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Regulars
5 Editorial Time for action.
6 Industry News The latest standards news, partnerships, training news, comment, approvals and forthcoming events in the network infrastructure industry.
12 Talking Point Askar Sheibani argues that maintaining and repairing IT equipment can make more sense than simply buying in new products.
14 On the case Who is putting what in where.
36 Project Focus Russell Drury talks to Ruckus Wireless about its work at the Malvern Showground in Worcestershire.
39 Competition Win a home cinema system courtesy of Brand-Rex.
40 Essential Selection The latest products available to installers and end users.
Features
17 The Netcoms Show preview A comprehensive guide to the show including full details on seminar sessions and exhibitors.
Cover picture supplied by Molex.
28 Special feature – VoIP Khris Kendrick of Grandstream Networks explains how a symbiotic relationship between installer, service provider and manufacturer can ensure a successful VoIP solution.
32 VoIP round up A comprehensive round up of the VoIP products available to installers and end users.
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44 Know how Ben Wilson of Xirrus looks at how to install and operate a successful 802.11n wireless network.
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