In an effort to beef up its diagnostics tools, Fluke Corp. last week bought Agilent Technologies Inc.'s NetMetrix for an undisclosed amount of cash. With the acquisition, Fluke will be able to integrate its line of handheld network analyzers with NetMetrix products and technology, including Remote Monitoring and RMON II capabilities not currently in Fluke products.
Centricity Inc. has launched its first product, a software package designed to bolster application performance and lighten the load of network managers by moving bandwidth management from the network to the desktop.
When John Lambert wanted a position that challenged and improved on his broad knowledge of technology, finding an employer that encouraged and financially supported professional certification topped his list of priorities.
In her 15 plus years in the industry, Deb Brenamen, IT liaison manager for Midwest manufacturing company New Venture Gear, says she has witnessed a significant shift in upper management's attitude toward the network professional.
The latter, it seems, is often the answer for IT professionals. Loyalty is on the decline, even though salaries are on the rise, finds the Network World Salary Survey.
Your company just finished developing a hot product, and the directive to sell it over the Web has come from the top. You've done your research and know that to reap the benefits of e-commerce fully, you'll need an extranet. Just as you'll sell your product online, you'll order materials and conduct business with distributors via the Web. You've got the technology - but hold on. A great extranet means more than an unstoppable IP network. At least as important is the contract with your extranet business partners.
"Time flies." "Who's got the time?" "Where does the time go?" These common sayings are heard all too frequently in today's busy culture. How can you ensure you are using your time to the fullest?