* Directory on tap for open source * Start-up touts on-demand resources * 3Com to upgrade IP PBX software * ESnet turns to high-speed optical MANs * Today on Layer 8
With Red Hat getting set to release the source code for an enterprise directory, the case for putting Linux in enterprise firms may be complete – or at least, close to it. The directory is the basis for identity management, and it could become the foundation for a new wave of Linux-based security tools. Directory on tap for open source http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/052305-red-hat-directory.html?net
With Red Hat getting set to release the source code for an enterprise directory, the case for putting Linux in enterprise firms may be complete – or at least, close to it. The directory is the basis for identity management, and it could become the foundation for a new wave of Linux-based security tools.
Directory on tap for open source
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/052305-red-hat-directory.html?net
Start-up touts on-demand resources
A start-up called Liquid Computing is getting set to run trials of a system that combines telecom-class networking and high-performance computing. Supposedly, the result of the combination is massive computing power on demand.
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/052305-liquid.html?net
3Com to upgrade IP PBX software
3Com this week is expected to release an update to its NBX operating system, as well as four IP phones aimed at deployments as varied as a CEO’s office and a warehouse loading dock.
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/052305-3com-nbx.html?net
ESnet turns to high-speed optical MANs
The Energy Sciences Network is adding 10G Ethernet metropolitan-area networks in key U.S. cities in a move that could increase commercial development of this emerging technology.
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/052305-esnet.html?net
Today on Layer 8, now considering a name change to “Darth Ridiculous”:
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