* 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?netAlcatel, 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 roleshttps://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0614switchsecurity.html?net Fibre Channel storage boxes set to get smarterMeanwhile, 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?netAprisma beefing up network mgmt. packageAprisma 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?netStart-up looks to undercut frame, IP VPN pricesStart-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?netToday on Layer 8, don’t stop till you get enough:How to turn your old gaming console into a Linux router; you’re in good hands with eBay; China encourages tattle tales; and the winner of our Weekly Caption Contest; the all this today and more at your home for not-just-networking news.https://www.nwfusion.com/weblogs/layer8/?net Related content how-to Doing tricks on the Linux command line Linux tricks can make even the more complicated Linux commands easier, more fun and more rewarding. By Sandra Henry-Stocker Dec 08, 2023 5 mins Linux news TSMC bets on AI chips for revival of growth in semiconductor demand Executives at the chip manufacturer are still optimistic about the revenue potential of AI, as Nvidia and its partners say new GPUs have a lead time of up to 52 weeks. By Sam Reynolds Dec 08, 2023 3 mins CPUs and Processors Technology Industry news End of road for VMware’s end-user computing and security units: Broadcom Broadcom is refocusing VMWare on creating private and hybrid cloud environments for large enterprises and divesting its non-core assets. By Sam Reynolds Dec 08, 2023 3 mins Mergers and Acquisitions news analysis IBM cloud service aims to deliver secure, multicloud connectivity IBM Hybrid Cloud Mesh is a multicloud networking service that includes IT discovery, security, monitoring and traffic-engineering capabilities. By Michael Cooney Dec 07, 2023 3 mins Network Security Network Security Network Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events NEWSLETTERS Newsletter Promo Module Test Description for newsletter promo module. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe