Netegrity looks to ease mgmt., user access
Netegrity last week introduced IdentityMinder, workflow-based software for automating the management of user accounts and
self-service password management.
Enterprise Applications Briefs
Network Intelligence last week unveiled a new security appliance that collects, stores and correlates large volumes of log
information.
Open source packs free IP telephony
Open source IP telephony software packages are helping users move away from the traditional world of proprietary office phone
systems, PBXs with closed operating systems and expensive specialty components.
10 ways to improve your call center
The call center is a vital link to a company's customers. It's also something of a money pit. Fortunately, customer service
executives polled by Network World say many things can be done to reduce costs and ease administration.
Qwest consolidates hosting operations
Qwest's recent decision to shutter half of its 16 hosting centers shouldn’t have a dramatic effect on customers, according
to the company.
Enterasys boosts 10Gig support
Enterasys Networks this week will revamp the 10 Gigabit Ethernet support in its switches to help customers link high-density
wiring closet devices to backbone switches and let companies more easily deploy high-speed links over metropolitan or campus-area
networks where strands of fiber are scarce.
IBM to service VoIP users
IBM Global Services last week announced services for companies that want to converge their voice and data applications onto
IP networks but don't have the expertise in-house.
Multilink frame relay might gain fans
Getting the most out of existing network technologies is at the forefront of just about every network executive's mind. For
some, multilink frame relay might be the latest "old" service that fits the bill.
Start-up revives once-vaunted DR-DOS
A start-up is looking to dust off and buff up DR-DOS, a largely dormant operating system that still attracts a hardcore following
but is best-known for a colorful past that some see checkered with missed opportunity.
Traction taps Weblogs for information gathering
Traction Software is taking the trendy publishing concept of Weblogs and providing companies with a way to glean useful information
from them by collecting, presenting and analyzing content for competitive and business gains.
CA targets security management
Computer Associates is readying what could be among the most comprehensive product suites in the emerging security information
management market.
Caching gear at the heart of rock 'n' roll
While Hard Rock Cafe customers might enjoy watching music videos while eating their burgers, few probably care how the digital
content they're watching got there. But Rob Conti does.
Infrastructure briefs
News from Lefthand Networks, Novell and EMC
Public wireless LAN services gain momentum
The already-considerable buzz surrounding public wireless LAN services has increased dramatically with the launch of Cometa
Networks two weeks ago by industry bigwigs Intel, AT&T and IBM.
Mgmt. market shrinkage could help users
A shrinking menu of network management vendors might lead to lower software costs, according to a Gartner study.
Bluetooth bonanza
A sampling of technologies highlighted at the Bluetooth Developers Conference.
Remedy adds tools to track assets
Remedy this week will release a service for its asset management and help desk products that lets users integrate detailed
inventory data on corporate hardware configurations and installed software.
IBM: We’re not killing OS/2
Plus, Homeland Security IT chief speaks; CSC faces arbitration claim; Nortel gets new Enterprise Networks president; NetIQ
buys company.
Forum tries to simplify DSL
The DSL Forum is trying to promote the wireless-phone-service model to make it easier to buy DSL services.
Sun’s blade servers to get system mgmt. feature
Sun will give users the first look at its hardware and software management technology on new blade servers that should arrive
by the first quarter of next year, executives said during a briefing last week.
Packeteer lowers policy device price
Packeteer is introducing a scaled-back version of its PacketShaper appliance for customers who want to monitor applications
on their networks but don't want to spend the money for the full-blown software package that would let them prioritize traffic.
Carrier briefs
News from the FCC on CLECs, Broadwing and DSL.net.
