* Cisco, HP team on Gigabit switch for blade servers * MCI joins IPv6 test bed * IBM extends consulting unit with Equitant buy * Job cuts part of SBC acquisition of AT&T * Network managers dating network managers * Looking for start-up stars * Today on Layer 8
Blade servers are all about squeezing lots of infrastructure into a small space. By teaming up with network equipment makers, blade server vendors are ensuring that networks, computers – everything is going into their chassis. This week Cisco unveiled a blade for HP’s chassis, but it claims fewer functions than Nortel’s blade for the same chassis. Find out why Cisco says less is more. Cisco, HP team on Gigabit switch for blade servers http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2005/0201cisblade.html?net
Blade servers are all about squeezing lots of infrastructure into a small space. By teaming up with network equipment makers, blade server vendors are ensuring that networks, computers – everything is going into their chassis. This week Cisco unveiled a blade for HP’s chassis, but it claims fewer functions than Nortel’s blade for the same chassis. Find out why Cisco says less is more.
Cisco, HP team on Gigabit switch for blade servers
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2005/0201cisblade.html?net
MCI joins IPv6 test bed
MCI is taking a big step closer to offering IPv6 service in the U.S. as it joins its commercial Internet backbone with the largest IPv6 test bed in the world. Perhaps one day we will all be using IPv6 after all.
https://www.nwfusion.com/edge/news/2005/0201mciv6.html?net
IBM extends consulting unit with Equitant buy
Continuing its effort to build its business consulting unit, IBM will acquire Equitant, a provider of business transformation outsourcing services, the companies announced Wednesday.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2005/0202ibmexten.html?net
Job cuts part of SBC acquisition of AT&T
More than 12,000 jobs are likely to be eliminated in SBC’s planned acquisition of AT&T announced this week.
https://www.nwfusion.com/edge/news/2005/0201jobcuts.html?net
Network managers dating network managers
In honor of Valentine’s Day, we’re looking for network administrators in love who are willing to tell their stories. Does your significant other keep the same crazy hours and deal with the same headaches you face in your job? Do you share work-related victories and frustrations, or do you have a “no shop talk” clause in your relationship? Please contact Network World reporter Cara Garretson at mailto:cgarretson@nww.com if you’re up for sharing your story.
Looking for start-up stars
Don’t miss your chance to submit your favorite corporate newbie as a start-up to watch in ’05. The deadline for this annual Network World package is Friday, Feb. 4. The nomination form is available at:
https://www.mblast.com/workspace/buyersguide/invite.asp?GUID=BG38829%20
Today on Layer 8 – where we celebrate our first anniversary today:
Proof that it really is dangerous talking on a cell while driving; Louisiana woman gets first phone at age 89; another Web site gets name-dropped on TV; and Jack Bauer’s on Line 1 for you; all this today and more at your home for not-just-networking news.
https://www.nwfusion.com/weblogs/layer8/?net
