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7 IT security skills certifications on the rise

Network World's Products of the week 8.19.13

Gimme shelter: Wall Street braces for next superstorm

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August 20, 2013
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7 IT security skills certifications on the rise

A number of IT security skills certifications requiring candidates to pass exams have sharply gained in terms of demand and pay value, according to a new Foote Partners report.

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Issue highlights

1. Network World's Products of the week 8.19.13

2. Gimme shelter: Wall Street braces for next superstorm

3. Do you really need data deduplication?

4. McAfee executive picked for top Homeland Security post

5. NYSE builds business around resilient infrastructure services

6. Video: Wall Street data centers learn from Hurricane Sandy

7. SIP trunks aren't just for PSTN access

8. Geek-themed Meme of the Week: No. 9

9. Celebrating Unix heroes

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Network World's Products of the week 8.19.13

Our roundup of intriguing new products from companies such as CA and HP. READ MORE

Gimme shelter: Wall Street braces for next superstorm

Heading into the heart of hurricane season 10 months after Sandy slammed the New York metropolitan area, Wall Street has had time to reassess and revamp backup plans. READ MORE

Do you really need data deduplication?

Every IT decision maker either wants deduplication (dedupe) or needs it. At least that is what they are being told by the market and vendors who are trying to sell new functionality. The fact is, while deduplication can save backend storage, it is not a fit for everyone. Let's dive into the subject of dedupe and figure out if it is right for you. READ MORE

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McAfee executive picked for top Homeland Security post

A McAfee vice president and seasoned technology executive will head the Department of Homeland Security's cybersecurity office, the agency announced Monday. READ MORE

NYSE builds business around resilient infrastructure services

After the terrorist strikes of Sept. 11, 2001, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) learned some valuable lessons in keeping a time-sensitive financial trading network alive during a time of crisis. READ MORE

Video: Wall Street data centers learn from Hurricane Sandy

Wall's Street's signs and lights convey a sense of urgency and permanence to the world. But that perception was damaged last year when Hurricane Sandy slammed into the New York metro area, shutting down Wall Street for two days. READ MORE

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SIP trunks aren't just for PSTN access

IT managers often think of Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) trunks as a lower cost alternative to the T1/PRI trunks they use to access the PSTN. But SIP trunks provide flexible access to many more communications services than just the PSTN. These services can increase business agility, improve productivity and reduce costs. READ MORE

Geek-themed Meme of the Week: No. 9

Memes are all the rage. Most are lame, but a few are funny, so I have started publishing what I consider to be the better ones here once a week. Here is No. 9. I couldn't agree more. And if you'd like more memes, here is the "Geek-themed Meme of the Week Archive". READ MORE

Celebrating Unix heroes

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