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	podcasts, IT downloads and product information provided by Bitpipe</description>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:15:14 EDT</pubDate>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Managing the WAN to Optimize Business]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1246477382_80.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Bandwidth management is a common technique employed by IT organizations to improve quality of service over the WAN by assigning guaranteed levels of bandwidth and prioritizing traffic to improve application performance. To be effective, bandwidth management must be perfectly aligned with business policies and priorities. Read on to learn more.
   Published by: Blue Coat]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jul 2007 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Optimize Performance of Datacenter to Datacenter Traffic]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1246473586_21.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Traffic between datacenters is growing at an accelerating rate. As throughput expands, the rate at which costs increase rises as well. A WAN optimization solution can help get backups and database synchronizations completed on time - without hurting VoIP or internet backhaul. Read on to learn more.
   Published by: Blue Coat]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Infonetics:  WAN Optimization Appliance Market Highlights 1Q09]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1246466607_134.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Vendor market share positions shuffled once again in 1Q09: With Cisco down 30%, Riverbed down 10%, and Blue Coat holding steady, Blue Coat is back on top with 30% revenue market share. This market has essentially become a 3-horse race, with the top 3 vendors capturing roughly 3/4 of the overall market.
   Published by: Blue Coat]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[5 Myths on Direct-To-Net]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1246313518_390.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Read this brief paper to see common myths about Direct-to-Net dispelled.
   Published by: Blue Coat]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[WAN Optimization for Executives: Accelerating the Distributed Network]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1190306763_224.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper outlines the basic obstacles enterprise business' face having remote employees. More specifically, it provides a problem - solution approach to WAN latency and bandwith hungry application issues that disrupt profitability.
   Published by: Blue Coat]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2006 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Application Acceleration Challenge]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1246312266_570.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    How can server consolidation, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), moving applications to a web-based interface, and video and TelePresence collaboration projects all be supported at a reasonable cost? Check out this report to see how application acceleration is the answer.
   Published by: Blue Coat]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Streaming Media]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1246314531_120.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Check out this brief paper to see how Blue Coat Systems provides
an end-to-end solution based on MACH5 technology to improve the listening and viewing experience of an end user consuming streaming audio and video online.
   Published by: Blue Coat]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Application Performance Brief:  Microsoft App-V]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1246305425_639.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Check out this performance brief to learn how together, Blue Coat ProxySG and Microsoft App-V reduce the cost and complexity of managing desktop applications by optimizing virtual application delivery over the WAN while avoiding costly bandwidth upgrades.
   Published by: Blue Coat]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[WAN Optimization for Dummies]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1246310970_336.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Most WANs see so much traffic these days that it's not just a matter of speeding things up. You also need comprehensive applications and user control before you can contain costs, enhance business productivity, and respond quickly to changing business requirements. Read this booklet to learn more about WAN optimization.
   Published by: Blue Coat]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[A Technical Review of Caching Technologies]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1246303638_415.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The goal of this white paper is to discuss the role of caching, describe in detail how object caching and byte caching works, and show how these caching technologies work together to deliver true performance differentiation.
   Published by: Blue Coat]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Managed Services Delivery: From Packets to Applications]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1246044176_758.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Check out this brief analyst report to learn how a comprehensive up-the-stack approach supports today's mission-critical enterprise networks and provides reliable, rapid response times for network-centric business practices and applications on a 24/7 basis.
   Published by: Blue Coat]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Application Acceleration for Satellite-Based Enterprise Services]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1246041518_641.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper reviews the best of the newest achievements in VSAT performance and utility and shows how these solutions could become part of the mainstream of corporate network deployment and an integral portion of commercial (and competitive) service provider offerings.
   Published by: Blue Coat]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Smarter Deduplication with CommVault&reg; Simpana&reg; Software]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245362232_349.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    CommVault&lt;sup&gt;&reg;&lt;/sup&gt; Simpana&lt;sup&gt;&reg;&lt;/sup&gt; software provides a holistic approach to data deduplication. Data deduplication should not be deployed as a band aid or &quot;quick-fix&quot; point product. Read this product overview to learn more about the key benefits and capabilities of this solution.
