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RSS mileFSO and Fiber: Complementary Technologies for Today’s Networks
White Paper However, for making connections over relatively short distances in cities-the "last mile" between the fiber and the metro concentration of end users-fiber and FSO often rely on one another for success. [10 Apr 2008]
In-flight mobiles to take off over Europe
News If mobile operators were hoping mile high mobiles could be the new shortcut to revenue heaven, Reding is keen to make them think again. In-flight mobile calls have been given the green light by the European Commission (EC) which has moved to pave... [08 Apr 2008]
WiMax to make it as a 'last-mile' broadband tech?
News WiMax could be used as a 'last mile' substitute tech for DSL broadband by 47 million people within five years, says a new report by analyst Juniper Research. The report, entitled The Last Mile: Opportunities for WiMAX, 2008-2013, says the global... [01 Apr 2008]
Box-tickers risk serious data breaches
Comment How can you avoid becoming the data equivalent of Three Mile Island? In reality, good security requires fundamental organisational change, says Danny Bradbury What constitutes good security today? Simply throwing a firewall at your system won't cut... [28 Mar 2008]
Photos: Flying robots, Colossus codebreaker, virus art
Photo The Ice Warrior team is embarking on a 500-mile Arctic trek using high tech planning tools to pick their way through the unforgiving terrain. Security software firm MessageLabs turned cyber threats into art using code from various malicious... [27 Mar 2008]
Photos: Conquering the arctic wilderness
Photo Just days after setting off on the 500-mile trek from their base in Resolute Bay the team stay on top of their logistics by accessing MindManager on laptops. A remote corner of the Arctic, the Northwest Passage, is being tackled by a brave band of... [13 Mar 2008]
Mile-high wi-fi takes off on US airlines
News In-flight broadband is coming soon for travellers on some American Airlines and Virgin America flights. But will the companies hit the right price point to attract customers? Aircell, a company that sells air-to-ground telecommunications equipment... [13 Mar 2008]
Petroleum Company Improves Real-Time Information Sharing With Rigs
White Paper As a solution Cisco First Mile Wireless with Unified Communications, certified to work in hazardous conditions, has created a secure, high-speed converged network accessible anywhere on the rig, with just a 256 kbps VSAT link extending back into... [04 Mar 2008]
Power shortages squeeze London's data centres
News In reality, alternative locations to London are limited because most new data centre sites need to be close to customers, many of whom are based in the Square Mile or Docklands. Power supply issues and soaring lease costs in London are being blamed... [27 Feb 2008]
Performance Testing Solution for a Winter Olympic Website
White Paper The approach taken by AppLabs was to implement 'Last mile' testing by engaging its peer-to-peer networking partner of over a million internet users. The company is a leader in online news and original journalism, with a wider outreach than any of... [24 Feb 2008]
New Human Resources and Payroll Solutions Streamline Processes, Empower People
White Paper As a result, it strives to go the extra mile by empowering its employees with access to the most accurate information available - to improve job satisfaction and, ultimately, retain top-notch people. As a smaller organization sandwiched... [19 Feb 2008]
The McCue Interview: Dave Lynch, CIO, Go Ahead Group
Comment Dave Lynch, a no-nonsense northerner hailing from the seaside town of Blackpool, has come a long way since starting out on the trams and buses that parade up and down the Golden Mile promenade - although he still holds a season ticket for the town... [30 Jan 2008]
Cheat Sheet: Galileo
Cheat Sheet Well the UK has plans to use it for electronic 'pay per mile' road use charging by 2014 as it's cheaper than other tech available and more accurate than GPS. What's a 16th century scientist got to do with technology? [28 Jan 2008]
Oxlo Systems: Catalyzing the "Last Mile" of the Automotive Demand Chain
White Paper Now, they're focusing on the "Last mile" of the automotive demand chain - where vehicles are sold and serviced at retail - as an opportunity to streamline processes, improve communication and customer service, and improve the bottom line. [10 Jan 2008]
Nortel Network Case Study: North Kansas City Schools
White Paper North Kansas City Schools began with a plan to upgrade their data infrastructure, commencing with the installation of a 49 mile fiber-optic wide-area network to provide high speed Internet and data access throughout the district. [10 Jan 2008]
