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Arkeia ratchets up MySQL at user conference

* Arkeia promises easier backup of MySQL systems

Instant messaging getting its due?

* Instant messaging finds a home in the enterprise

Trapeze swings into WLAN action

* Site-survey simulator is Rx for WLAN deployment pain

CIOs say telco spending will be less than originally forecasted

* CIO telecom spend survey

Have identity cards, will travel

* How identity mgmt. could make airports less stressful environments

Why .Net framework could put you on the road to success

* Microsoft .Net could help your network dazzle

Transit-ion

Several factors driving ISP transit revenue growth

Selling IP Centrex

* Service providers need to sell IP Centrex better

A look at Siebel

* Network World Senior Editor Ann Bednarz looks at CRM powerhouse Siebel

Microsoft renews commitment to management

* Microsoft lays out roadmap for management software

The offshore option is here to stay

* There is no-stopping the trend to outsource to overseas suppliers

Testing, testing

* Web applications testing tool

Extreme adds streaming media acceleration module

Stream it and they will watch

How to annoy your cube neighbors

AirMagnet Handheld

* The Reviewmeister shares his findings on WLAN analyzers

PowerWallz tumbles into the firewall/VPN arena

* PowerWallz appliance aimed at 20M bit/sec Triple-DES encryption

Nauticus rolls out SSL switch

* Nauticus’ switch accelerates SSL traffic

Eeking out IT demand

* A report from the ITAA shows demand for IT workers remains static

PanIP has rights

* PanIP has patents on e-commerce-related systems

Tip TOEing through NAS

* Super-charged NICs for increasing network performance

Be careful what you say, Chris

* Chris Stone gets "slitzed"

Securing the residence – A new service provider business model?

How to divvy up tasks with your service provider

* Defining - and possibly shifting - the almighty demarc

Foundry’s router supports IPv6

* Foundry Networks’s NetIron 4802 features IPv6 support

Spam is clearly the most serious problem

* Spam takes top spot in survey as “very serious problem”

Vendors present array of servers

* Unisys, Sun and Gateway all introduced servers last week

Transit-ion

* Several factors driving ISP transit revenue growth

SARS virus spotlights telework

* Can your firm function when employees can’t get to the office?