Latest articles by Alan Stevens
24-port PoE Ethernet switches
Reviews Fancy using your network to supply power as well as data? IT Pro's Alan Stevens looks at six of the latest Power over Ethernet-enabled switches
A boost for server-based computing
In-depth Server virtualisation isn't the only technology to benefit from the introduction of multi-core processors. Faster, more capable, silicon is also re-kindling interest in server-based computing. Here's what it's all about.
IBM extends quad-core range
News As the industry switches over to multi-core processors IBM is leading the charge
Citrix to target branch offices, with help from Microsoft
News Partnership deal produces results that will worry the competition
Debian Linux gets HP seal of approval
News HP adds the operating system to its Linux portfolio in move that reflects demand for open source software
Finns win virtual contest
News Finnish team win WMWare challenge and trouser $100,000 for network troubleshooting application
Analysis: Broadband over power lines coming - but not over
News Europe likes to think it's a technology-friendly area but regulation could mean the US beats us to the punch on getting broadband via power lines
Analysis: Remember NetWare?
News Novell has pledged to support Netware as long as there are customers but can it handle two operating systems at once?
Analysis: Power outages causing network rethink
News With the lights going out over London network managers are focusing on options for keeping the core network running
Analysis: Virtual hot potatoes
News Virtualisation providers like EMC and Microsoft aim to roll technology out to all companies, from the largest to the smallest
VoIP for business
In-depth IT Pro Guide: It's easy to see why consumers are taking to VoIP in their droves, but the technology also has benefits for business. Want to know if it's for you? Alan Stevens runs through the options
Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches
In-depth IT Pro Guide: You'll find them tucked away in the corners of offices and racked up in server rooms in most organisations, but there's more to the humble switch than meets the eye. Alan Stevens explains
