Industry braces for smarter, faster LANs
Visitors to the Networld+Interop show saw major network vendors take steps toward smarter, faster enterprise LANs.
Stories by Stephen Lawson
Gigabit Ethernet over copper wire delayed
LAN switches that will carry Gigabit Ethernet traffic via copper wiring are being held up by delays in finishing the chips for the new high-speed technology.
N+I: Enterprise LANs to march forward
Visitors to the NetWorld+Interop show floor, which opened here yesterday, will see major network vendors take steps toward smarter, faster enterprise LANs (local area networks).
IBM to map out its policy-based enterprise plan
IBM unveiled its plans for policy-based enterprise management, a strategy that will encompass servers, applications, and networks to bring users predictable response times and reliable security.
IBM to map out policy-based networks plan
IBM was to unveil its plans yesterday for policy-based enterprise management, a strategy that will encompass servers, applications, and networks to bring users predictable response times and reliable security.
Faster chips for encryption key to VPN boost
Virtual private network (VPN) capabilities will shift into a higher gear in 2000 after encryption co-processors from two hardware makers hit the market with 155Mbit/sec performance.
Cabletron revs up network revival
Cabletron Systems in the coming months will use its Spectrum network management platform and its traditional strength in enterprise network gear toward initiatives intended to raise the company's sagging profile.
3Com partners with StorageTek to tout SAN links
Looking to spread deployment of storage area networks (SANs), 3Com will provide turnkey systems that combine Storage Technology's (StorageTek) storage devices and software with 3Com connectivity devices.
3Com forms wireless alliance with Symbol
3Com's expected leap into wireless LANs later this year will leverage upcoming products from Symbol Technologies -- including portable phones, adapters, and hubs -- letting users make calls or exchange data across the LAN from anywhere within a networked building or campus.
New wireless standard helps users roam
3Com will be at the forefront of a line of networking companies that later this year will embrace an 11Mbit/sec wireless LAN (local area network) standard that has the potential to fundamentally change the work habits of every corporate user.
IBM brewing advanced video transmissions
IBM next quarter plans to bring high-quality streaming video to enterprises over the Internet using a prototype network.
Vendors seek to extend IPSec standard
IBM and virtual private network vendor Ashley Laurent announced last week they plan to propose extending the IP Security (IPSec) protocol.
Nortel extends Optivity network management
Nortel Networks yesterday announced moves to integrate its Optivity network management software with voice equipment and service-provider management offerings.
IBM, VPN Vendor Seek to Extend IPSec Standard
IBM Corp. and virtual private network vendor Ashley Laurent Inc. announced last week they plan to propose extending the IP Security (IPSec) protocol.
Users welcome possible Cabletron sale
Cabletron Systems users and industry observers last week welcomed press reports that the company is seeking a buyer.