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'Radical rethinking' of Internet routing under way
Some of the world’s leading network engineers are engaged in a research effort that could lead to the most radical redesign
of the Internet’s underlying routing architecture since it was developed in the 1980s.
Screaming MIMO
New 802.11n Draft 2 products targeted at the small-office/home-office market show a dramatic improvement in interoperability
and a slight improvement in throughput over the Draft 1 products we tested last summer.
Secure Web gateways: slamming the door on malware
The Web has become the new security battle front, surpassing even e-mail as the leading source of malware infections. In
a recent study, Google found that one in 10 Web sites that it crawled contained a malicious payload. And Gartner Group estimates
that 75% of enterprises will be infected this year with targeted malware that evades their traditional defenses. Why? While
more than 80% of enterprises have some form of URL filtering in place, less than 15% have any form of deep inspection on Web
payloads, resulting in a Web security gap.
Storm: the largest botnet in the world?
Researchers say the size and scope of the botnet created by the Storm worm makes it one of the most aggressive pieces of malware
to date.
Frequently asked questions about Storm worm
Answers to common questions about the nature and scope of the Storm malware.
Compliance pushing identity management in new directions
Shifting sands moving corporate priorities when it comes to finding the value in identity management projects.
Cisco rolls out branch office router, LAN switch, security gear
Cisco this week is unveiling a raft of products designed to allow customers to implement a consistent set of security, unified
communications, application acceleration and wireless services at remote sites.
Red Hat faces stiff challenges to move beyond its core technology
Middleware, virtualization, developer tools, software exchange all signal the Linux vendor wants to put another mark on enterprise
infrastructure.
Elevator maker gets a lift out of VoIP
Elevator maker ThyssenKrupp is adopting ShoreTel VoIP gear to centralize telecom management, reduce maintenance costs and
improve the capabilities of its call centers.
Unauthorized iPhone apps market flourishes
Despite Apple’s position that iPhone applications be limited to ones that run through the Safari Web browser, Ajax developers
say there are glitches in writing Safari-based apps and some are writing apps to be installed directly on the iPhone, contrary
to Apple policy.
HP unleashes wireless network traffic monitoring
HP claims to be the first to implement a technology designed to improve traffic monitoring in wireless networks.
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