Q&A with Kevin Kennedy as he preps for VoiceCon keynote.
* Nortel plans to introduce Packet Engine's products in the first half of this year
Upgrades TCP-acceleration gear's software to speed Web sites, apps
Software upgrade checks new firewall rules against essential traffic
New service enables Skype client software to connect with corporate IP PBXs
* Many NAC vendors offer a spectrum of remediation options from none to fully automated
* NAC platforms can be valuable in regulatory compliance
Two models handle either 100 or 1,000 firewalls.
* A long list of partners supporting Microsoft NAP poises the technology for wider use
