New switch improves IP application management
F5 Networks Inc. will announce next week a new version of its BIG-IP software, adding the ability to manage data for any IP-based application over a variety of newer network protocols.
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Compuware IM monitoring tools available
Compuware Corp. in Farmington Hills, Mich., today announced a set of improvements to its NetworkVantage application performance management tools, including the ability to monitor who's using instant messaging applications and how much Web traffic they generate.
Tablet PCs begin slow rollout
When Microsoft Corp.'s Windows XP Tablet Edition officially launches Nov. 7, several notebook computer manufacturers plan to introduce the first Tablet PCs. Early corporate beta testers are giving these devices -- and the technology -- mostly positive reviews.
Cisco's products to boost VOIP
Cisco Systems Inc. Monday announced new products to extend its popular Catalyst 6500 series switches to provide power for voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) in the wiring closet and security as well as wireless LAN connectivity.
NAI releases Orchestrator
Network Associates Inc. announced its Network Performance Orchestrator (NPO), integrated software for centralized management of enterprise networks and security.
Novell CTO on Zenworks, company direction
Alan Nugent, chief technology officer at Novell Inc. in Provo, Utah, joined the company in June after holding several jobs in technology top management, including roles as managing partner and CTO at Silver Spring, Md.-based Palladian Partners Inc. and CIO and CTO at Vectant Inc., a telecommunications and service provider in New York. He was also CIO at American Re-Insurance Co.
Siemens touts voice networking products
Siemens Information and Communications Networks Inc. has announced a pair of voice and data networking convergence products aimed at corporate users.
WorldCom broadens its VPN services
WorldCom Inc. last week announced a series of additions to its global virtual private network (VPN) offerings, including an IP-based VPN service that uses routers made by Cisco Systems Inc.
Muted NetWorld+Interop lacks major rollouts
The Networld+Interop Atlanta 2002 trade show opened last week amid lingering worries about the financial health of the networking industry and some jitters about physical security issues during the first anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Adtran enters branch office router space
Adtran Inc. is planning to announce two modular access routers for branch offices next month in an effort to gain a larger share of the router market now dominated by networking giant Cisco Systems Inc.
Lucent not planning more cuts
A spokesman for Lucent Technologies in Murray Hill, N.J., last Friday denied a report that the network gear maker will cut 15,000 more jobs than earlier announced.
Novell posts profit in third quarter
Novell in Provo, Utah, reported revenue of US$282 million for its fiscal third quarter last week, with nearly $10 million in net income and earnings of 3 cents per share.
Wireless carrier Orange kicks off Mass. R&D center
European wireless carrier Orange SA yesterday officially opened a research and development center in Cambridge, Mass., designed to explore emerging wireless technologies for businesses and consumers.
Home builder uses wireless for construction schedules
A wireless handheld messaging application is saving dozens of phone calls and scheduling headaches each week for construction managers at a US custom home builder.
Survey: Enterprise interest in wireless still strong
More than half of global companies expect to develop a wireless application in the next year, according to a survey released today by Evans Data Corp.