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AMD and Intel Patch Things Up, HP Buys 3Com
(News) We had a blockbuster deal this week, with Hewlett-Packard saying it plans to buy 3Com, and a blockbuster settlement, with Advanced Micro Devices and Intel ending...
(News) We had a blockbuster deal this week, with Hewlett-Packard saying it plans to buy 3Com, and a blockbuster settlement, with Advanced Micro Devices and Intel ending...
HP Heats Up Cisco Rivalry with 3Com Purchase
(News) HP is intensifying its rivalry with Cisco. The purchase of 3Com signals that the gloves are off and the battle for the data center is getting hot.
(News) HP is intensifying its rivalry with Cisco. The purchase of 3Com signals that the gloves are off and the battle for the data center is getting hot.
HP to Buy 3Com in Networking, Data Center Bid
(News) Hewlett-Packard has agreed to buy 3Com for about US$2.7 billion.
(News) Hewlett-Packard has agreed to buy 3Com for about US$2.7 billion.
Logitech Moves to Big Leagues with LifeSize
(News) Logitech is purchasing LifeSize for $405 million. The acquisition puts Logitech in the big leagues for enterprise video-conferencing.
(News) Logitech is purchasing LifeSize for $405 million. The acquisition puts Logitech in the big leagues for enterprise video-conferencing.
Cisco Showcases Big Bets on Collaboration
(News) Unveiling 61 new products and features, Cisco Systems executives emphasized the importance of collaboration at an event in San Francisco on Monday.
(News) Unveiling 61 new products and features, Cisco Systems executives emphasized the importance of collaboration at an event in San Francisco on Monday.
Acadia Gets Cloud Computing Venture Rolling in Asia
(News) Acadia Gets Cloud Computing Venture Rolling in Asia
(News) Acadia Gets Cloud Computing Venture Rolling in Asia
Cisco to Buy Chinese Set-top Box Business
(News) Cisco Systems will buy a Chinese set-top box maker as the country works to digitize all cable television by 2015, creating market opportunities.
(News) Cisco Systems will buy a Chinese set-top box maker as the country works to digitize all cable television by 2015, creating market opportunities.
Cisco Lays out Why It Might Let Tandberg Go Free
(News) In a blog entry on Monday, Cisco publicly hinted it might let its Tandberg acquisition bid expire.
(News) In a blog entry on Monday, Cisco publicly hinted it might let its Tandberg acquisition bid expire.
SMC to Expand Edgecore Brand, Higher-end Gear
(News) SMC Networks will rebrand most of its products and introduce some higher-end gear in North America, expanding the Edgecore brand.
(News) SMC Networks will rebrand most of its products and introduce some higher-end gear in North America, expanding the Edgecore brand.
Alcatel-Lucent's Losses Deepen as Sales Drop
(News) Alcatel-Lucent saw third-quarter losses increase and sales drop compared to the same period last year.
(News) Alcatel-Lucent saw third-quarter losses increase and sales drop compared to the same period last year.
Internet Phone Systems Become the Fraudster's Tool
(News) Cybercriminals have found a new launching pad for their scams: the phone systems of small and medium-sized businesses across the U.S.
(News) Cybercriminals have found a new launching pad for their scams: the phone systems of small and medium-sized businesses across the U.S.
Huawei Still Eyes Developed Markets From Outside
(News) Chinese networking giant Huawei Technologies has struggled to break into developed markets for communications equipment, despite long-standing fear among the...
(News) Chinese networking giant Huawei Technologies has struggled to break into developed markets for communications equipment, despite long-standing fear among the...
Apple Quietly Updates AirPort Extreme, Time Machine
(News) While Apple's announcements of new iMacs, a remodeled MacBook, updated Mac minis, and a new multitouch mouse have dominated Tuesday's tech news, the company also...
(News) While Apple's announcements of new iMacs, a remodeled MacBook, updated Mac minis, and a new multitouch mouse have dominated Tuesday's tech news, the company also...
Study: U.S. Broadband in Middle of Pack
(News) The United States is in the middle of the global pack on broadband infrastructure and is forging a very different upgrade path than the rest of the world...
(News) The United States is in the middle of the global pack on broadband infrastructure and is forging a very different upgrade path than the rest of the world...
G.hn Home Network Standard Progresses
(News) An ITU body approved two main components of the G.hn standard for home networking.
(News) An ITU body approved two main components of the G.hn standard for home networking.
Russian WiMax Operator Eyes GSM Handover, WiMax 2 Tests
(News) Russian WiMax operator Yota will soon begin offering its customers a WiMax terminal that can make VOIP calls and hand them over to a GSM network.
(News) Russian WiMax operator Yota will soon begin offering its customers a WiMax terminal that can make VOIP calls and hand them over to a GSM network.
Cisco to Buy Videoconferencing Vendor Tandberg for $3B
(News) Cisco Systems has signed an agreement to buy videoconferencing vendor Tandberg for about US$3.0 billion.
(News) Cisco Systems has signed an agreement to buy videoconferencing vendor Tandberg for about US$3.0 billion.
Cisco Patches a Dozen Router Bugs
(News) Cisco has released its semi-annual IOS patches, fixing 12 bugs in its router firmware.
(News) Cisco has released its semi-annual IOS patches, fixing 12 bugs in its router firmware.
Alcatel Integrating Network Layers for Efficiency
(News) Alcatel-Lucent will integrate its IP routers and optical equipment to work more closely together and be centrally managed.
(News) Alcatel-Lucent will integrate its IP routers and optical equipment to work more closely together and be centrally managed.
One Person's Quest for Faster Broadband
(News) Several months ago, I wrote about how pathetic my broadband options were in San Francisco and, in fact, how bad things are in the country as a whole.
