* Microsoft releases key management software * The New Data Center: Spotlight on wireless * Gartner: Q2 server shipments up on Sun, Dell strength * CA shareholders back management over bonuses issue * You’ve got the power * Today on Layer 8 Two versions of Microsoft Operations Manager are ready to ship in October. The release paves the way for a more extensive management product to be released next year. In fact, Bill Gates is saying that MOM, the upcoming product and others will not only solve Microsoft’s ongoing management problems, but they will also fix its security problems as well. Microsoft releases key management software http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0825msmom.html?netTwo versions of Microsoft Operations Manager are ready to ship in October. The release paves the way for a more extensive management product to be released next year. In fact, Bill Gates is saying that MOM, the upcoming product and others will not only solve Microsoft’s ongoing management problems, but they will also fix its security problems as well.Microsoft releases key management softwarehttps://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0825msmom.html?net The New Data Center: Spotlight on wirelessThis is the fifth part of our six-part series of supplements on today’s data center, and this one focuses on wireless. The worldwide market for downloadable ringtones is bigger than that of enterprise wireless data services – but there has been major progress in the latter that may change that. We offer a 10-point evaluation framework to help you decide whether it’s time to go wireless, talk to early adopters of VoIP over WLANs and show seven ways to reduce costs. https://www.nwfusion.com/supp/2004/ndc5/Gartner: Q2 server shipments up on Sun, Dell strengthServer shipments and revenue increased in the second quarter as Sun and Dell gained market share at the expense of HP and IBM, according to research released by Gartner Wednesday.https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0825gartq2.html?netCA shareholders back management over bonuses issueComputer Associates avoided a revolt at its annual meeting Wednesday, when shareholders voted down a proposal requesting that the company’s board adopt a policy of revoking executive bonuses paid based on financial results that are later revised. https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0825cashare.html?netYou’ve got the powerSpread your influence by casting your votes in this first-of-its-kind survey gauging crucial questions of industry power, from executive hairstyles to comedic appeal. We’ll tally the votes and publish the winners in our annual year-end Power Issue, coming Dec. 27. We promise to keep your anonymity, so feel free to elaborate on your choices, too.https://www.nwfusion.com/survey/power2004.html?net Today on Layer 8, where we catch as catch can:The coolest nerd clothing accessory ever; is the iPod too much of a good thing?; cell carriers try to nickel-and-dime you to death; and geeks will love the next issue of Playboy; all this today and more at your home for not-just-networking news.https://www.nwfusion.com/weblogs/layer8/?net Related content feature 5 ways to boost server efficiency Right-sizing workloads, upgrading to newer servers, and managing power consumption can help enterprises reach their data center sustainability goals. By Maria Korolov Dec 04, 2023 9 mins Green IT Green IT Green IT news Omdia: AI boosts server spending but unit sales still plunge A rush to build AI capacity using expensive coprocessors is jacking up the prices of servers, says research firm Omdia. By Andy Patrizio Dec 04, 2023 4 mins CPUs and Processors Generative AI Data Center feature What is Ethernet? History, evolution and roadmap The Ethernet protocol connects LANs, WANs, Internet, cloud, IoT devices, Wi-Fi systems into one seamless global communications network. By John Breeden Dec 04, 2023 11 mins Networking news IBM unveils Heron quantum processor and new modular quantum computer IBM also shared its 10-year quantum computing roadmap, which prioritizes improvements in gate operations and error-correction capabilities. By Michael Cooney Dec 04, 2023 5 mins CPUs and Processors CPUs and Processors CPUs and Processors Podcasts Videos Resources Events NEWSLETTERS Newsletter Promo Module Test Description for newsletter promo module. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe