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Cisco advisory outlines fix for ARP storms on wireless LANs
Cisco has just released a new security advisory that details what caused the address storms that recently afflicted Duke University’s wireless network and were apparently triggered by Apple’s iPhone.
Extreme Networks upgrades secure-switch software
Extreme Networks unveiled an upgraded NAC offering and new policy application for managing switched networks.
SHARE’s top 5 ways to survive a disaster
A disaster can wipe out a company’s data and put it out of business. Here are five tips from IBM users that can help you save your company.
Satellite services and telecommuting not always a pretty mix
Teleworkers should avoid slow and expensive satellite service unless cable, DSL and high-speed wireless are unavailable. It’ll get you online, but VPN access is a challenge.
EMC earnings strong as VMware spinoff approaches
EMC Corp. reported a 20 percent increase in second quarter net income Tuesday on a 21 percent increase in revenue, driven in part by the success of its VMware subsidiary, a portion of which soon will be spun off in an IPO.
Strong wireless sales, including iPhone, boost AT&T earnings
Profit and sales jumped in the second quarter at AT&T as the U.S. communications giant signed up more wireless customers, including new iPhone users, and sold more Internet services to enterprises.
IBM, University of Florida team up on smart devices
IBM Corp. and the University of Florida believe they’ve come up with middleware that will allow doctors to remotely monitor the health of their patients.
Systems-management company to support VMware virtualization
VMware, Microsoft and Xen virtualization technologies will be supported by systems management company Configuresoft.
Quanta mum on reported iPhone, Dell smart-phone orders
Quanta Computer Inc., the world’s largest contract laptop PC maker, is reportedly gearing up to make iPhones for Apple Inc. and a new smartphone for Dell Inc., but the company isn’t talking.
