* IBM uses own grid technology for ISV program * Tech Ed: Microsoft extends product support to 10 years * Dell, EMC roll out low-cost SAN device * Yahoo adds anti-spyware service to toolbar * Today on Layer 8 Grids have much to offer end users, but IBM has found a way to benefit independent software vendors, too – while benefiting itself. Big Blue is using grids as a way to get hardware to ISVs for testing and development, without having to actually ship the equipment. IBM uses own grid technology for ISV program http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0527ibmuses.html?netGrids have much to offer end users, but IBM has found a way to benefit independent software vendors, too – while benefiting itself. Big Blue is using grids as a way to get hardware to ISVs for testing and development, without having to actually ship the equipment.IBM uses own grid technology for ISV programhttps://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0527ibmuses.html?net Tech Ed: Microsoft extends product support to 10 yearsMicrosoft has taken a lot of heat for its product lifecycle policy, which can leave users high and dry when a revised version of its software comes out. The company’s new policy now extends support for software by at least three years, giving users more time to migrate to new versions. No wonder the audience at Tech Ed applauded when they heard the news. https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0525updattec.html?netDell, EMC roll out low-cost SAN deviceEMC Wednesday introduced a new Clariion storage device in partnership with Dell and other vendors that will allow small and midsize businesses to get the benefits of networked storage for under $10,000.https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0526dellemcr.html?netYahoo adds anti-spyware service to toolbarYahoo Thursday began testing a new anti-spyware feature on its toolbar, allowing users to scan for and delete the small software applications often responsible for displaying pop-up ads, redirecting search results and changing the user’s homepage, among other unwanted functions. https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0527yahooadds.html?netToday on Layer 8If the weather in your area is anything like it is here in dreary New England then let Layer 8 drop a ray of sunshine on you. Today we’ve got a list of albums that should be banned from college dorms, a guide on how not to do certain things, a look at some Geek Chic, and a peek at how much Britons spend on mobile phone service. Plus weigh in on the latest American Idol winner in our daily poll.https://www.nwfusion.com/weblogs/layer8/?net Related content opinion Is anything useful happening in network management? Enterprises see the potential for AI to benefit network management, but progress so far is limited by AI’s ability to work with company-specific network data and the range of devices that AI can see. By Tom Nolle Nov 28, 2023 7 mins Generative AI Network Management Software brandpost Sponsored by HPE Aruba Networking SASE, security, and the future of enterprise networks By Adam Foss, VicePresident Pre-sales Consulting, HPE Aruba Networking Nov 28, 2023 4 mins SASE news AWS launches Cost Optimization Hub to help curb cloud expenses At its ongoing re:Invent 2023 conference, the cloud service provider introduced several new and free updates that are expected to help enterprises optimize their AWS costs. By Anirban Ghoshal Nov 28, 2023 3 mins Amazon re:Invent how-to Getting started on the Linux (or Unix) command line, Part 4 Pipes, aliases and scripts make Linux so much easier to use. By Sandra Henry-Stocker Nov 27, 2023 4 mins Linux Podcasts Videos Resources Events NEWSLETTERS Newsletter Promo Module Test Description for newsletter promo module. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe