VoIP season about to heat up
September should be a big month for VoIP technology, with vendors expected to launch a host of offerings at a pair of big
trade shows focused on converged networks.
Tivoli's take on SOA
Tivoli, IBM's management software arm, last week said it would soon offer software that will let customers manage service-oriented
architecture -based applications. Alfred Zollar, general manager at Tivoli software, sat down at the Share user conference
in Boston with Network World Senior Editor Denise Dubie to discuss how the company plans to help customers manage and optimize
performance of this emerging technology area.
Intel eyes Wi-Fi security
Intel is developing a way to locate a Wi-Fi user by timing how long it takes for packets to travel to and from a wireless
access point, which could prevent users outside a house or office from accessing a Wi-Fi network indoors.
IBM moves on continuous back-up market
IBM last week introduced software that continuously backs up the files on workstations, laptops and file servers throughout
the network.
In brief: Microsoft helps FBI bring down alleged phisher
Plus: Alleged spammers indicted; Carly Fiorina to write memoirs; Air Force acknowledges data theft of 33,000 personnel records;
Bernie Ebbers can't serve out his jail term near home; BEA to buy Plumtree.
Hosted service simplifies basic RFID
Germany-based Seeburger AG will next month unveil a hosted radio frequency identification service designed to let companies
jump-start basic RFID programs without breaking the bank.
P2P traffic still dominates the 'Net
A new study that looks at the impact of peer-to-peer traffic on service provider networks shows file swapping forges on unabated.
3Com airs workgroup switches
3Com is filling out the lower end of its workgroup switching gear with the introduction of two switches designed for small
offices in large corporations that need to manage the gear remotely.
Changes ahead for Microsoft's Virtual Server
Microsoft last week scrubbed the Service Pack tag off the next release of its Virtual Server and said the software would now
be released as a new product that will carry a licensing fee for some users.
Cisco aims to simplify switch mgmt.
Cisco is upgrading software on its Catalyst 6500 switches so individual processes on the devices run separately, allowing
customers to reboot processes without taking the entire switch offline.
Stonefly to roll out SAN starter kit
Stonefly Networks this week is expected to launch an entry-level IP storage-area network that provides an alternative to pricier
Fibre Channel offerings.
FaceTime readies spyware prevention
FaceTime next month plans to ship an anti-spyware product that will let users block adware and malicious code at the desktop
and gateway, as well as prevent unauthorized instant messaging and peer-to-peer file sharing.
Novell gussies up management suite
Novell, continuing to push hard on its open source agenda, last week announced an upgrade to its management suite that includes
improved Linux support.
Platform Solutions peddles mainframe
IBM has dominated the mainframe market for years, but a group of ex-Amdahl engineers is preparing to shake things up with
an Itanium 2-based system that analysts say could change the mainframe landscape by providing end users - a more cost-effective
option for important workloads.
In brief: Grid computing firm Univa gets funding
Also: Google releases enhanced version of it desktop search tool.
Open source databases grow
While open source databases are nothing new - Postgres, for example, has been around for 20 years, and MySQL celebrated its
10th anniversary in April - the projects are getting more enterprise-level features.
LANDesk revamps mgmt. software suites
LANDesk this week is set to unveil upgrades for its systems management software suites that are designed to help customers
secure remote access and manage servers when their networks are down.
In brief: IBM Lotus bridges gap to J2EE platform
Also: BEA Systems upgrades its WebLogic Integration software.
Sabre flies with SSL
Travel services giant Sabre wanted to give customers access to its data center without having to provision, install, manage
and maintain remote access gear, and it found the answer in SSL VPNs.
In brief: Single sign-on for Trustgenix, IdentityForge
Also: Internet Security Systems adds support for competition's products and McAfee announces Virex 7.7.
Start-up targets security response
Start-up Enira Technologies this week plans to roll out software that lets users respond to security problems by applying
filters or shutting off access to LAN segments to protect desktops and servers.
VoIP rollouts generate heat, power concerns
Things are about to heat up at Charter Steel. We're not talking smelters here, but network wiring closets. Over the next
few months, the company plans to roll out hundreds of IP phones to corporate desktops, with Power over Ethernetswitches to
run electricity to the devices. The company recently upgraded its Avaya Definity phone switch to a network of Avaya S8700
IP PBXs, which are tied together over IP. This is where things could get hot.
In brief: WiMax Forum set to validate certification testing
Plus: Sprint unleashes mobile locator service.
Vanco making its mark in U.S.
The telecom business is not an easy one today, although it seems a little bit more manageable for one company that while light
on physical assets has a growing enterprise customer base. Vanco is a virtual network operator from the U.K.
Symantec revamps multi-purpose boxes
Symantec this week plans to unveil three all-in-one gateways that combine VPN/firewall, anti-spam, anti-virus, Web filtering
and other security functions.
