The Meraki MR16 is an enterprise class, dual-concurrent 802.11n access point designed for high-density deployments in large offices, schools, hospitals, hotels and large retail stores.  The MR16 features dual-concurrent, dual-band operation and advanced 802.11n technologies such as MIMO and beam forming, delivering the high throughput and reliable coverage required by the most demanding business applications like voice and video.

The MR16 is monitored 24×7 and managed through the Meraki Enterprise Cloud Controller, with an intuitive browser-based interface that delivers real-time alerts if your network encounters problems. Remote diagnostics tools enable real-time troubleshooting over the web, meaning multi-site, distributed networks can be managed remotely.  The MR16’s firmware is always kept up to date from the cloud.  New features, bug fixes, and enhancements are delivered seamlessly over the web, so you never have to manually download software updates or worry about missing security patches.  And it self heals, responding automatically to switch failures and other errors.

The MR16 features integrated, easy-to-use security technologies to provide secure connectivity for employees and guests alike.  Advanced security features provide wire-like security while still being easy to configure.  One-click guest isolation provides secure, Internet-only access for visitors.  The policy firewall (Identity Policy Manager) enables group-based, granular access policy control.

Despite its incredible  power  and feature set, the MR16 is  the lowest profile 802.11n access point available – at just one inch thick, it blends seamlessly into any environment.  In addition to looking great, the MR16 is earth friendly: we’ve eliminated excess packaging and documentation, and 90% of the access point materials are recyclable.  A maximum power draw of only 10.5 watts and a cloud-hosted, multi-tenant controller mean that pollution, material utilization and your electric bill are kept to a minimum.

Contact Small Business Technology Solutions, Inc., your Meraki Authorized Reseller during October to obtain a special 30% discount on the MR16 and all other Meraki products.  This offer is good on Meraki products only and expires on October 31, 2011.

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NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — Microsoft has agreed to buy Internet phone service provider Skype for $8.5 billion in cash, the companies announced Tuesday.

The deal gives Microsoft (MSFT, Fortune 500) access to the market for real-time video and voice communications. The software maker said it plans to use Skype to support such products as the Xbox gaming system and Windows Phone.

As the largest acquisition in its history, the deal marks a significant change in strategy for Microsoft, which has not bought another company since 2006.

“Skype is a phenomenal service that is loved by millions of people around the world,” said Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer.

Behind the deal

In 2010, Skype had 170 million connected users who logged over 207 billion minutes of voice and video conversations. The company reported a $6.9 million net loss last year, on nearly $860 million in revenue. It reported $686 million in long-term debt, and slightly more than $1 billion in liabilities.

Under the terms of the deal, Microsoft will assume Skype’s debt.

Skype will become a new business unit within Microsoft, to be run by current Skype CEO Tony Bates, who will report directly to Ballmer.

Skype filed for a $100 million IPO last year. But the actual offering was delayed, and rumors surfaced last week that the company was in talks with Microsoft and Facebook.

“The deal is strategically sound,” said Christopher Hickey, an analyst at Atlantic Equities. “There are clear revenue opportunities for Microsoft.”

He said the price was “slightly expensive,” but added that Microsoft plans to use its offshore cash balance to cover the cost. “It’s expensive, but it’s not the end of the world.”

For consumers, the look and feel of Skype should remain the same, said Hickey. Microsoft is mainly interested in incorporating Skype’s functionality into its existing products, and leveraging the company’s user base.

“The advantage of Skype is that it’s just as applicable to Microsoft’s consumer base as its business base,” he said. “Most of Microsoft’s challenges are traditionally on the consumer side of its business.”

Google is killing the voice plan

Founded in 2003, Skype was bought by Ebay in 2005 for $2.6 billion. But the partnership did not work out and eBay sold its 65% stake in Skype to an investor group for $1.9 billion in 2009.

The group was led by private equity firm Silver Lake, but eBay retained a small stake in the company.

Microsoft shares fell more than 1% in early trading Tuesday. The stock is down nearly 9% so far this year.

Hickey said the deal raises questions about Microsoft’s acquisition strategy going forward.

“Investors are wondering whether this signals a change in M&A strategy for Microsoft, which hasn’t been very acquisitive in the last ten years,” he said.

BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIIM) is one of the companies that has been mentioned as a possible Microsoft target

Thanks: http://money.cnn.com/2011/05/10/technology/microsoft_skype/index.htm?hpt=T1

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