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Outsourcing security tasks brings controversy
Outsourcing security? The idea of handing over control of network security to an outside firm paid to maintain gear, monitor
for attacks, perform vulnerability scans, collect logs or update security software for employees is controversial.
10 Gig access switches: Not just packet pushers anymore
Our tests found seven next-generation switches bristle with features that don't exist in many previous models – not just physical
features like 10-gigabit Ethernet uplinks but also 802.1X-based network access control authentication, enhanced multicast
support, storm control, DoS protection and IPv6 support.
Log and event management appliances improve compliance, security, operations
Log and event management is now a requirement for organizations that need to monitor security and IT policy enforcement, document
compliance, and achieve IT operations excellence without increasing head count. However, current approaches to log and security
event management force customers to purchase and integrate two or more products for each discipline. This approach is complex,
costly, and difficult to deploy and manage for enterprises with large data centers, distributed operations and/or branch offices.
Feds to award flood of telecom deals
Networx was billed as the largest telecommunications deal in the world. But until now, the amount of business awarded under
Networx has been a mere trickle. Federal telecom vendors expect the trickle to turn into a flood this spring and summer.
Microsoft, Intel pour $20 million into parallel computing research
Microsoft and Intel are giving a $20 million boost to parallel-computing researchers.
Novell CEO picking his battles
Novell wants to shed historical comparisons with industry titans and focus on developing its core technologies into a set
of infrastructure services it says will define its success going forward, according to company CEO Ron Hovsepian.
Unified communications early adopters tout benefits
ORLANDO -- Businesses presenting their stories at this week’s VoiceCon Orlando 2008 are finding that unified communications
can increase productivity, reduce costs, speed up customer service and even do good things for the environment.
Carrier moves on open access, P2P indicative of shift in attitudes
When telecom historians look back at the events of 2007, they could very well see them as the carriers’ last stand against
opening up their networks.
Verizon releases open mobile access specs
Verizon Wireless today revealed the requirements that device makers will have to meet to connect to its open-access network,
including specifications for data speeds, mobile security and wireless connectivity
Processor wars heat up as AMD, Intel add cores
After months of delays, Advanced Micro Devices' quad-core Barcelona chip will become generally available in April, but a newly
announced six-core server developed by rival Intel will force AMD to play catchup once again.
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