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Wi-Fi devices crowd 2.4GHz band; IT looks to 5GHz

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Wi-Fi devices crowd 2.4GHz band; IT looks to 5GHz
Of the 470,000 Wi-Fi connections made on a recent day at Abilene Christian University, fully 94% used the 2.4GHz band, representing an extreme example of how today's surging number of Wi-Fi clients is crowding the band least able to accommodate them. Read More


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Order from Chaos with Data Center Automation
These days, IT needs to deliver multiple services in an increasingly complex infrastructure. Data center automation helps, but can be limited by silos. The solution? A pragmatic data center automation environment that meets the needs of both IT and business users. Learn More!

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Is your network ready for the iPhone 4S and iPad2?
Enabling workers to access the enterprise network with personal mobile devices is one of the biggest pain points affecting IT organizations today. Bring-your-own-device (BYOD) initiatives allow workers to easily and securely access applications and resources with their smartphones and tablets. Read the Aberdeen Group research brief for BYOD best practices.

iPad 2 vs. business class tablets (Insider content: Must register to read complete article if you haven't already)
Tech lovers have been flocking to the iPad 2 and other tablets in order to watch movies, read books, surf the Web and make video calls on the latest, greatest, thinnest, lightest, coolest devices. But where do tablets fit within the enterprise? Read More

A BlackBerry user's first impressions of his new iPhone 4S
I've been a BlackBerry user for years but finally decided I needed a device that provided a better Web browsing experience so just made the leap to an Apple iPhone 4S and thought I'd share some impressions. Read More

Top 15 Apps Enhanced for iOS 5
iOS 5 isn't just an operating system--it's a revolution. We collected 15 apps and games that make full use of the new functionality available in Apple's latest mobile OS. Read More


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Transforming IT Culture
In an attempt to keep its head above water, IT has traditionally worked in a break-fix mode within operational silos, instead of looking holistically at all the IT components that deliver a complete business service. Evolving to the next level of IT effectiveness requires a new level of integration and analysis of cross-silo management information. Read now

Sprint cool to new spectrum auctions
CHICAGO -- While Sprint and AT&T have been clashing for months over the latter's proposed merger with T-Mobile, they can surely still agree on the value of spectrum auctions, right? Read More

Sprint customers complain of slow network speeds with iPhone 4S
Slow Sprint network performance with the new iPhone 4S has led customers to consider returning the Apple devices before Friday when Sprint's early termination fee of up to $350 takes effect. Read More

Siri, did your co-founder just quit Apple?
The co-founder of Siri, the company Apple bought last year and whose technology powers the sophisticated voice control features of its new iPhone 4S, has reportedly left Apple to pursue other interests. Read More


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How AOL Keeps its Massive Data Centers Efficient
To minimize utility costs and reduce carbon footprint, AOL has proactively created reliable, sustainable, and energy-efficient data centers. Learn how AOL was able to get detailed information on power consumption at each and every power outlet throughout their data centers and received an "Energy Star" award. Learn More

Meru software applies corporate Wi-Fi security to private devices
WLAN vendor Meru Networks has announced a new optional software module that lets its Wi-Fi networks recognize privately owned clients and automatically configure them to meet corporate security and management policies. Read More

Android 4.0: A rundown of key features
Google last night officially debuted the latest version of its Android platform, code-named Ice Cream Sandwich. Here is a rundown of its key features. Read More

Mobile growth driving out unlimited data
All-you-can-eat data ran up against booming demand this week as Sprint Nextel became the last big U.S. carrier to end unlimited mobile broadband plans. But those unlimited plans may come back -- some day. Read More

12 futuristic movie gadgets we need right now
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