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Visit us at Wireless World 2008 - Stand #51
Lan 1 will be exhibiting at the Motorola Enterprise Mobility business stand (#51) showcasing a range of enterprise wireless solutions as well as Wireless IP Surveillance solutions with Axis cameras. Now into its fifth year and still experiencing unprecedented growth, Wireless World has become the region's biggest dedicated end-user , solutions-focused event. The event brings together mobile workers and wireless enterprises and provides them with an effective way to research the industry and then choose the best fit technologies, solutions and suppliers for their organisations.
In short, Wireless World is all about the integration and convergence of wireless, mobile, RF and IP solutions and how this can be applied to improve the way we all communicate and do business.
Wireless World is a vertical industry event which covers the use of wireless/mobile/RF/IP solutions across all industries, especially government, health, education, finance, utilities, emergency services, mining, retail, manufacture, transport, logistics, hospitality and service industries. The structure of the event includes a large, integrated exhibition where visitors have the opportunity to see first hand how the different technologies fit together.
Running alongside the exhibition are 4 end-user, strategic level conferences which start with a combined plenary session launching the discussion of “Using Mobile Broadband for Business” and then dividing into 4 specialist summits focusing on the business applications of 3G, WiMAX, WLAN/WiFi or RFID. The summits feature several practical, industry case studies.
For further information on Wireless World 2008 or to register please visit http://www.wirelessworld2008.com/
 
D-Link expands industry first range of green Ethernet Gigabit switches
D-Link have announced the expansion of their range of Green Ethernet technology with the introduction of new environmental-friendly 16 and 24-port Gigabit switches that decrease carbon emissions and energy costs by reducing power consumption without sacrificing operation performance and functionality.
The new energy-efficient DGS-1016D 16-port and DGS-1024D 24-port high performance desktop or rack mountable switches bring the benefits of D-Links Green Ethernet technology line to small and medium sized organisations.
"We encourage organisations to do the right thing by considering their carbon footprint when purchasing new networking products," said Maurice Famularo, Marketing Director, D-Link Australia & New Zealand. "With our Green Ethernet technology, small to medium sized organisations can reduce their carbon emissions and energy costs by purchasing green Gigabit switches that cost no more than comparable non-green technology."
D-Link's Green Ethernet technology conserves energy by recognising when a port is active or inactive to adjust its power accordingly, cutting energy consumption for organisations that do not need perpetual use of their computers or all the ports on their switches. It is also capable of altering the power usage relative to the length of its cable, and conserving the use of energy for both the user and the environment without suffering any loss of performance.
For a traditional switch, power consumption remains constant even when the ports are not in use. In a standard workday scenario where PCs are used for 10 hours a day and powered off 14 hours a day, and connected to the switch using 20 metre cables, D-Link's Green Ethernet can save up to 25%* power used for each system.
D-Link's Green Ethernet technology
D-link's Green Ethernet technology can detect a link's status and cable length, and adjust power usage accordingly. By reducing power consumption, less heat is produced, resulting in extended product life and lower operating costs.
Power conservation when links are idle
Even when a computer is shut down, switches often remain on and continue to consume considerable amount of power. Using D-link's Green Ethernet technology, the new switches can detect when a computer is turned off, and then respond accordingly by changing into power standby mode, thus reducing power usage for that port.
Optimised power usage on dynamic detection of cable length
Switches normally send full power to cables regardless of the actual length. Using D-link's Green Ethernet technology, the switches can analyse the cable's length and adjust the power accordingly. Since the cable length used by small to medium organisations is often less than 20m, power consumption can be significantly reduced.
Both the DGS-1016D 16-port and DGS-1024D 24-port Gigabit switches feature a non-blocking switching architecture that filters and forwards packets at full wire-speed for maximum throughput. An 8K MAC address table provides scalability for even the largest networks. Address learning and aging, 802.3x Flow Control for full-duplex mode, and back pressure flow control for half-duplex mode alleviates traffic congestion and ensures reliable data transmission.
Designed using industry standards, both new Green Ethernet switches are compatible with virtually all 10, 100, and 1000Mbps Ethernet devices and other vendor equipment, protecting existing network investments while providing a straightforward migration path to faster Gigabit speeds.
D-Link was the first company in the networking industry to introduce Green Ethernet technology in its Gigabit switches. Gigabit Ethernet market growth is forecasted to rise significantly and surpass the 10/100 Mbps market for port shipments in the coming years. With the increasing demand for Gigabit Ethernet, D-Link is constantly researching and evaluating the needs of the market and its customers to be among the first to initiate the implementation of new technologies.
The incorporation of the Green Ethernet technology into these switches re-emphasises D-Link's strong commitment to protecting the environment, leading the development of eco-friendly products that comply with RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) and WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directives. RoHS directives restrict the use of specific hazardous materials during the manufacture of electrical and electronic goods, while WEEE applies standards for proper disposal and recycling of products.