(News) Several months ago, I wrote about how pathetic my broadband options were in San Francisco and, in fact, how bad things are in the country as a whole.
Wi-Fi, Powerline to Merge in Atheros-Intellon Deal
(News) Wi-Fi chip vendor Atheros plans to acquire Intellon, a maker of chips for home powerline networking equipment, for about US$244 million.
(News) Wi-Fi chip vendor Atheros plans to acquire Intellon, a maker of chips for home powerline networking equipment, for about US$244 million.
Bugs & Fixes: Ethernet-networked Printers & Snow Leopard
(News) If you have an older Ethernet-networked printer, you may find that, after upgrading to Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.6), the printer no longer responds to your Mac's...
(News) If you have an older Ethernet-networked printer, you may find that, after upgrading to Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.6), the printer no longer responds to your Mac's...
Dell Expands Brocade Reseller Deal
(News) Dell expanded its reseller agreement with networking vendor Brocade Communications
(News) Dell expanded its reseller agreement with networking vendor Brocade Communications
3Com to Blend Security Brains, Enterprise Brawn
(News) 3Com plans to integrate intrusion prevention technology from its TippingPoint subsidiary in enterprise networking gear from its H3C division.
(News) 3Com plans to integrate intrusion prevention technology from its TippingPoint subsidiary in enterprise networking gear from its H3C division.
Is Your Network Fast Enough?
(News) Everyone wants a faster network. But before you can do anything to speed up yours, you must ascertain how fast it's currently going. Yet measuring network speed...
(News) Everyone wants a faster network. But before you can do anything to speed up yours, you must ascertain how fast it's currently going. Yet measuring network speed...
Netgear Offers 8-port Gigabit Firewall for Small Business
(News) Netgear on Monday announced the availability of its ProSafe 8-Port VPN Firewall (model FVS318G). It's priced at $139.
(News) Netgear on Monday announced the availability of its ProSafe 8-Port VPN Firewall (model FVS318G). It's priced at $139.
Typhoon Morakot Severs Three Undersea Internet Cables
(News) Six undersea cables that carry Internet and communications traffic throughout Asia were severed or damaged by Typhoon Morakot as it ravaged Taiwan.
(News) Six undersea cables that carry Internet and communications traffic throughout Asia were severed or damaged by Typhoon Morakot as it ravaged Taiwan.
Report: Nortel CEO on His Way out
(News) Nortel Networks' CEO will leave the company in the coming weeks, The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday.
(News) Nortel Networks' CEO will leave the company in the coming weeks, The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday.
After Links to Cybercrime, Latvian ISP Is Cut off
(News) Real Host, a Latvian ISP associated with cyber-crime, has been knocked offline.
(News) Real Host, a Latvian ISP associated with cyber-crime, has been knocked offline.
Solve an IChat Login Issue on Certain Routers
(News) I've had the benefit of FIOS high-speed net access at home for a few years now, and have been thrilled with the reliability and speed. A few months back...
(News) I've had the benefit of FIOS high-speed net access at home for a few years now, and have been thrilled with the reliability and speed. A few months back...
Deal Allows IBM to Resell Juniper Switches, Routers
(News) Deal Allows IBM to Resell Juniper Switches, Routers
(News) Deal Allows IBM to Resell Juniper Switches, Routers
Alcatel to Push 100G to Carrier Edge
(News) Alcatel-Lucent plans to ship a router module next year that supports the emerging 100Gb per second Ethernet standard at the edge of carrier networks, where...
(News) Alcatel-Lucent plans to ship a router module next year that supports the emerging 100Gb per second Ethernet standard at the edge of carrier networks, where...
Cisco Charts New Paths With Eos Media Platform
(News) Cisco's Eos media platform includes aggregation of consumer data to draw connections among fans of many types of media, the company says.
(News) Cisco's Eos media platform includes aggregation of consumer data to draw connections among fans of many types of media, the company says.
Cisco Has to Earn Market Leadership, CTO Says
(News) Cisco needs more than products to be an IT platform leader, CTO Padmasree Warrior told the Cisco Live conference.
(News) Cisco needs more than products to be an IT platform leader, CTO Padmasree Warrior told the Cisco Live conference.
Apple Updates Time Capsule, AirPort Firmware, Final Cut Pro
(News) Apple on Wednesday released a pair of updates: one for its Time Capsule and AirPort Base Station Firmware and a minor update for Final Cut Pro. Both updates are...
(News) Apple on Wednesday released a pair of updates: one for its Time Capsule and AirPort Base Station Firmware and a minor update for Final Cut Pro. Both updates are...
Nova Offers ExpressCard-based 3G Modem
(News) ExpressCard slots may have gone away on new 15-inch MacBook Pros, but that's not stopping Nova media from offering the GlobeTrotter Express 441 -- a new...
(News) ExpressCard slots may have gone away on new 15-inch MacBook Pros, but that's not stopping Nova media from offering the GlobeTrotter Express 441 -- a new...
T-Mobile Data Was Not Taken by Hacking, Company Says
(News) T-Mobile says it wasn't hacked, but confirms that hackers posted genuine data to the Full Disclosure list.
(News) T-Mobile says it wasn't hacked, but confirms that hackers posted genuine data to the Full Disclosure list.
Networks Will Offer 48/7 Service by 2013, Says Cisco
(News) Internet traffic will increase fourfold over the next four years, as more users, more devices and more multitasking all contribute to the demand for bandwidth.
(News) Internet traffic will increase fourfold over the next four years, as more users, more devices and more multitasking all contribute to the demand for bandwidth.
Targeted Ads, More Choices in FiOS TV's Future
(News) Verizon wants to give FiOS TV customers more choices of how to buy and view video, while fostering more targeted advertising.
(News) Verizon wants to give FiOS TV customers more choices of how to buy and view video, while fostering more targeted advertising.
