NetFlash: The NW200 turns 10

As the Network World’s NW200 marks its tenth year this week, we reflect on a decade of financial ups and downs. We saw network companies reach dizzying heights (and profits), followed by a couple years of billions of dollars in losses. But this year there are encouraging signs that the network industry is finding its footing. See our article this week, which puts the whole thing in perspective – and frankly, shows cause for much-needed optimism. The NW200 turns 10 http://www.nwfusion.com/nw200/2004/0426main.html?net

As the Network World’s NW200 marks its tenth year this week, we reflect on a decade of financial ups and downs. We saw network companies reach dizzying heights (and profits), followed by a couple years of billions of dollars in losses. But this year there are encouraging signs that the network industry is finding its footing. See our article this week, which puts the whole thing in perspective – and frankly, shows cause for much-needed optimism.

The NW200 turns 10

https://www.nwfusion.com/nw200/2004/0426main.html?net

Mercury seeks new orbit

If you’re going to set goals, they might as well be lofty. Mercury Interactive has plotted a course to quadruple its revenue over the next decade and catapult itself into the short list of top software vendors. Its target areas of expansion include all kinds of application management, where there is much opportunity – and much competition.

https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0426mercury.html?net

Internap takes second stab at VPNs

After bagging an earlier homegrown VPN offering two years ago upon determining it was too complex and expensive, Internap last week said it is coming out with a new one.

https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0426internap.html?net

Verizon goes national with broadband IP net

Having spent the past two years building out its national broadband IP infrastructure, Verizon says that network will start paying dividends for the carrier and its customers starting this month.

https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0426verizon.html?net

Who Wants to Be an Entrepreneur?

At Network World we believe that the best network innovation can come from the folks actually responsible for managing corporate networks, since you’re the people who know what’s required to solve real-world problems. But maybe you need a nudge to go from idea to reality. Well, here’s your nudge – Network World has gathered a group of top-notch sponsors to offer $30,000 in cash and services to the winner of a contest for the best entrepreneurial idea. Submit your idea today.

https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/entrepreneur.html?net

Today on Layer 8, patch-free fun:

China cracks down on Internet cafes; Brits up in arms over online ads; meet a guy who really, really loves the movie “Tron”; and the winner of our weekly caption contest; all this and more today at your home for not-just-networking news.

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