Apogee: Definition and additional resources from ZDNet

The farthest point. It often refers to the point at which a commercial satellite is farthest from the earth in its elliptical orbit. The "perigee" is the point closest to the earth.

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News to know: Vista search; Android; Gmail: Notable headlines: Ed Bott: Fixing Windows Vista, Part 5: Faster, smarter search Phil Wainewright: Scaling the cloud, deflating the price of software Ed Burnette: 50 questions asked and answered on Android News.com: Google to let users test new...; Tags: Google Inc., Google Gmail, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, E-mail Providers, H-1B, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software, Internet, Human Resources, Labor Relations, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-06-05
Apogee HDMI 3x1 Mini Switcher: HDMI connectivity is quickly becoming a must-have connection type for all kinds of gadgets. But while the list of gadgets with an HDMI output is growing, the number of HDMI inputs on HDTVs and receivers is limited. That's where HDMI switchers come into play, allowing you to add more HDMI-enabled...; Tags: HDMI connectivity, takeaway, switcher, HDMI, IR Receiver, HDMI switcher; Product reviews 2008-06-05
A big untapped social network opportunity: Guest post: Chris Matyszczyk investigates the soft underbelly of Web culture. As Hillary Clinton and Michael Moore will tell you, there is no greater potential money-spinner in the US today than health. We all get sick. So there's always some sicko who wants to make a...; Tags: Network, Health Care, Geek, FatGeeks.com, Chris, Vertical Industries, Social Networking, Benefits, Healthcare, Channel Management, Strategy, Enterprise Software, Software, Online Communications, Marketing, Advertising & Promotion, Human Resources, Management, Chris Matyszczyk; Blog posts 2007-10-26
I HATE pulling cable: I HATE pulling cableCrimping is very, very, badCrimping to terminate Ethernet is the apogee of ignorance or stupidity, take your choice. A 110 punch for Ethernet is universally a 66 punch for phones. NOBODY, as in ABSOLUTELY NOBODY can precisely crimp to terminate Cat 5e or Cat 3....; Tags: Network technology, cable; Discussion threads 2007-09-10
Special Agent (zip): Special Agent is a retro-styled platform game developed in six months by It was inspired by Apogee Software's classic Secret Agent, and continues the platform/puzzle elements of the original, adding more varied missions and a set of online high scores so that you can compete with other players. Special Agent...; Tags: Agent, Special Agent, Special Agent Robert, Games, Personal Technology; Software downloads 2006-12-28

Big Brother's database: The Dutch are building a central repository for information that will track every citizen from cradle to grave. The database will include health, family data, school and police records. Supposedly, privacy will be maintained by ensuring that each agency maintains its own records without access to information put in by...; Tags: government; Blog posts 2005-09-15
Munich's Linux migration slips to 2006: Munich's Linux migration slips to 2006Unwanted disruption(?)For Munich, the more expensive solution is also the more disruptive solution.From the article:Employees at the city administration have had a mixed response to the news that Munich is migrating to Linux, according to Hofmann. "Some employees are anxious that nothing will work (once...; Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Desktops, IBM Corp., Linux, Linux migration slip, Linux Migration, slip, information technology; Discussion threads 2005-09-06
A gaggle of new games for Xbox 360: A gaggle of new games for Xbox 360nice, but mistake to couple XBox360 to Windows Media Edition PCsThey should allow you to stream audio and video from any network device, not just Windows Media Edition PCs. I'm sure someone will come out with a hack to support this.Their timing...; Tags: Game players, Consumer electronics, news section, Microsoft Xbox, Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Corp., game, DVD; Discussion threads 2005-05-16
The Hardin House at West Campus Meets Student Demand for Wireless Access: The Hardin House, located in Austin Texas, is a private women's dormitory that has served University of Texas students since 1937. Having a tradition of quality and service for over sixty-eight years, offering premiere amenities to its residents is a priority. While Hardin House already offered services that are not...; Tags: Student, Wireless Access, Wi-Fi, Wireless; Case studies
Apogee Case Studyu: Southwestern University: Southwestern is a selective, four-year, independent, undergraduate national liberal arts college. Based in Georgetown, When Southwestern first deployed and began maintaining its ResNet infrastructure in the mid-1990s, the university's ITS Information Technology Services department allowed reasonable access to academic resources, both on its own network and on the Internet. As...; Tags: P2P, University, Southwestern, Internet, Peer To Peer (P2P); Case studies
Rhode Island College Outsources Management of Its ResNet to Apogee: Apogee, a leader in providing networking solutions to higher education, successfully partnered with Rhode Island College to manage the school's residential network. Apogee recruited a local support partner CompUtopia, which has played key role in ensuring a successful deployment and providing continuing support services. CompUtopia complements the services offered by...; Tags: Support Services, Outsource, Malware, CompUtopia, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, It Services, Viruses And Worms, Networking, Security; Case studies
Apogee Case Study: SouthGate Campus Centre: SouthGate Campus Centre in Tallahassee, Florida is a private, full-service student residence serving Florida State University, Florida A&M University and Tallahassee Community College. Prior to Apogee, SouthGate was experiencing fluctuations in their Internet speed, which became especially slow during peak study times. In addition, viruses and malware were problematic on...; Tags: Network, Apogee, Cyberthreats, Internet, Business Structures, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Product Marketing, Viruses And Worms, Networking, Security, Finance, Marketing; Case studies
College Students Experience Wall-to-Wall Wireless at University Towers: Continuing its practice of responding immediately to the needs of today's college students, Apogee successfully installed wall-to-wall wireless Internet connectivity at University Towers. The challenge for colleges and universities is that there is, and will continue to be, a significant cost associated with building such networks. Increasingly, schools are deciding...; Tags: College Student, Internet, Wi-Fi, Wireless; Case studies