University dumps Cisco VoIP for open-source Asterisk, and other popular stories

Opinion
Sep 14, 20062 mins

Welcome to The Best of Network World. Here is this week's Readers' Choice, with the most-clicked stories of the week.

READERS’ CHOICE

The top 10 most-read NEWS STORIES this week

1. University dumps Cisco VoIP for open-source AsteriskRegulation could stifle video over ‘Net, says VON speakerThe new reality for IT securityPC hard disk system warns of tsunamisWLANs break the enterprise security modelMomentum building for identity managementCisco’s Chambers: Security risks tied to mobilityUsers suffer major problems with Symantec NetBackup 6.0Cisco, Microsoft reveal network access product plansJuniper, Symantec join forces to fight security threats

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The top 5 most-read IN-DEPTH STORIES this week

1. IPS tests show products must slow down for safetyOpen source companies to watchTechies under oathWhat users can’t stand about youAs telecom goes, so go its fancy buildings

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The top 5 most-read COLUMNS this week

1. Backspin: The rules of ITIBM legitimizes managed securityProtecting data on laptopsExplaining WPA2Useful U3 applications

2. Rothman:

3. Nutter’s Help Desk:

4. Wireless Security:

5. Gearhead:

The top 5 most-read BLOG ENTRIES this week

1. Buzzblog: How does your name measure up? Part 2World’s largest Windows error messageHow does your name measure up? Part 1Study in IT stereotypes paints one sorry pictureNew caption contest

2. Compendium:

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This week’s featured WHITE PAPERS

Netopia : Remote Control Software Delivers Contextual Collaboration: Working Together in Real TimeThe Total Economic Impact of the Symantec Enterprise Vault – Wall Street Investment FirmComplimentary Solutions for effective patch managementRegulatory Compliance Drives the Need for an Enterprise Security NetworkAccelerate WAN Performance with a Wide-area Data Services Solution from Riverbed

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Riverbed: