NetFlash: Huawei on verge of first ‘major’ U.S. win

Chinese router maker Huawei has seen success overseas, but not in the United States. That might be about to change, according to an investment firm. However, incumbent vendors will probably be “aggressive” to keep Huawei out.

Huawei on verge of first ‘major’ U.S. win

Cisco appoints new CMO, head of commercial business

Meanwhile, Cisco shifted some executive positions. With the acquisition of Scientific-Atlanta pending, a change in focus is inevitable, and the personnel changes will address that.

Adjustments to standard hold up WiMAX certification

A set of clarifications to the standard for fixed WiMAX that were released in November has pushed back the certification of the first official WiMAX products, which was forecast to occur by year-end but had not yet taken place.

Microsoft downplays Windows Wi-Fi ‘anomaly’

A design flaw in Windows XP and Windows 2003 systems with built-in wireless capabilities could be exploited by hackers to lure Wi-Fi users into connecting to malicious wireless networks, according to Microsoft, which recently completed an investigation of the issue.

Back-up software sees exploit, patches

EMC has issued patches for security problems with its data back-up software, while exploit code has been released targeting a flaw in back-up software from Veritas that the company patched last year.