NetFlash: MPLS adds lift to Boeing net

When the huge Boeing 777 jet was first completed, it was described as “a bunch of parts flying together in close formation.” Similarly, Boeing’s own network could be described as a bunch of LANs “flying” in close formation – and held together by MPLS. This week Network World brings you the story of how Boeing used MPLS to get more out of its network, and more out of its employees as a result. MPLS adds lift to Boeing net http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0607boeing.html?net

When the huge Boeing 777 jet was first completed, it was described as “a bunch of parts flying together in close formation.” Similarly, Boeing’s own network could be described as a bunch of LANs “flying” in close formation – and held together by MPLS. This week Network World brings you the story of how Boeing used MPLS to get more out of its network, and more out of its employees as a result.

MPLS adds lift to Boeing net

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

Microsoft, SAP say they considered merging

As Oracle went to court to defend its planned purchase of PeopleSoft, Microsoft dropped a bombshell of its own yesterday, saying it had been seriously considering a merger with SAP. So why didn’t Microsoft pull the trigger? Too “risky.”

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

Dell expands 64-bit offering with four-way Itanium

Dell is expanding its 64-bit server line with a new, four processor Itanium 2 server aimed at high performance workloads such as databases, engineering clusters and heavy duty ERP applications.

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

Confusion surrounds Cisco-Linksys wireless hole

A report last week about a security hole in a wireless broadband router made by Cisco’s Linksys division overstated the severity of the vulnerability, according to the man who first warned of the problem.

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

Today on Layer 8, where we know everyone has a stinker or two on their iPod:

What to do when an international story lands on your doorstep; why not even death will get you out of wireless early termination fees; ‘Net icon declares “e-mail bankruptcy”; and the much anticipated winners of our Most Embarrassing Song contest; all this today and more at your home for not-just-networking news.

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