* Brix Networks’ BrixMon is enterprise-oriented performance mgmt. software
* Cisco talk centers on ‘systems’ approach
* What's possible in 2004?
* A few random thoughts near year’s end
* Return on investment isn’t always neatly quantifiable
* Service providers, enterprises work toward common goal of service management
* Fundamental questions about next-generation management architectures
* HP teams up with Packet Design for its route analytics
* Gambit Communications’ software can run management simulations
* Two more technology areas that can enable management