* The worst anti-spam approach ever * Face-off: Is Layer 5 the best place to attack WAN optimization? * Nortel examines its own baggage * What Ebbers’ conviction really means
The worst anti-spam approach ever
Backspinner Mark Gibbs this week relays his trials and tribulations as he tried to get an e-mail system working. Turns out the culprit was the carrier, which has embarked on an incredibly misguided attempt at blocking spam.
https://www.nwfusion.com/columnists/2005/032105backspin.html?vo
Face-off: Is Layer 5 the best place to attack WAN optimization?
More traffic is moving over WANs than ever before, so getting the most out of those links is imperative. But what’s the best way to do that? In this week’s Face-off, Swan Labs CEO Andrew Foss targets the session layer, while Peribit CEO Jef Graham argues that such efforts are misplaced.
Yes
https://www.nwfusion.com/columnists/2005/032105faceoffyes.html?vo
No
https://www.nwfusion.com/columnists/2005/032105faceoffno.html?vo
Nortel examines its own baggage
Usually, executives brush off past failures and try to keep everyone focused on the future – because in the future, anything is possible, even a complete turnaround. But guest columnist Ken Presti this week says Nortel’s top turnaround guy thoroughly and publicly examined the company’s rough past. This got people’s attention – and it may be exactly what’s needed for some bold moves to follow.
https://www.nwfusion.com/columnists/2005/032105presti.html?vo
What Ebbers’ conviction really means
Justice was served last week when a jury convicted Bernard Ebbers for his actions while at the helm of WorldCom. But it’s difficult to really be happy about it, says Johna Till Johnson in this week’s Eye on the Carriers. Still, there are lessons learned and values reaffirmed.
https://www.nwfusion.com/columnists/2005/032105johnson.html?vo
