Networking

NetFlash: Cisco launches IPS offensive

* Cisco launches IPS offensive * Drumbeat of security products to roll across RSA Conference * Virtela allows Ethernet access to VPN * NetScout to acquire mgmt. vendor Quantiva * DEMO: Highlights from Day 1 * Today on Layer 8

Internet2 picks up 10 Gig Ethernet gear

* Internet2 will use Force10 Networks’ equipment

RSA: Gates promises free anti-spyware, new version of IE

RSA: Symantec CEO affirms strategy shift

Fluke Networks unveils cable tester

* Fluke’s cable tester judges network readiness for VoIP, Gigabit Ethernet

Nextel accepts spectrum plan

* Also: BellSouth buoys Redback and Alcatel; and Level 3 exits SMB VoIP

Senator calls for anti-trust scrutiny of telecom mergers

Vonage tells FCC a service provider blocked its calls

Battle of the budget

Telephony takes a back seat to online communications

* A personal example of how online is the first communications recourse