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Join Cisco for a Lean Retail Webcast July 14th

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:52:58 -0500

Doing more with less? As a retailer today, you've got to do it all with less. The demands to reduce costs are unrelenting, but so is the need to differentiate your business to customers who are in control of an ultra-competitive, omni-channel marketplace.

Join this 60-minute webcast and get:

New insights on how to balance pressing requirments to contain costs while also ensuring operational reliablity, flexibility, and security
Details on innovative solutions that improve agility, create a rapid path forward for your retail business, and help you avoid future roadblocks
Information from specialty apparel retailer Chico's on why they chose the Cisco Lean Retail solution and their implementation

Just by registering, you will receive a free Cost-Savings Calculator and a new white paper on "Lean Retail--Doing More with Less".

Lean Retail Webcast July 14th 1pm EST

Jacquie

www.netlinkweb.com

Join Proxim for a Special Webinar Series

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:03:15 -0500

You are invited to join Proxim's special webinar series focused on Wireless Intelligent Transportation Systems.

Geoff Smith, Proxim VP of Sales, will discuss Proxim's industry-leading support for fixed and mobile mulitcast video over wireless for ITS applications.

To provide more insights into Proxim's ITS deployment cases, they have invited one of their key Platinum Partners, Systems Integrated, to speak about the successful deployment for LA County using Proxim solutions. This particular deployment has won an award for saving LA County $7 million dollars. Download the case sudy here.

Live Webinar-Optimize Your ITS Network June 23rd 8am PST

Proxim Products

Jacquie

www.netlinkweb.com

Join MRV at Upcoming Events in Monaco and New York

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:00:31 -0500

Join MRV Optical Communications at upcoming global events and learn more about MRV"s Carrier Ethernet and Packet Optical Transport Solutions.

Meet MRV experts at IIR WDM & Next Generation Optical Networking June 20th thru June 22nd in Monaco where Cecile Rancon, Technical Leader, MRV and Executive from Telecom Luxemburg will speak on the "Real Life Datacenter application challenges and intelligent optical trasport solutions"

Join MRV Communications at the Backhaul & Core Strategies for Mobile Operators one day conference June 21st in New York, New York where David Stehlin, SVP, Global Sales and Marketing will speak on the "New Backhaul Opportunities for Alternative Access Vendors" Panel Session @ 1:45pm.

Meet MRV's East Coast Sales & Technical team at Telecom Exchange June 29th in New York, New York.

Visit www.mrv.com for more information on these upcoming global events.

Jacquie

Motorola Ask The Expert PMP 320 Webinar

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:56:23 -0500

Motorola is reuniting their panel of experts to review the latest software enhancements, to answer your current, critical questions about the PMP 320 and to help you continue to learn from other's experiences.

Join Motorola Thursday, June 23, 2011, 1:00pm - 2:30pm CST

They'll kick off the discussion with a review of resolved issues, bug fixes, new feature functionality and the benefits for network operators. Then, leaders from Motorola's Engineering, Product Management, and Tier 3 Technical Support Teams will field your questions and dive even deeper into the software.

The agenda for the webinar will include the following technical discussions:

Walkthrough for using upper 25MHz in the 3.65GHz band
Demonstration of how Wireless Manager can improve troubleshooting and planning
Installation and deployment best practices
Capacity planning and determining frame utilization
QoS Best Practices for VoIP and video

Jacquie

www.netlinkweb.com

Global Convergence Inc. (GCI) appoints Joe Serra to head its Interlink and NetLink Business Units

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 14:43:16 -0500

Former Tech Data executive, Joe Serra, has been appointed as executive vice-president and general manager to spearhead business growth initiatives. With nearly 25 years of experience within the information technology industry, Serra takes on the position of chief architect for strategic initiatives which include significant growth in GCI's product portfolio and customer base.

GCI appoints Joe Serra to Head Interlink and NetLink Business Units

GCI announces Strategy for Change

Jacquie

www.netlinkweb.com

ADTRAN NetVanta: SE-Speak

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:29:04 -0500

Another Excellent Guest Post from ADTRAN uber-SE, Alex Raskin. Here it is - and Thanks Alex!!

I'd have to say the most common technical discussions I've been having lately with my customers are switch layout/stacking scenarios. Like - what switches to put in the wiring closet on the 3rd floor; how about the core of my network, Layer 2 versus Layer 3 switches, terminating fiber runs between switches, etc.

Standard Layer 2 switching is pretty straightforward; ADTRAN's suite of Layer 2 Fast Ethernet (10/100) and Gigabit (10/100/1000) switches cover that environment very well:

NetVanta 1234 (part number 1700594G1) 24-Port Managed Layer 2 Fast Ethernet Switch with quad Gigabit uplinks.
NetVanta 1234 PoE (part number 1700594G1) 24-Port Managed Layer 2 Fast Ethernet Switch with quad Gigabit uplinks, supporting 802.3af & Legacy Power over Ethernet.
NetVanta 1238 (part number 1700598G1): 48-Port Managed Layer 2 Fast Ethernet Switch with quad Gigabit uplinks.
NetVanta 1238 PoE (part number 1700599G1) 48-Port Managed Layer 2 Fast Ethernet Switch with quad Gigabit uplinks, supporting 802.3af & Legacy Power over Ethernet.
NetVanta 1534 (part number 1700590G1) 26-Port Managed Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch.
NetVanta 1534 PoE (part number 1700591G1) 26-Port Managed Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch supporting 802.3af & Legacy Power over Ethernet.

