Cisco re-ARMs Catalyst 8500
Cisco Systems Inc. this week unveiled a new ATM routing engine for its Catalyst 8500 switch.
Stories by Jim Duffy
Report: Industry downturn to extend deep into 2002
The current slowdown in the telecom equipment industry is likely to last another year, according to a recent report by a Wall Street investment firm.
Nortel showing signs of life in the enterprise
Just when you thought it was safe to write off Nortel Networks Corp. as an enterprise data networking power, the company is showing some very strong signs of life.
Nortel adds to IMAS line to expand DSL coverage
Nortel Networks Corp. this week announced two additions to its broadband-access product line designed to enable service providers to address new and underserved DSL markets.
Market Report: Juniper gains on Cisco
The core WAN router market grew 23 percent between the third and fourth quarters last year, and Juniper Networks Inc. continued to gain share on Cisco Systems Inc., according to the latest figures from Dell'Oro Group.
New Cisco router could pave way for new IP services
Cisco Systems Inc. Wednesday unveiled a new router that will allow service providers to provision services at the edge of metropolitan optical networks and upgrade older Cisco routers.
Cisco aims to add oomph to IP nets
Cisco Systems Inc. demonstrated a few unannounced products at ComNet 2001 last week, designed to let users implement secure, high-performance VPNs and more tightly meld IP and ATM WANs.
Cisco finally ratchets up to 10 gigabits
A year after its closest competitor, Cisco Systems Inc. at the ComNet trade show said it will ship 10G bps capabilities for its Internet core routers in March.
Cisco finally ratchets up to 10 gigabits
A year after its closest competitor, Cisco Systems Inc. at the ComNet trade show announced 10G bps capabilities for Internet core routing, with two new switches and line cards.
Cisco Affirms its Taste for Small Companies
Despite decreasing share prices that may make a large acquisition more appealing, Cisco Systems Inc. will likely stick to its pattern of buying smaller, more focused niche companies.
Rumours of Juniper Router Module Glitches
Reports continue to swirl that service providers are having trouble with Juniper Networks' OC-192 Internet router modules.
The alleged problem is a packet-ordering snag when data flows enter the card.
Corporate Demand May Prop Gear Sales
Corporate demand for next-generation telecom services may keep service providers buying new equipment in 2001, despite forecasts that growth in their capital expenditures will slow.
Cisco Updates its QoS Management Package
New management software from Cisco Systems Inc. is designed to let users more easily administer QoS policies across large-scale networks.
Nortel Aims to Reduce Network Congestion
Nortel Networks Corp. this week announced the availability of a new version of its licensable IP code that detects and attempts to alleviate network congestion.
Core Routing: Juniper Keeps Gaining on Cisco
Cisco Systems Inc. continues to lose market share to Juniper Networks Inc. in Internet core routing, according to the latest figures from Dell'Oro Group.