Microsoft at Novell’s BrainShare; Verizon Business reveals plans

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Mar 20, 20072 mins
 

BrainShare: Novell embraces Microsoft, introduces NetWare, Linux gear

Novell welcomed Microsoft for the first time to its annual BrainShare user conference to discuss the interoperability implications of the vendors’ controversial agreement inked in November.

Exclusive: Verizon Business maps 2007 network plans

Verizon Business this week offered an update on its network technology projects as well as a glimpse into potential new offerings.

IBM, Cisco release crisis response service

IBM and Cisco Tuesday announced a new one-stop service designed to help businesses and government agencies respond to and recover from disasters, the companies said.

Cisco adds firewall, SBC module to XR 12000 line

Cisco this week enhanced its XR 12000 router line with a module designed to deliver more predictable network performance for business services.

InfoSec Conference the stage for updated products from Imperva, GuardianEdge

With the InfoSec Conference in Orlando as the backdrop, security vendors Imperva and GuardianEdge Technologies each showcased new versions of their products for enterprise security.

Dutch DNS expert to lead Internet advisory group

The Internet Architecture Board has a new leader: Olaf Kolkman, a DNS expert from the Netherlands.

NetworkWorld.com now more mobile

Network World this week is pleased to introduce an improved version of our site for mobile users.

In Depth

Preventing data leakageStop this insider threat with a two-punch strategy of content monitoring and digital rights management.

Blogs

Buzzblog: Mainstream media talks up ‘crowdsourcing’

New York Times profiles flavor of the week while LA Times spotlights the proven practitioners at Talking Points Memo.

Today on Layer 8, where LESS face time with our bosses is considered a major telecommuting benefit:

Security continues to dominate as IT’s most pressing concern when it comes to supporting a large telecommuting workforce. But while security is a concern, teleworking, especially in the government realm, continues to grow at an impressive clip, according to a study released by the CDW Government consultancy.