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If you've operated a WAN, the cloud may not be so scary

	If you operate a WAN, cloud computing may not be as big a leap as you think. Riverbed's chief scientist explains why wide area network admins may already be prepared for the cloud. (INTERVIEW)
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	WAN performance monitoring unravels optimized traffic: WAN optimization tools may cure a symptom but not the underlying cause of latency. WAN performance monitoring tools can ensure that administrators find WAN optimization ROI. (ARTICLE)
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	Next-generation firewalls can halve WAN security costs (ARTICLE)
	Access, data encryption security key to cloud control (TIP)

TELECOM SERVICES

	If you've operated a WAN, the cloud may not be so scary: If you operate a WAN, cloud computing may not be as big a leap as you think. Riverbed's chief scientist explains why wide area network admins may already be prepared for the cloud. (INTERVIEW)
	Q&A: Over the WAN, cloud calls for optimization tools (INTERVIEW)
	Moving to managed MPLS-based services post merger (ARTICLE)

	Who needs two ISPs? Depends what your downtime is worth: Wide area network (WAN) managers need to think less like techies and more like business strategists when deciding whether to use one or multiple service providers. (ARTICLE)
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	Next-gen Cisco ISR delivers video and more horsepower (ARTICLE)

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