When a software flaw appears in a lot of network equipment, you know it’s just a matter of time before someone tries to exploit it, thinking that there’s a good chance much of the affected gear hasn’t been patched yet, even if there is a patch available. So, don’t be a chump. Chances are you have Cisco equipment in your network, and the company just revealed that many of its switches, routers and wireless access points have a software glitch that could leave them open to attack. Find out if you have one of these boxes in your network, and fix it today. Cisco warns of widespread software flaw http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/0717ciscowarns.html?net
When a software flaw appears in a lot of network equipment, you know it’s just a matter of time before someone tries to exploit it, thinking that there’s a good chance much of the affected gear hasn’t been patched yet, even if there is a patch available. So don’t be a chump. Chances are you have Cisco equipment in your network, and the company just revealed that many of its switches, routers and wireless access points have a software glitch that could leave them open to attack. Find out if you have one of these boxes in your network, and fix it today.
Cisco warns of widespread software flaw
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/0717ciscowarns.html?net
Microsoft revenue continues to climb in Q4
Microsoft’s revenue is still experiencing double-digit growth, despite an economy in the dumps. Part of the reason was the company’s new licensing program – but Microsoft says the financial boost it gets from the program won’t be as pronounced next year.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/0717msearn.html?net
Santa Cruz targets service providers with communications server
Santa Cruz Networks is looking to give service providers the ability to offer video, voice, messaging and presence applications with its Multi-point Real-Time Communications (RTC) Platform, announced this week at the Always On 2003 Summit in Palo Alto.
https://www.nwfusion.com/edge/news/2003/0717santa.html?net
Is it your fault the CRM software didn’t work?
Well, is it? This week’s Face-Off indulges in a little finger-pointing for failures related to implementing customer relationship management software. Dror Pockard says vendors set expectations too high, threw software at customers and walked away. Chris Selland says users often didn’t go into an installation with the right plan. Who’s right? Read each side and jump in with your own comments.
https://www.nwfusion.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=608
This week’s top 5 stories so far:
1. Starbucks gets win-win from Wi-Fi
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/0714starbucks.html?net
2. Sprint reverses position on MPLS
https://www.nwfusion.com/edge/news/2003/0715sprintmpls.html?net
3. EMC move fuels storage shakeout
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/0714emclegato.html?net
4. Boeing lets single sign-on project fly
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/0714boeing.html?net
5. Getting more out of frame with management tools
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/0714specialfocus.html?net
