* MCI unveils corporate IPv6 customer * MCI to offer service that blocks DoS and worm attacks * Cisco reportedly readying XML switch * Bringing security to instant messaging * Study: Licensing stalls grid computing * Today on Layer 8
The very public love triangle of Qwest, Verizon and MCI apparently isn’t slowing MCI much at all. The company today unveiled its first customer of its IPv6 overlay service. It has other large companies asking, what can IPv6 do for me? MCI unveils corporate IPv6 customer http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2005/0405ipv6buy.html?net
The very public love triangle of Qwest, Verizon and MCI apparently isn’t slowing MCI much at all. The company today unveiled its first customer of its IPv6 overlay service. It has other large companies asking, what can IPv6 do for me?
MCI unveils corporate IPv6 customer
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2005/0405ipv6buy.html?net
MCI to offer service that blocks DoS and worm attacks
Speaking of MCI, Network World this week has the scoop on an upcoming service from MCI that will do what so many folks have said a service provider should do – prevent harmful traffic from reaching customers.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2005/040405-mci-wan-defense.html?net
And here’s the latest news on the acquisition battle:
https://www.nwfusion.com/edge/news/2005/0404verizmayd.html?net
Cisco reportedly readying XML switch
Cisco is expected to enter the emerging market of XML network gear, as the company reportedly is preparing a device that can accelerate XML and other message-based traffic.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2005/040405-cisco-xml.html?net
Bringing security to instant messaging
With IM’s recent growth comes the need to secure these communications systems. But protecting networks from IM abuses is often overlooked, even by corporations with extensive security schemes.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2005/040405-im-security.html?net
Study: Licensing stalls grid computing
A new report by The 451 Group suggests that the traditional per-CPU software licensing model is throwing a wrench in widespread adoption of grid computing.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2005/040405-grid.html?net
Today on Layer 8, where it’s in for a penny, in for a pound:
The worst place to lose your cell phone; the dangers of biometric security; NY targets modem hijacking; and the start of our latest Weekly Caption Contest; all this today and more at your home for not-just-networking news.
https://www.nwfusion.com/weblogs/layer8/?net
