* Toll savings: Global training firm saves with VoIP * Chicago looking for a Wi-Fi partner * Microsoft flaw affects XP, Server 2003 * Symantec ponders Internet ID management service * Microsoft outlines new Exchange CAL, Beta 2 features * Tripwire brings Oracle support to change mgmt. tool * Today on Layer 8
Toll savings: Global training firm saves with VoIP
Six companies share their stories about how they saved money, improved security, gave better customer service and went wireless – all with VoIP. Click here for more.
Chicago looking for a Wi-Fi partner
Chicago is the next big city looking to deploy a metro-wide Wi-Fi network. The city issued a request for proposals earlier this week to construct a citywide Wi-Fi network so its citizens can easily and cost-effectively access the Internet, according to a story in the Chicago Tribune. Click here for more.
Microsoft flaw affects XP, Server 2003
A new flaw found in Microsoft’s software could be exploited to cause a denial-of-service attack on certain applications, although the bug isn’t viewed as being severe. Click here for more.
Symantec ponders Internet ID management service
Symantec ponders developing a service that would position the company as a third-party broker of identity management services for the Internet. Mark Bregman, senior vice president and chief evangelist at Symantec, noted a growing hesitance on the part of some consumers and businesses to conduct business on the Internet. Click here for more.
Microsoft outlines new Exchange CAL, Beta 2 features
Microsoft Thursday said Exchange 2007 would include a new client access license option geared to enterprise users and that Beta 2 of the server will include new e-mail hygiene, compliance, replication and data protection features. Microsoft said it plans to ship Beta 2 of Exchange Server 2007 this summer with final release slated for late 2006 or early 2007. Click here for more.
Tripwire brings Oracle support to change mgmt. tool
Configuration vendor Tripwire this week announced it had updated its enterprise management product to now support certain flavors of Oracle databases, which the company says will enable network managers to more easily account for changes made to the systems in compliance audits and governance reports. Click here for more.
Today on Layer 8, where we’ve got Friday on our mind:
Make your WEP key a work of art; feds want VoIP to cost you more; earn free cell minutes by watching ads; and can the BBC best Google?; all this today and more at your home for not-just-networking news.
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