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Optical VPN Connecting ONUs in Different PONs
White Paper All optical Virtual Private Network (VPN) in a Passive Optical Network (PON) provides dedicated optical channels to connect VPN users. It is an effective technique to increase the throughput and reduce the latency of the network, while... [11 Sep 2008]
Specification of SLA Survivability Requirements for Optical Path Protected Connections
White Paper Future core networks will provide connectivity services using resilient optical connections, often protected by Dedicated Path Protection (DPP) or Shared-Backup Path Protection (SBPP). Connection survivability requirements are generally... [11 Sep 2008]
Optically Controlled 2?2 Switching Cell for Packet-Switched Networks
White Paper All-optical packet-switching eliminates the need for optical-electrical conversion and are ideal for high speed networks of the future. However, owing to the lack of optical random access memory and limited optical signal processing... [11 Sep 2008]
Demonstration of 2.5 Gbps Optical Burst Switched WDM Rings Network
White Paper This paper demonstrates 2.5 Gbps OBS network testbed. Combined with a reliable control channel, a high speed data channel successfully operates in the burst mode. Also, using a fast optical switch, one can reduce the guard time overhead. [11 Sep 2008]
Feasibility of Flow-Based Optical Provisioning in GEANT
White Paper Traditionally the difference between telephone and data networks has been quite sharply demarcated. Since a telephone call is characterized by a set up time that is negligible compared with the call duration, it makes sense to allocate... [11 Sep 2008]
ASPCA Barks Up Right Tree With Juniper Networks Firewall and SSL VPN Solution
White Paper American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) wanted to provide reliable network connectivity to Society employees and the general public without sacrificing security or functionality. [11 Sep 2008]
A Programmable Optoelectronic Neural Network Packet Switch Scheduler
White Paper A programmable optoelectronic neural network architecture is presented that has been optimized to make routing decisions in both crossbar and banyan packet switch fabrics. Simulation has indicated excellent scalability in this particular... [11 Sep 2008]
Regulators cracking down on outsourcers
Comment This penalty broke the record fine imposed by the FSA on the Nationwide Building Society in February 2007 for information security breaches following theft of a laptop containing confidential information. [09 Sep 2008]
Red tape hampering tech research
News The information society and media commissioner warned that Europe faces serious challenges in energy, health and with an ageing population, and said these areas can only be tackled by innovative use of ICT. [05 Sep 2008]
UK crime fighters grapple with iPhone wipe threat
News He said: "It is a concern that society is moving more towards using mobile phones. Criminals can remotely destroy incriminating evidence by exploiting security features on the Apple iPhone, a leading digital forensics... [02 Sep 2008]
A Comparison of GoToMyPC Corporate and VPNs
White Paper In today's increasingly connected society, traveling salespeople, telecommuters and staff working after hours all need real-time access to resources on corporate networks. One of the major issues confronting information... [02 Sep 2008]
Gates: Software innovation poses privacy challenge
News When interaction gets more natural, computers can be everywhere to listen to you," he said, adding that "society will have to have more explicit rules" governing privacy boundaries around software as technology develops. [14 Aug 2008]
Development Process of Database Applications for Armed Forces Purposes, C2IS and the Role of the International Security Organizations in This Process
White Paper During the last few years developing computer industry has realized one of the potential, which is the Armed Forces Applications. The nature of the Functional Applications was appropriate for the database systems. [11 Aug 2008]
IT Infrastructure Upgrade Helps Financial Firm Improve Productivity, Customer Service
White Paper The Hanley Economic Building Society in North Staffordshire, England, has 70 staff members providing mortgage loans and other financial services to its 35,000 members. It was too difficult for the... [11 Aug 2008]
CIOs brave the cold for children's charity
News Steel said: "As a public sector CIO and, now, the president of Socitm I'm used to thinking about how ICT can be used to promote improved service accessibility through digital inclusion, but Byte Night provides a special focus that's... [07 Aug 2008]
