NetFlash: How two IT execs are plotting their way to an all-IP world

Opinion
Aug 25, 20052 mins

* How two IT execs are plotting their way to an all-IP world * Microsoft shifts gears on Virtual Server upgrade * New Messenger worm works in multiple languages * Intel, Cisco team up on Wi-Fi enhancements * Today on Layer 8

The latest chapter in our New Data Center series looks ahead to the coming world of 100% IP networks. Our lead story relates the tale of two networks – both of which are rapidly fulfilling this vision. What are the benefits they’re seeing? What are the challenges? How two IT execs are plotting their way to an all-IP world http://www.networkworld.com/supp/2005/ndc5/082205-advanced-ip.html?net&story=082205-advanced-ip

The latest chapter in our New Data Center series looks ahead to the coming world of 100% IP networks. Our lead story relates the tale of two networks – both of which are rapidly fulfilling this vision. What are the benefits they’re seeing? What are the challenges?

How two IT execs are plotting their way to an all-IP world

http://www.networkworld.com/supp/2005/ndc5/082205-advanced-ip.html?net&story=082205-advanced-ip

Microsoft shifts gears on Virtual Server upgrade

Should Microsoft charge for enhancements to Virtual Server 2005? “We agonized over that question,” a Microsoft exec said. Yeah, I bet they did.

http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/082405-microsoft-virtual.html?net&story=082405-microsoft-virtual

New Messenger worm works in multiple languages

Users of Microsoft’s MSN Messenger should be aware of a new “smart” worm that checks the configuration of their Windows client and sends a message in the appropriate language, according to security companies Akonix Systems and Symantec. Both companies published alerts on Wednesday.

http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/082505-msn-messenger-worm.html?net&story=082505-msn-messenger

Intel, Cisco team up on Wi-Fi enhancements

Intel and Cisco have joined to improve the Wi-Fi experience, initially by delivering better technology for VoIP and for enabling users to automatically connect to the best nearby network, company executives said Tuesday.

http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/082405-cisco-intel-wi-fi.html?net&story=082405-cisco-intel-wi-fi

Today on Layer 8, your source for “news”:

As the unofficial end of summer approaches, we look at some hot new shades to wear at the beach; we give details on a deal for 10 years of free satellite TV; we compare AOL to gym memberships; and we wish a happy birthday to a very special Microsoft feature. All that and it only costs you the click of a mouse button:

http://www.networkworld.com/weblogs/layer8/?net&story=layer8