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New router algorithm offers hope for old routers
A team of computer scientists has proposed a new algorithm that makes routers operate more efficiently by automatically limiting
the number of network route or link-state updates they receive.
College dropout is one-man IT shop — at college lab
A college dropout is the sole system administrator for a groundbreaking college lab.
Virtualizing network security
Enterprise network managers are looking to virtualize more data center resources, but they hesitate when it comes to security.
They want the resource sharing and hardware consolidation that virtualization offers but aren't willing to risk compromising
security.
Open source still looking to shake off concerns
Although open source software has gained a place in enterprise networks alongside proprietary software, it can't seem to shake
doubts about security and intellectual-property issues that have long dogged the movement.
Twenty ways to survive a layoff
On Feb. 20, IT manager and Network World columnist Ron Nutter was called into his boss's office and told he was being let
go — that day. Once the initial shock wore off, Nutter launched an aggressive search for new employment in the Kansas City
area. Over the next 76 days, Nutter applied for 85 jobs, and had 16 interviews before landing a new position. He chronicled
the job search in a daily blog. Now that he has had some time to reflect on the experience, Nutter offers these 20 tips for
surviving a layoff.
Disruption-tolerant nets set for large-scale test
Scientists have begun readying a large-scale field test of a mobile network designed to keep working despite failures, glitches
and long delays.
The Coke/Pepsi brain scan and other cool experiments at Human Neuroimaging Lab
The Human Neuroimaging Laboratory at Baylor College of Medicine performs groundbreaking research using fMRI scanners. Here's
a look at some of the lab's major experiments conducted since it opened in 2003.
Going virtual raises storage-management, procurement issues
With storage virtualization coming on strong in the enterprise, here are five issues to think about before deploying.
Virtual healthcare system makes house calls
Using speech recognition and IVR technologies, Boston Medical Center is deploying automated applications that screen patients
over the phone for healthcare issues.
RFID, radio location services use soaring at hospitals, study shows
Hospitals are embracing a range of radio technologies to track everything from drugs to doctors with increasing accuracy.
Location and identity data are fostering new efficiencies, costs savings, and redesigned workflows and business processes.
'White space' spectrum debate to get hotter
Over the next few weeks, the Federal Communications Commission is expected to make a decision that could completely change
the mobile-broadband landscape in the United States for years to come.
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