However, what I am finding to be more and more common is the use of Layer 3 switches; specifically Layer 3 gigabit & Layer 3 gigabit fiber switches.

When do we use Layer 3 switches? When we need to contain broadcast traffic or in a multi-network approach utilizing multiple VLANs (such as those networks utilizing VoIP for example) it is appropriate and much more efficient to implement Layer 3 switches.

These Layer 3 gigabit switches are used primarily at the core of a network to ‘aggregate’ links from the multiple wiring closets located throughout a building / campus / office park; although, I have also seen them used in large remote wiring closets.

ADTRAN has a full line of Layer 3 gigabit switches to technically address these applications; ADTRAN’s line comes in 3 flavors:

NetVanta 1544 (part number 1700544G1, list price $2,795) 28-Port Managed Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch. Includes 24 - 10/100/1000Base-T access ports and 4 - Enhanced SFP (1Gbps/2.5Gbps) Gigabit Ethernet Ports.
NetVanta 1544 PoE (part number 1700545G1, list price $3,795) 28-Port Managed Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch supporting 802.3af & Legacy Power over Ethernet. Includes 24 - 10/100/1000Base-T access ports and 4 - Enhanced SFP Gigabit (1Gbps/2.5Gbps) Ethernet Ports.
And my favorite, the NetVanta 1544F (part number 1700546G1, list price $3,995) 28-Port Managed Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch supporting 802.3af & Legacy Power over Ethernet. Includes 24 - SFP Gigabit (1Gbps) access ports and 4 - Enhanced SFP Gigabit (1Gbps/2.5Gbps) Ethernet Port.

As always, ADTRAN continues to include features in ALL our switches that not commonly found in switches (yes, included for free!):

Wire-speed routing / fully non-blocking switching
Wi-Fi access controller to centrally manage ADTRAN Wi-Fi access points
Cable Diagnostics
Port scheduler to power down devices and/or disable ports on a time basis
Limited lifetime warranty
Next business day advanced replacement

All this at a price / performance/ features / warranty / support combination that cannot be beat in the industry!

Alexander C. Raskin
ATSP - IPT, ATSP - IN
CCENT, CCNA, CCDA
Systems Engineer

Interested in HD Video Conferencing?

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:28:25 -0500

Well here's an excellent set of questions to assist you in making the right product decision.

Will the communication between points be point-to-point or point-to-multipoint?
In case of being point-to-multipoint, how many simultaneous remote locations are required?
Are the VC units being placed in meeting rooms, class rooms or private offices?
Do you own any videoconferencing equipment - if so, what model and make?
Are LCD's or projectors required for the VC rooms?
Do the different locations have a dedicated Internet link? If so, what type and speed? Are they IP or ISDN?
Are you interested in sharing ppt, xls, doc and additional collateral through videoconferencing?

Check out Sony's line of HD videoconferencing products. The PCS-XG80 and PCS-XG80S HD Video Conferencing solutions, cameras, microphones and more are now available at NetLink. Sony Videoconferencing Solutions Brochure.

Brian Elder
NetLink Technologies
belder@netlinkweb.com
727-437-3042 DID
888-677-0712 x3042 Toll Free
727-533-9516 FAX

What Vertical Market is your Business in? Sony has the Solution.

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:01:11 -0500

NetLink Technologies, Inc., is pleased to introduce their latest line of products and first venture into the highly popular and ever-growing market of High Definition Video Conferencing Solutions from Sony.

Whether you are a doctor or nurse, TV broadcast announcer, professor or teacher, or even a local/state police agency interested in capturing the license plate number of a red light offender...Sony has the solution for you.

Sony is the innovator of the HD video and only HD VC solution that broadcasts today in "true" 1080p digital format. Give NetLink a call and we'll gladly put something together for you that suits your Vertical marketplace.

PCS-XG80

SG-XG80BCST

Sony Video Conferencing Solutions

Brian Elder
NetLink Technologies
belder@netlinkweb.com
727-437-3042 DID
888-677-0712 x3042 Toll Free
727-533-9516 FAX

Check out Grandstream's new IP Multimedia Phone

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:55:09 -0500

If you have a minute, take a look at Grandstream's flash demo highlighting all the innovative features of their new IP Multimedia Phone (Grandstream GXV3140). Access realtime information through an integrated web browser. Free video and voice calling worldwide with just one simple step: plug in.

Grandstream also announced new High Definition (GXV3601 HD) and Low-Light (GXV3601 LL) IP surveillance cameras that offer mission critical high quality video solutions at a very competitive price-perfomance point.

Jacquie

Check out Sony's Video Conferencing in HD

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:15:27 -0500

Sony just introduced a new form of high definition (HD) visual communication with the PCS-XG80. It has a dedicated HD camera (PCSA-CXG80) that adopts Sony's newly developed BrightFace technology, providing clear images even in dimly lit rooms. The use of an intuitive GUI interface makes this videoconferencing system extremely user friendly.

Key Features:

1080i High Definition Images (resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels)
Natural Stereo Sound (built-in stereo echo canceller)
ITU-T H.239 Support (presentation data transferred at 30fps)
BrightFace Technology (optimize brightness of each pixel to highlight shadows)
Intuitive GUI (translucent cascading menus)

Sony Video Conferencing Solutions

Sony PCS-XG80

Jacquie