Networking and Unified Communications

Organizations are constantly seeking to increase and improve operational capabilities while decreasing costs. And as network infrastructure continues to grow into an integral part of any organization’s operations, the network now plays a profound role in this equation.

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Security

For better or worse, the security field changes rapidly. It differs from mainstream IT work in that predicting the next challenge proves quite difficult. Threats appear to come out of nowhere, and incidents seem to strike at random.

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Virtualization and Infrastructure Optimization

IT managers have always been on the lookout for ways to make their operations more efficient, secure and flexible. This desire for improved performance has been a strong motivator among IT manufacturers to develop pertinent technologies. New, innovative technologies are released at a constant pace, giving IT managers and organizations many options for how to go about improving their systems

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Disaster Recovery and Continuity of Operations Plan

For any government organization or educational institution to fulfill its mission, it is vitally important for data to be continually secure and available. In the United States, numerous events over the past decade have led to a heightened awareness of the need to be prepared for the worst

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Desktop Lifecycle Management

When IT managers are asked what part of their job they like least, most will mention some routine and time-consuming task that feels like busy work rather than a problem-solving project that really engages their skills.

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Security

IT security is constantly evolving. No two organizations will have the exact same security needs. So where do you start when planning to protect your agency's IT assets? This reference guide will help you develop an approach that maintains three things: confidentiality, integrity and availability - the CIA Triad.

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Disaster Preparedness

If you want your systems and mission to survive the worst, then you must prepare for the worst. Seems obvious, right? But it's not so simple. Learn strategies for making sure that IT can hold up its end of your agency's COOP plan.

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Networking

Building a network that moves packets from A to B is easy. But building one that's speedy, stable and supports applications smoothly is much harder. In this guide, you will find pointers on how to craft a high-level network design and learn about the latest network technologies - from switches and security to wireless appliances.

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Mobility

The increased dependency on wireless communication has resulted in the building of robust wireless networks capable of delivering voice, video and data in a secure and reliable manner throughout an entire facility. Get tips on what you can do at your agency to be in the Wi-Fi vanguard.

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Network Security

Need to bone up on security end to end? This guide covers the spectrum, from the end users to the gateway. It provides a thorough overview of the technologies and security components — whether you are developing a plan for securing your organization’s networks or just need a refresher as you continue facing down day-to-day security challenges.

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Server & Storage Consolidation

Doing more with the same or a smaller budget is a theme across government. One answer for IT is consolidation. Another is optimization. In this guide, you will find in-depth pointers for making the most of your server and storage environment, from bumping up capacity to virtualizing servers.

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