NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER 2008
   

Dissecting DefCon’s Operation Center
First-Ever Behind-the-Scenes Look

Wired blogger Dave Bullock gives his readers a first-ever glimpse inside DefCon’s Network Operations Center. Notorious for being the most hostile network in the world, the show’s temporary network is designed and operated by a group of tech savvy volunteers known as “Goons”. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how they victoriously defended the network against a relentless stream of hackers.
Wired

Insecurity Issues
Will Wireless Help the Homeland Protect America’s Borders?

Wi-Fi has played an important role in making video surveillance, access control, and physical security easier to install and maintain. Relative to wired alternatives, Wi-Fi offers a lower cost solution that is significantly faster to deploy. Read about the many ways that Wi-Fi is helping to protect America’s borders.
Wi-Fi Planet

Cell-Reliance
Addressing Employee Dependence on Cell Phones

Personal mobile phones have become an integral part of work-related communications. Advancements in cell phone technology make them ideal communication tools, and potential spigots through which confidential information can leak, purposefully or inadvertently.
Computer Weekly


American History and American Idol?
Scaling to Meet the Demands of College Kids

From streaming their favorite TV show to watching lectures online, college kids want access to multi-media information. The growing use of laptops is straining unprepared wireless networks. Read how university network administrators are addressing the demands of web thirsty college students.
Network World


Left Corner Upcoming Events Right Corner

Tradeshows
3rd Annual VODA Technology Showcase
Kelowna, Canada | October 8, 2008

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CEWIT 2008 Conference
Stonybrook, NY | October 16, 2008

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Netspeed Canada 2008
Edmonton, Canada | October 22-24, 2008

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EDUCAUSE
Orlando, FL | October 28-31, 2008

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Webinars
Advances in Wireless Infrastructure Control: Optimizing Client Behavior for Improved Network Performance
October 21, 2008 | 11 AM PST

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Training
Aruba Technical Training
Aruba and our Authorized Training Center (ATC) partners offer a comprehensive training schedule of classes at numerous locations throughout the world.

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 In This Issue

Wireless Intelligence

- Dissecting DefCon's Operation Center
- Insecurity Issues
- Cell-Reliance
- American History and American Idol?
Education
- An Analyst's Perspective on 802.11n
In The News
- Wireless Infrastructure Control With ARM 2.0
- Aruba Receives FCC Approval for DFS and SDR
- Fairfax County Public Schools Manages 8,500 AP Network with Airwave
Upcoming Events

Left Corner Education Right Corner

Webinar: An Analyst’s Perspective on 802.11n
Industry analyst Craig Mathias answers some of the most pressing questions about 802.11n. Is 802.11n ready for enterprise deployments? What does it take to rollout an 802.1nn WLAN?
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Left Corner In The News Right Corner

Aruba Launches Adaptive Radio Management (ARM) 2.0
Aruba's new ARM 2.0 software uses infrastructure-based controls to enable Wi-Fi networks to run faster, more reliably, and with greater resiliency. Read how this upgrade maximizes the performance of clients.
Campus Technology

Aruba Receives FCC Approval for DFS and SDR
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved the use of Software Define Radio (SDR) and Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) technology in Aruba’s 802.11n access points. Read how this approval will allow Aruba’s customers to more easily update devices and increase available bandwidth.
TMC Net

Fairfax County Public Schools Manages 8,500 AP Network with AirWave
Fairfax County Public Schools uses the AirWave Wireless Management Suite to operate its network of 8,500 Cisco wireless access points – and recently began implementing Aruba infrastructure because network administrators preferred Aruba's 802.11n solution. Read about NetworkWorld's review of the AirWave 6.0 software.
Network World