The security problems associated with wireless LANs are about to be put to rest, as the IEEE dots the “i” in the 802.11i standard. However, wireless LANs have grown so quickly that another problem is likely to spring up just as quickly: how to upgrade from current equipment. It turns out that 802.11i specifies such a powerful security mechanism that hardware – and not just software – upgrades will be needed. Wireless LAN security advances, but obstacles loom http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0112wlansecurity.html?netThe security problems associated with wireless LANs are about to be put to rest, as the IEEE dots the “i” in the 802.11i standard. However, WLANs have grown so quickly that another problem is likely to spring up just as quickly: how to upgrade from current equipment. It turns out that 802.11i specifies such a powerful security mechanism that hardware – and not just software – upgrades will be needed.Wireless LAN security advances, but obstacles loomhttps://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0112wlansecurity.html?net 3Com upgrades flagship switch3Com’s relationship with Huawei Technologies continues to bear fruit. 3Com this week is expected to beef up its switch for large enterprise companies, and to do so with technology it got from Huawei. https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0112inf3com.html?netIBM previews WebSphere app server upgradeIBM Thursday made available an early release of the next version of its WebSphere Application Server software, giving developers a free sneak preview of the forthcoming Java-based infrastructure middleware.https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0109websphere.html?netQ&A: Goodbye, Cisco; hello, ProcketSix months after losing its CEO, router start-up Procket Networks has landed a new one: Roland Acra, formerly Cisco’s senior vice president and Service Provider CTO. Acra, who reported to Cisco Chief Development Officer Mario Mazzola, jumps to Procket as Cisco keeps the industry waiting for its next-generation high-end router and operating system. On his first day at his new job, Acra shared some thoughts with Network World Managing Editor of The Edge Jim Duffy. https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0112acra.html?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 Cloud Computing Networking Podcasts Videos Resources Events NEWSLETTERS Newsletter Promo Module Test Description for newsletter promo module. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe