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What does it take to build a wireless infrastructure? ZDNet's David Berlind looks at deployment guidelines, hidden costs, and the competitive advantage.
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Budget and headcount: That's where the rubber meets the road for IT professionals. Each month ZDNet asks 500 enterprises where they are allocating their budgets and headcounts -- now, in the next 12 months, and in 18-24 months. The results are the biggest five IT priorities.
What's coming up this year? Business IT resources start shifting from hardware to software in the next 12 months. But networking--especially wireless--stays a top priority.
Alternatives to MS Office Sure, Microsoft Office is the dominant software suite, but it's also pricey. We compare the latest versions of Corel WordPerfect and StarOffice to Bill Gates' behemoth.
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Wireless desktop adapters Wireless networking isn't just for notebooks. Plug one of these adapters into your desktop PC's USB port, and you're on the air. Read reviews
Make your network twice as fast Speed demons, take note: We've found three 802.11g routers that claim to go up to twice as fast as the competition. But do they really deliver? Here's what we found. Read reviews
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