Meraki buy more than cloud Wi-Fi to Cisco

Could be Cisco's basis for broader cloud networking offers

Even though Meraki made a name for itself in cloud-based WLANs, Cisco's long-term goals for its new acquisition go beyond just Wi-Fi.

Cisco acquired Meraki on Sunday for $1.2 billion. Meraki is a privately held company that specializes in cloud-based management of wireless LAN, security appliances, and mobile devices for midmarket companies.

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But analysts see Meraki's infrastructure playing a much broader role at Cisco over time. Indeed, Meraki becomes Cisco's new Cloud Networking Group.

"Meraki is to become the new 'Cloud Networking Group,' which would imply more than just Wi-Fi," says Mike Spanbauer of Current Analysis.

Mark Fabbi of Gartner agrees.

"It's pretty clear Cisco bought Meraki because of their ability to manage cloud infrastructure and Meraki has proven that the model works and is robust," Fabbi says. "I would expect that it will become the platform for Cisco to offer different delivery and management models to a much broader product and customer set."

Cisco Senior Vice President Rob Soderbery said Meraki will appeal to midsize companies that have the same IT needs as larger organizations, but without the resources to integrate complex IT systems. Meraki's infrastructure is already used by thousands of customers to manage hundreds of thousands of devices, he said.

Zeus Kerravala sees Meraki playing a key role in Cisco's Cisco ONE programmable networking strategy and its onePK API set.

"It's more cloud management than Wi-Fi," says Zeus Kerravala of ZK Research. "It's software control pushed into the cloud. It's a front-end to onePK on the back-end. Cloud networking is actually the long term value."

Jon Oltsik of Enterprise Strategy Group sees Meraki as a delivery model for some Cisco technologies that currently require on premise hardware.

"I see Meraki as the managed networking part of the cloud strategy," he says. "Think of Cisco technologies like TrustSec, ISE, QoS, WLAN, etc. Cisco makes these things work with its own hardware and software to offer solutions with central policies, reporting, etc. The problem is that not everyone wants to buy or operate this stuff. I can manage network policy in the cloud or on-premise and it's likely that Cisco will integrate the two for a common solution."

Fabbi says that even though Meraki will be anchoring the new Cloud Networking Group, it won't be Cisco's only cloud offering. They already have cloud-based WebEx conferencing, unified communications and IronPort security services.

But Meraki could very well become Cisco's biggest cloud offering, he says.

"They wouldn't have spent over $1 billion for some WLAN bits and pieces," Fabbi says.

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Wearable computers: The next generation

Wearable computers: The next generation
Computing devices you can wear are still in their infancy, but a host of clever new designs are in the works. Get a peek at the brave new world of wearable computers, from sensor-laden surgical gloves to workout clothes that monitor your moves.
Think your tablet or smartphone is the utmost in personal computing? Soon you could be wearing your digital electronics -- from shoes that can guide you to your destination to electronic tattoos that monitor physiological conditions.

While there are several wearable computing devices already available, they're just the tip of the technological iceberg. Dozens of new designs are popping up that take these ideas to a new level. There's no saying if or when the devices that follow will be developed into commercial products, but all are working prototypes that show what's possible -- and some you can make yourself today. Think of this as a virtual fashion show for the near future.

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Four (or more) eyes: Lumus OE-31 and Google Project Glass

There's a lot of action going on in augmented reality headsets these days, such as the Lumus OE-31 prototype (far left). Its chunky black frames house dual 640-x-360-pixel see-through displays with superimposed videos, email, directions and more. There could be a commercial version for around $500 next year.

But Google's Project Glass (near left) gets the most attention, particularly after models wore prototypes at New York's Fashion Week in September. Details are scant, but the sleek aluminum wraparound frames trade lenses for a tiny color display near the right eye. The screen overlays a digital image on top of the wearer's field of view or pops a menu out on the side. Google hopes to release the glasses next year at $1,500.

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Computing on a Wimm: Wimm One

What if you wore your computer like jewelry? Wimm Labs has put together an open-source microsystem that just might become part of your apparel.

Based on heavily modified Android software, the 1.5 x 1.5 x 0.5-in. device weighs just 0.77 oz. and can be clipped to a bag strap, put on a shirt collar or worn like a pendant. The tiny system, called the Wimm One, offers 32GB of storage space, has a 1.4-in. multitouch screen and supports Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

Wimm hopes developers will extend both the hardware and software to create new devices and simple apps that run on them. Currently available apps focus on simple, personal tasks like getting Twitter updates and tracking how many calories you burned working out.

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On the right path: No Place Like Home GPS shoes

As soon as you see these shoes, you'll want a pair. Designed by artist Dominic Wilcox and custom-made by Stamp Shoes, this digitally aware footwear houses a GPS chip, a pair of microcontrollers and an antenna. The left shoe points you in the right direction with a compass-like circle of LEDs on its toe, while the right shoe's row of LEDs indicates progress to your destination.

Before setting out, you'll need to figure out your route on a computer, transfer it to the shoe with a USB cable and then click the heels together to start the journey. Saying "There's no place like home" is optional. These bespoke shoes cost £1,100 (about $1,750); we can only hope for a mass-produced version someday.

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Wave your hands in the air: Sixth Sense

Developed at the MIT Media Lab, Pranav Mistry's Sixth Sense system can augment our five natural senses with a digital one. Worn around the neck like a very large pendant, Sixth Sense includes a tiny projector and mirror that can shine an image onto just about any surface, as well as a camera that reads your hand gestures.

You'll have to wear color-coded finger bands so that the camera can make out what you want, but this nano-computer is perfect for interacting with a projected map, flicking through projected photos or dialing a phone number on a projected keypad (see video). While you can't buy Sixth Sense yet, Mistry says that you can build one for about $350 in parts.

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A touch screen anywhere: Wearable Multitouch Projector

You run the risk of looking like the Borg from Star Trek, but wearing Hrvoje Benko's shoulder-mounted Wearable Multitouch Projector lets you make your own touch interface on any surface. Created at Microsoft's corporate research lab, Benko's machinery uses the company's motion-sensing Kinect hardware and a micro-projector to create a virtual zone of interactivity.

You control the projected images using familiar gestures such as tapping, pinching and zooming to do anything from making a phone call to getting directions from mapping software. The good news is that Benko thinks the ungainly rig can be miniaturized to something that's smaller, lighter and less reminiscent of an alien invader.

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Good sports: Workout clothes with BioModule sensor

Today, sensors that measure a person's physiological conditions are typically adhered to the skin or strapped to the body in a setup like Zephyr Technology's BioHarness. But soon they'll be incorporated into athletes' workout wear. Zephyr's BioModule circular chest sensor weighs less than an ounce and snaps into a compression shirt like Under Armour's E39 (coming in 2013), which was demonstrated at last year's NFL Scouting Combine.

The 1-in. disk measures heart and breathing rates as well as skin temperature, while an accelerometer monitors the player's movements and speed. It transmits its data as far as 1,000 feet to a PC running Zephyr's Windows-based OmniSense software, which can track up to 50 athletes simultaneously.

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Extra sensory perception: Sensor-laden fingertip tubes

We spend a lot of time touching keyboards, mice and screens, but John Rogers of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign wants to bring the interface directly to the finger. That's the idea behind his prototype finger tube (PDF). Micro-thin sensors on the surface detect things like acidity, and layers of gold circuitry melded into its thin silicone material process the data.

When it finds what it's looking for, the circuit transmits a small electrical signal that feels like a tingle to the wearer's skin. Rogers is working on integrating the finger-tingler into surgical gloves that, with the help of an MRI or X-ray image, could guide a surgeon to a hidden tumor or injury.

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Tattoo you: Epidermal electronics

Temporary tattoos may be all the rage, but Todd Coleman of the University of California at San Diego has created functional tattoos. Called epidermal electronics, these ultra-thin electronic patches bend and stretch with the skin while sensing a patient's skin temperature, brain waves or heartbeat patterns and transmitting the data wirelessly to a hospital computer. A grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is allowing Coleman to complete a fetal monitor patch that sits on a pregnant mother's belly and monitors the baby's heart rate, oxygen level and other vital stats.

Nokia could take this idea in another direction with its recent patent filing for an e-tattoo that would silently alert you to an incoming call or text with a vibration.

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Light up my life: Flora kit

Digital DIYers take note: Adafruit's Flora kit computer can open new horizons for innovators. Only 1.75 in. across and weighing less than 0.2 oz., the circular circuit board has a 16MHz Atmel ATmega32U4 processor and 2.5KB of memory. Currently in beta, Flora uses open-source code that is loaded via a USB connector; it works with Macs, Windows PCs and Linux systems.

Flora can control hundreds of LEDs sewn into clothing for a fashion-forward look. With GPS, an accelerometer and a digital compass, it can react to where you are and what you're doing. To make an impact at a party, for instance, program Flora to light up your shirt when you enter the room. (More ideas in the included tutorials and projects.)

