Cisco also expanded the energy efficiency and security capabilities among some of its switches and routers. "The days of the stand alone appliance that sits alongside a network are over," says Zeus Kerravala, senior vice president at Boston based Yankee Group Research Inc. "Much of this stuff should belong in a network device. The value proposition is that it's much easier to automate a lot of the process that goes into making those modifications" for video, power and security. "The idea of Borderless Networks…gets away from the traditional idea that the network has to have a ‘hard' edge," says Steve Schuchart, principal analyst for data centre at Sterling, Va. based Current Analysis Inc. 
Share:  <span class="company">Cisco</span> also expanded the energy efficiency and security capabilities among some of its switches and routers.<span class="sent"> "The days of the stand alone appliance that sits alongside a network are over," says <span class="analyst">Zeus Kerravala</span>, senior vice president at Boston based Yankee Group Research Inc. "Much of this stuff should belong in a network device.</span> The value proposition is that it's much easier to automate a lot of the process that goes into making those modifications" for video, power and security. "The idea of Borderless Networks…gets away from the traditional idea that the network has to have a ‘hard' edge," says Steve Schuchart, principal analyst for data centre at Sterling, Va. based Current Analysis Inc. Tweet this 

"Apple's innovative one click technology and AT&T's exclusive deal for the iPhone put them ahead for now," said Yankee Group director Carl Howe in a prepared statement. 
Share:  <span class="sent">"<span class="company">Apple</span>'s innovative one click technology and AT&T's exclusive deal for the iPhone put them ahead for now," said Yankee Group director <span class="analyst">Carl Howe</span> in a prepared statement.</span> Tweet this 

"Apple's innovative one click technology and AT&T's exclusive deal for the iPhone put them ahead for now," said Yankee Group director Carl Howe in a prepared statement. 
Share:  <span class="sent">"Apple's innovative one click technology and <span class="company">AT</span>&T's exclusive deal for the iPhone put them ahead for now," said Yankee Group director <span class="analyst">Carl Howe</span> in a prepared statement.</span> Tweet this 

Even these new prices, says Yankee Group analyst Zeus Kerravala, will likely add up to about 10% more than equivalent products from HP. But he says they'll offer some features that competitors lack, like the ability to manage the energy use of PCs and phones connected to the equipment and smart video optimization that avoids hiccups in streaming. 
Share:  <span class="sent">Even these new prices, says Yankee Group analyst <span class="analyst">Zeus Kerravala</span>, will likely add up to about 10% more than equivalent products from <span class="company">HP</span>. But he says they'll offer some features that competitors lack, like the ability to manage the energy use of PCs and phones connected to the equipment and smart video optimization that avoids hiccups in streaming.</span> Tweet this 

th, 2010 at 2:41 PM , iPad by Brad Cook. Apple CEO Steve Jobs emphasized the iPad's capabilities as an e book reader when he unveiled the device in late January, but its usefulness for carrying around electronic textbooks remains debatable, according to analysts interviewed by Computerworld . On one side is Gartner analyst Allen Weiner, who commented: "Textbooks may be the initial killer app." Yankee Group analyst Carl Howe had a different opinion, however: "Overall, I'm unimpressed with the value proposition for textbooks on e readers." He said the biggest problem is that e textbooks can't be resold, thanks to the digital rights management currently used for them, so college students will be more inclined to stick with paper textbooks, which can bring back up to half of their purchase price when sold used. Electronic textbooks are cheaper, though: they typically cost two thirds to three fourths the price of their paper cousins, according to Mr. Weiner's colleague, Van Baker, who said those savings "would easily pay for the price of an iPad over a four year college stint.". 
Share:  th, 2010 at 2:41 PM , iPad by Brad Cook. <span class="company">Apple</span> CEO Steve Jobs emphasized the iPad's capabilities as an e book reader when he unveiled the device in late January, but its usefulness for carrying around electronic textbooks remains debatable, according to analysts interviewed by Computerworld .<span class="sent"> On one side is Gartner analyst Allen Weiner, who commented: "Textbooks may be the initial killer app." Yankee Group analyst <span class="analyst">Carl Howe</span> had a different opinion, however: "Overall, I'm unimpressed with the value proposition for textbooks on e readers."</span> He said the biggest problem is that e textbooks can't be resold, thanks to the digital rights management currently used for them, so college students will be more inclined to stick with paper textbooks, which can bring back up to half of their purchase price when sold used. Electronic textbooks are cheaper, though: they typically cost two thirds to three fourths the price of their paper cousins, according to Mr. Weiner's colleague, Van Baker, who said those savings "would easily pay for the price of an iPad over a four year college stint.". Tweet this 

Android was first offered on phones in 2008. The Nexus One is Google's attempt to show what other handset makers should strive for when they use the Android software, said Carl Howe, an analyst with the Yankee Group in Boston. "In many ways, their job is not necessarily to sell 10 million of them," he said. "Their job is basically to signal to the market where they want their platform to go.". 
Share:  Android was first offered on phones in 2008.<span class="sent"> The Nexus One is <span class="company">Google</span>'s attempt to show what other handset makers should strive for when they use the Android software, said <span class="analyst">Carl Howe</span>, an analyst with the Yankee Group in Boston.</span> "In many ways, their job is not necessarily to sell 10 million of them," he said. "Their job is basically to signal to the market where they want their platform to go.". Tweet this 

at least for now, said Carl Howe, an analyst at Yankee Group Research Inc. While Apple has already announced deals with several publishers, mainly of bestsellers, and with The New York Times for its iBook store, the business model for publishing digital textbooks hasn't really emerged for most e readers and tablets. "Overall, I'm unimpressed with the value proposition for textbooks on e readers," Howe said. He explained his skepticism, noting that digital rights management rules mean that an e textbook can't be resold, even though college students are accustomed to reselling a used paper textbook for half or less of what they paid. Some e texts have already hit the market, and even with DRM and a lack of resale value, they can still cost two thirds to three fourths of the price of the paper version. 
Share:  <span class="sent">at least for now, said <span class="analyst">Carl Howe</span>, an analyst at Yankee Group Research Inc. While <span class="company">Apple</span> has already announced deals with several publishers, mainly of bestsellers, and with The New York Times for its iBook store, the business model for publishing digital textbooks hasn't really emerged for most e readers and tablets.</span> "Overall, I'm unimpressed with the value proposition for textbooks on e readers," Howe said. He explained his skepticism, noting that digital rights management rules mean that an e textbook can't be resold, even though college students are accustomed to reselling a used paper textbook for half or less of what they paid. Some e texts have already hit the market, and even with DRM and a lack of resale value, they can still cost two thirds to three fourths of the price of the paper version. Tweet this 

Cisco Systems CEO John Chambers for more than a year has been preaching that the seemingly insatiable demand for network bandwidth will only grow as video, mobile devices and cloud computing become more prominent. Chambers reiterated that when unveiling Cisco's massive new CRS 3 , a router that promises a capacity of 322 terabits per second, that can support IPv6 traffic, and that supports other Cisco data center and cloud computing solutions like its UCS (Unified Computing System) and Nexus portfolio of switches. Developed over three years at a cost of $1.6 billion, it's a product that is ready to take on the soon to be bandwidth demands of the average business and the average consumer, with their video communications and rapidly increasing use of mobile devices as their primary Internet device, he said. Industry analysts agreed, noting that six years ago, when Cisco unveiled its CRS 1, few thought bandwidth demand would reach the point where 92Tbps capacity was needed. However, as Yankee Group analyst Zeus Kerravala said, Cisco has shipped almost 5,000 CRS 1 routers during those six years. 
Share:  <span class="company">Cisco</span> Systems CEO John Chambers for more than a year has been preaching that the seemingly insatiable demand for network bandwidth will only grow as video, mobile devices and cloud computing become more prominent. Chambers reiterated that when unveiling <span class="company">Cisco</span>'s massive new CRS 3 , a router that promises a capacity of 322 terabits per second, that can support IPv6 traffic, and that supports other <span class="company">Cisco</span> data center and cloud computing solutions like its UCS (Unified Computing System) and Nexus portfolio of switches. Developed over three years at a cost of $1.6 billion, it's a product that is ready to take on the soon to be bandwidth demands of the average business and the average consumer, with their video communications and rapidly increasing use of mobile devices as their primary Internet device, he said. Industry analysts agreed, noting that six years ago, when <span class="company">Cisco</span> unveiled its CRS 1, few thought bandwidth demand would reach the point where 92Tbps capacity was needed.<span class="sent"> However, as Yankee Group analyst <span class="analyst">Zeus Kerravala</span> said, <span class="company">Cisco</span> has shipped almost 5,000 CRS 1 routers during those six years.</span>...<span class="sent">However, as Yankee Group analyst <span class="analyst">Zeus Ke Tweet this 

Organizations purchasing telepresence systems from other manufacturers including Cisco, Tandberg, and Polycom—typically use a service provider to manage the connection. Davis estimated that about 75% of telepresence systems use connections managed by service providers—and he doesn't envision that dynamic changing any time soon. "These systems are used by senior people who expect high reliability, high quality and a pleasing user experience," said Davis. "If you're a videoconferencing manager for a pharmaceutical company, you welcome having an expert to provide that high level of service.". Zeus Kerravala, senior vice president for The Yankee Group, agreed. "Telepresence won't be successful without the service providers," he said. 
Share:  Organizations purchasing telepresence systems from other manufacturers including <span class="company">Cisco</span>, Tandberg, and Polycom—typically use a service provider to manage the connection. Davis estimated that about 75% of telepresence systems use connections managed by service providers—and he doesn't envision that dynamic changing any time soon.<span class="sent"> "These systems are used by senior people who expect high reliability, high quality and a pleasing user experience," said Davis. "If you're a videoconferencing manager for a pharmaceutical company, you welcome having an expert to provide that high level of service.". <span class="analyst">Zeus Kerravala</span>, senior vice president for The Yankee Group, agreed.</span> "Telepresence won't be successful without the service providers," he said. Tweet this 

Organizations purchasing telepresence systems from other manufacturers including Cisco, Tandberg, and Polycom—typically use a service provider to manage the connection. Davis estimated that about 75% of telepresence systems use connections managed by service providers—and he doesn't envision that dynamic changing any time soon. "These systems are used by senior people who expect high reliability, high quality and a pleasing user experience," said Davis. "If you're a videoconferencing manager for a pharmaceutical company, you welcome having an expert to provide that high level of service.". Zeus Kerravala, senior vice president for The Yankee Group, agreed. "Telepresence won't be successful without the service providers," he said. 
Share:  Organizations purchasing telepresence systems from other manufacturers including Cisco, <span class="company">Tandberg</span>, and Polycom—typically use a service provider to manage the connection. Davis estimated that about 75% of telepresence systems use connections managed by service providers—and he doesn't envision that dynamic changing any time soon.<span class="sent"> "These systems are used by senior people who expect high reliability, high quality and a pleasing user experience," said Davis. "If you're a videoconferencing manager for a pharmaceutical company, you welcome having an expert to provide that high level of service.". <span class="analyst">Zeus Kerravala</span>, senior vice president for The Yankee Group, agreed.</span> "Telepresence won't be successful without the service providers," he said. Tweet this