* Gates anoints SharePoint, hammers IBM, and outlines storage, workflow futures * Are Microsoft's cookies good for you? * GE security exec shares tips for reducing security risks * Qwest acquires metro Ethernet provider OnFiber * Hot Seat: Securing SIP * Today on Layer 8
Gates anoints SharePoint, hammers IBM, and outlines storage, workflow futures
Microsoft’s Bill Gates Monday opened the first ever SharePoint Conference by anointing SharePoint Server 2007 the key to the company’s collaboration future and ripping rival IBM/Lotus. Click here for more.
Are Microsoft’s cookies good for you?
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted Microsoft a patent for “super cookies.” What’s super about them? Scott Bradner takes a closer look.
GE security exec shares tips for reducing security risks
When it comes to putting data and identity thieves in their place, Peter Costa says there’s no room for being Mr. Nice Guy. Click here for more.
Qwest acquires metro Ethernet provider OnFiber
Qwest this week said it will acquire privately held OnFiber Communications, a provider of managed metropolitan Ethernet and WAN services, for $107 million. Click here for more.
Securing SIP
As SIP starts to make inroads into the enterprise, new SIP security threats are rearing their ugly heads. How do you fight them? Covergence CEO Bob O’Neil gives his answer in this week’s Hot Seat.
Today on Layer 8, now with more fibre:
The latest nifty time-waster from Google Labs; watch Classic Letterman on your PC; stupid Americans can’t figure out their gadgets; and the start of our latest Weekly Caption Contest; all this today and more at your home for not-just-networking news.
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