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Network Equipment Testing : How to Effectively Manage its Complexity by Fanfare

February 2007 - (Free Research)

This report examines the people, process and technology supporting network equipment testing. It provides insight on how various companies measure the value testing delivers during release process. Voke. Inc, also provides recommendations on resolving the growing challenges for testing organizations.

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Voice over IP Open-Source Platforms and the Session Initiation Protocol by Global Knowledge Network, Inc.

April 2006 - (Free Research)

This paper shows the industry-wide acceptance of SIP and the recent advances of the open source software projects related to Voice over IP (VoIP). Read why the author firmly believes that the VoIP open source is still in its infancy, but its acceptance and product maturity will grow rapidly over the next few years.

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vokeStream Market Snapshot: Automated Testing of Networks and Connected Devices by Fanfare

November 2007 - (Free Research)

Service providers and network equipment manufacturers are adding automation to their pre-production testing process for a combination of reasons. This Market Snapshot will focus on the need for test automation of networks and connected devices, identify a path to automation adoption and provide an overview of the market.

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The Innovation Barrier, Part 2: Symptoms, Solutions, and the Impact on Equipment Manufacturers by Fanfare

November 2007 - (Free Research)

This paper is the second in a two-part series exploring the innovation barrier – the point at which testing can no longer keep pace with development in the equipment manufacturing industry. It examines the innovation barrier’s symptoms – from slowdowns in development to mounting quality issues – and the potential impact on equipment manufacturers.

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Provergent Suite - Telecom Order & Inventory Software by Digital Fairway, Inc.

The Provergent Communication Asset Management Suite helps to manage the planning, procuring, provisioning, auditing & delivering of communications services. Provergent allows you to build accurate & easy to manage centralized inventories, backed up by automated provisioning processes to manage all moves, adds, changes & deletes in the inventory.

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iTest Team - Rapid Test Automation for Equipment and Devices by Fanfare

iTest Team is an integrated test environment for developers, testers, and automation teams. It offers a unified approach for rapidly developing, automating, and maintaining test cases. iTest Team tests complex equipment and systems that are accessed through various protocols, such as command line interfaces, Web interfaces, SNMP, or command shells.

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The Innovation Barrier: Has Testing Fallen Behind Development? by Fanfare

February 2007 - (Free Research)

Constant product innovation has contributed to a thriving equipment-manufacturing industry, however, fewer time-saving tools are available to QA than developer groups. As a result, testing is becoming an innovation barrier. This paper examines the innovation barrier: its causes, effects, & what’s needed to restore the vigorous pace of innovation.

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Empowering QA and Equipment Testers by Fanfare

November 2006 - (Free Research)

To improve test coverage without adding more resources, QA groups need a new kind of automation tool. This white paper describes a breakthrough approach to high-tech equipment testing that empowers equipment testers to increase coverage and spend more time on creative testing.

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Deploying High-Density Pods in a Low-Density Data Center by APC by Schneider Electric

October 2010 - (Free Research)

This white paper details how self-contained high-density zones enable a reliable operation of high-density equipment without impacting a low-density data center.

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The Different Technologies for Cooling Data Centers by APC by Schneider Electric

March 2012 - (Free Research)

Inside, explore 13 cooling technologies and their components designed to transport heat energy from the IT environment to the outside atmosphere. Use this as a foundation to successfully manage the specification, installation, and operation of IT environment cooling systems.

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Go Green with Ease: Five Steps for Small IT Shops by Cisco Systems, Inc.

February 2009 - (Free Research)

Smart information technology (IT) practices reduce the environmental impact of conducting business, and help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) reduce expenses.

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Cooling Strategies for IT Wiring Closets and Small Rooms by APC by Schneider Electric

October 2010 - (Free Research)

This paper describes the science and practical application of an improved method for the specification of cooling for wiring closets.

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Avoidable Mistakes that Compromise Cooling Performance in Data Centers and Network Rooms by APC by Schneider Electric

December 2003 - (Free Research)

Access this exclusive resource to learn how to avoid mistakes when installing cooling systems and racks in data centers or network rooms. This paper examines these typical mistakes, explains their principles, quantifies their impacts, and describes simple remedies.

