Stories by Matthew Nelson

Antivirus vendors target Exchange

Learning from Melissa and Worm.ExploreZip, Trend Micro and Network Associates Inc (NAI) are both producing antivirus applications for use with Microsoft Exchange in order to prevent viruses from entering networks.

Network Log-Ins Eased Through NDS

Novell Inc. is looking to relieve IT managers of one of their biggest headaches -- password management -- with the release of Novell Single Sign-on.

Sun-Netscape to Reveal New Products, New CTO

While it may not have permanent name yet, the Sun-Netscape Alliance does have a new chief technology officer, a new product family brand, new channel program and 100 days of existence under its belt since it was formed.

Novell has XML on its mind

As expected, Novell on Monday announced its plan to change the way directories access and view information through the use of Extensible Markup Language (XML) with its DirXML add-on to the company's NDS 8 application.

Virus could provide enterprise entry to hackers

Two new Trojan horse attacks are currently being sent via an e-mail spam format across the Internet by a hacker who persuades users to install it as a new screen saver, and then uses it to get access to those users' systems.

Melissa mutant threatens networks

The Melissa virus, which swept across networks around the world last month, has popped up again in a mutated format, which may have occurred when it inadvertently came in contact with another virus.

CA to beef up security applications with VPN, PKI

Computer Associates (CA) plans to continue expanding its security application offerings with the addition of virtual private network (VPN) and public key infrastructure (PKI) technology to work with CA's Unicenter TNG management software.

Banks spin off interoperability organization

An organization formed by eight of the world's largest banks has emerged from its chrysalis to become a separate company, Identrus, which will work to facilitate interoperability between the banks' Internet systems.

Oracle to detail XML strategy, unveil App servers

Oracle will announce its plans to be the instrument for XML-based Internet commerce, as well as several new application servers, at the Internet World show in Los Angeles next week.

NAI plans active security initiative

Network Associates Inc (NAI) will formalise its plans to produce an Active Security Network to allow security applications to communicate.

Lycos builds commerce clout

Open Market and Lycos fired the first salvo in what is shaping up to be a major battle over Internet commerce. With the formation last week of a revenue-sharing agreement between the two companies, Lycos will integrate Open Market's Transact I-commerce software into Lycos' electronic marketplace. The companies will also offer Open Market's ShopSite store-building software to Lycos users.

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