   Published by: CommVault Systems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Cisco Virtual Office Deployment Guide]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244567748_967.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Cisco Virtual Office is a highly scalable solution for medium and large organizations looking to provide teleworkers, small offices, and mobile users with office-like experience combining voice, video, wireless, and real-time data applications in a secure environment.  This deployment guide provides full details.
   Published by: Cisco Systems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Vyatta - Open Routing, Firewall, VPN Software]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245179028_960.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Vyatta is a network operating system (enterprise-class router, firewall, VPN +) that removes the need for proprietary hardware, allowing you to leverage performance and price advantages of x86-based servers and virtualization technologies.
   Published by: Vyatta Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The High-Availability Business - How a Simpler Network Can Meet the Demands of Business-Critical Applications]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245073035_316.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Emerging applications like VoIP, video, Web services, and data replication are placing unprecedented performance demands on enterprise Metropolitan and Wide Area Networks (MANs/WANs).  How can enterprises meet these requirements and still keep networking costs under control?  This paper fills in the details.
   Published by: Ciena]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Optimizing Data Access with Intelligent SharePoint&reg; Replication]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244729006_954.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This document is intended to aid IT administrators and other stakeholders responsible for managing distributed SharePoint deployments, in planning and implementing a comprehensive, reliable and efficient replication strategy to optimize collaboration and increase productivity.
   Published by: AvePoint, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Best Practices: Application Performance Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244577251_168.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper provides an overview of application performance management (APM)  design, implementation and operation fundamentals, and discusses end-to-end APM as a process.
   Published by: Compuware Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Case Study: Ingram Entertainment Implements Improved ROI and Reliability for Mainframe Data Protection]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244492824_99.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Ingram Entertainment Inc. is the leading national distributor of home entertainment products in the US. Having implemented the Data Domain and Luminex solution they have been able to successfully meet DR goals and achieve significant yearly cost savings.
   Published by: Data Domain]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Blue Coat Acceleration]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244045625_73.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Join Mark Urban, Director of Product Marketing for Application and Visibility, for a quick look at acceleration, what are the issues driving the need for WAN Optimization and Acceleration, and how Blue Coat fits in.
   Published by: Blue Coat]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Backup and Archive Are Not the Same Thing!]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1243607518_539.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Does your compliance team think retaining everything forever is easy or that your existing backup application makes a good archive utility? If you've ever had to try to recover backup data from a retired backup application or an out-dated media format, then check out this presentation for answers.
   Published by: Storage Decisions]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[New Trends in Content-addressed Storage (CAS)]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1243601232_997.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    CAS, (Content Addressable Storage) is a mechanism that can store and retrieve information based on its content, not its storage location. Explore this presentation to learn more about CAS and the innovative new solutions that are swiftly gaining popularity.
   Published by: Storage Decisions]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Building a Service-oriented Data Protection Strategy]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1243602072_441.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Data protection is not a one-size-fits-all strategy and this can create added complexities when building a service level-based data protection strategy. Explore this presentation for tips and best practices on how to overcome this challenge.
   Published by: Storage Decisions]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Cloud-based Archiving Services]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1243602842_306.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this presentation, we assess online archiving, rating their advantages/disadvantages compared to deploying your own archivers.
   Published by: Storage Decisions]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[A Smarter Approach to WAN Optimization]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1243451389_525.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Network managers and administrators face the daunting task of effectively monitoring and managing network resources while meeting user expectations for network performance across the WAN. At the same time, they have to reduce operating costs and do more with less. Read on to learn how a unified performance management (UPM) solution can help.
   Published by: Exinda Networks]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Power efficiency and sustainable Information Technology]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1243451548_817.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Read this white paper to hear how the authors tackle the ever-increasing problem of the cost of energy consumption in an enterprise. They show how the use of remote power-management technologies allows a business to manage energy consumption while ensuring that systems can be awakened in a reliable, secure manner.
   Published by: Intel Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Simplifying Disaster Recovery (DR): One-Button Replication for Combined Physical/Virtual Data Centers]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1242768991_971.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The FalconStor&reg; Network Storage Server (NSS) solution can be deployed in conjunction with VMware vCenter SRM to empower VMware vCenter SRM to automate and manage the DR process for the entire physical and virtual infrastructure. Read this white paper to learn more.
   Published by: FalconStor Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Network-Optimized, Secure Replication for Enterprise-Class Disaster Recovery]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1242764427_559.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    DeltaRemote software for the SEPATON S2100-ES2 virtual tape library (VTL) delivers network-optimized, secure replication for data-intensive enterprises that have complex data protection environments.  Read this paper for details.
   Published by: SEPATON]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[IP Telephony: Reliability You Can Count On]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1242761338_404.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper examines the effects of three different architectures on the ability to deliver IP-based telephony systems that are both highly available and cost effective.
   Published by: ShoreTel]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Optimize Application Performance and Security]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1242320904_324.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Blue Coat ProxyClient helps deliver a headquarters work experience to all employees wherever they are. With ProxyClient, you can define which applications to accelerate and which to block based on security and bandwidth requirements.
   Published by: Blue Coat]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Webcast: IT Disaster Recovery - Data Domain and Simply Continuous]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1242421256_943.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Simply Continuous has partnered with Data Domain to provide offsite data protection and recovery services based on Data Domain deduplication storage. This joint solution offers customers an easy way to transition off of tape and provides a path to true IT disaster recovery.
   Published by: Data Domain]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Secure and Cost-Effective Data Transport- Presentation slides]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1242225130_127.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Do you know what data transport technology options are available in today's market? This paper will help you assess economic, operational, and security factors involved in selecting data transport technology and present Ethernet carrier services as an attractive data transport option.
   Published by: Thales]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Backup and Recovery for Microsoft Exchange Server - Data Domain Deduplication Storage Best Practices Guide]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1241809486_200.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In many companies, Microsoft Exchange is now commonly viewed as a mission-critical application. Protecting Exchange information is critical and backup is still the primary method used. This paper focuses on the traditional backup and recovery practices for Microsoft Exchange Server along with solutions from Data Domain.
   Published by: Data Domain]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Data Deduplication and Disk-to-Disk Back Up Systems: Technical Considerations (Presentation Transcript)]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1241650571_120.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This presentation transcript explores the primary technological differences inherent in the various forms of data deduplication currently available.
   Published by: Data Domain]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Virtual Instruments VirtualWisdom Family of Products]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1241472257_681.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Read this data sheet to explore the advantages of the Virtual Instruments VirtualWisdom family of products for optimizing your virtual IT infrastructure or large Fibre Channel SAN.
   Published by: Virtual Instruments]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Leverage your network with WAN optimization]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1241035836_806.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Read this E-Guide to learn some valuable information about WAN optimization. Topics include server consolidation, application acceleration, architectural challenges, accelerator placement, and more.
   Published by: Orange Business Services]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Gartner Research Note - Boost SharePoint Performance with an Application Delivery Network]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1240588017_98.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    &quot;Boost SharePoint Performance with an Application Delivery Network&quot; helps you understand how to centralize SharePoint and optimize performance while dramatically lowering costs. Get insights on how to effectively use an Application Delivery Controller and WAN Optimization technology in your infrastructure. Compliments of Citrix Systems.
   Published by: Citrix]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Desktop Virtualization: Overcoming five real-world challenges]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1240346845_192.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Success with server virtualization is leading many firms to explore the next frontier - virtualizing employee desktops. The opportunities are significant, but so are the challenges, both technical and psychological.
   Published by: Citrix]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Visibility and Optimization for Networked Applications]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1239992990_89.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Critical applications need to move at the speed of business. Blue Coat PacketShaper provides WAN Optimization functionality through a series of modules-- monitoring, shaping and compression. Check out this data sheet for more details.
   Published by: Blue Coat]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Is Your Network Ready for VoIP?]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1239993984_905.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper summarizes in question and answer format the many critical factors pertaining to VoIP's viability, regardless of which vendor's IP-PBX system is deployed across the distributed enterprise.
   Published by: Blue Coat]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Network Assessment for Visibility and Application Performance Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1239903067_883.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This data sheet details how an on-site network assessment using Blue Coat PacketShaper can help you identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies on your network quickly and easily.