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Second sight: The Tacit Project glove

A serial inventor, Steve Hoefer is working on helping the blind see with sound. His Tacit Project is a fingerless neoprene glove that uses sonar and haptics to help the wearer avoid physical obstacles. It can sense objects up to 10 feet away with an array of transceivers that measure the time gap between sending out ultrasonic pulses and receiving their reflection.

The 3 oz. glove translates the data into a virtual map of what lies ahead, applying gentle pressure on the wrist to alert the wearer that something's ahead. You can't buy it, but you can build one yourself for roughly $90 in parts.

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How Can Eye Surgery Help Me Live Life Without Glasses?

Eye surgery is a safe and effective way to treat your eyes. When a refractive error has been corrected or an eye problem fixed, eye sight can return to being clear and bright. Your glasses or contacts can be thrown away for good!

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If you wear glasses then you may be pleased to know that there is surgery available that can ensure you are rid of them for good. In fact there are a range of surgeries and treatments that can ensure you never again need to rely on glasses or contact lenses to see clearly.

Refractive lens exchange (RLE) has helped thousands of people across the UK throw their glasses away. Think of it as an advanced form of cataract surgery which is one of the most commonly performed surgeries in the world. RLE involves removing the existing lens of the eye and replacing it with an artificial one, this is how it is like cataract surgery. However RLE involves the replacement lens being a prescription lens. It is an ideal treatment for people over 50 who want to have their youthful vision return. The remarkable thing about this type of treatment is that it can correct two problems in one. Not only does it instantly remove cataracts from the eye, but it can also correct refractive problems such as long or shortsightedness. Cataracts are the clouding of the natural lens of the eye. If the lens is replaced with an artificial one the cataract disappears. Furthermore it can never return because the artificial lens cannot harden or go cloudy with age. The artificial lens can be specially created for the individual so that as well as removing the cataract it can also correct a refractive problem.


Another eye surgery that is available is laser vision correction or laser eye surgery as it is also known. There are in fact two types of laser eye surgery, LASIK and LASEK. Laser vision correction is very efficient at reshaping the cornea so refractive errors can be dealt with. Lasik surgery is the more common of the two surgeries. During the surgery a flap is made and the surface of the cornea is peeled back. Lasers then reshape the cornea before the flap gets put back into place. This surgery is ideal for myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism in particular.

Lasek surgery is less common because the healing period is slightly longer. It is used for less serious conditions of the eye or minor refractive problems. It is also the more suitable option for people with thin corneas. Instead of a flap being made the cornea surface is simply loosened and then folded back. Lasers are then used to make the necessary alterations to the shape of the cornea.

The results after all of these surgeries are incredibly impressive. Almost instant results can be seen with sight continuing to improve for up to 6 weeks. People who have worn glasses all their lives are amazed at the improvement to their sight. It truly is life changing for people who have had to rely on glasses for so long. Surgery is available for many problems and conditions of the eye. If you would like to know more about eye surgery then your first step is to talk to your local eye hospital. An alternative to laser eye surgery however is Clarivu refractive lens exchange which is provided by one of the UKs leading private eye hospitals. Clarivu provides a permanent alternative to laser eye surgery which is particularly suitable for the over 50s.


All the eye surgeries mentioned above are extremely safe. The eye heals on its own and very quickly. There may be eye drops needed for a while following the surgery and a follow up appointment will also be necessary with the surgeon to check on the healing process. Otherwise however life can get back to normal just a few days following treatment. Those who undergo refractive lens exchange can be back at work just two days later. Aside from resting the eyes following surgery and avoiding smoky or dusty environments, there is little else needed to aid the healing process.

If you are keen to live without glasses then either refractive surgery or laser eye surgery could help. Contact your local eye doctor to discuss eye lens surgery and find out more about an intraocular lens implant.

Eyeglass Frame Materials

Different eyeglass frame materials greatly expand your options for a new look. While shopping for new eyeglasses or sunglasses, ask your optician for advice about variety in colors, durability, lightness, favorite brands, hypoallergenic materials, uniqueness and price.

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In fact, finding eyeglasses with the qualities that are most important to you could be as simple as choosing the right frame material, because each type has its own unique strengths.
Plastic

If you want the colors of the rainbow, then zyl (zylonite, or cellulose acetate) is your material. Zyl is a very cost-effective and creative option for eyewear and is extremely lightweight. Particularly popular right now are laminated zyl frames that have layered colors. Look for light colors on the interior sides, which can make your eyewear "disappear" from your visual field when you wear them. An all-black frame, on the other hand, is visible at all times on both interior and exterior sides.

Some manufacturers also use cellulose acetate propionate, a nylon-based plastic that is hypoallergenic. It's lightweight and has more transparency and gloss than other plastics. If your main criterion for a frame is lightness, then definitely consider propionate frames.

