Network World reports on the most significant news for infrastructure and operations professionals.
This week’s $27.5 billion Alltel buyout makes the list
Some expect buyer to hold onto Alltel until Verizon or another carrier is interested
WANScaler client brings better performance to mobile workers
After handset problems in its voice-over-IP pilot, Argonne National Lab turned to TDM, at least temporarily
Goldman Sachs poll of 100 IT managers says VoIP, LAN upgrades also prominent on Top 10 wish lists
On Linux, device drivers typically work out of the box or not at all. One core developer explains his plan to bring more companies' products onto the supported hardware list.
Keynotes, educational sessions and roster of vendors reflect emphasis
Anycom device hums at over 1Mbps throughput
Appliances that bundle hardware and software a growing trend in data management
Free tool lacks sophisticated analysis, connectors to other programs, CMS Watch reports
Windows Server Virtualization, Windows Server 2008 hot topics at WinHEC