* Solarflare/Level 5 merger could yield first 10GBase-T server adapter * Cisco invests in content protection company * Unbreakable: The making of rugged computers * Review: SBCs keep a close eye on VoIP borders * Google points search at corporate business applications * Face-off: Do users need application-aware networks? * Today on Layer 8 Solarflare/Level 5 merger could yield first 10GBase-T server adapterSolarflare Communications and Level 5 Networks – two privately held Ethernet component start-ups – announced a merger this week which sets the stage for lower-cost 10G Ethernet server adapters based on common network cabling. Click here for more.Cisco invests in content protection companyWidevine Technologies, a provider of downloadable content protection and digital forensics, this week attracted investments from Cisco and TELUS. Click here for more. Unbreakable: The making of rugged computersMeet the unsung and unseen heroes of rugged computing. From the story: “During breaks, the forklift drivers chalked a bull’s-eye on a nearby wall. Then, they hung a scanner by its telephone-like stretch cord from the back of the forklift. Each driver would take turns barreling the truck toward the wall and at the last second swerving away, jerking the scanner up and whipping it around to whack the chalk target. Each contestant was scored based on how close he came to the target.” Click here for more. Review: SBCs keep a close eye on VoIP bordersThe first-ever test of enterprise Session Border Controllers shows wares can be very useful in managing VoIP flows to distributed sites. Click here for all the results.Google points search at corporate business applicationsGoogle Wednesday stepped up its interest in winning over corporate users with the introduction of features for its corporate search appliance that can crawl through data from business applications. Click here for more.Face-off: Do users need application-aware networks?Issy Ben-Shaul, director of engineering of Cisco’s Application Delivery Business Unit, says users need application-aware networks. Raghu Ranganathan, technology director in the office of the CTO at Ciena, says they don’t. What do you think? Click here to read both sides. Today on Layer 8, now considering a jump to the Bush Administration:FauxPods hitting the streets; it’s hard to escape cyberstalking; blogs grow ridiculously big; and Skype censors in China; all this today and more at your home for not-just-networking newsFor news updated throughout the day, go to Network World’s NetFlash news page. Related content news analysis Cisco, AWS strengthen ties between cloud-management products Combining insights from Cisco ThousandEyes and AWS into a single view can dramatically reduce problem identification and resolution time, the vendors say. By Michael Cooney Nov 28, 2023 4 mins Network Management Software Cloud Computing opinion Is anything useful happening in network management? Enterprises see the potential for AI to benefit network management, but progress so far is limited by AI’s ability to work with company-specific network data and the range of devices that AI can see. By Tom Nolle Nov 28, 2023 7 mins Generative AI Network Management Software brandpost Sponsored by HPE Aruba Networking SASE, security, and the future of enterprise networks By Adam Foss, VicePresident Pre-sales Consulting, HPE Aruba Networking Nov 28, 2023 4 mins SASE news AWS launches Cost Optimization Hub to help curb cloud expenses At its ongoing re:Invent 2023 conference, the cloud service provider introduced several new and free updates that are expected to help enterprises optimize their AWS costs. By Anirban Ghoshal Nov 28, 2023 3 mins Amazon re:Invent Podcasts Videos Resources Events NEWSLETTERS Newsletter Promo Module Test Description for newsletter promo module. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe