* Interop: Wi-Fi/cellular convergence presents numerous challenges * Interop news * Symantec on the attack over Vista security features * Google testing Sun's OpenSolaris, sources say * Mobile industry aims for greener phones * Buzzblog: Why even great technologies sometimes can't cut it * Today on Layer 8
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This week we look at how Sam Houston State ditched its Cisco VoIP gear, get a preview of Interop – including products from Foundry, Citrix, Adtran, Network General and more – see where CIOs’ heads are at, and look at Microsoft’s latest approach to patents. (10:55) Listen now.
Interop: Wi-Fi/cellular convergence presents numerous challenges
The convergence of desktop and mobile phones into a single, go-anywhere gadget that works on multiple wireless networks may seem just around the corner; however, real, large-scale deployments are still a long way off, according to IT professionals and vendors at Interop. Click here for more.
Interop news
Our reporters are on the ground in New York City to bring you the complete Interop experience. A panel issued a warning about NAC, other speakers said Centrex is a big waste of money, Juniper CEO Scott Kriens argued for more flexible networks, and CA President and CEO John Swainson argued for better integration between management and security tools. Click here for all these stories in our full Interop coverage. Or click here for the Interop reporter’s notebook.
Symantec on the attack over Vista security features
When Windows Vista ships next year, customers might have a tougher time getting their security software to work properly, executives from Symantec said Wednesday. Click here for more.
Google testing Sun’s OpenSolaris, sources say
Google is experimenting with the open-source version of Sun’s Solaris operating system as a possible long-term prelude to replacing its massive global network of Linux servers, according to sources. Click here for more.
Mobile industry aims for greener phones
If just a small portion of the world’s mobile phone users unplugged their charger when the battery is full, it could save enough electricity to power thousands of homes. So said Nokia Thursday, as it unveiled a new industry group that aims to make mobile phones more environmentally friendly. Click here for more.
Buzzblog: Why even great technologies sometimes can’t cut it
Here’s another blogger’s tale about a table-saw technology that can distinguish the difference between wood and human flesh. You’d think the saw manufacturers would be ecstatic, right. Not so much… And do not miss the demo video of a table saw vs. a hotdog. Click here for more.
Today on Layer 8, forget a trip to the space station, come visit our cube:
Awesome data disaster stories; hackers’ ironic attack; Al Gore bores Yahoo; and ABC teams with YouTube; all this today and more at your home for not-just-networking news.
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