'Google-like' Tool Aids Network Security
(News) Network administrators and security specialists have long had tools and software for analyzing the streams of traffic that course through company systems, but...
(News) Network administrators and security specialists have long had tools and software for analyzing the streams of traffic that course through company systems, but...
Understanding Wi-Fi's Two Spectrum Bands
(News) The evolution of communications is about taking one kind of thing and making it better, faster, and more reliable. USB 1 evolved into USB 2; FireWire 400 morphed...
(News) The evolution of communications is about taking one kind of thing and making it better, faster, and more reliable. USB 1 evolved into USB 2; FireWire 400 morphed...
Cisco's Chambers Sees Hope After Recession
(News) Cisco is in much better shape in this recession than in the 2001 crash, Chairman and CEO John Chambers said Monday.
(News) Cisco is in much better shape in this recession than in the 2001 crash, Chairman and CEO John Chambers said Monday.
Emulex Fends off Broadcom Once More
(News) Emulex has once again rejected an attempt by Broadcom to take over the company.
(News) Emulex has once again rejected an attempt by Broadcom to take over the company.
Thailand Hospital E-health System Saves Money, Lives
(News) Electronic health-care systems have become a hot topic around the world, with governments providing stimulus programs to hurry the trend along. A renowned...
(News) Electronic health-care systems have become a hot topic around the world, with governments providing stimulus programs to hurry the trend along. A renowned...
Robots Improve Safety, Efficiency at Thai Hospital
(News) A Thai hospital famous for medical tourism and celebrated for its use of new technologies is turning to robotics to become more efficient and improve patient...
(News) A Thai hospital famous for medical tourism and celebrated for its use of new technologies is turning to robotics to become more efficient and improve patient...
Now Is the Best Time to Start a Business
(News) The U.S. economy has weathered 18 recessions spanning a total of 90 years since 1776, not including the current downturn. Each of those 18 prior recessions, some...
(News) The U.S. economy has weathered 18 recessions spanning a total of 90 years since 1776, not including the current downturn. Each of those 18 prior recessions, some...
How to Secure Your Home Network
(News) Reader Steve Hawley is all too typical. His home network houses a mix of Macs and Windows PCs, an old 802.11b Linksys router connected to a cable modem, and a...
(News) Reader Steve Hawley is all too typical. His home network houses a mix of Macs and Windows PCs, an old 802.11b Linksys router connected to a cable modem, and a...
Tether a BlackBerry Storm 9500 to Your Mac With Launch2net
(News) Nova media on Friday announced an update to launch2net, its software for connecting Macs with mobile data services. Launch2net costs US$50.
(News) Nova media on Friday announced an update to launch2net, its software for connecting Macs with mobile data services. Launch2net costs US$50.
As Economy Softens, Microsoft Ramps up Research
(News) Even as the world economy languishes, Microsoft is putting an increasing focus on its research efforts.
(News) Even as the world economy languishes, Microsoft is putting an increasing focus on its research efforts.
Regus Picks Polycom for Telepresence After Cisco Deal Fails
(News) Office rental company Regus will deploy Polycom telepresence suites in at least 30 locations worldwide after a similar arrangement with Cisco fell through.
(News) Office rental company Regus will deploy Polycom telepresence suites in at least 30 locations worldwide after a similar arrangement with Cisco fell through.
Expand Your Small-Business or Home-Office Network With an Ethernet Switch
(Reviews) Expand Your Small-Business or Home-Office Network With an Ethernet Switch
(Reviews) Expand Your Small-Business or Home-Office Network With an Ethernet Switch
Broadcom Makes Bid to Buy Emulex for US$764 Million
(News) Offer follows rejection of previous attempt to purchase company earlier this year
(News) Offer follows rejection of previous attempt to purchase company earlier this year
Customers and Clients and Consumers, Oh My!
(News) One recent positive IT trend is to drop the monikers "user" and "end user" and apply the more descriptive word "customer" to...
(News) One recent positive IT trend is to drop the monikers "user" and "end user" and apply the more descriptive word "customer" to...
Sony, Toshiba, Qualcomm Join the Femto Forum
(News) Their inclusion will open the door for femtocells in TVs
(News) Their inclusion will open the door for femtocells in TVs
Fiber Cuts Slash Silicon Valley's Internet Arteries
(News) Apparent vandalism cut off wired and wireless service to thousands and shut two IBM facilities.
(News) Apparent vandalism cut off wired and wireless service to thousands and shut two IBM facilities.
As Expected, Facebook Halts The Pirate Bay Links
(News) Facebook cites legal proceedings against the BitTorrent search engine as the reason
(News) Facebook cites legal proceedings against the BitTorrent search engine as the reason
What the FCC's National Broadband Policy Must Do For Business
(News) What the FCC's National Broadband Policy Must Do For Business
(News) What the FCC's National Broadband Policy Must Do For Business
Researcher's Death Casts Pall Over Major TCP Fix
(News) Outpost24's Jack Louis died before patches for the flaws he found could be released
(News) Outpost24's Jack Louis died before patches for the flaws he found could be released
FBI Claims ISP Stole Millions From AT&T, Verizon
(News) Two companies were named following an early morning Dallas raid last Thursday
(News) Two companies were named following an early morning Dallas raid last Thursday
Nokia Siemens Opens Network Management Center in India
(News) The new center addresses the growing market for network services
(News) The new center addresses the growing market for network services
AirPort Extreme Base Station
(Reviews) Think back to the first time you saw a computer accessing the Internet wirelessly. (Yes, kids, there was a time before Wi-Fi)...
(Reviews) Think back to the first time you saw a computer accessing the Internet wirelessly. (Yes, kids, there was a time before Wi-Fi)...
