IBM has some tall RFID plans
IBM is ramping up its efforts to compete in the emerging market for products that communicate environmental data to IT systems
for analysis - which Big Blue says could represent a $20 billion opportunity by 2007.
Cisco wears a big target, plugs IOS leaks
Even as Cisco focuses on writing more secure software and diffuses its next-generation router operating system across more
platforms, observers say they expect the future of IOS to more resemble the cyclical patch-and-update state of Windows.
Akamai accelerating Web-based apps
Akamai rolls out new apps acceleration service
Consortium seeks to make grids more enterprise network ready
A consortium led by HP, IBM and others to promote commercial adoption of an open source-based grid computing tool kit says
a new version of the software will make it easier for companies to roll out distributed computing environments.
Unix not standing pat in data centers
In growing numbers, businesses are looking at increasingly sophisticated Unix operating systems as an ideal platform for consolidating
critical workloads. While Windows and Linux nip at Unix's heels, Unix has matured to the point where it is able to handle
workloads in a manner once restricted to mainframe environments.
Sun steps up services offerings
As part of a continuing effort to cast off its mantle as strictly a big server vendor, Sun this week is expected to expand
its services offerings with the Sun Connection portal that will provide end users access to a menu of managed services, including
a new patch update service for Solaris.
Interop to feature net management releases
Vendors plan to use Interop this week to launch new and upgraded products designed to show how networks and applications affect
each other.
Emergency extension
State Farm Insurance can bring nodes up in disaster-torn areas in a matter of hours.
Trustgenix eases identity integration
Trustgenix last week released a simplified version of its server for sharing identities among companies that is designed to
let users easily integrate partners into their infrastructure for access control.
Group to demo ways to secure desktops
An industry consortium this week plans to demonstrate a specification for desktop policy enforcement that has been a year
in the making.
Interop features array of security gear
A host of security vendors are set to roll out everything from intrusion-prevention gear to SSL VPN equipment at Interop this
week.
News briefs: Gates wants end to overseas hiring limits
Also: Verizon to shut off free NYC hot spots; IBM, Cisco to link voice products; NY Attorney General goes after spyware; China's
biggest bank plans to deploy Linux
Microsoft has server beta on tap
Microsoft proved last week that it still has a lot of work to do on Longhorn before it is corporate-ready. But the imminent
release of the next version of its server operating system is on target to provide users with key technology designed to greatly
augment secure access to their networks.
Citrix revises software, adds VPN box
Citrix last week unveiled a flurry of product updates that include speed and scalability enhancements along with new features
such as an overhauled printer-support system, additional security and access controls, and Pocket PC synchronization support.
Infoblox upgrades appliances
As more companies support mobile access to network resources, they're finding they need a dynamic infrastructure for assigning
IP addresses, authenticating users and controlling network access. Infoblox, a leader in network identity appliances, is targeting
this niche with a spate of new product announcements.
Aventail upgrade controls VPN access
Aventail this week is upgrading software for its SSL VPN appliances with features that will let customers set policies that
pare down the resources remote users can reach.
Security protocol has lots of work ahead of it
The protocol, which became a formal standard in April 2004, has become so widely accepted that it is now seen as a core Web
services protocol along with the Simple Object Access Protocol and the Web Services Description Language.
In brief: Sepaton announces virtual tape library appliance
Also: NSI Software names new CEO; Maxxan unveils intelligent SAN switch; Applied Voice & Speech Technologies releases new
speech module
Sprint pumps up volume on its Wi-Fi network
Sprint is beefing up its Wi-Fi hot-spot coverage in what the company calls an effort to offer users better wireless access
support around the world.
Router vendors boost IPTV services
Don't touch that dial: Video appears to be the killer app for IP routing these days.
In brief: Global cellular handset market sees robust growth
Also: Solace Systems announces 3200 Series Multiservice Message Router
Novell preps Linux / NetWare upgrade
Just one month after shipping its merged Linux/NetWare operating system, called Open Enterprise Server, Novell is planning
a major update to the product, scheduled to be released by the first half of 2007.
SugarCRM unveils open source package
SugarCRM last week released an upgrade to its open source CRM system, a software package SugarCRM's founders say they hope
will woo customers that would otherwise turn to more expensive commercial CRM offerings.
In brief: Macromedia unleashes new Flash-based conferencing
Plus: Managed Objects unwraps improved app discovery; New Windows to com with new document sharing format.
Microsoft and SAP to link Office with ERP apps
SAP and Microsoft later this year plan to deliver a jointly developed product that links SAP's software and Microsoft's Office
products, giving users a familiar user interface to more complex ERP applications.
Cisco's Sipura buy boosts VoIP support
Looking to buttress its small-business network support of VoIP, Cisco last week grabbed up Sipura for integration into its
Linksys division.
