenter applications. When it comes to OLTP, milliseconds matter. But budgets don't grow as fast as data. By combining solid-state storage with intelligent software, the LSI Nytro product portfolio aligns the solution to your need and to your budget. Experience 30 Days of Faster. With a FREE Trial of Nytro SSD. Intelligent Application Acceleration for the Datacenter. The Smarter Way to Faster. See if you qualify for 30 Days of Faster at www.TheSmarterWaytoFaster.com. In this Issue Richi Jennings: VMware buys Nicira: Open-source threat or cloudy opportunity? Broadcom plans fast 802.11ac Wi-Fi for phones early next year FCC: Broadband providers getting close to advertised speeds INSIDER Getting the most out of IPS For BYOD Best Practices, Secure Data, Not Devices WiGig wireless notches another chip partnership Cisco cuts 1,300 jobs in 'limited restructuring' VMware to acquire OpenFlow pioneer Nicira for $1.26 billion Mobile health apps and gadgets for better (and longer) living Sharky: See, this is what we call a learning experience WHITE PAPER: Blue Coat Systems Solution Brief: Top 5 Largest Malware Delivery Networks Single-layer defenses such as firewalls and anti-virus software are not enough against today's dynamic, evolving threats. View this paper to discover the top 5 malware delivery networks and explore how Blue Coat web security solutions powered by WebPulse can protect networks by providing intelligent, real-time cloud-based web defense. Read now. Richi Jennings: VMware buys Nicira: Open-source threat or cloudy opportunity? VMware (NYSE:VMW) is buying Nicira for $1.26 billion. In IT Blogwatch, bloggers wonder what the future holds for open-source software-defined networking and cloud-computing generally. Read More Broadcom plans fast 802.11ac Wi-Fi for phones early next year Broadcom plans to bring IEEE 802.11ac Wi-Fi to smartphones starting early next year, using a chipset announced on Tuesday that the company said can deliver about 300Mbps (bits per second) of real-world speed. Read More FCC: Broadband providers getting close to advertised speeds U.S. broadband providers are delivering close to their advertised speeds, according to a U.S. Federal Communications Commission report, but not everyone trusts the numbers. Read More INSIDER Getting the most out of IPS Intrusion prevention systems -- security tools designed to stop problems even before they crop up -- have emerged as indispensable components of defense-in-depth security strategies. Read More For BYOD Best Practices, Secure Data, Not Devices IT organizations are justifiably concerned about the security risks inherent in bringing your own device (BYOD). Many are turning to mobile device management (MDM) products and services to address the problem. But a number of mobile security vendors believe organizations are focusing the device when they should be focusing on the data. Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: LogMeIn Provide instant remote support with LogMeIn Rescue With LogMeIn Rescue, you can start a support session in just 60 seconds. Connect 24/7 to PCs, Macs, smartphones and tablets. You'll get in, solve the problem and save the day without ever leaving your desk. Try it free today. WiGig wireless notches another chip partnership Wi-Fi chip makers are lining up to add WiGig technology to their wireless LAN products, preparing the way for tri-band equipment that can deliver multi-gigabit speeds within a room. Read More Cisco cuts 1,300 jobs in 'limited restructuring' Cisco is cutting 2% of its global workforce, or about 1,300 employees, in a "limited restructuring," the company said. Read More VMware to acquire OpenFlow pioneer Nicira for $1.26 billion Continuing its push to virtualize all aspects of the data center, VMware is acquiring software-defined networking firm Nicira for US$1.26 billion, the companies announced Monday. Read More Mobile health apps and gadgets for better (and longer) living Technology is increasingly making it easier for you to track physical activity (exercise) and inactivity (sleep), all in the name of helping you live a healthier lifestyle. These gadgets will help you track your progress--and maybe motivate your friends and family to do the same. Read More Sharky: See, this is what we call a learning experience Pilot fish runs some network cable throughout Grandpa's house to support the new streaming video service he's paying for. But months later, while the grandkids are visiting Grandpa, fish gets a panicked call at work: The network has stopped working. Read More
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