Operators and vendors join forces to push cellular IoT networks

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	Operators and vendors join forces to push cellular IoT networks Backed by the likes of AT&T, Intel and Qualcomm, industry organization GSMA has launched an initiative to accelerate the roll out of cellular networks customized for machine-to-machine communications. Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: Crestron Eliminate your Productivity Pain Points "Blind spots" or devices that you can't see on the managed network, are multiplying. You're fighting off hack points left and right. Many new challenges will arise as more systems and devices move onto the managed network. But it also presents a tremendous opportunity for you to be the catalyst for maximizing your organizational performance. Get your FREE copy of Enterprise and learn how to transform your organization into an intelligent enterprise. You will find solutions to the same problems that some of the world's leading companies face every day. In this Issue Review: 4 powerline kits step in when Wi-Fi fails Qualcomm bets on superfast broadband over copper with latest acquisition For carriers, OSS is now a competitive advantage, not a cost center Torrent trackers bring down the ban hammer on Windows 10 users Mobile devices pose biggest cybersecurity threat to the enterprise, report says HP serves up its open switches SEC CIO leads efforts to move agency to the cloud Vulnerability in enterprise-managed iOS devices puts business data at risk WHITE PAPER: Citrix Systems 2015 State of the WAN Report A discussion of wide area networking is extremely timely because after a long period with little if any fundamental innovation, the WAN is now the focus of considerable innovation. The goal of this e-book is to provide research-based insight into the current state of the WAN. Learn More Review: 4 powerline kits step in when Wi-Fi fails Are there places in your home or office where your Wi-Fi signal doesn't reach? You're not alone. A powerline kit routes data over your electric cables by piggybacking the data on top of the electrical current's 60-hertz wave and then extracting the data at the other end. Read More Qualcomm bets on superfast broadband over copper with latest acquisition Qualcomm has entered into an agreement to acquire Ikanos Communications in order to speed up its efforts to build home gateways with integrated support for G.fast, which promises to offer hundreds of megabit per second over copper. Read More WEBCAST: Citrix Systems Video: What is WAN Virtualization This short animated video provides a quick overview of WAN virtualization. Watch and see how Citrix CloudBridge can revolutionize the enterprise WAN for greater reliability and cost savings while providing a better user experience. Learn More For carriers, OSS is now a competitive advantage, not a cost center Operations Support Systems excel in managing traditional networks, but they can be more, so much more, as we look forward to smarter networks that are more responsive to enterprise customer needs. Read More Torrent trackers bring down the ban hammer on Windows 10 users A BitTorrent tracker banned Windows 10 users over privacy concerns that Microsoft can remotely disable pirated games and send content of local hard drive searches to its servers. Some other private torrent trackers may follow suit. Meanwhile, some Russian lawmakers and lawyers want the Windows 10 operating system banned. Read More WHITE PAPER: Citrix Systems WAN Virtualization with Citrix CloudBridge This white paper provides a detailed overview of WAN virtualization and discusses some of the unique features that the CloudBridge Virtual WAN solution provides. Learn More Mobile devices pose biggest cybersecurity threat to the enterprise, report says Earlier this month, Check Point Software released its 2015 security report which found that mobile devices have become the biggest threat for today's enterprises. Read More HP serves up its open switches HP this week unveiled networking products aligned with its strategy to disaggregate hardware and software, opening up choices for its customers. Read More SEC CIO leads efforts to move agency to the cloud Pamela Dyson is shepherding a determined, if incremental, effort to move her agency's applications to the cloud. Dyson was named the CIO at the Securities and Exchange Commission in February, after having joined the agency in 2010, when she joined an ambitious initiative to modernize and improve efficiencies in the SEC's IT infrastructure. Read More Vulnerability in enterprise-managed iOS devices puts business data at risk A vulnerability in the iOS sandbox for third party applications, like those installed by companies on their employees' devices, can expose sensitive configuration settings and credentials. Read More
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