Never-fail business services
Business impact management software takes network management to a new level by assuring service levels for business objectives.

Shakin' on the SALT
The proposed SALT standard for speech-enabling Web content promises to make self-service, call center and other such applications more appetizing.

Securing Web services
With three standards bodies cooking up more than a dozen Web services security protocols, overlap and confusion is inevitable ­ but, fortunately, not everlasting.

Application integration aspirations
Enterprise application integration vendors have entered the business process management fray with integrated wares, but some question whether that approach is feasible.

The presence factor
Just as text-based instant messaging begins to storm the enterprise, its next incarnation -- presence networking -- takes shape.

From intrusion detection to intrusion prevention
A new breed of security tools for stopping intruders show promise, but can't be entirely trusted yet.

In the spin cycle
Take a quick whirl through six emerging technologies working up real buzzes.

Buzzwords defined
Our Networking Encyclopedia defines hundreds of the latest technology terms.

Research pages
Get up to date on the hottest technologies through our comprehensive research pages.

Audio primers
From disaster recovery planning and SANs to VPNs and wireless LANs, get the quick lowdown on technologies from our audio primers.

Newsletters
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Net Know-It-All
Think you know your networking trivia? Prove it in our weekly competition.

"Gearhead"
Get the background on technologies and products that can save you money, time and hassle with Columnist Mark Gibbs.

"Cool Tools"
Columnist Keith Shaw introduces you to the software, gizmos and gadgets can make your professional - and personal - life easier.

"Cool Tools: Daily Dose"
Can't wait for the weekly "Cool Tools" column? Keith Shaw has you covered with daily updates and news via his Weblog.

Network World’s “State of the WAN:
Coming to a city near you, this free event will cover the technologies, services and techniques that help you reduce the cost and increase the value of your WAN.