   Published by: Blue Coat]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[5 Reasons Why You Need Better Visibility of Your Network]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1239986980_519.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    If you can't see what's happening, then you can't even begin to attack what's wrong with the network. Here are 5 concrete reasons why you should contact Blue Coat today and start working towards greater visibility of your network.
   Published by: Blue Coat]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Voice, Video and Data Convergence: A best-practice approach for transitioning your network infrastructure]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1239989639_395.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Enterprises everywhere want to quickly prepare their IT infrastructure to take full advantage of convergence. Is your company one of them? If so, you need a strategy that helps you quickly achieve benefits, with minimal investment and impact to your business processes. This white paper is a great place to start.
   Published by: Blue Coat]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Intelligent Control with an Application Delivery Network]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1239900417_836.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper details how the Application Delivery Network (ADN) combines real-time intelligence about users, applications, business rules, network status and security policies to deliver applications quickly and securely across the WAN and Internet.
   Published by: Blue Coat]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[INERGY Automotive Systems Increases Network Performance and Enterprise Security while Realizing a Rapid Return on Investment]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1239895715_31.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Read this case study to discover how INERGY Automotive Systems enhanced overall security, protected business-critical applications, diminished need to expand WAN bandwidth, and optimized access to centralized systems and applications by implementing successful data and network convergence using Blue Coat Intelligence solutions.
   Published by: Blue Coat]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Wired + Wireless Network Infrastructures]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1239910501_561.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This podcast presents a taped interview with Mike Sale from Trapeze Networks, to inform network designers, planners and installers of important considerations in planning to help them optimize combined network performance and reduce project costs.
   Published by: Belden]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Simplify, Accelerate and Secure Your Complex Network]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1239891519_201.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Join our Blue Coat experts for a comprehensive introduction to the widest range of solutions for ensuring application delivery success:  visibility, acceleration, and security.
   Published by: Blue Coat]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Regaining Control of the Corporate Network to Ensure Business Processes]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1239890886_672.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Blue Coat Systems CEO Brian NeSmith discusses how the ADN brings together Application Performance Monitoring, WAN Optimization and Secure Web Gateway technologies to deliver the visibility, acceleration, and security that enables enterprises to align network resources with business goals.
   Published by: Blue Coat]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Data Center Connectivity Solutions:  Reduce Complexity and Cost While Increasing Performance and Reliability]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1239828995_21.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper examines how Ciena's unique FlexSelect Architecture forms a the framework for an adaptive network that lowers connectivity costs and reduces the amount of maintenance and management required of more hardware-intensive WAN solutions.
   Published by: Ciena]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Presentation Transcript: Learn How to End Email Downtime, Forever!]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1239669367_827.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Email is the foundation of business communication, so outages can have a dramatic impact on productivity. This webcast transcript showcases a technique to prevent email downtime that's non-invasive, remotely managed 24x7, and eliminates the danger of database corruption.
   Published by: Teneros and HP]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Increase Productivity by Providing Notebooks Beyond the Road Warriors]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1239220213_575.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Read this Forrester analyst report to learn how increased notebook deployments beyond just the road warriors and to the entire enterprise can benefit your company.
   Published by: Intel Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Citrix NetScaler TCP optimizations]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1237584476_338.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper describes key Citrix NetScaler TCP optimizations that overcome Web application performance problems created by inefficient wide area networks and increasing distance between the datacenter and application users.
   Published by: Citrix]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[WAN-optimized Replication: Built into FalconStor Solutions]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1236125301_486.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Data replication has become part of the fabric of IT due to its multiple uses and benefits. But as IT are aware, data replication increases your bandwidth and storage costs. WAN optimization technologies can help reduce the amount of bandwidth and storage capacity used by data replication, enabling cost savings while maintaining application...
   Published by: FalconStor Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Empowering the Mobile Enterprise]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1222447194_794.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper explains how enterprises can achieve a competitive advantage by giving remote workers access to complete CRM application functionality&#44; with or without network connectivity.
   Published by: Pivotal CRM, a CDC Software solution]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Gaining Competitive Advantages through Near- zero Latency]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1234993550_571.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    When a United States-based financial services company needed to decrease latency and address growing bandwidth needs, Ciena provided the solution: a near-zero latency optical network that increased efficiency and improved capacity, reliability, and compliance.
   Published by: Ciena]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Technical Whitepaper on Automating Enterprise BlackBerry Support]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1234543536_740.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Zenprise for BlackBerry provides organizations experiencing growing mobile user populations with an automated BlackBerry management solution that proactively uses troubleshooting methodologies that ensures their mobile users always receive high availability and performance.
   Published by: Zenprise]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[TOTALLY Open&#153; Disaster Recovery]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1234285916_523.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    With bandwidth&#45;saving technologies&#44; efficient storage&#44; instant recovery&#44; and fast failover&#44; FalconStor Software offers TOTALLY Open Data Protection that is complete &#45; and saves you time and money.
   Published by: FalconStor Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The New Generation of De&#45;duplication Technology Offers Clustered Architecture and Linear Performance Aggregation]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1234285915_877.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper explains how VTL with SIR reduces storage and replication bandwidth requirements with unique features such as clustered architecture and linear performance aggregation.
   Published by: FalconStor Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Webcast (Part 1): Managing Backup and Archive Data with Data Domain and Symantec NetBackup (NBU) Integration]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1233341426_490.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Many backup environments are being pushed to their limits, especially for Symantec NetBackup (NBU) customers. View this Webcast to learn about a new data deduplication solution that helps overcome these challenges and more.
   Published by: Data Domain]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[7&#45;Eleven Stores Ring up Better Backups with ExaGrid]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1230743288_430.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    7&#45;Eleven Stores began looking for a disk&#45;based backup system in an effort to streamline its nightly data protection procedures and to increase the amount of data the company could back up each night.
   Published by: ExaGrid Systems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Morningstar Invests in ExaGrid&#44; Gains Better Backups]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1230743289_899.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Morningstar had been backing up its data to tape&#44; but with nightly incremental backups of nearly 6TB and weekly full backups of up to 18TB&#44; its backup windows had grown out of control to overcome it they use ExaGrid solution.
   Published by: ExaGrid Systems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Voice Architectures and Deployment Models]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1228934780_977.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Telephony design requires a solid understanding of the drivers for Voice over IP&#44; corporate policies for infrastructure design&#44; and telephone components.
   Published by: Global Knowledge]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Cisco Unified Communications: Unifying Communications Infrastructure]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1228934779_781.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Cisco&#39;s unified communications vision combines individual systems with different communications capabilities into a cohesive&#44; powerful communications ecosystem that allows a business to revolutionize itself overnight.
   Published by: Global Knowledge]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Qos: What Is It&#63; Why Do We Need It&#63;]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1228934771_330.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    QoS can be used in converged networks to provide voice packets priority access to resources&#44; or it can be used to differentiate data packets from different application stream and provide access to resources according to policy.
   Published by: Global Knowledge]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Case for Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs)]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1228934772_540.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this whitepaper you will learn about the evolution of Ethernet&#44; the reasons VLANs were introduced&#44; and the ways that VLANs can be used.
   Published by: Global Knowledge]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[TCP/IP Troubleshooting]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1228934768_741.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Attend this webcast with Ted Rohling and you will know that learning to troubleshoot is an ongoing process.
   Published by: Global Knowledge]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Managing SharePoint in an Enterprise Environment]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1223725497_998.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 and other SharePoint technologies are excellent tools for a modern, web-based office environment. This white paper gives pointers on managing them.
   Published by: Global Knowledge]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[WPA2 Security: Choosing the Right WLAN Authentication Method for Homes and Enterprises]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1223725503_256.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper will explore the authentication methods available with WPA2 (Wi&#45;Fi Protected Access 2) and identify several important best practices to consider when deploying a wireless network at home or in the enterprise.
   Published by: Global Knowledge]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Using Disk-based Backup for Better Backups and Restores]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1208281319_331.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper presents a case study on Concord Camera and how they overcame their backup woes through an efficient disk-based backup solution.
   Published by: ExaGrid Systems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[ESG Lab Validation Report: ExaGrid Systems Disk&#45;based Backup with Data De&#45;duplication]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1218824005_579.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This ESG Lab report explores how the ExaGrid disk&#45;based backup system uses byte level data de&#45;duplication to provide space efficient capacity optimization.
   Published by: ExaGrid Systems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Managing voice and video on your network]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1226947058_169.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Managing voice and video on your enterprise network can get tricky. In this podcast, John Barlett and Kara Gattine discuss the main things network managers need to do to implement Quality of Service (QoS) for voice over IP.
   Published by: CA]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Using Tape Virtualization to Improve Backup Performance]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1225815582_443.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper provides a quick review of Sun Microsystems&#39; tape virtualization solutions&#44; identifying how their offerings can best be leveraged to produce an optimized backup infrastructure.
   Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Data Center LAN Connectivity Guide]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1224602947_568.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This document introduces the issues related to changing data center needs and presents design considerations and recommendations for data center LANs.
   Published by: Juniper Networks, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Implementing UTM at Branch Offices]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1224602948_550.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    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.
   Published by: Juniper Networks, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[SharePoint: Practical IT Strategies for Enterprise Collaboration]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1222355971_857.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This guide explains planning global enterprise SharePoint deployments&#44; creating custom global search scopes in SharePoint and top tips for harnessing Microsoft SharePoint governance.
   Published by: SearchWinIT]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Keys to Microsoft Application Acceleration: Advances in Delivery Systems]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1221760500_645.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Read this paper to learn how you can ensure significantly faster access to the Microsoft applications your users depend on. Download this complimentary guide to discover how an integrated advanced delivery solution can help you.
   Published by: Citrix]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Benefits of Citrix NetScaler for Ajax Applications]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1221760498_540.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this whitepaper learn the many benefits of Citrix NetScaler for Ajax applications. Discover how NetScaler speeds up the initial load of an Ajax application and helps ensure that the benefits of asynchronous communication are not delayed.
   Published by: Citrix]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Network Management &#45; From Reactive to Proactive Mode Using Centralized Management Tools]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1221667254_154.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In many corporations, network management practices are out of date. New tools and approaches are needed. In this white paper IT departments are advise to change from reactive to proactive and become more vigorous in the process of network management.
   Published by: Stonesoft Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[An In&#45;Depth Look at Deduplication Technologies]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1218204072_604.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Deduplication can be a confusing topic. Several considerations come into play when organizations assess whether deduplication provides a good fit for their environment. Read this paper to determine if deduplication is right for you.
   Published by: Datalink]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Best Practices Guide: Protecting Your Network from Denial of Service Attacks]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1217246750_533.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper describes several types of DoS floods that are plaguing today's enterprise networks and details how to detect and counter them.
   Published by: Juniper Networks, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Welcome to Your Internet Future &#45; Mobile Broadband Brought to You by WiMAX]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1216919065_152.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    WiMAX is a new way of subscribing to mobile Internet access through a wireless connection&#44; direct to your service provider&#44; it gives you reliable&#44; convenient broadband access on the go&#44; for real&#45;time information and entertainment.
   Published by: Intel Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Solution Brief: Top 5 Myths on WAN Optimization]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1215538019_712.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    A misunderstanding of the problem within your network can lead to unneeded and costly IT investments, not to mention downtime, data loss, and resource waste.  This paper examines five common WAN misperceptions and how to better address them.
   Published by: Blue Coat]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Blue Coat and SAP: Network Infrastructure Enhancements for Successful Enterprise SOA Deployments]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1215538021_404.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper is based on the results of an SAP Enterprise Services Community program project&#44; in which a number of leading network and test solution vendors and SAP teamed up to build a production&#45;like enterprise SOA&#45;based application landscape.
   Published by: Blue Coat]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[How to Secure and Accelerate Your Oracle Applications]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1215538022_769.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This whitepaper examines the escalating application performance and
security challenges corporations face today.  It presents examples of how WAN application delivery optimization can greatly improve the security and performance of Oracle software.
   Published by: Blue Coat]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  </channel> </rss>