Cisco Security Updates Squash Router Bugs
(News) The networking company has released its twice-yearly IOS patches, posting eight updates
(News) The networking company has released its twice-yearly IOS patches, posting eight updates
Cisco Cutting Home Broadband Perks to Reduce Costs
(News) The move is part of a wider effort to shave $1 billion from Cisco's expenses
(News) The move is part of a wider effort to shave $1 billion from Cisco's expenses
GlobeSurfer III 3G Router Adds Failover Support
(News) Nova media on Friday introduced a major upgrade to the GlobeSurfer III, a router connects to the Internet using a 3G wireless...
(News) Nova media on Friday introduced a major upgrade to the GlobeSurfer III, a router connects to the Internet using a 3G wireless...
3Com Eyes Expansion From New "home Market" in China
(News) 3Com may have lost ground in Western markets in recent years, but it has built strong operations in China that it hopes will...
(News) 3Com may have lost ground in Western markets in recent years, but it has built strong operations in China that it hopes will...
Startup Smarts: 3 Tips for Better Business
(News) The relationships between startups and older organizations is comparable to the relationship between siblings. There's rivalry...
(News) The relationships between startups and older organizations is comparable to the relationship between siblings. There's rivalry...
Cisco's Data-center Push Holds Promise, Perils
(News) Cisco Systems' move into the heart of data centers, expected to be laid out at an event next Monday, holds the promise of...
(News) Cisco Systems' move into the heart of data centers, expected to be laid out at an event next Monday, holds the promise of...
Vyatta Adds Security Tools to Open-source Routing Platform
(News) Open-source routing vendor Vyatta is adding security features to Vyatta Community Edition 5, coming Monday.
(News) Open-source routing vendor Vyatta is adding security features to Vyatta Community Edition 5, coming Monday.
Apple Updates Time Capsule, AirPort Base Station Firmware
(News) Apple announced on Friday the availability of  Time Capsule and AirPort Base Station Update 7.4.1.  The update, which includes...
(News) Apple announced on Friday the availability of
Apple Updates AirPort Client, AirPort Utility
(News) In addition to releasing an update for the AirPort Extreme on Tuesday, Apple also released software updates for its AirPort...
(News) In addition to releasing an update for the AirPort Extreme on Tuesday, Apple also released software updates for its AirPort...
FireWire 400 Reaches the End of the Line
(News) Awaking from a winter's slumber, Apple recently released a slew of new products Tuesday, covering everything from Time Capsule...
(News) Awaking from a winter's slumber, Apple recently released a slew of new products Tuesday, covering everything from Time Capsule...
Apple Adds Dual-band Capabilities to AirPort, Time Capsule
(News) Apple's slew of hardware updates on Tuesday didn't stop with just desktops. The company also threw in updates for the AirPort...
(News) Apple's slew of hardware updates on Tuesday didn't stop with just desktops. The company also threw in updates for the AirPort...
Cisco, Trend Micro Put Security in Home Routers
(News) Cisco and Trend Micro teamed up to build an Internet security service into some home Wi-Fi routers.
(News) Cisco and Trend Micro teamed up to build an Internet security service into some home Wi-Fi routers.
Alcatel Forms Group to Push LTE Applications and More
(News) Alcatel-Lucent on Monday launched ng Connect, an initiative to help foster use of LTE and other networks.
(News) Alcatel-Lucent on Monday launched ng Connect, an initiative to help foster use of LTE and other networks.
Cisco Proposes Blueprint for Intelligent Urbanization
(News) Cisco proposes a blueprint for "intelligent urbanization", hoping to use Bangalore as a reference.
(News) Cisco proposes a blueprint for "intelligent urbanization", hoping to use Bangalore as a reference.
Europeans Likely to Use More Mobile Data Than US, Says Cisco
(News) Europeans are likely to use more mobile data than US, according to Cisco.
(News) Europeans are likely to use more mobile data than US, according to Cisco.
Tata Sets up Cisco Technology Lab in India
(News) Tata has set up a new practice around Cisco Systems technology.
(News) Tata has set up a new practice around Cisco Systems technology.
A Jailhouse Interview with Terry Childs
(News) Spending a half hour with San Francisco's most famous network administrator.
(News) Spending a half hour with San Francisco's most famous network administrator.
Porn Site Feud Spawns New DNS Attack
(News) Botnet operators are adding code to launch a new type of distributed denial of service attack, security experts warn.
(News) Botnet operators are adding code to launch a new type of distributed denial of service attack, security experts warn.
Nova Media Intros 3G USB Modem/memory Stick
(News) Nova media on Tuesday introduced the iCON 431, a new 3G USB modem with memory stick capabilities. The new device costs€ 168...
(News) Nova media on Tuesday introduced the iCON 431, a new 3G USB modem with memory stick capabilities. The new device costs
Broadband is a Priority for Brits
(News) All UK homes will have broadband communications by 2012, the communications minister promises.
(News) All UK homes will have broadband communications by 2012, the communications minister promises.
Throwing Money at Universal Broadband Won't Make It Happen
(News) Despite a House bill that proposes an investment of roughly $6 billion and a Senate bill for $8 billion, universal broadband faces many roadblocks.
(News) Despite a House bill that proposes an investment of roughly $6 billion and a Senate bill for $8 billion, universal broadband faces many roadblocks.
Cisco Goes Green With Software Upgrade
(News) Cisco is looking to reduce the energy consumption of network attached devices such as IP phones, laptops and access points.
(News) Cisco is looking to reduce the energy consumption of network attached devices such as IP phones, laptops and access points.
The Mac at 25: Networking
(News) The original Mac was the first mass-market computer to be networkable right out of the box. A popular saying of the time...
(News) The original Mac was the first mass-market computer to be networkable right out of the box. A popular saying of the time...
