* How Cisco secures its own networks * Analysts: 3Com CEO must focus on Huawei * Attention all storage vendors: The DOJ wants you * Zimbra, Scalix upgrade messaging platforms * Sprint Nextel backs WiMAX * Buzzblog: Can't risk offending the filters, so... * Today on Layer 8
How Cisco secures its own networks
For a year John Stewart has been CSO at Cisco. He’s in charge of a team of 60 information security professionals who play a role in IT architecture, policy, audit and incident response to protect an internal user base of about 48,000 employees worldwide. Stewart recently discussed Cisco’s risk-management strategy with Network World Senior Editor Ellen Messmer. Click here for the full interview.
Analysts: 3Com CEO must focus on Huawei
While last week’s CEO change at 3Com was abrupt, the move should not affect the company’s immediate operations, its joint venture with Huawei or it customer base, analysts and customers say. Click here for more.
Attention all storage vendors: The DOJ wants you
The U.S. Department of Justice is considering a massive consolidation of its storage network that would link more than 2,000 offices and multiple data centers into a single, easy-to-manage enterprise storage architecture. Click here for details.
Zimbra, Scalix upgrade messaging platforms
Messaging and collaboration vendors Zimbra and Scalix this week are expected to update their wares with new collaboration tools, XML-based integration features, synchronization technology and management controls. Click here for more.
Sprint Nextel backs WiMAX
By placing a $3 billion bet on mobile WiMAX last week, Sprint Nextel became the first U.S. wireless service provider to tip its hand about how it intends to provide customers with the transmission speeds needed for next-generation applications. Click here for more.
Buzzblog: Can’t risk offending the filters, so…
We have to be a bit opaque here: Brastraps.com is making the transition from an online-only merchant to the brick-and-mortar world, as its 90 varieties of straps will soon be sold in a Florida mall. This odd bit of news prompts men to ask: You can buy the straps without the rest of the item? Women wonder: When are they coming to my mall? Click here for more.
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