Opinion

The messaging archiving market

* Findings from study of messaging archiving market

Is security an afterthought in virtual environments?

* Virtually secure

Juniper’s take on network optimization

* Thoughts from Network World’s recent network/application optimization seminars

IBM introduces LTO-4 technology, new virtual tape library

* IBM adds new media, encryption and data retention capabilities to storage gear

Avoiding branch office clutter

* Judicious use of hardware appliances can simplify technology deployments -- but beware the risk of overloaded branch offices

Student dodges Cisco NAC scan

* Cisco adjusts its default settings following student hack

What can NAC do for you now?

* Test of 30 products shows benefits, limitations of existing Cisco- and standards-based NAC schemes

The ‘data center network’ is a myth

* Multiple networks in the data center

Building a better WAN

* Connections to and from the branch are vital, but oft overlooked

All Things Gibbs

Server load balancing: A practical guide; Microsoft ships beta 2 of Virtual Machine Manager

Google rejects Viacom’s copyright claims; Microsoft wins patent ruling

Microsoft SharePoint falls short; Top six time-wasting practices

Verizon reports growth on wireless; EarthLink focuses on muni Wi-Fi effort

GAO report targets data breach guidelines; Newcomer challenges antivirus establishment

Top Java Articles

Don’t take DNS for granted

MIT researchers sniff out cool ideas

First enterprise 802.11n wireless gear unveiled; Closer look at Cisco blade

Gigabit wireless – in all kinds of weather

* BridgeWave's new extended-range wireless products

The color of information security

Beyond the Internet

How to find your security holes; Google rejects Viacom’s copyright claims

* Welcome to the afternoon edition of Network World Daily News.

Fix for Black Box Around Cursor in XP in a VM

Cisco’s lawyer tells it like it is

MIT researchers sniff out cool ideas

Gearhead Extra: All at Sea with Xcelsius

Gearhead This Week: All at Sea With Xcelsius

This Week in Backspin: The Physics of IT

Like there aren’t enough lawyers in First Life?