We look at the resurging problem of spam and what organizations are doing to augment existing antispam solutions with additional costeffective layers of protection. We then present the benefits realized by organizations that have deployed Symantec Brightmail Traffic Shaper appliances in conjunction with other antispam solutions, along with a return on investment (ROI) analysis for one of the service provider customers that agreed to have its findings published anonymously.
Multi-stage fracturing of horizontal wells may be the key to unlocking many of the world’s remaining oil and gas reserves. As depletion of the world’s primary producing fields continues at a rapid pace, and demand continues to grow, oil and gas producers around the world are searching for ways to economically access potentially massive reserves left behind in tight or geologically difficult formations.
There are more than 4 billion mobile connections worldwide. Over the coming years, many more millions of people at the “base of the economic pyramid” are expected to acquire mobile phones, greatly benefiting their lives, business activities and access to information. However, most of these new subscribers will not have direct access to electricity. This makes it more challenging and expensive for them to charge their mobile phone, not to mention to power the myriad of other daily functions for which electricity is important such as lighting, cooking and refrigeration.
The GSMA Development Fund has initiated the Green Power for Mobile programme to catalyse the deployment of green power solutions across mobile networks. Green Power for Mobile consists of a diverse set of assets made available to mobile operators considering alternatives to conventional sources of power for base station sites. The programme has recently concluded market research through indepth desk research and interviews with operators, green power vendors, green power systems integrators and telecommunications equipment vendors. The results of this assessment consist of analysis of various market dynamics and projected market potential for green power solutions.
Four Principles for Reducing Total Cost of Ownership - A White Paper by David R. Merrill, Chief Economist, Hitachi Data Systems