In XML, the “X” is for Extensible – and it’s that extensibility that can make XML a real performance hog. Yep, the cloud to Web services’ silver lining is that one of its key protocols can sap the life out of your network. Luckily, there is an answer: a new type of device that handles all the XML parsing for you. This area, it turns out, is becoming one of the hottest in networking, as start-ups snag lots of investment dollars to try to solve the problem.Move afoot to speed XML traffichttps://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/0623xml.html?netCautious users cast wary eye on WLANs Still wondering whether wireless LANs are a good idea for your network? Other network executives recently discussed their hopes and concerns about the technology at a recent panel – and here’s what they had to say.https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/0623wirelessyap.html?net VoIP brings change to the channelCarrAmerica Realty faced some tough decisions when picking an IP telephony platform to replace its nationwide PBX infrastructure. But the harder choice was deciding on whom to partner with to install and configure the convergence gear. The company decided on Expanets, a reseller and integrator of Avaya and Cisco voice and data gear.https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/0623channel.html?netEthernet: It isn’t just for LANs anymoreEthernet has been the dominant LAN transport protocol in corporate networks for almost 30 years. But now carriers are using it to inexpensively build high-performance networks using switches, optical transport gear and installed fiber, to offer services that extend Ethernet from the LAN to the metropolitan-area network(MAN) and WAN.https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/0623specialfocus.html?net Got a network news tip?Don’t be shy about telling us something we don’t know. Send me your industry-related news and gossip at mailto:jcaruso@nww.com Related content news VMware stung by defections and layoffs after Broadcom close Layoffs and executive departures are expected after an acquisition, but there's also concern about VMware customer retention. By Andy Patrizio Nov 30, 2023 3 mins Virtualization Data Center Industry news US will take decades for supply chain independence in chips: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang pointed out that Nvidia’s latest AI servers have 35,000 parts from all over the world, including Taiwan. By Sam Reynolds Nov 30, 2023 4 mins CPUs and Processors Technology Industry news Why are 5G private networks failing to take off in India? Lack of clarity on spectrum allocation coupled with high capital expenditure are leading to low uptake of 5G-enabled private networks in India. By Gagandeep Kaur Nov 30, 2023 5 mins Private 5G news HPE goes all-in for AI with new hybrid cloud compute, storage products At its annual Discover conference, HPE debuted a range of hybrid cloud offerings designed to allow enterprises to optimize generative AI model development and implementation. By Sascha Brodsky Nov 30, 2023 6 mins CPUs and Processors Flash Storage Generative AI Podcasts Videos Resources Events NEWSLETTERS Newsletter Promo Module Test Description for newsletter promo module. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe