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Avaya goes private in $8.2B deal; Covad launches higher-speed DSL service; Networx Enterprise: Five carriers claim piece of $20-billion pie; and Novell says Microsoft deal is good for Linux business. (8:34)
Redback looks to redefine edge routing
Redback Networks, the edge router maker recently acquired by Ericsson, Monday unveiled its third-generation system which boasts a twofold increase in capacity for video networks, as well as other enhancements.
Cisco, Nortel VoIP rival bought out by Silver Lake, TPG
Avaya has agreed to be bought by Silver Lake Partners and the Texas Pacific Group for $8.2 billion.
Microsoft set to upgrade Web-conferencing service
Microsoft said Tuesday it would debut an upgraded version of its Office Live Meeting Web-conferencing service later this year with a redesigned interface, hooks into VoIP and support for its 360-degree live Web cam technology.
Software more art than science, says Microsoft’s Mundie
Ever wondered why Microsoft software needs continually to be patched and updated? Microsoft’s Chief Research and Strategy Officer Craig Mundie believes it’s because software development is still more an art than a science.
HTC launches Microsoft-based iPhone rival
High Tech Computer announced the HTC Touch, a Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Professional OS device designed with one-touch screen features giving users instant access to e-mails, contacts and appointments.
Silver Peak WAN-acceleration boxes touts 40% better transfer times
Silver Peak is announcing new software that cuts the time for WAN data transfers by about 40% below the reduction capability of its previous software version.
Joost names Cisco’s Volpi CEO
Former Cisco Systems Inc. executive Mike Volpi will become CEO of online video company Joost Operations SA, replacing founding CEO Fredrik de Wahl, the company announced Tuesday.
Siemens tests 1Gbps polymer optical fiber
Researchers at Siemens have transmitted data over polymer optical-fiber cable at around 1Gbps, opening up new possibilities for the technology, including easy-to-build home networks linking PCs and high-definition TVs.
