Miercom was engaged to conduct a comparative testing of two high-capacity L2 and L3 network switches: the popular Cisco Catalyst 4500E, and a comparably configured, competitive switch, the FastIron SX 1600, from Brocade Communications Systems. Miercom executed comprehensive hands-on testing and evaluated the performance of some widely deployed features that are critical for reliable functioning ...

It’s the difference between raw data, and information. The Miercom Business Decision Series combines the results of our hands-on testing, with insight on how particular features can positively impact the business bottom line. This report details some of the clear business advantages that the Cisco Catalyst 3650 Series delivers. Subscribe to the Developer Insider Newsletter ...

Cisco engaged Miercom to conduct a competitive analysis of its Catalyst 2960-X switch versus two comparable Hewlett-Packard switches from the 2920 and 5120 product families. Miercom executed comprehensive hands-on testing and evaluated the performance of some widely deployed features that are critical for reliable functioning of enterprise networks. The test methodology focused on specific areas ...

Security analysts used to say it’s not a question of if you’ll be attacked but when. Today, the facts are even more alarming: we no longer need to wonder when your network will be targeted. Your business is under attack right now. According to the Cisco 2014 Annual Security Report, threat alerts grew 14 percent ...

In January 2015, Cisco commissioned Forrester Consulting to conduct a Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study and examine the potential return on investment enterprises may realize by deploying Cisco TrustSec. The purpose of this study is to provide readers with a framework to evaluate the potential financial impact of Cisco TrustSec on their organizations. Subscribe to ...

Cisco® Unified Access establishes a framework that securely, reliably, and seamlessly connects anyone, anywhere, anytime, using any device to any resource. This framework empowers all employees with advanced services, taking advantage of an intelligent, enterprise-wide network to increase revenue, productivity, and customer satisfaction while reducing operational inefficiencies across the business. Cisco Unified Access includes services-rich ...

As adversaries rapidly refine their ability to develop and deploy malware that can breach network defences and evade detection, the security industry, as a whole, struggles to innovate at a similar pace. This dynamic creates a significant problem for organizations investing in security products and services: They often end up choosing individual solutions to address ...

A Cisco Wi-Fi network gives racing community highly secure communications and consistent web access anywhere. Download this case study to learn how Cisco solved all the challenges facing MST: • Provide a robust, resilient Wi-Fi network for rapid race setup all over the world • Protect data security and separation among race organizers, race teams, ...

IDC has found that leveraging data analytics in business decisions is becoming a top priority for an increasing number of companies. This in turn is placing new demands on IT organisations. The need is twofold: to manage new streams of unstructured data from sources such as social media and to speed response times to deliver ...

Data is everywhere, so computing and storage resources have to be accessible everywhere as well: from the core of the data centre to the employees, customers, citizens, and machines at the edge. Companies have started to recognise the need to transform the way they manage data and their entire IT infrastructure. Download this report to ...