VMworld: Silver Peak offers WAN optimization for free

At VMworld this week Silver Peak Systems is introducing a free version of its WAN optimization software for virtual environments as well as an upgrade to its flagship virtual WAN appliance designed for data centers.

The free VX Express (VX-X) software is limited compared to paid versions of Silver Peak products. It only supports connecting one site to one other site, has no management platform and is ineligible for maintenance, the company says.

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Google Brings Voice to Gmail With Free Calls

Google just shattered the pay wall between VoIP and telephones, letting Gmail users make free voice calls to the United States and Canada.

Google promises that phone calls will remain free “for at least the rest of the year,” while calls to other countries start at $0.02 per minute. The voice service for Gmail will roll out to users over the next few days. To get started using the service you will have to install the free “voice and video chat” Web-based service to you Gmail account here.

Here’s how it works: First, you’ll need Google’s Voice and Video plug-in. Within Gmail’s “Chat” window, a “Call phone” option will appear. Up pops a little number pad, on which you can dial the phone you’d like to call.

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Google Maps Navigation comes to Canada and mainland Europe, remains free as a bird

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Skype gives stranded passengers free WiFi at 100,000+ hotspots

Better late than never, especially when it comes to free WiFi. And for the thousands of passengers who still can’t get a flight back home, Skype’s major announcement today is a very welcome surprise.

In addition to its voice-over IP service, Skype has a presence at over 100,000 WiFi hotspots around the world, where users can use their Skype Credits in exchange for minutes of Internet access.

From now through the end of Friday, April 23, Skype Access service is completely free, everywhere.

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