* Cisco, 3Com fire up new WAN routers * 'Google-mania' ignites search technology * Data protection, mgmt. wares debut * Relocation services firm digs out worms * Today on Layer 8
With Cisco owning a whopping 80% of the enterprise router market, the term “healthy competition” wouldn’t seem to apply, at first glance. But it turns out that many companies want a piece of what Cisco has – including 3Com, which this week will unveil an edge router it developed with Huawei Technologies. Cisco is responding to the competitive threat by revamping its own line of edge routers, combining many different functions in one box. Cisco, 3Com fire up new WAN routers http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/091304routers.html?net
With Cisco owning a whopping 80% of the enterprise router market, the term “healthy competition” wouldn’t seem to apply, at first glance. But it turns out that many companies want a piece of what Cisco has – including 3Com, which this week will unveil an edge router it developed with Huawei Technologies. Cisco is responding to the competitive threat by revamping its own line of edge routers, combining many different functions in one box.
Cisco, 3Com fire up new WAN routers
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/091304routers.html?net
‘Google-mania’ ignites search technology
One observer says search technology today is all about “speed to awareness.” It’s also about “speed to moolah” as the industry drools over Google’s recent IPO. Considering Google’s success, and considering there’s so much information available online, search technology is experiencing a kind of renaissance.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/091304search.html?net
Data protection, mgmt. wares debut
Computer Associates and start-ups InMage and Softek are expected to unveil software and hardware this week that helps IT professionals manage and protect the storage on their networks.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/091304storage.html?net
Relocation services firm digs out worms
Relocation services firm Sirva was hit so hard by the wave of computer worms and viruses that swept the Internet this time last year, that preventing future attacks became a top priority for the company.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/091304sirva.html?net
Today on Layer 8, the best place to start a Monday:
We get the week started with a how-to on swapping out an iPod battery; a new painting tool that makes applying paint fun and easy; PayPal’s new policy on porn, gambling and prescriptions; and talking laundry machines. Plus, we announce our weekly Caption Contest winner and unveil a new photo ripe for mocking.
