* Microsoft implores testers to jump on RC1 * Router, switch sales rise as buyers look for advanced features * Q&A: Citrix positions its acquisitions around an ‘access management vision’ * Verizon removes new DSL surcharge after customer complaints * Sprint Nextel offering wireless software packages * Putting wireless networks to the terrorism test * Today on Layer 8
News podcast: Network World 360
This week we examine IBM’s deal to acquire ISS, hear from Don Marti at LinuxWorld, look at HP’s new ProCurve switches, probe the question of detection and eradication of rootkits, and ask, Are IT people being used as scapegoats? (7:53) Listen now.
Microsoft implores testers to jump on RC1
Microsoft is counting on its beta testers being “aggressive” upon the shipment of Release Candidate 1 of Windows Vista in order for the software giant to make the final November ship date for the operating system, according to the executive overseeing the entire Vista project. Click here for more.
Router, switch sales rise as buyers look for advanced features
Worldwide sales of both enterprise routers and switches crept up in the second quarter of 2006, as network managers sought out higher-end products, such as routers with advanced features, and high-speed LAN gear, a new research report says. Click here for more.
Q&A: Citrix positions its acquisitions around an ‘access management vision’
Michael Cristinziano, Citrix vice president of strategic development was recruited to join Citrix just over three years ago by CEO Mark Templeton to oversee Citrix’s merger and acquisition strategy. The job keeps him very busy; the company has invested more than $600 million in acquisition during his tenure. Cristinziano spoke with Network World about his role and how the acquisitions fit into the company’s so-called “access management vision.” Click here for the full interview.
Verizon removes new DSL surcharge after customer complaints
Verizon has removed a new DSL fee after customer objections and questions from the Federal Communications Commission. Click here for more.
Sprint Nextel offering wireless software packages
Sprint Nextel is rolling out a series of wireless software packages for business customers to better support employees in the field and keep track of assets. Click here for more.
Putting wireless networks to the terrorism test
University of California, San Diego researchers last week got a chance to test out a host of network technologies on something they hope they will never really have to be used for: a terrorist attack. Click here for more.
Buzzblog
On vacation… but a lineup of summer reruns is counting down the Top 10 Most-Read Buzzblog Items of All-Time (which means since Feb. 1). See numbers 7, 8, 9 and 10 on the list.
Today on Layer 8, where we’re ready for some football:
Radio Shack lays off 400 via e-mail; the dangers of selling your mobile device; you won’t believe how much storage YouTube is eating up; and U.S. troops launch HP printer offensive in Iraq; all this today and more at your home for not-just-networking news.
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