* Next week’s N+I trade show still has a lot to offer NetWorld+Interop may not be the goliath trade show of previous years, but it still has networking cachet. And though the conference doesn’t begin until next week, Network World has already posted your guide to the show online.Our publication will be all over N+I.We’ll be holding a couple of mini-Showdown events, where vendors debate each other and take questions from the audience. This year the New Data Center debate will be between NetScaler and Redline Networks, which make equipment for balancing loads and accelerating applications in data centers. We’ll also have a security debate going between Counterpane Internet Security and NetScreen.Also, we are teaming up with the Metro Ethernet Forum to talk about the future of metropolitan Ethernet services. Network World Editorial Director John Gallant is looking for folks to give their input; you can contact him at mailto:jgallant@nww.com Network World is also once again deeply involved with iLabs, the testing arm of the trade show. There will be interoperability tests for SIP-based VoIP products; wired and wireless LAN access security; and MPLS IPv4 and IPv6 interoperability and MPLS multicast capabilities.For an early look at product news expected from the show, you can see our story at: https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0503interop.htmlIt turns out there’s plenty of product announcements expected from Enterasys, Extreme Networks, Foundry Networks, Crescendo and many others that still believe in N+I as a launch pad for network products.As if all that wasn’t enough, Network World also offers its annual N+I planner, where we’ve done some of the research for you and highlighted the most promising sessions and events. VoIP is of course prominent in the schedule, as is voice over WLANs. There’s a session focusing on wireless LAN installation, management and security. And of course Cisco CEO John Chambers will be keynoting, so you won’t want to miss that.https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0503niplanner.htmlFinally, we have a page set up for breaking N+I news, so be sure to check back throughout next week at:https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/ni2004.html 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 Network Security Network Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events NEWSLETTERS Newsletter Promo Module Test Description for newsletter promo module. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe