SolarWinds, Itheon, Adrem and others offer software, IT tool sets at scaled-down prices to help customers address big problems with little cash
Immature management and security technologies could hamper virtualization implementations, say experts.
Vendors update net-management products with Cisco NetFlow support, intelligent analysis, search capabilities and forensics
Network Automation says software automates business processes
WAN-emulation vendors upgrade software designed to help network managers ensure advanced applications perform up to par across the wide area
* Interop 2007 highlights
Goldman Sachs poll of 100 IT managers says VoIP, LAN upgrades also prominent on Top 10 wish lists
* Majority of application performance problems and network downtime can be attributed to some configuration change or error
Survey reveals 85% of respondents experience data breach events, mostly due to lost or stolen equipment and negligent employees
* ITIL and COBIT evolve with latest updates