Price and Availability
The DGS-1016D is available now with recommended retail prices of AU$389 inc. GST. The DGS-1024D is also available now with recommended retail prices of AU$539inc. For further information including DLR pricing please login to the Lan 1 reseller portal or see Lan 1's Interactive Pricelist (IPL). Alternately you can talk to your Lan 1 Account Manager or register as a Lan 1 reseller.
 
TalkSwitch® Wins Inaugural Innovator Award
TalkSwitch® has recently been awarded the 2008 VON Magazine Innovator Award, the foremost recognition of companies representing the future of the Internet Communications industry.
The VON Magazine Innovator Awards are the most prestigious in VoIP communications. Given to only 65 companies worldwide, the awards recognize the top achievers among the thousands of companies in the industry. TalkSwitch is the pioneering developer of phone systems exclusively for small business. The truly hybrid nature of its systems, coupled with a uniquely owner-friendly™ and vendor-friendly™ approach, were key factors that elevated the company over its competition in these awards.
“The VON Magazine Innovator Awards recognize the Internet Communications industry’s best and brightest companies, and we’re very pleased to announce TalkSwitch as an inaugural winner,” said Bill Sell, Publisher, VON Media Group. “TalkSwitch stood out among the large field of companies that participated in the nomination process, and was a unanimous choice of the selection committee. We congratulate the entire team at TalkSwitch for its wonderful effort, and are proud to bestow this well-earned recognition upon them.”
“We’re deeply honored by this recognition,” said Jan Scheeren, President and CEO, TalkSwitch. “We’ve put a lot of hard work into developing what we believe are the best phone systems on the market for small businesses, and this is a nice validation of our approach. The VON Magazine Innovator Awards are very meaningful, as they truly recognize the best of our industry, whether they are public or private, large or small. This award has to be earned, and I’m very proud of my team for getting us here.”
The VON Magazine Innovator Award follows on the heels of TalkSwitch being named the absolute best VoIP phone system for small businesses by the readers of Small Business Computing magazine. That award comes directly from the readers, the people that run small businesses and use these systems everyday.
TalkSwitch systems are ideal for companies with up to 64 telephone users per location, and combine the best capabilities of PBX, IP PBX and Key phone systems at unbeatable value. Its hybrid systems are flexible, easy to use and manage, easy to sell, and are easily expanded to suit the needs of a growing business. TalkSwitch gives its customers choice. Choice about the phones they use, the networks they use, the service providers they use and the rate at which they make the move to VoIP. TalkSwitch systems provide customers with the call handling features and smooth user experience they demand. The company has been developing systems exclusively for the small business market for nearly two decades, a legacy of success that none of its competitors can match.
For further information including DLR pricing please login to the Lan 1 reseller portal or see Lan 1's Interactive Pricelist (IPL). Alternately you can talk to your Lan 1 Account Manager or register as a Lan 1 reseller. Further information on the VON Magazine Innovator Award can be found at http://vonmag.com/innovators/
NAS vs. SAN
Neil Cameron of Adaptec tells us what is the difference between NAS and SAN and how to choose the right solution. Click for more...
Do you need Fortinet Support?
At Lan 1 we have been receiving a few questions about how to contact Fortinet’s TAC for technical support. It's actually very simple. All you have to do is dial 1800 425 477 and your call will be routed to the nearest operating support centre 24x7. In saying that, you must have the serial number of the device that needs assistance when you call, and the support centre will only provide 24x7 service to those devices with valid 24x7 FortiCare contracts. Please note this number is only available to Fortinet Partners and is not to be called by the end-user.
Also, sometimes a visit to the Knowledge Centre may be all you need to support your clients. There are copies of ALL Fortinet manuals, installation guides and a host of other technical resources available from this one-stop website so please take the time to discover its treasures!
And one other Fortinet website you may not have explored yet is the FortiGuard Centre; a single page “threat summary” which can be used to understand exactly where the nasties are coming from and what’s happening out there. Sometimes customers question the service security vendors provide and the extent of the viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware, vulnerabilities, etc that are actually a threat to them... show them this page and then click through some of the links and understanding will come flooding in.
SonicWALL E-Class NSA E6500 Review
See what SecureComputing.net.au thought of the SonicWALL E-Class NSA. Click for more...
Axis Architecture and Engineering Program (A&E)
An Axis program dedicated to consultants, architects and engineers, will be running in Brisbane on Wednesday 9th April. Click for more...
Axis Housing Configurator An intuitive tool for selecting the right camera housing for your Axis IP camera is now available here
Milestone XProtect Central 3.5b released The XPC 3.5b Service Release contains the following improvements:
- Different technical issues solved in Central Server 3.5b
- Different technical issues solved in Central Client 3.5b
- Please see the Service Release Notes for further information.
The Service Release Notes contain an exhaustive list of issues solved, as well as an upgrade guide.
The Milestone XProtect Central 3.5b software, the Service Release Notes, the Administrator's Getting Started Guide and Manuals are all available for download from the XProtect Central Downloads section.
For further information including DLR pricing please login to the Lan 1 reseller portal or see Lan 1's Interactive Pricelist (IPL). Alternately you can talk to your Lan 1 Account Manager or register as a Lan 1 reseller.
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