Cable & Wireless Sets up Communications Gateways in India
(News) Cable and Wireless sets up communications gateways in India after getting security clearance from the government.
(News) Cable and Wireless sets up communications gateways in India after getting security clearance from the government.
Indonesian Islands to Be Linked by Submarine Cable
(News) A handful of Indonesia's best-known islands are to be linked by a submarine fiber optic cable that will be laid over the...
(News) A handful of Indonesia's best-known islands are to be linked by a submarine fiber optic cable that will be laid over the...
TelePresence Returns at Mumbai Hotel
(News) Video meeting rooms at the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower in Mumbai have reopened following November's deadly terrorist attacks.
(News) Video meeting rooms at the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower in Mumbai have reopened following November's deadly terrorist attacks.
Where Walkie-talkies Dare
(News) What happens when a rural farmer needs to arrange transport to get his produce to market? Or a health care worker wants to...
(News) What happens when a rural farmer needs to arrange transport to get his produce to market? Or a health care worker wants to...
UK Broadband Growth Takes a Hit
(News) Only about 200,000 broadband lines where added in the last quarter of 2008 in the U.K.
(News) Only about 200,000 broadband lines where added in the last quarter of 2008 in the U.K.
TeliaSonera Lays off 1,200 as Part of Restructuring Plan
(News) Telecom operator TeliaSonera has given notice to of its 1,200 employees in Sweden.
(News) Telecom operator TeliaSonera has given notice to of its 1,200 employees in Sweden.
Mauritius Reduces Its International Bandwidth Tariffs
(News) Madagascar has reduced its international bandwidth tariffs to 22 percent.
(News) Madagascar has reduced its international bandwidth tariffs to 22 percent.
Charter Targets Verizon FiOS in Patent Suit
(News) U.S. cable operator Charter is suing Verizon for alleged patent infringement in its FiOS service.
(News) U.S. cable operator Charter is suing Verizon for alleged patent infringement in its FiOS service.
Nokia Ends Production of Its Only WiMax Device
(News) Nokia said it will discontinue its only WiMax device, the N810 WiMax Edition.
(News) Nokia said it will discontinue its only WiMax device, the N810 WiMax Edition.
Cisco Gets Social With Entertainment OS
(News) Cisco on Wednesday announced the availability of Eos, or Entertainment Operating System, its hosted platform for media...
(News) Cisco on Wednesday announced the availability of Eos, or Entertainment Operating System, its hosted platform for media...
After Years of Delays, China Finally Issues 3G Licenses
(News) China finally issues 3G licenses after years of delay.
(News) China finally issues 3G licenses after years of delay.
Cisco: Huge International Interest in Developer Contest
(News) Cisco says that due to strong international interest, it is extending the deadline for its router application development...
(News) Cisco says that due to strong international interest, it is extending the deadline for its router application development...
Comcast Confirms New Network Management Practices
(News) Comcast says it has adopted new network management techniques.
(News) Comcast says it has adopted new network management techniques.
Clearwire Set to Launch Its First WiMax City
(News) Clearwire will formally launch its first commercial WiMax network on Tuesday in Portland, Oregon.
(News) Clearwire will formally launch its first commercial WiMax network on Tuesday in Portland, Oregon.
A Kinder, Gentler RIAA? Not So Much
(News) The recording industry has fired some of its online spies -- but that doesn't mean they're about to get all warm and cuddly.
(News) The recording industry has fired some of its online spies -- but that doesn't mean they're about to get all warm and cuddly.
Buyer's Guide: Powerline Networking
(News) While not as well known or widely used as Wi-Fi or Ethernet, powerline networking-using your existing home electrical wiring...
(News) While not as well known or widely used as Wi-Fi or Ethernet, powerline networking-using your existing home electrical wiring...
India Postpones Auction of 3G Spectrum
(News) India says it has postponed the auction of 3G spectrum by two weeks.
(News) India says it has postponed the auction of 3G spectrum by two weeks.
Buyer's Guide: Wi-Fi Routers
(News) Once you've hooked up your most speed-critical devices via Ethernet, it's time to think about what should connect wirelessly...
(News) Once you've hooked up your most speed-critical devices via Ethernet, it's time to think about what should connect wirelessly...
Buyer's Guide: Ethernet Switches
(News) Every AirPort base station these days has three free Ethernet ports (in addition to the one that connects to your broadband...
(News) Every AirPort base station these days has three free Ethernet ports (in addition to the one that connects to your broadband...
Stanford Researchers Use Nanotech for Early Cancer Detection
(News) Using the same type of nanotechnology that enables hard drives to read and write data, researchers at Stanford University have...
(News) Using the same type of nanotechnology that enables hard drives to read and write data, researchers at Stanford University have...
Undersea Robot Searches for Severed Cables
(News) A repair ship had started repair work Monday on two of three undersea cables that were cut on Friday in the Mediterranean.
(News) A repair ship had started repair work Monday on two of three undersea cables that were cut on Friday in the Mediterranean.
NSA Patents a Way to Spot Network Snoops
(News) The NSA has been granted a patent for detecting whether network communications have been tampered with.
(News) The NSA has been granted a patent for detecting whether network communications have been tampered with.
Foundry Joins Brocade Without Founder Johnson
(News) Brocade completed its acquisition of Foundry Networks for $2.6 billion.
(News) Brocade completed its acquisition of Foundry Networks for $2.6 billion.
Swedish Tabloid Buys 700 IPhones
(News) Sweden's largest tabloid Aftonbladet has decided to equip 700 of its employees with iPhones.
(News) Sweden's largest tabloid Aftonbladet has decided to equip 700 of its employees with iPhones.
Swedish Regulator Wants to Unbundle Fiber Access
(News) Swedish incumbent TeliaSonera may have to open up its fiber network to competitors under .a new proposal by the Swedish...
