* The "new" WorldCom talks turkey; Alcatel beats the standard
The "new" WorldCom talks turkey; Alcatel beats the standard
* Cisco upgrades processor for edge router
Lowered ratios, spending suggest tougher-than-expected year ahead
* Lowered ratios, spending suggest tougher-than-expected year ahead
* Nortel posts a profit after 13 quarterly losses; Riverstone reworks management
Partnerships, indirect channels line up for new markets.