Eyeglasses made of nylon first were introduced in the late 1940s. Because of brittleness and other problems, eyeglass manufacturers switched to blended nylon (polyamides, co-polyamides and gliamides). Today's blended nylon frames are both strong and lightweight.

Nylon is also a premier material for sports and performance frames, typically made of gliamides, grilamid or trogamid materials that are very resistant to hot and cold and are more flexible, yet also stiff. Nylon also is easily molded into today's popular wraparound styles, as well as other shapes that are difficult to produce.

It may sound odd, but plastic made of castor oil (actually, castor seed oil) is now used in some eyewear. Traditionally used as a laxative, a soap ingredient and a machinery lubricant, castor oil is also making its way into plastic auto parts, along with other non-petroleum-based plastics. Reasons for castor oil plastic development include the high price of petroleum and the ease of growing castor bean plants in places where other profitable plants don't thrive.

Plastic frames do have some drawbacks. They are easier to break than metal frames, they will burn (but are not easily ignited), and aging and exposure to sunlight decrease their strength slightly. Color can fade over time, but not as much with modern materials.

Metal

Monel — a mixture of any of a broad range of metals — is the most widely used material in the manufacture of eyeglass frames. Its malleability and corrosion resistance are pluses.
Still, it is not 100 percent corrosion-resistant: for some people, monel can react with their skin chemistry. But this is preventable if the right kind of plating, such as palladium or other nickel-free options, is used.

Many frame manufacturers offer titanium and beta-titanium styles these days; titanium is a silver-gray metal that's lightweight, durable, strong and corrosion-resistant. It has been used for everything from the Gemini and Apollo space capsules to medical implants such as heart valves.

Titanium eyewear can be produced in a variety of colors for a clean, modern look with a hint of color. And they're hypoallergenic.

Some titanium farmes are made from an alloy that is a combination of titanium and other metals, such as nickel or copper. In general, titanium alloy frames cost less than 100 percent titanium frames.

Beryllium, a steel-gray metal, is a lower-cost alternative to titanium eyewear. It resists corrosion and tarnish, making it an excellent choice for wearers who have high skin acidity or spend a good amount of time in or around salt water.

Beryllium is also lightweight, very strong, very flexible (making it easy for an optician to adjust your glasses) and available in a wide range of colors.

Personal Reasons of Eye Care

Eye care is essential to maintaining the health of our eyes. People with eye diseases that greatly affect their vision face many problems. They are physically hampered by impaired vision. They are not able to perform daily activities like driving or working. Some are barely able to see or have lost their vision entirely. They are also faced with emotional stress. People with dramatic eye problems face many issues that can lead to solitude and depression. This strain also affects friends and families.

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They are not able to enjoy everyday moments or special events. Eye problems can also be very costly to individuals. The need for eye wear, eye surgeries, and other needs can greatly affect a person or a family is income. Some people are not even able to work because of their eye problems. There are several steps everyone can take to help prevent eye diseases and the problems related to them. It starts with knowledge of keeping the eye healthy and following good guidelines for maintaining good eye health.

There are many eye diseases that can be prevented or whose progression can be slowed down with proper precautions and healthy eating. Eating a lot of Vitamins A, E, C, and some Zinc and Selenium can help prevent many diseases including those that affect the eyes. Visit the nutrition page on what foods contain these vitamins and minerals. Certain diseases might be causes by other factors such as obesity, diabetics, exposure to ultraviolet light, smoking, certain medications such as steroids, and many other factors. It is a good idea to ask your eye care doctor for specific steps you can take. People with obesity or who are diabetic should have more routine checkups since they are more likely to develop certain eye diseases.

Those who are outside most of the day should use protective sunglasses or eyeglasses to prevent heavy exposure to ultraviolet light. People who smoke or take certain medications should ask their doctor if they are more likely to have eye diseases because of family background. These little measures can help your eyes healthy and keep all the emotional, physical, and financial problems that come with eye problems away.

Look Gorgeous In Precious Stone Sunglasses

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There are various types of precious stone sunglasses you can choose from. If you believe in astrology, then select a precious stone sunglasses according to your birth stone!

1.Diamond Sunglasses – A diamond is a woman's best friend. So if you are planning to buy your wife or girlfriend something unique and special then you must purchase the Bvlgari Come Diamond sunglasses. This sunglasses for women has around 206 diamonds which look stunning when worn with any outfit. It has UV protection as well as it prevents you from contagious eye infections. The cost of this Diamond Sunglasses is at the price of 00.

