Linux making its mark in messaging
Just as Linux is being presented as a viable alternative to Windows for network-plumbing tasks such as file and print and
Web serving, it is starting to rise as an application-layer option, especially with clustering, IP and virtualization improvements
in the latest Linux kernel.
SSL VPN vendor charts new course
Aventail CEO Evan Kaplan explains his approach to security, differentiates it from other architectures and talks about his
competition.
Bringing security to instant messaging
With IM's recent growth comes the need to secure these communications systems, but protecting networks from IM abuses is often
overlooked -even by corporations with extensive security schemes.
Federal contract a sign of telco changes
The federal government next month will launch a 10-year, $20 billion telecom services buy that has attracted the attention
of every major U.S. service provider.
Study: Licensing stalls grid computing
Because grids consume computing resources dynamically, growing and shrinking as applications demand, IT managers are finding
that they cannot afford to pay for software licenses for every processor available to the grid.
New HP head not in a rush
In his first encounter with Wall Street analysts as HP's new leader, incoming CEO Mark Hurd, refused to map out his plans
for the company's direction.
MCI to offer service that blocks DoS and worm attacks
MCI is expected to launch a new security service this month that the company says will proactively thwart denial-of-service
and worm attacks.
IBM/Lotus embraces telephony
IBM/Lotus this fall plans to offer technology that will enable users to integrate VoIP or any other telephony service with
their collaboration applications.
In brief: Microsoft sues 117 alleged phishers
Plus: VeriSign in lead to retain .net registry, US charges China, Japan and India thwart US telecom companies; SunGard to
be bought out.
Microsoft beefs up SQL Server database
Microsoft last week shared details about the business intelligence features it is adding to the forthcoming SQL Server 2005
database, code-named Yukon.
Cisco reportedly readying XML switch
Cisco is expected to enter the emerging market of XML network gear, as the company reportedly is preparing a device that can
accelerate XML and other message-based traffic.
Broadband case goes to Supreme Court
Though chiefly a consumer issue, a case before the U.S. Supreme Court could determine the pace of next-generation enterprise
service rollouts from carriers and cable companies.
Oracle buys Oblix for ID mgmt.
Oracle's $93 million acquisition of Oblix last week is the latest example of an independent identity-management product vendor
becoming part of a larger software vendor.
ISS unveils new IPS appliances
Internet Security Systems this week is expected to take the wraps off two intrusion-prevention systems - the Proventia G400
and G2000 - designed to block spyware and hundreds of types of attacks.
In brief: NCipher adds Microsoft, IBM support to encryption software
Also: McAfee to replace security maintenance and support agreements; Alcatel this week is expected to launch its OmniSwitch
6800L series of switches
Peribit touts software that speeds traffic
Peribit is set to add acceleration of certain Microsoft applications to its WAN appliances to reduce response times between
users at one site and servers at another.
In brief: Brix gets $5 million in funding
Brix Networks , which makes hardware and software for monitoring VoIP performance, last week said it has added $5 million
in venture capital funding. The Chelmsford, Mass., company now has raised about $60 million over five rounds since its founding
in 1999. New investor Castile Ventures, plus current backers such as Charles River Ventures and ComVentures, led the latest
round. Brix says it plans to use the new funding to support sales, marketing and engineering efforts.
In brief: Iomega announces NAS for workgroups
Iomega last week announced a network-attached storage server for use in workgroups and departments.
