http://www.networkworld.com/news/financial/cisco.html The latest Cisco news and analysis from NetworkWorld.com Network World, Inc. Copyright(C) 1994 - 2009 Network World, Inc. http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/111909-cisco-iphone-app-security.html Cisco has made available a free iPhone app that can be used to receive over a dozen security-related information feeds in customizable form related both to Cisco products and to general security topics, such as newly detected threats. Ellen Messmer 2009-11-20T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/111909-10g-ethernet-switch.html The Ethernet switch market grew for the second consecutive quarter, driven by continued strength in data center deployments, Dell’Oro Group reports. Jim Duffy 2009-11-19T02:55:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/111709-brocade-carrier-ethernet.html Brocade has launched a line of small form factor Carrier Ethernet routers designed to make Ethernet service delivery at the edge more cost and power efficient. Jim Duffy 2009-11-17T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/newsletters/converg/2009/111609convergence2.html Cisco introduced wide-ranging upgrades with the latest release of its unified communications portfolio at the company's recent Collaboration Summit. The Cisco Unified Communications System 8.0 includes IP applications designed to improve communication using "federated presence" with instant messaging, customer care, conferencing, video and mobility capabilities, according to a Cisco statement. Larry Hettick and Steve Taylor 2009-11-17T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/111609-vmware-cisc-emc.html During the last two weeks, including two full days at the EMC Analyst Summit, we have been educated (inundated) with information regarding the wonders of the coalition of VMware, Cisco and EMC to produce a series of integrated products that include unified computing (Cisco), virtualized operating systems (VMware) and integrated storage (EMC) called Vblocks. Deni Connor and James Bagley 2009-11-16T07:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/newsletters/stor/2009/111609stor1.html During the last two weeks, including two full days at the EMC Analyst Summit, we have been educated (inundated) with information regarding the wonders of the coalition of VMware, Cisco and EMC to produce a series of integrated products that include unified computing (Cisco), virtualized operating systems (VMware) and integrated storage (EMC) called Vblocks. Deni Connor and James Bagley 2009-11-16T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/newsletters/techexec/2009/111609bestpractices.html The U.S. federal government has $40 billion set aside for healthcare IT. Much of that is earmarked for electronic medical records, but experts say there are other pressing needs that would improve healthcare. Unified communications and telepresence are two of the technology solutions on many hospitals' wish lists. Linda Musthaler 2009-11-13T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/111309-hp-3com-haas.html HP ProCurve GM Marius Haas reveals the behind-the-scenes story of how HP and 3Com came together in a $2.7 billion merger that combines Ethernet switching, security and other data center gear. Jim Duffy 2009-11-13T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/111209-hp-deals-history.html HP's news that it would lay down $2.7 billion to acquire network switch maker 3Com not only causes industry watchers to look ahead at what could come of such a deal, but also reminds many of the IT vendor's long history of billion-dollar acquisitions. Denise Dubie 2009-11-12T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/111209-hp-3com-wall-street.html Financial analysts see HP's pending purchase of 3Com as a threat to Cisco because it means 3Com Ethernet switches that are inexpensive and very popular in China will have better access to U.S. businesses via well-established HP sales channels. Tim Greene 2009-11-12T12:00:00-04:00