* Switches taking on new security roles * Fibre Channel storage boxes set to get smarter * Aprisma beefing up network mgmt. package * Start-up looks to undercut frame, IP VPN prices * Today on Layer 8
Alcatel, Cisco and Enterasys are all planning security-related enhancements to their switches, and they’re not alone. Switch-based security is the new hotness, as the network world wakes up to the fact that switches have the best view of network attacks. Get more details on the upcoming announcements and stories from others who have deployed security at the switch level. Switches taking on new security roles http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0614switchsecurity.html?net
Alcatel, Cisco and Enterasys are all planning security-related enhancements to their switches, and they’re not alone. Switch-based security is the new hotness, as the network world wakes up to the fact that switches have the best view of network attacks. Get more details on the upcoming announcements and stories from others who have deployed security at the switch level.
Switches taking on new security roles
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0614switchsecurity.html?net
Fibre Channel storage boxes set to get smarter
Meanwhile, Fibre Channel switches are also getting more intelligent, as vendors look to add replication and data migration capabilities. Interestingly, larger vendors are lagging behind – but they say they’re working on it.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0614intelligence.html?net
Aprisma beefing up network mgmt. package
Aprisma this week will use its annual customer conference to unveil several improvements to its flagship Spectrum product that are designed to help companies get a better feel for what’s on their network and why it might be underperforming.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0614aprisma.html?net
Start-up looks to undercut frame, IP VPN prices
Start-up StraitShot Communications this week is expected to launch its first service, which the company says will give business users a less expensive alternative to traditional frame relay and IP VPN offerings.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/061404straitshot.html?net
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