* FCC reaffirms deadline for wiretapping compliance * Their take: Network pros at Interop share their thoughts on top issues * Top network technology demos spark Interop * Google won’t do Silicon Valley Wi-Fi * Microsoft preps critical Windows, Exchange patches * Spam vigilante spat knocks out blog services * Today on Layer 8 FCC reaffirms deadline for wiretapping complianceThe FCC this week adopted an order that reaffirms the May 14, 2007, deadline for facilities-based broadband Internet access and interconnected VoIP providers to comply with the 1994 Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA) for electronic surveillance. Click here for more.Their take: Network pros at Interop share their thoughts on top issues More than 18,000 attendees were expected at Interop this week, the majority of them IT professionals looking to gain or give advice on their profession and find new technologies to work with. Three of them at the show shared with us what’s on their minds.Top network technology demos spark Interop From rock bands to beer to booth babes, vendors at Interop have used every trick in the book to halt people wandering around the show floor and lure them into their booths, but this year the coolness of the actual demos overshadowed the gimmicks. Click here for more.For all the latest Interop news, Click here.Google won’t do Silicon Valley Wi-FiGoogle is steering clear of a wireless competition to cover a large region just outside its planned San Francisco Wi-Fi project, a company spokeswoman confirmed Thursday. Click here for more.Microsoft preps critical Windows, Exchange patchesMicrosoft Tuesday plans to release three patches for several of its software products, including at least two critical updates for known vulnerabilities, according to the company’s monthly security update. Click here for more. Spam vigilante spat knocks out blog servicesA dispute between a mysterious Russian spammer and an Israeli anti-spam firm spilled over to the rest of the Internet on Wednesday, when denial-of-service attacks aimed at the Israeli firm’s Web site knocked out servers that host millions of blogs. Click here for more.Today on Layer 8, where we know Greedo shot first:Wal-Mart to peddle PC components; professors losing to the Internet in lectures; U.K. scientists say cloaking devices may work; and big news for Star Wars fans; all this today and more at your home for not-just-networking news. Remember to check this week’s Weekend Edition at NetworkWorld.com – with the cartoon, Interop news, The Good The Bad The Ugly, and much more.For news updated throughout the day, go to Network World’s NetFlash news page. Related content news VMware stung by defections and layoffs after Broadcom close Layoffs and executive departures are expected after an acquisition, but there's also concern about VMware customer retention. By Andy Patrizio Nov 30, 2023 3 mins Virtualization Data Center Industry news US will take decades for supply chain independence in chips: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang pointed out that Nvidia’s latest AI servers have 35,000 parts from all over the world, including Taiwan. By Sam Reynolds Nov 30, 2023 4 mins CPUs and Processors Technology Industry news Why are 5G private networks failing to take off in India? Lack of clarity on spectrum allocation coupled with high capital expenditure are leading to low uptake of 5G-enabled private networks in India. By Gagandeep Kaur Nov 30, 2023 5 mins Private 5G news HPE goes all-in for AI with new hybrid cloud compute, storage products At its annual Discover conference, HPE debuted a range of hybrid cloud offerings designed to allow enterprises to optimize generative AI model development and implementation. By Sascha Brodsky Nov 30, 2023 6 mins CPUs and Processors Flash Storage Generative AI Podcasts Videos Resources Events NEWSLETTERS Newsletter Promo Module Test Description for newsletter promo module. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe