NetWorld+Interop news
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Testers drill down on SIP, 802.1X security and MPLS Exclusive reports and papers from InteropNet Labs. |
Outlook good from N+I
May. 17, 2004
As the premiere network trade show, NetWorld+Interop is a bellwether of the industry's health, and judging by those who made the trek to Las Vegas last week, things are looking up.
Altiris answers help desk's call for help
May. 17, 2004
Altiris last week introduced an upgraded version of its help desk software that's designed to cut down on support calls by automating fixes and letting end users help themselves.
N+I: Used Cisco gear a growing market
May. 13, 2004
If you're in the market for a Catalyst 6500 switch from Cisco but can't afford the sticker price, you're a potential customer for the emerging networking resale market.
3Com unveils wiring-closet switch with 10G expansion
May. 11, 2004
3Com announced at the NetWorld+Interop trade show this week stackable 10 Gigabit Ethernet switches aimed at bringing fat net pipes to enterprise wiring closets.
Vanguard tackles VoIP, apps performance mgmt.
May. 10, 2004
Vanguard Managed Solutions says it now can install, monitor and manage IP telephony networks for businesses, freeing up staff time to perform more critical functions.
Start-up aims to shut down denial-of-service hits
May. 10, 2004
Start-up IntruGuard Devices will use the NetWorld+Interop show this week to launch rate-based equipment designed to protect servers from denial-of-service attacks.
Fast times for servers and apps
May. 10, 2004
Sluggish application servers and bottlenecked data center links are the targets of several new products scheduled to be announced this week at NetWorld+Interop.
WLAN switch execs come to dinner
May. 24, 2004
At last year's Network World dinner with top executives from some of the leading wireless LAN switch start-ups, the talk focused on access points, chipsets and radio frequency beams. This year, the conversation centered ...
Users want metro Ethernet, if it's reliable and cheap
May. 17, 2004
Enterprise network professionals say metropolitan Ethernet services have promise as an alternative WAN transport, but carriers must focus on making the services more reliable and cost-effective.
Foundry, Adtran air access gear
May. 17, 2004
Several vendors at NetWorld+Interop last week took aim at the enterprise WAN access market with gear that promises performance equal to or better than market-leader Cisco's - but at lower prices.
VoIP talk tops NetWorld+Interop
May. 17, 2004
A lean but vibrant NetWorld+Interop last week drew IT executives focused on exploring specific new technologies, with VoIP high on their lists.
Network World Mini Showdown: The New Data Center
May. 12, 2004
A presidential-style debate (complete with mud slinging) between Redline and NetScaler, two innovative vendors of equipment for the new data center
MCI's Capellas looks to all-IP future
May. 11, 2004
MCI's Web conferencing offering with Microsoft introduced Tuesday is just the beginning of a move to let users make PCs into phones, MCI President and CEO Michael Capellas said in a keynote address Tuesday at the ...
Network World Mini Showdown: Security: Build it or buy it?
May. 11, 2004
Bruce Schneier of Counterpane Internet Security and Nir Zuk of Juniper debate the issue of outsourcing security versus the do-it-yourself approach.
Enterasys beefs up security
May. 11, 2004
Enterasys Networks at this week's NetWorld+Interop trade show unveiled security capabilities for its Matrix N-Series of multi-layer switches.
Internap integrates route optimization acquisitions
May. 11, 2004
Internap Network Services, best known as an IP provider that offers route control services, is flexing its product muscles at NetWorld+Interop. On Tuesday, it launched version 3.3 of its Flow Control Platform plus two ...
Foundry jumps into WAN router market
May. 11, 2004
Foundry Networks at NetWorld+Interop this week launched a line of enterprise access router, VPN and firewall gear for enterprises seeking an alternative to market-leader Cisco for WAN connectivity and security.
Testers drill down on SIP, 802.1X security and MPLS
May. 10, 2004
An exclusive preview of the cutting-edge interoperability testing that will be showcased this week at NetWorld+Interop.
MCI rolls out VoIP over DSL
May. 10, 2004
MCI is set to launch a VoIP-over-DSL service it says could save small offices money.
Wireless security, voice wares to rollout at N+I
May. 10, 2004
Vendors this week will showcase a battery of products designed to advance wireless networks.
Team mixes MPLS and IPv6 for enterprising results
May. 10, 2004
iLabs Advanced Internetworking Initiative team members took some time from their busy pre-show testing efforts last month to discuss their project with Network World Managing Editor Jim Duffy.
N+I spotlights security and apps management
May. 10, 2004
A mix of new and established companies this week will use NetWorld+Interop Las Vegas 2004 to launch a slew of management products, many aimed at helping businesses safeguard networks and applications against worms or ...
SIP aces basic interop tests
May. 10, 2004
We gathered more than 50 devices from five SIP server vendors and 13 SIP endpoint vendors to prove that multi-vendor SIP telephony deployments are possible.
Wireless management wares on tap at N+I
May. 10, 2004
Letting users better manage their wireless and mobile computing environments will be a prime focus for new vendor products at this week's NetWorld+Interop 2004 Las Vegas show.
Vendors hit the 802.1X mark for access, but security holes remain
May. 10, 2004
802.1X is maturing, but it will take a skilled network technician to configure it in products across any large deployment.