(News) Swedish incumbent TeliaSonera may have to open up its fiber network to competitors under .a new proposal by the Swedish...
Manage Telecommuters Without Losing Your Mind
(How To) Putting a secure and well-thought-out telecommuting plan in place at your company may yield a happier, more productive workforce.
(How To) Putting a secure and well-thought-out telecommuting plan in place at your company may yield a happier, more productive workforce.
Orange in France Loses IPhone Exclusivity
(News) The iPhone will no longer be available for just Orange subscribers in France after a decision by the national competition...
(News) The iPhone will no longer be available for just Orange subscribers in France after a decision by the national competition...
ITU Aims to Defragment Home Networks With G.hn
(News) An ITU standards effort aims to end fragmentation in home networking but irks some existing industry groups.
(News) An ITU standards effort aims to end fragmentation in home networking but irks some existing industry groups.
Obama Looks to Give Digital Economy Shot in the Arm
(News) Pledging to "renew our information superhighway," President-elect Barack Obama this month offered a broad outline of an...
(News) Pledging to "renew our information superhighway," President-elect Barack Obama this month offered a broad outline of an...
Motorola Wins 'next Generation' Mobile Contract in China
(News) Motorola announced on Tuesday what appears to be a contract to help build 3G networks in China.
(News) Motorola announced on Tuesday what appears to be a contract to help build 3G networks in China.
North Korea Launches 3G Cellular Service
(News) A 3G cellular service was launched in North Korea at 5pm by Cheo Technology, a company in which Egypt's Orascom Telecom holds...
(News) A 3G cellular service was launched in North Korea at 5pm by Cheo Technology, a company in which Egypt's Orascom Telecom holds...
Report: China May Issue 3G Licenses This Month
(News) China may soon issue 3G licenses, according to mainland news reports.
(News) China may soon issue 3G licenses, according to mainland news reports.
India to Auction 3G Spectrum on Jan. 16
(News) The Indian government issues detailed guidelines for online auction of 3G spectrum starting Jan 16.
(News) The Indian government issues detailed guidelines for online auction of 3G spectrum starting Jan 16.
Alcatel-Lucent Will Cut WiMAX Investment to Reduce Costs
(News) Alcatel-Lucent will cut its investment in WiMAX to reduce costs, instead pinning its fourth-generation mobile broadband hopes...
(News) Alcatel-Lucent will cut its investment in WiMAX to reduce costs, instead pinning its fourth-generation mobile broadband hopes...
Japanese Billboards Are Watching Back
(News) In Japan, NTT is testing a digital billboard system that watches back
(News) In Japan, NTT is testing a digital billboard system that watches back
School Tech Director Gets Jail Time for E-Rate Fraud
(News) A former South Carolina school official is sentenced to two years in jail for defrauding the federal E-Rate program.
(News) A former South Carolina school official is sentenced to two years in jail for defrauding the federal E-Rate program.
Wayfinder Bid a Bold Move by Vodafone
(News) Vodafone's offer for Swedish navigation software developer Wayfinder puts it at odds with competitors like Google and Nokia.
(News) Vodafone's offer for Swedish navigation software developer Wayfinder puts it at odds with competitors like Google and Nokia.
India's First 3G Operator Starts Service
(News) India's first 3G operator, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam, launches 3G services.
(News) India's first 3G operator, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam, launches 3G services.
Verizon Aims for LTE Deployment in 2009
(News) Verizon Wireless expects to begin deploying next-generation LTE wireless broadband within a year, a top executive of the...
(News) Verizon Wireless expects to begin deploying next-generation LTE wireless broadband within a year, a top executive of the...
Cisco Plans TelePresence Translation Next Year
(News) Cisco will add real-time translation to its TelePresence high-definition conference technology next year.
(News) Cisco will add real-time translation to its TelePresence high-definition conference technology next year.
Cisco to Shift Resources to Consumer Push
(News) Cisco Systems will shift resources into new product areas next year, including making a major push into homes, Chairman and...
(News) Cisco Systems will shift resources into new product areas next year, including making a major push into homes, Chairman and...
Obama Stimulus Plan Aims to Boost Digital Economy
(News) In pledging to "renew our information superhighway," President-elect Barack Obama has offered the broad outline of an economic...
(News) In pledging to "renew our information superhighway," President-elect Barack Obama has offered the broad outline of an economic...
Vodafone Wants Swedish Navigation Software
(News) Vodafone has offered 239 million Swedish kronor (US$29.4 million) for Wayfinder, which develops software for mobile...
(News) Vodafone has offered 239 million Swedish kronor (US$29.4 million) for Wayfinder, which develops software for mobile...
Cisco, Anticipating Video Tsunami, Builds up Network Smarts
(News) Cisco unveiled a multipronged effort to better equip networks to handle video traffic, which the company believes will soon...
(News) Cisco unveiled a multipronged effort to better equip networks to handle video traffic, which the company believes will soon...
Better Latency Gets HSPA Closer to Fixed Broadband
(News) Improved latency and speeds increased to a theoretical 21M bps will help mobile broadband compete with ADSL, the head of 3...
(News) Improved latency and speeds increased to a theoretical 21M bps will help mobile broadband compete with ADSL, the head of 3...
Waiting and Waiting and Waiting for Fios
(News) With the U.S. economy in a recession, and low broadband sign-ups during the past two quarters, you'd think broadband providers...
(News) With the U.S. economy in a recession, and low broadband sign-ups during the past two quarters, you'd think broadband providers...
Vodafone and Western Union to Partner on Money Transfers
(News) Vodafone has joined forces with Western Union on an international mobile money transfer pilot.
(News) Vodafone has joined forces with Western Union on an international mobile money transfer pilot.
