NetFlash: Compliance costly, survey shows

Maybe it’s just me, but today’s frequent use of the term “compliance” brings to mind images of Star Trek’s The Borg saying, “You must comply.” On Earth, though, compliance means adhering to laws and regulations that affect nearly all businesses – and, understandably, our annual survey reveals that most network executives find the issue extremely important. But such worries are being offset by rising IT budgets and optimism. Compliance costly, survey shows http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0607nw500survey.html?net

Maybe it’s just me, but today’s frequent use of the term “compliance” brings to mind images of Star Trek’s The Borg saying, “You must comply.” On Earth, though, compliance means adhering to laws and regulations that affect nearly all businesses – and, understandably, our annual survey reveals that most network executives find the issue extremely important. But such worries are being offset by rising IT budgets and optimism.

Compliance costly, survey shows

https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0607nw500survey.html?net

Kumar leaves CA

Sanjay Kumar had hoped to take some of the heat off Computer Associates by stepping down as CEO and taking on the lower-profile “chief software architect” role, a la Microsoft’s Bill Gates. But just weeks later, Kumar realized that was not enough – and Friday he announced his resignation after 17 years with CA.

https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0604kumarleave.html?net

Identity management takes on new shape, importance

Driven by network security concerns, regulatory legislation and cost savings, identity management is climbing the corporate importance meter. The trend is seen in end-user projects, in consolidation of vendors and product categories, and the appearance of broad suites of identity management software.

https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0607specialfocus.html?net

Axiowave touts debut router as key to turning IP profits

Axiowave Networks, a 4-year-old, privately held maker of core routers, last week unveiled its first product. The XCR128 is designed to bring TDM-grade service levels to IP networking and service convergence. The product is intended to address gaps in the IP service business model that keep service providers from making money from IP, according to Axiowave.

https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0607axiowave.html?net

Today on Layer 8, where we’re wondering why J Lo wore white:

Whaddaya know, online opinions really do mean something; Iraq heads online; gadgets are great, but not for your stress level; and the winner of our Weekly Caption Contest and your last day to enter to win iPod swag; all this today and more at your home for not-just-networking news.

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