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ALSO CALLED:
Global Internet,
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 Advanced Research Projects Agency(ARPA) of the U.S. government in 1969 and was first known as the
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Analyst Insight: Is There a Smart City Market?
sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com
ANALYST REPORT:
The value of the IT market for smart cities globally is approximately $35bn, according to this in depth analysis from Ovum.
Posted: 10 May 2012 | Published: 10 May 2012
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How to Manage the Virtual, Automated Environment
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
EGUIDE:
SearchNetworking.com’s E-Guide on the new era of network management explores the challenges involved with cloud computing and virtualization and how to prevent and control VM sprawl.
Posted: 07 May 2012 | Published: 07 May 2012
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Mobile Internet 3.0: How Operators Can Become Service Innovators and Drive Profitability
sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc.
WHITE PAPER:
Mobile operators today have the distinct ability to become service innovators and drive profitability with the advent of Mobile Internet 3.0. Learn how you can expand your data revenue base in this resource.
Posted: 01 May 2012 | Published: 01 May 2012
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Met Office: The changing role of social media
sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com
CASE STUDY:
Dave Britton, chief press officer of the Met Office, explains how the Met has harnessed social media, in this presentation.
Posted: 30 Apr 2012 | Published: 30 Apr 2012
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Leaders and Laggards in the Digital Economy
sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com
IT BRIEFING:
The digitisation index from Booz & Co reveals the business leaders and laggards in the digital technology and explains why it is vital to embrace it.
Posted: 28 Mar 2012 | Published: 28 Mar 2012
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The next wave of digitisation: setting your direction, building your capabilities
sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com
IT BRIEFING:
Companies need to make significant investments in digital skills and technologies if they are to meet the needs of their customers, Booz&Co argues in this report.
Posted: 27 Mar 2012 | Published: 27 Mar 2012
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GFI WebMonitor 2012
sponsored by GFI Software
TRIAL SOFTWARE:
Having Internet in the workplace – while a necessary feature – can cause two serious challenges: employee inefficiency and security threats. Rather than revoking Internet privileges, discover how you can properly manage and monitor Internet use, preventing these two issues.
Posted: 09 Mar 2012 | Premiered: 09 Mar 2012
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CW+: Quocirca report: Digital Britain – opportunities and risks for UK businesses
sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com
WHITE PAPER:
Digital Britain is the UK government’s strategic vision for the UK digital economy. While social inclusion and rights protection are major themes, the plans will also have a significant impact on businesses.
Posted: 21 Oct 2011 | Published: 21 Oct 2011
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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the New Data Center Network
sponsored by Avaya
WHITE PAPER:
This resource provides an essential guide to the new data center network. Learn about the limitations your current network may have, virtual data center network requirements, and what to look for in a solutions provider.
Posted: 14 Jun 2011 | Published: 14 Jun 2011
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IOS Tips and Tricks
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER:
There are some helpful things we can do with Ciscos IOS to make our lives easier. This white paper will present some useful commands, followed (in parentheses) by their most concise shortcuts (at the time of this writing).
Posted: 06 Nov 2009 | Published: 06 Nov 2009
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INTERNET DEFINITION (continued):
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 or other disaster.Today, the Internet is a public, cooperative, and self-sustainingfacility accessible to hundreds of millions of people worldwide.Physically, the Internet uses a portion of the
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