CONTENTS
FEATURE WIRELESS
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Received Wisdom A Systematic Approach to Wireless Network Deployment Fast Track The 60Ghz Band for Fixed Wireless Links
Radio Therapy High Performance Wi-Fi in the Hospital Environment FEATURE VOIP
The King is Speech An Overview of VoIP Technology, and Why it is Here to Stay Along the Line Data Networks in Next Generation Communication
FEATURE SECURITY Safety Net Network-based Security Solutions Candid Camera Why IP-based Security is Not as Simple as it Sounds FEATURE VIRTUALISATION
Sky Plus The Benefits of Moving to the Cloud Try, Try Again Testing in the Virtual Environment
The Way I see It... Three Expert Views on Virtualisation CASE STUDY Tight Fit High Density Fibre Solutions to Optimise Use of Space
Where There’s Muck... Using Digested Farm Waste to Power a Data Centre Making Short Work of It Contained Cold Aisle Solutions in a Limited Space
FEATURE DATA CENTRE Adapt to Survive The Metamorphosis of the Data Centre
Large as Life Simulation Software for Data Centre Design and Management Current Affairs Cabling to Increase Energy Efficiency in Data Centres and Networks Blowing Hot and Cold Integrated Free-Cooling Systems for Heat Management Taking the Lead Network Patching: the Weakest Link?
REGULAR SECTIONS Foreword
Industry News
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In Focus Running the Numbers Benchmarking IT for Truly Competitive Advantage Product News Directory
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