Networking

NEC unit to admit defrauding needy schools

3i Q&A Part 2: 3i exec discusses ISPs and innovation

* The three key areas for tech investment according to 3i

A look at 10GBase-CX4

* What the 802.3ak standard means

Needed: A converged messaging application

* Skype, MSN Messenger and the need for a converged messaging app

IPSec vs. SSL VPN

* Help Desk columnist Ron Nutter offers some advice on IPSec vs. SSL VPN

NetFlash: Microsoft outlines identity management roadmap

* Microsoft outlines identity management roadmap * Tech Ed: Microsoft to kill 'Kodiak' code name * CA goes after patch management * CA unveils WLAN management * Management vendor Oculan closes doors * VeriSign acquires wireless services pr

Steady broadband growth seen for Europe

Microsoft outlines identity management roadmap

Policies, policies, policies

* The balance between ensuring tight security while allowing users anytime access

U.S. State Dept. to test RFID-enabled passports

* U.S. to trial passports with RFID chips encoded with holders' facial features