* Experts fear RFID strain on networks * HP to release mgmt. barrage * 3Com quarantines malicious traffic * Verizon extending switched Ethernet service * Today on Layer 8
In all the hype surrounding RFID in recent years, the hypesters have overlooked one thing: RFID has a scalability problem. It’s not the traffic that RFID might generate – it’s tracking the sheer number of tags and tag readers that a full-fledged system might entail. Experts fear RFID strain on networks http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/060605-reva.html?net
In all the hype surrounding RFID in recent years, the hypesters have overlooked one thing: RFID has a scalability problem. It’s not the traffic that RFID might generate – it’s tracking the sheer number of tags and tag readers that a full-fledged system might entail.
Experts fear RFID strain on networks
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/060605-reva.html?net
HP to release mgmt. barrage
HP this week is updating its OpenView line with management software to address compliance and service-oriented applications. On top of that, the company is rolling out LAN switches and wireless gear.
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/060605-hp-openview.html?net
3Com quarantines malicious traffic
3Com this week will introduce software that uses switches as enforcement points to shut down attacks on business networks, making it possible for users to quarantine infected machines that propagate malicious code.
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/060605-3com.html?net
Verizon extending switched Ethernet service
Verizon this month plans to announce enhancements to its switched Ethernet service designed to make it more reliable for enterprise applications.
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/060605-verizon-ethernet.html?net
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