Siemon releases Cisco compatible SFP+ direct attached copper cable assemblies

Siemon has announced the launch of its SFP+ copper twinax direct-attach cables (DACs) that are programmed for compatibility with Cisco equipment. Whilst Siemon’s industry-standard passive SFP+ DAC assemblies have been tested and proven for interoperability through independent testing by the UNH Interoperability Lab, these new cables are programmed specifically to work with all Cisco network equipment having 10GBASE-CX1 ports, including Catalyst and Nexus switches. When these cables are...

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Updated training for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7

Enhanced courses to help IT professionals install, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 environments.

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Software Defined Data Protection Vision

Asigra Inc. has introduced its vision for Asigra Software-Defined Data Protection (SDDP), leveraging commoditized infrastructure and vendor agnostic technologies to provide highly scalable cloud backup storage. Supported by a dedicated program, Asigra seeks to increase controls for service providers and enterprises on a global scale with this first-to-market technology. The approach will counter expensive monolithic systems and is expected to speed deployment of cloud-ready storage for service...

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Xtera awarded contract to build new subsea cable system

Xtera Communications, Inc. has announced the award of a contract on a turnkey basis by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), an agency of the US Department of Defense, to build a new undersea fiber optic cable system to be performed in the Southern Command area of responsibility.

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New five-year, group-wide strategic supplier agreement expands decade-long partnership.
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Australian fish farm undergoes IT upgrade by investing in edge infrastructure

Australian fism farming company Tassal looked at harnessing IT to make its business of growing salmon more sustainable and cost-effective. It invested in an integrated IT solution powered by Vertiv and Dell EMC for its business in Tasmania.

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