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These are some of the most talked about sunglasses for the season. So, grab a pair today and flaunt it in style!

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Eye Care
Caring for Eye Care:

Eye Care is an important factor in all of our lives. We sometimes take sight for granted but can you imagine not being able to see everyday things normally. Imagine not being able to see your kids, too watch TV, too take a walk and see all of nature is beauties. People with certain eye diseases are not able to enjoy these experiences to their full extent and sometimes not at all. There are several reasons for people to start learning more about eye health and how to protect our sight. There are not only personal reasons but financial reasons as well because the cost of eye care affects everyone. As the Baby Boomer generation ages and faces more eye problems, the need for eye care will be much greater.

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Eye conditions:

Myopia (short sight):People affected by myopia have difficulty seeing distant objects clearly. The common symptoms of myopic eye are frowning, screwing up the eyes and headache. Most of the myopic eyes vision can be improved with spectacles and contact lenses.

Hyperopia (long sight): People affected by hyperopia can able to see clearly looking into the far distance objects. The common symptoms are eyestrain, headaches, blurred vision. Clear vision can be attained by increasing the power of the optical system.
Glaucoma: Glaucoma is an eye disorder causing progressive damage to parts of the optic nerve. Glaucoma may occur at any age. Check your eye for glaucoma if you have the following problems:
• A family history of glaucoma
• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• Thyroid disease
Cataracts: Like Glaucoma, cataracts commonly occur with ageing. Cataracts can be treated successfully by surgery and the early diagnosis will help prevent damage to the larger extent. The symptoms of cataract are:
• Gradual dimming of vision
• Problem in vision in bright sunlight.
Eye care for children:

Our doctors recommend that children’s eyes should be checked at 6months,3years,6years and every 2 years there after Use our checklist below to identify potential visual problems.

Does your child:
• Complaining of not seeing clearly
• Experience headaches after reading
• Problems copying the blackboard
• Use a finger to point to words when reading (this is normal for a young child)
• Occasionally report seeing double while reading or writing
• Blink excessively when doing near vision work
• Tilt the head at an angle to the book when reading
• Rub eyes during or after short periods of reading


Lens:
lenses are the ideal alternate to spectacles, a boon to those who are cosmetically deformed with thick glasses for Myopia (Short sight) and Hyperopia (Long sight). The varieties of lenses available from leading multinational companies suit every patient’s clinical, cosmetic and economical needs. The cost of the lenses also vary from brand to brand and its usage specifications.
lenses are small visual devices made with curved pieces of plastic shaped in a way to conform directly to the wearer’s eye. They provide an artificial refracting surface to the human eye and are used to correct vision problems like myopia and hypermetropia.
lenses aid in eye focusing in the same manner as spectacles do. Apart from these corrective measures, lenses can also be used for cosmetic and therapeutic reasons.
Frames:
Spectacles have now become a fashion accessory to the young and old. A decent half moon glass on a middle aged gentleman announces his personality. A snazzy, colour frame in precious metal coating gives the smart look to a youngster.
Frames are also available in precious metals and fancy colours from almost all leading manufacturers in the world, to host any power of glasses.The wide variety of coolers available at out counter caters to your utility and fancy. Be it for a cool look, keeping up with the latest fad or to protect your eyes from the strain of direct sunlight.
The globalisation have given way to international brand now available at your town with almost all the fasion accessories manufacturers having glasses in their product range.
Sun Glasses:
The right pair of designer sunglasses makes all the difference in the world, both in how you look or in how you feel after a long day outdoors in the bright sunlight.
Finding that perfect pair of sunglasses that are really "you" is never easy, articles and reviews about sunglasses make the process a bit easier. Take a little time to research your purchase here, so you get the exact right sunglasses for your needs.
If you decide to buy your sunglasses, we can recommend several reputable merchants that make your shopping experience convenient and have a great track record with customers.
Contact Lenses:
Contact lenses are the ideal alternate to spectacles, a boon to those who are cosmetically deformed with thick glasses for Myopia (Short sight) and Hyperopia (Long sight).
The varieties of contact lenses available from leading multinational companies suit every patient’s clinical, cosmetic and economical needs. The cost of the contact lenses also vary from brand to brand and its usage specifications.
Contact lenses are small visual devices made with curved pieces of plastic shaped in a way to conform directly to the wearer’s eye. They provide an artificial refracting surface to the human eye and are used to correct vision problems like myopia and hypermetropia.Contact lenses aid in eye focusing in the same manner as spectacles do. Apart from these corrective measures, contact lenses can also be used for cosmetic and therapeutic reasons.