Network equipment start-ups feel pinch
Venture capital investments in network equipment start-ups slowed to a trickle during the third quarter, reaching the lowest
level of early-stage investments recorded in seven years.
Juniper deploys routers for Internet2
Juniper Networks last week announced a new deployment of its routers in the Internet2 research network at the same time an
investment research firm cuts its estimates for the company based on edge router trials under way at Verizon.
Service provider taps Riverstone
SureWest has selected Riverstone Networks to supply routers for delivery of metropolitan Ethernet services across geographically
separate networks.
Bush adviser backs 'Net security
The U.S. government should fund and test Internet Engineering Task Force developments and initiatives to improve the security
of Internet communication, including extensions to the Border Gateway Protocol, according to a presidential adviser on Internet
The Edge briefs
News from Cox Communications and BigBand Networks.
FedEx Freight delivers with Linux Web server migration
FedEx Freight recently put a new face on its Web operations, and so far the company likes what it sees.
IT executives weather downturn
IT staff need to communicate better. Infrastructure expenditures are really tough to justify. The recession has changed IT
priorities. These are sentiments that three senior IT executives agreed on at a roundtable that Forrester Research hosted
earlier this month. One thing they didn't agree on is the importance of Web services.
Sprint touts net simplicity over MPLS
But analysts say MPLS is likely to play a key role in carrier networks, meaning a possible risk for Sprint.
Managed IP VPNs present a dizzying variety
Despite a slow economy, IP VPN services are expected to grow dramatically over the next few years.
Wireless to be the focus at this week's Comdex
Comdex this week will offer network executives an intriguing view of the not-too-distant wireless future.
Ariba broadens lineup of e-procurement software
E-procurement pioneer Ariba last week unveiled a new module and a handful of upgrades to its software lineup, all aimed at
making it easier for companies to get control of their spending.
Big Blue says it's thinking smaller
IBM crystallizes its partner-driven strategy to infiltrate midsize companies.
Microsoft recasts Windows release
Microsoft has confirmed a change of plans for its forthcoming Longhorn release of Windows: The software will run on desktops
but will not include a corresponding server version as previously planned.
Novell to unveil remote-office appliance
Novell this week is expected to unveil a product that addresses the challenge of installing, configuring and managing networks
in remote branch offices where IT professionals are scarce, and dedicated communication links are difficult and expensive
to maintain.
Cable & Wireless de-emphasizes its U.S. business
As a result of the major restructuring that Cable & Wireless announced, many of the carrier's U.S.-only customers soon will
hear that their business is no longer wanted.
E-mail security gateways coming
A handful of vendors this week are scheduled to announce gateways designed to frisk incoming e-mail for viruses, inappropriate
content or spam.
Storage vendors expand management options
Hewlett-Packard introduces automated storage provisioning; IBM, Dell upgrade NAS products.
HP pushes for automation technology
Hewlett-Packard this week will detail a product strategy that promises intelligent hardware and automated software that can
ensure applications meet service levels, and free IT staff from constantly monitoring and reacting to network performance
problems.
Hosting market remains volatile
Hosting market market remains volatile
Start-up pegs hopes on hops in mesh wireless LAN
Just days after the FCC gave its technology a green light, MeshNetworks this week is expected to begin shipping its peer-to-peer
product line that creates a new architecture for wireless LANs.
Auspex software tracks file changes
Auspex software to keep an eye on file changes
Waveset shakes up identity-management offerings
AUSTIN, TEXAS - Waveset Technologies is breaking up its identity-management software suite into two separately available components
and adding a new product to its line in an effort to cater to customers looking for a simpler way to secure their networks
Zone Labs fights viruses with Integrity
Zone Labs is announcing upgrades to its security software this week designed to make it easier for companies to limit the
spread of viruses and worms on their networks.
Esrey being treated for cancer
Plus: Sprint announces layoffs; Sun buys Terraspring; alleged hacker indicted and more.
Capellas called a good fit for WorldCom
Financially embattled WorldCom might be taking a gamble choosing a CEO with no telecom experience, but experts say a fresh
outlook could be just what the company needs.
Novell shows new GroupWise
Novell announced last week that the next version of its collaboration and messaging package, GroupWise 6.5, was in a public
beta and should ship early next year.
Chambers: Service provider market still a challenge
Cisco "has a long way to go" in providing the breadth of products service providers need for offering new services and generating
revenue, CEO John Chambers told investors last week.
Macromedia unveils Web content editor
Macromedia is expected to roll out a Web publishing tool next month that makes it easier for developers to offload the refreshing
and editing of Web pages to nontechnical professionals across a corporation.
Enterprise Applications briefs
New products from eEye and Symantec.
FCC plans 3G spectrum auction
The Federal Communications Commission is planning to auction more spectrum to aid in the rollout of 3G wireless services.
Carrier news briefs
News from Sprint and about global telecom revenue
Infrastructure Briefs
IBM introduced a new midrange server last week that has many of the autonomic computing features of its larger servers.
Sun, Check Point join forces
Sun this week is scheduled to introduce a bundle of its server hardware with Check Point Software technology to create firewall/VPN
appliances that, at the high end, are suitable for protecting data centers.
