This week Network World gets a little more vertical – that is, we take an in-depth look at several industries that rely on network communications and examine the issues in the forefront of each. For instance, bank network managers are biting their nails over security vulnerabilities and disaster recovery more than anyone else. Manufacturers are just waking up to Ethernet and IP. And healthcare facilities are huge into tablet PCs. Plus, there’s more on government, education and retail. Check it out. Vertical leap http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/0707vertical.html?net
This week Network World gets a little more vertical – that is, we take an in-depth look at several industries that rely on network communications and examine the issues in the forefront of each. For instance, bank network managers are biting their nails over security vulnerabilities and disaster recovery more than anyone else. Manufacturers are just waking up to Ethernet and IP. And healthcare facilities are huge into tablet PCs. Plus, there’s more on government, education and retail. Check it out.
Vertical leap
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/0707vertical.html?net
What should Larry buy next?
Oracle’s proposed hostile takeover of PeopleSoft could be just the beginning. Why, Oracle has so much dough that CEO Larry Ellison is just itching to buy “almost anything.” That leaves the field wide open to your suggestions – so head on over to our forum and tell Larry how he should spend his money.
https://www.nwfusion.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=594
Cisco switch flaw could affect management
A flaw in Cisco’s CatOS, which runs on Cisco Catalyst switches, could freeze TCP-based management services on the switch. A fix is available from Cisco’s Web site.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/0710ciscoflaw.html?net
Some Vaio users jolted by modem performance
Sony Electronics is notifying owners of certain Vaio notebooks that their modems might not perform as well as expected, unless customers were expecting an electrical shock.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/0710somevaio.html?net
This week’s top 5 stories so far:
1. Big players push IPv6, but masses still resist
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/0707ipv6.html?net
2. The state of the LAN landscape
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/0707ethernet.html?net
3. ID mgmt. poised for next stage
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/0707catalyst.html?net
4. EMC snatches up Legato
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/0708emclegato.html?net
5. Security lesson: University net execs face security challenges
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/0707education.html?net
