PODCAST - In this podcast, an industry expert discusses how the recession has affected branch office growth; what’s driving change in branch offices, and how to over cover the never-ending challenge of branch office security.
Posted: November 17, 2009 | Premiered: November 17, 2009


Topics:  Network Security | Remote Access Security | Remote Computing | Remote Office Connectivity | Remote Users | ROBO | Telecommuting | VPN | WAN

EGUIDE - Mobile unified communications can take many forms, but it is essentially defined by the ability to deliver all the communication options of the office desk to workers outside the office. This pocket E-Guide details how to alleviate cost pain points of communications by implementing various aspects of mobile and unified communications.
Posted: November 13, 2009 | Published: November 13, 2009


Topics:  Communications Networks | Communications Systems | Email | Mobile Device Management | Mobile Workers | Unified Messaging | VoIP | VPN

CASE STUDY - Southern Management Corporation, a financial services company providing tax and loan services, required a tight lockdown of their cache of personal and confidential customer data, while allowing for easy administration from the small IT staff managing a widespread network. WatchGuard provided the perfect solution. Read on to learn how they did it
Posted: October 26, 2009 | Published: October 26, 2009


Topics:  Customer Privacy | Data Security | Network Security | Network Security Appliances | Security | VPN

EGUIDE - This E-Guide provides insight into how service providers can broaden their reach beyond bandwidth and hosting services by learning how to capitalize on the cloud computing age.
Posted: October 19, 2009 | Published: October 19, 2009


Topics:  Cloud Computing | IT Infrastructure | IT Management | IT Managers | Network Security | Telecommunications Industry | Telecommunications Services | VPN | Web Services

PRODUCT LITERATURE - Vyatta delivers the features, performance, and reliability of an enterprise-class secure router with the added benefits of flexible deployment options, freedom to integrate applications, and the economic advantages of commodity hardware and components. Read this manual to learn more about the Vyatta system and how easy it is to try it out.
Posted: September 22, 2009 | Published: February 22, 2009


Topics:  Firewall Appliances | Firewall Server Software | Network Management | Network Management Software | Routers | Routing | VLAN | VPN | VPN Software

WHITE PAPER - As Unified Communications (UC) moves increasingly from promise to implementation, questions arise about the best ways to establish UC solutions. This paper describes effective approaches to unifying communications, the importance of optimizing your network infrastructure and how embracing converged communications can increase business productivity.
Posted: September 14, 2009 | Published: September 14, 2009


Topics:  Collaboration | Communications Networks | Messaging Software | Network Management | Networking | Unified Messaging | Unified Messaging Systems | Voice Networking | VoIP | VPN | WAN | WAN Switching | Web 2.0

WHITE PAPER - Taking a proactive approach to mobile security can help you stay ahead of the curve and protect the organization. Read this paper to learn best practices for mobile security.
Posted: September 8, 2009 | Published: March 16, 2009


Topics:  Authentication | Data Security | Encryption Standards | Security Best Practices | Security Policies | Security Threats | VPN | Wireless Security

WHITE PAPER - Read this brief paper to learn about the security risks of mobility and what CDW has to offer.
Posted: September 8, 2009 | Published: November 4, 2008


Topics:  Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Encryption Standards | Firewall Management | Intrusion Detection | Intrusion Prevention | Mobile Device Management | Mobile Workers | Security Management | VPN

WHITE PAPER - Where will you conduct business today? Chances are that you, your colleagues, or your employees will spend time out of the office. These days, it's not necessary to spend eight hours in the office to put in a full-day's work.
Posted: August 17, 2009 | Published: August 16, 2009


Topics:  Customer Service | Small Businesses | SMBs | Teleconferencing Software | Unified Messaging Systems | VPN

WHITE PAPER - Giving remote workers easy and secure access to your network with virtual private network (VPN) technology can result in big savings.
Posted: August 14, 2009 | Published: August 14, 2009


Topics:  Productivity | Remote Access Software | Remote Computing | Small Businesses | SMBs | VPN | VPN Hardware

WHITE PAPER - Growth rises on the horizon for many small businesses, and one seizes the day, expansion often occurs rapidly. Preparation is crucial to success. What tools are required for a company with 20 employees, for example, to grow to 100 employees within a year? Read this paper to learn more...
Posted: August 14, 2009 | Published: August 14, 2009


Topics:  Collaboration | IP Networks | IP Telephony | Remote Access Hardware | Remote Access Software | Unified Messaging | Unified Messaging Systems | VPN

WHITE PAPER - Currently over 600 Orange Business Services customers use their VPNs to transport voice and data. Some use a do-it-yourself model; others use a fully managed model. If you're looking for value, the fully managed approach is the less costly and higher quality alternative. Read this paper to find more details about pros and cons of each choice.
Posted: July 21, 2009 | Published: July 21, 2009


Topics:  IP Networks | IP Phones | IP Telephony | IP VPN | Network Management Services | VoIP | VPN | VPN Service Providers | VPN Services

TRIAL SOFTWARE - Vyatta is a network operating system (enterprise-class router, firewall, VPN +) that removes the need for proprietary hardware, allowing you to leverage performance and price advantages of x86-based servers and virtualization technologies.
Posted: June 16, 2009 | Published: June 1, 2009


Topics:  IPSec | IPSec VPN | Network Security | Networking | Open Source | Open Source Software | Routers | Routing | Routing Protocols | VLAN | VPN | WAN

WHITE PAPER - Traditional VPN technologies have been pushed beyond the scope of their original design, forcing IT organizations to accept the high cost and complexity of add-ons, extenders, multiple consoles, and thick client software administration. This white paper provides an analysis of existing IPSec and SSL VPN, followed by an overview of Blue Coat RA.
Posted: May 14, 2009 | Published: May 1, 2007


Topics:  Remote Network Management | Remote Office Connectivity | Remote Offices | SSL VPN | VPN | VPN Appliances | VPN Hardware | VPN Service Providers | VPN Services | VPN Software

WHITE PAPER - It may be surprising to some that Cisco routers run many services that could create vulnerabilities. This paper is meant to be a vehicle for discussion regarding the security of Cisco routers. Additionally, some best practices for securing your Cisco routers are defined.
Posted: May 13, 2009 | Published: May 13, 2009


Topics:  Hackers | HTTP | Network Configuration Management | Network Management | Network Security | Routers | Routing | Routing Protocols | Security Threats | VPN | VPN Software | Vulnerability Assessments | Vulnerability Management