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Overall Equipment Effectiveness: Monitor and Improve the Effectiveness of Your Manufacturing Processes by Plex Systems

February 2012 - (Free Research)

This white paper presents a thorough understanding of what overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) is, how it works, and the countless benefits that result from its use. Also discover tools that enable you to accurately measure OEE so you have a clear picture of how it's improving your process efficiencies.

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Predictive Maintenance for Manufacturing - How to improve productivity, minimize downtime and reduce costs by IBM

August 2011 - (Free Research)

Avoiding unscheduled downtime and equipment failure while trying to maintain quality standards is paramount. Producing high-quality goods and optimizing resources is the ultimate goal of any manufacturing organization. Predictive maintenance, fueled by predictive analytics, helps minimize downtime and saves money. Read this paper to learn more.

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Modular Systems: The Evolution of Reliability by APC by Schneider Electric

January 2005 - (Free Research)

Modularity is an established technique for organizing and simplifying a complex system. In data centers, modular design has already taken root in new fault-tolerant architectures for servers and storage systems. The mission of this paper is to illustrate how modularity delivers a profound reliability benefit: fault tolerance

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Creating Order from Chaos in Data Centers and Server Rooms by APC by Schneider Electric

February 2009 - (Free Research)

Data center professionals can rid themselves of messy racks, sub-standard under floor air distribution, and cable sprawl with a minimum of heartache and expense. This paper outlines several innovative approaches for dealing with the symptoms of chaos and for eliminating the root causes of disorder.

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Virtualisation and Cloud Computing: Optimised Power, Cooling, and Management Maximises Benefits by APC by Schneider Electric

December 2011 - (Free Research)

More organisations are moving towards cloud computing and server virtualisation technologies to meet ever-increasing performance demands. Yet virtualisation can take a significant toll on the data centre physical infrastructure (DCPI), including power and cooling capabilities. This resource discusses the particular effects of virtualisation.

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Dell Energy Smart Architecture and Power Management Adoption by Dell, Inc. and Intel

March 2012 - (Free Research)

This white paper explores common barriers to the adoption of power management technologies and showcases a framework designed to address them. Access data center equipment consumption key findings and learn how to use thermal sensor metrics to appropriately adjust server management controls.

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Unleashing Stranded Power and Cooling from New and Existing Data Centers by Eaton Corporation

February 2012 - (Free Research)

This resource examines the causes of today’s data center power and cooling crisis and outlines 5 steps businesses can take to remove inefficiencies from their power and cooling infrastructure.

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Improving Power and Cooling Efficiency in the Datacenter by HP & Intel

February 2011 - (Free Research)

HP has been a pioneer in incorporating technology to improve energy efficiency and reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) for IT systems in the datacenter, with solutions designed to reduce server management costs, increase utilization, and improve power and cooling.

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Cut Costs with Data Center Infrastructure Management Software

by APC by Schneider Electric

April 2012 - (Free Research)

Access this essential resource to discover how data centre infrastructure management tools can help with daily maintenance operations, data analytics, planning and much more – all while driving down your bottom line.

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Strategy Guide to Converged Infrastructure in Government by HP & Intel

October 2011 - (Free Research)

There are many challenges associated with consolidating branch locations, in efforts to save money and increase effectiveness. Learn how merged government branch offices can properly cut costs and increase efficiency utilizing HP’s Converged Infrastructure.

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Strategy Guide to Converged Infrastructure in the Branch Office by HP & Intel

October 2011 - (Free Research)

Access this resource to discover how one organization implemented a converged infrastructure solution to upgrade technology, standardize equipment, and improve collaboration.

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Itex Offers Clients More Flexible Cloud-Based Managed IT Services with HP Technology by HP & Intel

October 2011 - (Free Research)

This essential resource details how one IT services industry organization employed a converged infrastructure to realize more cost-effective cloud-based managed IT services for offshore clients.

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