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NetFlash: Vertical leap

Opinion
Jul 11, 20033 mins
Networking

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