Apr 9, 2014
I think we have more choices today than ever before and people select the medium that best meets their needs.I find texting to be the most flexible because it can easily perform asynchronous as well as synchronous communications. I can respond quickly in real time or...
Mar 26, 2014
The following article is an excellent overview of the Netflix/Comcast deal and how deals like these will transform the discussions of Network Neutrality. Cogent has also made a deal with Verizon and other cable companies to pay capital cost to upgrade peering links...
Mar 24, 2014
I would venture a guess that many of you who will read this next line will say, “Doesn’t everyone know this?” The User Interface (UI) can be one of the biggest barriers or strongest accelerators to technology adoption.The answer is no, not everyone knows this—at...
Mar 14, 2014
“Actifio had a whole new way of doing things, it was designed from the ground up for the virtual environment.” Business continuity, data replication, security and disaster recovery can be complex topics. In our fast paced world of technology...
Mar 11, 2014
Recently, OSHEAN hosted two VMware training courses presented by a VMware-certified training company: View and vSphere. These courses provide in-depth lectures, hands-on labs, and prepare students to sit for VMware Certified Professional exams. Please note, all...
Feb 25, 2014
The term “Big Data” is thrown around so much lately that we tend to gloss over its significance. Some folks brush the trend off as nothing new; a natural evolution under Moore’s law. As OSHEAN looks to 100+Gbps networks, I have become intrigued by...
Feb 7, 2014
Members are increasingly interested in expanding their Internet connections beyond 1Gb. In an ideal world, budgets would be plentiful enough to make investments in a (preferably redundant) 10Gb edge routing infrastructure. But what if funding is...
Feb 7, 2014
Watch for an inside look at Sophia Academy’s new facility!Sophia Academy is a private middle school for girls specifically who have less fortunate backgrounds in the Providence area. On Friday, December 13th, thieves broke into Sophia Academy, ripping...
Feb 5, 2014
When I am asked about who OSHEAN is, the conversation often starts with a definition of a Research and Education Network (REN) and a companion discussion of Internet2. Internet2 was formed in 1996 by 34 universities who understood that the network and computing needs...
Jan 17, 2014
Another development…http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/23/net-neutrality_n_5201034.html