Latest videos & podcasts from Network World.
Highlight of the week:
Voices from IT Roadmap video: Giving NAC a whirlWhirlpool’s pilot of NAC raises hopes hopes for better security and increased use of Web services. Alex Petrov, global principal network architect at Whirlpool explains who the company tested and what those trials entailed on this edition of Voices from IT Roadmap.
More videos and podcasts:
Panorama podcast: Network Behavior Analysis helps secure, manage networksSenior Editor Denise Dubie talks with Dimitri Vlachos, a product manager at Mazu Networks, how network behavior analysis technology can not only help IT managers secure their networks internally, but it can also go a long way toward operational management improvements. (11:47) Twisted Pair podcast: Rumor Week 2007
Keith and Jason discuss the week of tech rumors, including the Microsoft/Yahoo talks and whether 150,000 IBM employees are going to be layed off this year. Plus, why Big Brother is watching you at work, and some cool ways to call your Mom on Mother’s Day. (42:23)
Network World 360 podcast:Analysts downplay IBM layoff rumors, Cool future IT jobs and more
Analysts squash rumors of 150,000 IBM layoffs; Majority of tech execs watch employee Web use; and Five cool future IT positions. (6:57)
Panorama podcast: Stretch your disaster plan budget
A new Harris Interactive survey shows a disconnect between IT shops that want to prepare for disaster and business executives that want to fund initiatives. Even when funds are available, they usually don’t cover worst-case scenarios. Dave Palermo (pictured), vice president of marketing at SunGard Availability Services, talks with Network World’s Jason Meserve about how to stretch your disaster preparedness budget and create a well-oiled business continuity plan. (13:52) LinuxWorld podcast: The DMCA, free speech, and “hacking” books: Bill Pollock
From “Hacking the Xbox” to “BSD Rootkits” one computer book publisher pushes the limits on disclosing security issues and hacking information. Where do you draw the line? (18:41)
Cool Tools video: Keeping your beverages coolKeith tests out a new way to keep your drinks cool: A USB-powered chiller. Can the device keep a Diet Coke cold for two hours? Keith finds out.
