nothing Spice it upIn this, our eighth-annual Buzz Issue, we expose the latest, greatest, hottest technologies for your enterprise. So dip into this site for the information you need to spice up your IT operation.Beth Schultz editor, Network World Signature Series Buzzword LexiconWe’ve boiled down the buzz in this quick scan chart Networking EncyclopediaA little behind on your network knowledge? From ATM to Zombies, get quick explanations of networking technologies, standards and more. Our Networking Encyclopedia explains hundreds of the latest technology terms.Research pagesGet up to date on the hottest technologies through our comprehensive research pages.RSS feedsTrack just the technologies, companies and authors you’re interested in with more than 60 different RSS feeds.Free downloadsGet free and trial downloads of network tools for everything from application management to XML.Network World Fusion RadioGet the inside scoop on hot technology issues, such as inexpensive servers, Windows XP Service Pack 2, network security design and more. Stream the sessions to your desktop or download them as MP3s for later use.E-mail newslettersGet the latest news, alerts, advice and opinion on more than two-dozen networking topics delivered to your inbox weekly.Buzz Issue archive-2003-2002 Security in a world without bordersAs the perimeter loses ground in the battle for secure networks, some security executives want to do away with perimeter security altogether. But others aren’t so sure. Doing the desktop waddleThe penguin may have passed Apple’s Mac OS to take the No. 2 spot behind Windows on the desktop, but Linux vendors have a long slog ahead.The new wirelessTwo of the latest plans for wireless data — the IEEE’s Wi-Max and cellular’s EV-DO — promise high speed and ubiquitous access, but users remain wary.What the heck’s an inFRAnet?Service providers view these next-generation business-class IP networks as a means to re-create themselves. This time, are corporations ready?Business services management: IT’s higher callingThis latest management scheme promises to prove IT’s value by linking business and technical information in a logical whole. Can BSM live up to its billing?Rebirth for the x86Once considered the weaker sibling of RISC processors, x86 chips are being re-architected with multi-core processors and 64-bit extensions that promise to extend their enterprise usefulness.The grid storage façadeStorage vendors are playing off the buzzy grid computing term to draw attention to their tools for scaling NAS capacity. One analyst examines whether this latest storage concept has more than a catchy name.Calling for managed VoIP?Carriers are talking up their new hosted IP voice services, but most enterprise users are doing more listening than buying.The heat is onNew sparks from these four technologies have got the industry fired up.The Signature SeriesThe Buzz Issue is one of six bimonthly supplements providing insights, opinions and information on the biggest trends shaping the networked world. Next up is the Extended Enterprise Issue, coming Nov. 15.Check out these recent Signature Series issuesYouNetwork World 200Best Products PowerExtended Enterprise Related content news Broadcom to lay off over 1,200 VMware employees as deal closes The closing of VMware’s $69 billion acquisition by Broadcom will lead to layoffs, with 1,267 VMware workers set to lose their jobs at the start of the new year. By Jon Gold Dec 01, 2023 3 mins Technology Industry Mergers and Acquisitions news analysis Cisco joins $10M funding round for Aviz Networks' enterprise SONiC drive Investment news follows a partnership between the vendors aimed at delivering an enterprise-grade SONiC offering for customers interested in the open-source network operating system. By Michael Cooney Dec 01, 2023 3 mins Network Management Software Industry Networking news Cisco CCNA and AWS cloud networking rank among highest paying IT certifications Cloud expertise and security know-how remain critical in building today’s networks, and these skills pay top dollar, according to Skillsoft’s annual ranking of the most valuable IT certifications. Demand for talent continues to outweigh s By Denise Dubie Nov 30, 2023 7 mins Certifications Network Security Networking news Mainframe modernization gets a boost from Kyndryl, AWS collaboration Kyndryl and AWS have expanded their partnership to help enterprise customers simplify and accelerate their mainframe modernization initiatives. By Michael Cooney Nov 30, 2023 4 mins Mainframes Cloud Computing Data Center Podcasts Videos Resources Events NEWSLETTERS Newsletter Promo Module Test Description for newsletter promo module. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe