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	Getting Ready for the New Wireless Luc Roy of Siemens Communications gives tips for a successful deployment of 802.11n There is a lot of interest and confusion surrounding the capabilities and status of the new 802.11n WiFi standard. The interest is driven by the 802.11n enhancement to the IEEE 802.11 wireless network standard that includes many new features to increase transmission speeds, range and reliability compared to 802.11a/b/g. The enhancements translate to 300 Mbps of raw data throughput and/or double the range compared to current 802.11a/g technology. More >>		Aligning Your Project Goals Can a PPM solution help respond to changing business needs? Compuware’s Lori Ellsworth certainly thinks so. In today’s climate, a portfolio management discipline is more important than ever. When critical decisions need to be made about your IT investments, it’s key to have accurate and relevant information at your fingertips. Now is the time to ensure that you’re investing in the initiatives and resources that align most closely with your objectives. More >>
	Building Business Value You can’t manage what you can’t see – and PPM is like switching on the light. It provides unprecedented visibility across projects, people and costs, says John Scumniotales. More >>		The Three Keys of Project Success Corporations as diverse as Apple, Walt Disney and Toyota are turning to project and portfolio management (PPM) tools to take control of their project management processes and give them a significant competitive advantage. More >>

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