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ALSO CALLED: Global Internet and Internet Systems
DEFINITION: The Internet, sometimes called simply"the Net," is a worldwide system of computer networks - a network of networks in which users at any one computer can, if they have permission, get information from any other computer (and sometimes talk directly to users at other computers). It was conceived by the  … 
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Taking Your Business to a Higher Level
sponsored by Sun Microsystems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses the nature of cloud computing and how it is transforming the way that enterprises everywhere build and deploy applications.
Posted: 19 Jun 2009 | Published: 19 Jun 2009
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Introduction to Cloud Computing Architecture
sponsored by Sun Microsystems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This guide will explain the differences between public, private and hybrid clouds. We'll walk you through a variety of ways to take advantage of cloud computing and help you identify key questions you should be asking to figure out the best approach for your business.
Posted: 19 Jun 2009 | Published: 19 Jun 2009
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Internet Threats: How prepared are you?
sponsored by Symantec Corporation
PODCAST: This informative podcast dives into the results from Symantec's recently released Internet Security Threat Report.
Posted: 18 Jun 2009 | Premiered: 18 Jun 2009
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Symantec Internet Security Threat Report Volume XIV — Key Facts and Figures
sponsored by Symantec Corporation
WEBCAST: The Internet threat landscape continues to challenge your organization's information with increasingly complex and sophisticated attacks. This is making it even more important for you to have access to global threat intelligence that can assist you in making an informed decision on how best to protect your company's assets.
Posted: 18 Jun 2009 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Presentation Transcript: Options for Boosting Web hosting Efficiency and Optimization
sponsored by Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Intel Corporation
PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: In this transcript, part II of "Benefits of Boosting Web Hosting", industry veteran Greg Schulz takes a closer look at the options and benefits of boosting web hosting efficiency.
Posted: 16 Jun 2009 | Published: 16 Jun 2009
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Google Search Appliance* 6.0 Now Available: A Brilliant Innovation that Showcases Intel's Platform Intelligence
sponsored by Intel Corporation
PRESS RELEASE: Google Inc. today announced its next-generation Google Search Appliance* (GSA) 6.0, which delivers extraordinary search power for the enterprise, powered by the Intel® Xeon® processor 5500 series. Building on the capabilities of its predecessors, this appliance allows enterprises to search billions of documents.
Posted: 05 Jun 2009 | Published: 02 Jun 2009
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Cisco Catalyst 6500: Building IPv6-Ready Campus Networks
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: The Internet has grown so rapidly that the IPv4 standard can no longer support the number of users and functions. Features such as Network Address Translation (NAT) can help overcome address-space limitations, but they also make bidirectional communication for primary triple-play (data, voice, and video) applications more challenging.
Posted: 21 May 2009 | Published: 21 May 2009
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Solving Online Credit Fraud Using Device Reputation
sponsored by iovation, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This white paper describes how iovation ReputationManager™ can help financial institutions address the need for effective fraud management when processing online credit applications and financial transactions.
Posted: 20 Feb 2009 | Published: 20 Feb 2009
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Vista SP1: What You Need to Know before You Deploy
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: The release of Windows Vista SP1 enables customers to take advantage of improvements that Microsoft and its partners have developed. It's a continuation of Microsoft and its partners' drive to provide the best experience possible.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 10 Dec 2008
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User's Guide to Office 2007 - No Need to Wait, Deploy It Now
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: It seems we're always dragged kicking and screaming into the newest operating system, programs, or hardware systems. Office 2007 is quite an initial adjustment yet it is one the most functional products from Microsoft in a while.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 10 Dec 2008
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How Does Ping Really Work?
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: The purpose of this paper is to resolve any lingering questions you may have about ping and to take your understanding to the next level.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 11 Oct 2008
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Practical Design for Ajax Development (Tutorial)
sponsored by The Ajax Experience
WEBCAST: Ajax, new application frameworks, and more iterative development processes mean that many developers find themselves working more closely with designers or even being charged with design themselves.
Posted: 09 Dec 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Even Faster Web Sites
sponsored by The Ajax Experience
WEBCAST: Steve's book, High Performance Web Sites, describes the 14 best practices he developed while working as the Chief Performance Architect at Yahoo!.
Posted: 09 Dec 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Case Study: Wind, Italy - Transforming The Business to Deliver Triple Play Services To Customers
sponsored by Alcatel-Lucent
CASE STUDY: Alcatel-Lucent introduced a business transformation program, enabling the delivery of a turnkey integrated triple play solution, for which it provided the design, testing, integration, deployment and maintenance.
Posted: 13 Nov 2008 | Published: 13 Nov 2008
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Implementing UTM at Branch Offices
sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper addresses typical security threats that face today's distributed enterprise and how an appropriate security policy enforced by Juniper Networks family of SSG devices can help mitigate these threats.
Posted: 21 Oct 2008 | Published: 21 Oct 2008
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Welcome to Your Internet Future - Mobile Broadband Brought to You by WiMAX
sponsored by Intel Corporation
WHITE PAPER: WiMAX is a new way of subscribing to mobile Internet access through a wireless connection, direct to your service provider, it gives you reliable, convenient broadband access on the go, for real-time information and entertainment.
Posted: 24 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Dec 2007
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Syberworks Learning Management System Product Suite
sponsored by SyberWorks, Inc.
SOFTWARE LISTING: This complete product suite is designed to facilitate the development, dissemination, measurement, and management of corporate knowledge to improve productivity and performance.
Posted: 18 Mar 2008 | Published: 01 Mar 2008
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Enterprise Performance Management - Financial Excellence and Beyond
sponsored by SAP America Inc
WHITE PAPER: Read why top CFOs are shifting from their traditional financial role dealing with standardized business processes and systems to that of change agent and strategic advisor to the CEO.
Posted: 21 Feb 2008 | Published: 01 Feb 2008
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Brand Management - Leveraging the Power of Integrated Marketing
sponsored by SAP America Inc
WHITE PAPER: The evolution of consumer marketing causes everyone to think in new ways. Instead of reaching consumers through traditional media, Internet, product placement and word of mouth are good alternatives. Check out this paper for more information about integrated brand management.
Posted: 01 Feb 2008 | Published: 01 Feb 2008
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INTERNET DEFINITION (continued): …  Advanced Research Projects Agency(ARPA) of the U.S. government in 1969 and was first known as the ARPANet. The original aim was to create a network that would allow users of a research computer at one university to be able to "talk to" research computers at other universities. A side benefit of ARPANet's design was that, because messages could be routed or rerouted in more than one direction, the network could continue to function even if parts of it were destroyed in the event of a military attack … 
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