Telstra Readies 21M Bps Mobile Broadband Service
(News) The next step in the evolution of mobile networks is almost here, which will boost speeds to 21M bps (bits per second)
(News) The next step in the evolution of mobile networks is almost here, which will boost speeds to 21M bps (bits per second)
US Broadband Internet Satellite Scheduled for Launch in 2011
(News) A California satellite technology provider has signed a deal to put a planned broadband Internet satellite into orbit above...
(News) A California satellite technology provider has signed a deal to put a planned broadband Internet satellite into orbit above...
Criminals Take Control of CheckFree Web Site
(News) Payment processor CheckFree says that hackers redirected customers from its Web site to a server that downloaded malware.
(News) Payment processor CheckFree says that hackers redirected customers from its Web site to a server that downloaded malware.
FBI Says Copper Thefts Threaten U.S. Infrastructure
(News) The FBI warns that thefts of copper wire pose a threat to the U.S. infrastructure.
(News) The FBI warns that thefts of copper wire pose a threat to the U.S. infrastructure.
Sierra Wireless to Buy Wavecom
(News) Sierra Wireless has agreed to acquire machine-to-machine wireless networking vendor Wavecom for€ 218 million.
(News) Sierra Wireless has agreed to acquire machine-to-machine wireless networking vendor Wavecom for
HPC Systems Could Save the Economy
(News) Universities, state officials push to broaden corporate access to high-performance computing (HPC) systems.
(News) Universities, state officials push to broaden corporate access to high-performance computing (HPC) systems.
EU Telecoms Ministers Back Watered-down Legal Reforms
(News) Plans to reform Europe's legal landscape for the telecoms industry remain on track, after nearly being derailed at a meeting...
(News) Plans to reform Europe's legal landscape for the telecoms industry remain on track, after nearly being derailed at a meeting...
AnchorFree Brings Free VPN Solution to IPhone
(News) Now that the iPhone lets us get online wherever we are, the concern for data security becomes even more important. One way to...
(News) Now that the iPhone lets us get online wherever we are, the concern for data security becomes even more important. One way to...
VMware Security Chief Leaves to Run OpenDNS
(News) VMware security chief Nand Mulchandani has left to be CEO of OpenDNS.
(News) VMware security chief Nand Mulchandani has left to be CEO of OpenDNS.
Fieldrunners for IPhone
(Reviews) The concept of a "tower defense" game isn't particularly new: It's where you build defensive structures to prevent successive...
(Reviews) The concept of a "tower defense" game isn't particularly new: It's where you build defensive structures to prevent successive...
Yahoo OneSearch Coming to T-Mobile USA
(News) T-Mobile USA has made Yahoo's OneSearch the default search engine on its phones, a Yahoo executive said Wednesday.
(News) T-Mobile USA has made Yahoo's OneSearch the default search engine on its phones, a Yahoo executive said Wednesday.
Efficiency Key to Avaya's Success, Giancarlo Says
(News) Charles Giancarlo spent more than a decade at Cisco Systems and was widely considered a likely heir to Chairman and CEO John...
(News) Charles Giancarlo spent more than a decade at Cisco Systems and was widely considered a likely heir to Chairman and CEO John...
Recording Raises Issues for Telepresence
(News) Telepresence, the high-end form of videoconferencing now coming from several vendors, is the first technology that might let...
(News) Telepresence, the high-end form of videoconferencing now coming from several vendors, is the first technology that might let...
Days Numbered for Standalone NAC Firms?
(News) Money talk dominates security, wireless, green IT and open source sessions at annual 451 Group event.
(News) Money talk dominates security, wireless, green IT and open source sessions at annual 451 Group event.
Cisco to Add High-tech to New Yankee Stadium
(News) Cisco and the New York Yankees plan high-tech features for the new Yankee Stadium.
(News) Cisco and the New York Yankees plan high-tech features for the new Yankee Stadium.
Nortel Reports Loss, Plans Layoffs
(News) Nortel is reporting net losses of $3.4 billion for the third quarter, and is also announcing plans to cut 1,300 jobs in bid to...
(News) Nortel is reporting net losses of $3.4 billion for the third quarter, and is also announcing plans to cut 1,300 jobs in bid to...
Will White Spaces Equal More Choices?
(News) My problem with broadband? It's the lack of real choice.
(News) My problem with broadband? It's the lack of real choice.
Cisco Posts Solid Financial Report
(News) For its first quarter, Cisco posted net income that is about the same as it was a year earlier.
(News) For its first quarter, Cisco posted net income that is about the same as it was a year earlier.
Sprint Reconnects Cogent, but Differences Are Unresolved
(News) On Sunday Sprint Nextel reconnected its network with Cogent Communications after severing it earlier last week.
(News) On Sunday Sprint Nextel reconnected its network with Cogent Communications after severing it earlier last week.
Cisco VAR Case Signals Changes to Come
(News) Cisco lost a court case brought by a reseller and was ordered to pay damages of over $6 million.
(News) Cisco lost a court case brought by a reseller and was ordered to pay damages of over $6 million.
Drive Goblins out of Your Converged Network
(News) QoS tools prioritize network traffic for better performance.
(News) QoS tools prioritize network traffic for better performance.
Harvard Professor Challenges RIAA Anti-piracy Campaign
(News) A Harvard law professor has opened a new front in the battle between the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and...
(News) A Harvard law professor has opened a new front in the battle between the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and...
How Small Businesses Can Win in the Tight Economy
(News) It's not peaches and cream out here right now, but it's not all moldy fruit and curdled milk, either.
(News) It's not peaches and cream out here right now, but it's not all moldy fruit and curdled milk, either.
Sun Tussles with Startup over Noted Systems Designer
(News) Sun reels as Arista Networks snares Andreas Bechtolsheim, Sun's chief scientist.
