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Microsoft, Novell partner on historic Windows, Linux interoperability deal
Microsoft and Novell Thursday announced a wide ranging business and technology partnership designed to make it easier for companies to run, integrate and manage Linux and Windows in their environments while steering clear of patent and intellectual property concerns. Click here for more.
Raptor chases out Cisco in the LAN core at healthcare organization
Network technologists at L.A.Care Health Plan had several conflicting ideas for its new LAN backbone: boost core LAN bandwidth to 10Gbps; segment the network into multiple departments; keep the infrastructure a flat Layer 2 topology; and spend as little as possible on new gear. The nonprofit says it hit all these points when it took a chance on relatively unknown LAN switch maker Raptor Networks. Click here for more.
Wi-Fi hot spots multiply around the world
The number of commercial Wi-Fi hot spots will grow by 47% worldwide to 143,700 in 2006, according to ABI Research. Click here for more.
“Friday Night Lights” beamed live to Iraq
Soldiers based at Camp Al Asad in Iraq will be getting a little taste of home beamed live to them on Friday when the Tigers of Snyder High School take on the Mighty Golden Tornadoes of neighboring Lamesa in a classic west Texas football match-up under the lights. Click here for more.
Recommind adds SharePoint integration to search engine
Search vendors Recommind plans to widen its reach across corporate data repositories by integrating its engine with the forthcoming upgrade of Microsoft’s SharePoint technology. Click here for more.
Vendor pumps ITIL support into automation software
Automation software maker iConclude this week made available an upgraded version of its flagship product that the company says can automate tasks across larger networks and align automated processes with best practices framework ITIL. Click here for more.
Palisade upgrades content monitoring appliance
Appliance maker Palisade Systems this week announced an upgrade to its content monitoring product that now scans and blocks sensitive information carried by more than 150 network protocols. Click here for more.
Cool Tools Video: Eliminating the crossover cable hassle
Keith shows off a handy USB tool that can be used to quickly transfer data between two PCs without the need for a complicated Ethernet crossover cable. Watch now.
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