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Breaking News
Enterasys launches core switch modules
Enterasys Networks this week is expected to release a new line of blades for its Matrix N-Series enterprise core switches; improved QoS, high-density Gigabit and 10G Ethernet are in the offering.
Enterprise wireless no longer taking backseat
The spotlight will shine brightly this week on the state of the wireless enterprise at the CTIA Wireless 2007 conference.
Guide to Linux
Linux migration done rightGuide to Linux offers tips on migrating to and using the OS, case studies, a look at your Linux virtualization options and keynotes from the recent LinuxWorld conference.
Our in-depth
From the blogs and forums
Brad Reese considers a “CEO proof” alternative to Cisco TelePresence. Corey Donovan details the used-Cisco market. And users debate Cisco’s acquisition of WebEx.
Adam Gaffin wonders if China will ban its own search engine. The Alpha Doggs ponder a re-imagining of the Internet. Paul McNamara considers the blogger who blew the John Edwards story last week. One user compares Verizon’s lawsuit against Vonage to the actions of the old cattle barons. Mark Gibbs asks what you think of Global Crossing appointing co-chairmen.
In depth
Understanding CCXML standard
XML has become the lingua franca of Internet applications. It is an open specification endorsed by the World Wide Web Consortium, very easy to customize and is text-based, hence understood by all types of computers, browsers and applications.
From hospitality to municipality
When Bill Oates was named CIO for the city of Boston last June, it seemed like a big career change for someone who had spent more than 20 years in the hospitality industry.
How to
Ron Nutter helps a user network a small business with four offices.
Video
Brandeis University goes all-in on VoIP
When it was time for Brandeis University to upgrade its failing voice system, the school jumped feet first into voice over IP with a showdown between Avaya and Cisco. Find out who they picked, why and what cool application a student developed in this Voices from IT Roadmap interview with John Turner, director of network systems at Brandeis.
Doing flips over the FlipStart
After three years in the making, the FlipStart mobile PC is finally out. Keith Shaw gives you a tour of this full-featured Windows system that comes in a small package.
More news
Security via open source
Open source security tools abound, so take advantage of them and avoid paying for commercial products if open source fits your needs. That was the message from Matthew Luallen, president of consulting firm Sph3r3, who spoke at the InfoSec Conference.
Google privacy policy may not protect your identity, advocates say
Some Google observers are concerned that a new privacy policy announced by the Web search giant may contain holes that could make it possible to connect search logs to the names of users, potentially defeating the purpose of Google’s plan to make records about user searches anonymous after 18 to 24 months.
Microsoft teams to offer SMB VoIP
Microsoft has announced an IP telephony system that will give small offices a simple IP telephony system with advanced features found more commonly in midsize and corporate IP PBX systems.
