IT asset management gets fancy
Sun, others keep inventory of physical assets using wireless tags.
Cisco exec talks mobile
Senior Vice President Charles Giancarlo talks about Cisco's IP Interoperability Communication System launch
HP Itanium blade upstages processor
Despite a setback in Intel's processor road map that delays the introduction of its dual-core Itanium processor and rejiggers
its plans for Xeon, systems vendors continue to update their Intel-based offerings.
Pooled storage cited in improved management
Early network-attached storage virtualization adopters also find disaster recovery, cost benefits.
Good puts security management on the air
The handheld devices used in enterprises traditionally have been like an executive's company car, leased and maintained by
the employee, though paid for by the boss. But in some cases they're evolving into a corporate asset tightly controlled by
the IT department, for security as well as productivity reasons.
Sniffer gets enterprise-scale upgrade
Network General last week uncrated product enhancements that make it possible to centrally manage distributed copies of its
popular Sniffer protocol-analysis tools.
Start-up helps provision VoIP QoS
Start-up helps provision VoIP QoS
Wyse sets fresh course for thin clients
Wyse Technology last week announced new versions of its thin-client operating system and device-management software, plus
an application that the company says can stream software components to any thin client on demand.
Security plagues retailers
Retailers on the costs and risks associated with security breaches, and the types of data-fraud schemes perpetrated by organized-crime
rings and individuals
Security vendors address spyware
Check Point, Blue Coat Systems and start-up GraniteEdge Security are this week introducing products that address differing
network threats ranging from spyware to zero-day attacks.
Cisco discloses three security issues
Cisco last week issued three security advisories warning of potential vulnerabilities in some IOS-based products and wireless
LAN gear.
ScanSafe to launch in US; aims to block 'Net-borne threats
A U.K. company this week plans to launch its Web security service in the United States, aiming to protect companies from Internet-borne
threats much the way e-mail security services block malicious messages.
Server processor battles heat up
Intel continues to dominate the x86 processor market, but rival Advanced Micro Devices is making inroads as users turn to
its Opteron processor for souped-up performance on low-end servers.
News briefs: Microsoft flags flawed IE patches
Also: Oracle loses another CFO; Mozilla releases test preview of next Firefox; business, government official oppose creating
international Internet governing body
Wireless firms draw investments
Private companies with wireless-related products, particularly broadband wireless, garnered significant interest from venture
capitalists during the third quarter, with the two largest deals going to such start-ups.
In brief: Tasman debuts new router line
Also: Citrix intros IP phone software
Security algorithms raise concerns
Industry experts agree that the future of two widely used security algorithms is fated, but with no clear alternatives in
sight, products that rely on them may have to remain 'good enough' for some time.
Novell to lay off 10% in restructuring
Novell will eliminate about 600 jobs, or more than 10% of its workforce, as part of a restructuring in which the company will
refocus on Linux and open source opportunities and the identity and resource management markets.
In brief: ADIC, Sun announce tape automation products
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Start-up hits market with IDS package
Start-up CounterStorm last week unveiled CounterStorm-1, a security appliance that protects network resources early on in
an attack by shutting down network access.
Juniper enhances routers for IP TV
Juniper this week is expected to unveil enhancements to its routers designed to enable the devices to better manage bandwidth
for video applications.
Oracle preps free database
Oracle plans to release a free version of its database by the end of the year in a move to compete more effectively at the
low end of the market.
Special Operations inventories desktops
Special Operations Software this week plans to unveil an extension to Microsoft's Active Directory's management features that
will let users take inventory of everything installed and configured on a desktop.
In brief: SPI Dynamics announces vulnerability-assessment software
Also: Emic Networks renames itself; ObjectWeb Consortium adds business intelligence platform
Insurance comes to open source
Three organizations join to unveil first policy to protect sellers and users of open source-based products.
