D-Link unveils the DAP-2565 AirPremier, describing it as a secure network management solution for SMBs with limited IT resources. 

It delivers IEEE 802.11n performance, PoE support and secure guest access and control priviledges for individual users.

Selectable 2.4/5GHz dual-band provides flexible IEEE 802.11n performance to up to 300Mbps, while including integrateed 802.3af support and central management capabilities D-Link says improve uptime and cost-effectiveness. 

The plenum-rated metal chassis is flame retardant, with low smoke production for Read more...

Chief announces an AV rack systems and accessory line to its Raxxess product family-- the G1 series gangable rack and the W1 and W2 series on-wall racks. 

The company says the new racks make the installation as easy and efficient as possible, with extra space gains in each rack's bottom for small component mounting and consistent ventilation options. 

The G1 series gangable rack includes a number of installer-friendly features, such as pre-welded ganging nuts, adjustable front and rear rack rails, optional reversible, locking doors fitting either Read more...

Nimbus Data Systems launches its S-Class series flash memory storage systems' second generation.

The company says the new S-Class line x3 times faster than the original, thanks to enterprise flash modules using 6 Gbps SAS connectivity and a higher-performance flash management processor. 

A new-non blocking internal midplane provides simultaneous full line-rate 6 Gbps performance to each flash module, while advanced wear-leveling alogirthms maximise flash durability in non-stop mission-critical installations. 

It comes with native fibre channel and Read more...

Ovum reports that the optical networking (ON) market continues to stagnate in EMEA territories, even if it appears to recover on a WW basis-- growing by 7% Y-o-Y to reach revenues of $3.5Bn in Q1 2011.

The market's WW annualised spending is also now just above the red, with 1% growth (reaching totals of around $14.6Bn). 

Driving this increase is the growth in the dense wavelength division multiplexing market, as well as the shift towards optical products optimised for strong IP-based traffic growth. 

Alcatel-Lucent marks itself as Q1 2011's top vendor Read more...