* Cisco bolsters Catalyst switches with PoE, 10 Gigabit * Michael Dell returns as CEO * Kaspersky seeks help from international police to fight cybercrime * DEMO '07: Symantec launches online identity initiative * Enterprise R&D to hit Juniper profits * Introducing Microsoft Subnet * Today on Layer 8
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Cisco bolsters Catalyst switches with PoE, 10 Gigabit
Cisco this week juiced up its Catalyst switch line with gear that boosts Power-over-Ethernet support, backup power and failover, and 10G Ethernet connectivity at the LAN edge. Click here for more.
Michael Dell returns as CEO
Michael Dell will return to the helm at the company he founded, replacing Kevin Rollins, who resigned as CEO effectively immediately Wednesday, as the computer maker continues to struggle in an increasingly competitive market. Click here for more.
Kaspersky seeks help from international police to fight cybercrime
Kaspersky Lab Thursday will acknowledge that cybercriminals have the upper hand and cooperative international policing is needed to protect honest users. Click here for more.
DEMO ’07: Symantec launches online identity initiative
Symantec on Wednesday announced the Symantec Identity Initiative, including services and software that leverage the company’s Norton product line to help consumers manage their online identities and facilitate secure transactions over the Internet. Click here for more.
Enterprise R&D to hit Juniper profits
Juniper this week reported fourth quarter and full year 2006 earnings in line with analyst expectations, but cautioned that expenses in building its enterprise product portfolio and channel will squeeze 2007 margins. Click here for more.
Introducing Microsoft Subnet
On the heels of Cisco Subnet comes Microsoft Subnet, the place to go for Microsoft news, commentary and resources with a networking spin. Check it out today.
Today on Layer 8, where creativity breeds success and success breeds creativity:
Executives or managers tasked with managing the creative folks in their R&D labs have to caution against one big problem: success. According to an article in the January issue of Management Science, R&D managers interested in increasing the creative output of their departments should be aware that successful inventors could become less creative over time. At your home for not-just-networking news.
