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Cisco Systems is the undisputed leader in the networking space, but HP has acquired 3Com in an effort to close the gap. In addition, Juniper Networks is a strong No. 2 to Cisco among telecommunication firms and enterprises. With video consumption set to explode, networking requirements will boom too.
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Azure connection speeds up cloud computing for UK universities
A private link between the Janet network and Microsoft's Windows Azure's datacentre will eliminate the need to send data over the public internet.
Chrome 27: Talk to me
Google's latest Web browser, Chrome 27, enables you to say, as well as type, your queries. Alas, its first version doesn't work that well.
SoftBank grants US government the right to approve Sprint director
If takeover plans by SoftBank and Sprint are finalized, then SoftBank will give the U.S. government influence due to security concerns.
3G finally taking off in India
3G connectivity has improved across India, with Vodafone India's 50 percent jump in data-related revenues for its latest fiscal year an indicator of the improving network quality.
Wait continues for wireless energy consumption remedy
Global network energy consumption could be reduced by up to 90 percent in 2020, according to the research consortium GreenTouch.
Japan firms aid Myanmar in building telecom network
Sumitomo, NEC, and NTT sign contract with Myanmar government to build an optical fiber network which can transmit data at 30 gigabit per second, linking three major cities in the country.
NetApp hovers around fiscal Q4 revenue target; cutting 900 jobs
UPDATED: NetApp's CEO discusses with ZDNet more about 2014 goals and cost-cutting measures -- including approximately 900 layoffs worldwide.
Identity as a Service poised for run in enterprise
Enterprise interest and investments ready to jump over the next two years, Gartner says
IHS: Don't expect Google Fiber to go nationwide
Google Fiber has been on a small surge lately with a number of new small town stops, but some analysts are skeptical about a nationwide tour.
Google Voice integrating into Google Hangouts
Google's VoIP service, Google Voice, is going to be integrated into Google Hangouts.
ZTE wants to treble India smartphone sales
Chinese networking gear maker is shifting focus in India from telecom equipment to smartphones, and it hopes to be among the top three smartphone vendors in the the country within three years.
4G to debut in Shanghai in June
China Mobile will start large-scale trials next month, inviting 5,000 users to test the latest 4G products including mobile phones and data cards based on TD-LTE technology.
Business intelligence is also security intelligence: RSA
If system logs weren't originally created for security, why isn't business data also being used? And can we automate defensive decisions where we can create self-defending networks?
Yahoo pulls trigger on $1 billion-plus Tumblr buy
The Wall Street Journal reported that Yahoo is indeed buying Tumblr for $1.1 billion. This is easily Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer's biggest move to date.
The brighter, more colorful Google+ (Gallery)
Google has radically reworked the Google+ interface. Here's what it looks like in 2013.