Study finds that botnet attacks worse than expected
Attacks on PCs by botnets -- the so-called zombie networks -- are becoming more of a problem, with more than a million hosts already controlled by hackers.
Attacks on PCs by botnets -- the so-called zombie networks -- are becoming more of a problem, with more than a million hosts already controlled by hackers.
Cisco Systems has teamed up with HP to integrate Cisco's network switch architecture into HP's blade system. The move follows a similar integration with IBM's eServer Blade Center product last year.
Infovista has launched a product aimed at network managers looking to manage IP telephony. The company said that it was the only product that covered all aspects of managing such services.
A coalition of service providers claims it will shake up the open source market by offering an alternative to the larger vendors. It also aims to counter the claims made by Microsoft that open source is the more expensive option.
Cisco Systems is shaking up its network management with the release of two new switches.
The one-time networking giant 3Com is making another assault on the router market.
More than 80 percent of large organizations are implementing, or planning to implement some form of converged network.
Foundry Networks has launched an access router in a direct challenge to Cisco Systems, claiming it offers a cost-effective alternative to the networking giant. It is also hopping on the IPv6 bandwagon -- which, it says, is key to capturing new markets.
A faster, cheaper and more secure data and voice network may be the Holy Grail but according to a small U.K. company it can offer just that with what it says is a world first.
A security hole in Dell OpenManage server could leave the product open to attack by an unauthorised user. The problem has been identified as high risk by security consultancy Secunia.
As a further indication of the acceptance of power-over-Ethernet (PoE) technology, Cisco Systems Inc. has launched a range of Catalyst switches incorporating the recently ratified IEEE 802.3af standard.
Network management specialist, Concord, has released the latest version of its eHealth suite, containing a module to manage VoIP traffic. The company has worked with Cisco Systems Inc. to introduce management tools for CallManager, although the company will be introducing modules for Nortel Networks Corp. and Aveya PBXs in the new year. Version 5.6.5 has already been launched in the U.S. and is now being introduced to Europe.