Wanted: Blade server management software
As users scramble to scrimp and save by putting applications on low-cost blade servers, they are increasingly looking for
more sophisticated ways to manage, provision and automate these new environments.
Users tout open source security
Linux and open source software is proving to be a valuable tool for businesses that have taken the build-it-yourself approach
when it comes to some network systems. Many say the software included in Linux and in some free software packages is as good
or better than commercial offerings and costs less to deploy.
Qwest looks for turnaround
Emphasis to be on better customer service, VoIP
Switch broadens wireless capabilities
Start-up Vivato last week released details of what it calls the first true Wi-Fi switch - details that add fuel to a simmering
debate over just what constitutes a wireless LAN switch.
HIPAA prompts storage pairings
A slew of storage vendors are announcing partnerships related to compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Act this week at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems show.
Net App embraces iSCSI
Network Appliance didn't waste any time last week, announcing support for iSCSI on two existing arrays/file servers just as
the protocol was becoming an Internet Engineering Task Force proposed standard.
Powell puts brakes on UNE-P vote
Plus: Final HIPAA security standards published; NIST recommends biometrics for border control; Sun disputes memo on Java problems;
Microsoft continues to fight Sun suit; turmoil continues at Sprint; government issues final cyberspace protection strategy.
Antispam tools multiplying like spam
No fewer than five vendors are shipping or are about to release new products designed to keep spam from polluting corporate
e-mail systems.
U.S. backs Enum network phone initiative
The U.S. Department of Commerce has recommended that the U.S. join an international electronic numbering domain system called
Enum.
ITWorx device puts the squeeze on WAN traffic
Businesses looking to make better use of expensive WAN links have a new option: a PC-based Linux appliance that compresses
data traffic so businesses can send more over existing connections without having to buy bigger pipes.
McAfee pumps up security gateway
Plus: CipherTrust, others roll out new wares to combat viruses and spam.
Array device protects biz traffic
Array Networks is introducing security hardware and software that could make it possible for businesses to reduce the number
of devices they use to protect their networks from Internet-borne threats.
IBM bolsters blade server lineup
IBM is beefing up capacity and adding advanced network features to its blade server family, which the computer giant envisions
could change the way companies assemble, provision and manage their data center resources.
SLAs drive IP VPN selection
Videoconferencing provider goes with C&W offering.
BellSouth rolls out Gigabit Ethernet for wholesale customers
Verizon Wireless and Citrix make a deal, and more
Apple's new midrange storage array
Plus: Novell to ship NetWare 6.5 by midyear; 3Com announces new Layer 2 switch.
Radvision links mobile, traditional video gear
Radvision is bringing a piece of science fiction to reality with the release of a new gateway that connects video-enabled
mobile phones on a 3G wireless network with traditional videoconferencing equipment on the LAN.
New Netegrity app eases secure sign-on
Netegrity's new software application is intended to make it easier for organizations to securely exchange user-identity and
sign-on information using Security Assertion Markup Language.
Cyber-Ark bolsters its data protection tool
Cyber-Ark has expanded its secure data storage package to help users more easily exchange encrypted data between their customers
and business partners across the Internet.
