http://ithound.computing.co.uk/ Use IThound RSS Feeds to keep up-to-date with new research on the topics that are most important to you. Telecoms 2.0: Placing the customer in control This white paper from ntl:Telewest Business explores how faster network speeds have changed the telecommunications landscape and reveals how their groundbreaking customer portal gives service providers control over Next Generation Communications. http://ithound.computing.co.uk/ithound/view_abstract?id=2499 IPV6: Why Move to the Next Generation of the Internet Protocol? This white paper compares IPv4 and IPv6, reviews the two main IPv6 certification programs, and describes Dell's efforts to meet our customers’ IPv6 needs. http://ithound.computing.co.uk/ithound/view_abstract?id=2337 A Practical Guide to ISP Redundancy and Uninterrupted Internet Connectivity This paper introduces StoneGate Multi-Link Technology as a solution to enterprises’ ISP multi-homing needs. It discusses how Multi-Link optimizes the use of network providers— such as ISPs—and realizes the full benefits of virtual private networks (VPNs). http://ithound.computing.co.uk/ithound/view_abstract?id=2220 Multi-Layer Inspection Stonesoft’s StoneGate™ High Availability Firewall and VPN solution introduces an advanced, hybrid technology for firewalls. Customers wishing to securely connect corporate networks to the Internet, or reinforce security between corporate LANs, now have an even better choice of firewall technologies. http://ithound.computing.co.uk/ithound/view_abstract?id=2215 Multiple Site ISP Resiliency ISP Multi-homing with StoneGate's Multi-Link™ technology overcomes the availability and latency issues of the Internet. http://ithound.computing.co.uk/ithound/view_abstract?id=2207 Control your data centre with centralised management software Distributed enterprises and network operating centres require powerful, centralised, and remote control of computer systems, serial-based devices, and power distribution products such as UPS and intelligent power strips. This white paper explains how to achieve secure access to any server or network device from a single interface. http://ithound.computing.co.uk/ithound/view_abstract?id=1728 Guidelines to achieve centralised management in the data centre Big applications used to run data in big mainframe computers that had to be replaced when it was time to upgrade. Now, some of the most powerful computer systems are built as large clusters of small servers composed of commodity hardware. http://ithound.computing.co.uk/ithound/view_abstract?id=1730 Finisar Improves RPO with WAN Acceleration As more video, voice and data traffic traverses enterprise networks, the infrastructure that carries these vast quantities of information has to keep up with the explosion in demand. Read this case study to learn how Silver Peak enabled Finisar to back up data over the WAN at speeds that double and triple the raw throughput of the WAN link. http://ithound.computing.co.uk/ithound/view_abstract?id=234