* Cisco launches unified network-access client * Study's conclusions could push telecommuting * Apple’s latest Video iPod carries Windows virus * Cloudmark introduces zombie-catching service * Indicative upgrades application management software * Buzzblog: Tech companies only think they get sued a lot * Today on Layer 8
Cisco launches unified network-access client
Cisco this week launched network access-client software that gives users a single-logon interface for attaching to wired, wireless or remote-access networks. Click here for more.
Study’s conclusions could push telecommuting
Despite the growing popularity of telecommuting, regular commuting continues to grow, with a new class of worker – the extreme commuter – traveling more than 90 minutes to get to work. Click here for more.
Apple’s latest Video iPod carries Windows virus
Some digital music players are offering more than just tunes these days. Apple’s support Web site today contains a posting warning customers that a small percentage of Video iPods shipped starting in September contain a Windows virus. This announcement follows a similar incident with fast-food giant McDonald’s, which distributed a series of virus-infected MP3 players in Japan as prizes in a contest. Click here for more.
Cloudmark introduces zombie-catching service
Messaging security vendor Cloudmark on Monday announced a service designed to help ISPs and enterprises catch and clean PCs on their networks that have been infected by zombies. Click here for more.
Indicative upgrades application management software
Indicative Software this week rolled out a new version of its flagship application monitoring software the company says help customers prevent performance problems. Click here for more.
Buzzblog: Tech companies only think they get sued a lot
While the typical technology or telecom company fends off 79 lawsuits at any given time, according to a recent survey, that burden is but a mere drop in the litigation bucket compared to the caseload handled by corporate counsel in other industries. Click here for more.
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Studies say one in eight U.S. adults may be ‘Net addicted and one in three employees are still stupid; the Queen has a job for you; and the AP sends mixed messages on the iPod; all this today and more at your home for not-just-networking news.
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