(News) Sun reels as Arista Networks snares Andreas Bechtolsheim, Sun's chief scientist.
Optical Encryption Called Capable of 100G Bps
(News) Telcordia researchers say they can encrypt data traveling at 100G bps with an optical component instead of electronics.
(News) Telcordia researchers say they can encrypt data traveling at 100G bps with an optical component instead of electronics.
Cisco Training Top Networking Professionals in India
(News) Cisco launches specialist training program for networking professionals in India.
(News) Cisco launches specialist training program for networking professionals in India.
Intel Buys Data-center Ethernet Maker NetEffect
(News) Intel has acquired the assets of NetEffect, a maker of Ethernet chips and adapters for high-performance computing clusters...
(News) Intel has acquired the assets of NetEffect, a maker of Ethernet chips and adapters for high-performance computing clusters...
Cisco Plans More Globalization Centers
(News) Cisco plans to set up more globalization centers similar to the one it has in Bangalore.
(News) Cisco plans to set up more globalization centers similar to the one it has in Bangalore.
EMC Blesses Emulex FCoE Adapters
(News) EMC gave its blessing to Emulex converged network adapters that use Fibre Channel over Ethernet.
(News) EMC gave its blessing to Emulex converged network adapters that use Fibre Channel over Ethernet.
Survey: Telecommuting Improves Productivity, Lowers Costs
(News) Employees who wish their employers would let them work from home now have more stats to include in their business cases for...
(News) Employees who wish their employers would let them work from home now have more stats to include in their business cases for...
Brocade Gets Loan to Fund Foundry Buyout
(News) Brocade on Tuesday secured a US$1.1 billion loan to fund its acquisition of Foundry despite a tightening of credit markets...
(News) Brocade on Tuesday secured a US$1.1 billion loan to fund its acquisition of Foundry despite a tightening of credit markets...
WiMax' Troubles With In-building Wireless a Boon to MobileAccess
(News) Even as WiMax promises faster average network speeds than other wireless networks, one company is banking on making money off...
(News) Even as WiMax promises faster average network speeds than other wireless networks, one company is banking on making money off...
Vendors Fixing Bug That Could Crash Internet Systems
(News) Vendors are now working on patching a critical TCP/IP bug that can bring down many firewalls and operating systems.
(News) Vendors are now working on patching a critical TCP/IP bug that can bring down many firewalls and operating systems.
Skype Says It Was Unaware of China Message-logging
(News) Skype's president says his company was unaware that Skype users in China were having their instant message conversations...
(News) Skype's president says his company was unaware that Skype users in China were having their instant message conversations...
Cisco, Microsoft Roll out Server, Networking Appliance
(News) Microsoft and Cisco have started selling a networking appliance that runs some Windows Server functions.
(News) Microsoft and Cisco have started selling a networking appliance that runs some Windows Server functions.
New Trans-Pacific Submarine Cable Completed
(News) A six-company consortium has completed the first phase of a new submarine cable that will connect the United States with China...
(News) A six-company consortium has completed the first phase of a new submarine cable that will connect the United States with China...
Notorious ISP Intercage Goes Dark Again
(News) Notorious Internet service provider Intercage has been knocked offline by its service provider for the second time in a week.
(News) Notorious Internet service provider Intercage has been knocked offline by its service provider for the second time in a week.
Cisco Releases Bundle of Router Security Patches
(News) Cisco has issued 12 sets of security patches for its IOS router operating system.
(News) Cisco has issued 12 sets of security patches for its IOS router operating system.
Controversial ISP Intercage Now Back Online
(News) Notorious Internet service provider Intercage is now back online, after being dark since Saturday.
(News) Notorious Internet service provider Intercage is now back online, after being dark since Saturday.
Accused of Tolerating Scammers, an ISP Goes Dark
(News) Internet service provider Intercage has been knocked offline after being linked with malicious Web sites.
(News) Internet service provider Intercage has been knocked offline after being linked with malicious Web sites.
Nortel Sees Q3 Revenue Down, Will Sell Metro Ethernet Unit
(News) Nortel Networks lowered its revenue expectations for the third quarter and said it will consider selling its metro Ethernet...
(News) Nortel Networks lowered its revenue expectations for the third quarter and said it will consider selling its metro Ethernet...
Cisco Plays up Video for Business, Carriers
(News) Cisco pushed its video technologies for business collaboration and service-provider profits at its financial conference.
(News) Cisco pushed its video technologies for business collaboration and service-provider profits at its financial conference.
Survey: SAP Certs Boosting Pay, but Others Still Falling
(News) IT professionals looking to cash in on hard-earned certifications may be surprised to learn that many IT skills continue to...
(News) IT professionals looking to cash in on hard-earned certifications may be surprised to learn that many IT skills continue to...
San Francisco Hunts for Mystery Device on City Network
(News) The city of San Francisco is searching for a hidden device on its network, apparently installed by a rogue network...
(News) The city of San Francisco is searching for a hidden device on its network, apparently installed by a rogue network...
P-to-P Network Administrator Gets Prison Sentence
(News) An administrator of a P-to-P network is sentenced to 18 months in prison.
(News) An administrator of a P-to-P network is sentenced to 18 months in prison.
30 Skills Every IT Person Needs
(News) An IT manager's guide on how to be better at what you do, no matter how experienced you are.
(News) An IT manager's guide on how to be better at what you do, no matter how experienced you are.
CSO Said Cisco Security Is Growing up
(News) John Stewart doesn't talk like your typical corporate executive. He said that his company, Cisco Systems, has been lucky when...
(News) John Stewart doesn't talk like your typical corporate executive. He said that his company, Cisco Systems, has been lucky when...
DNS Attack Writer a Victim of His Own Creation
(News) The story "DNS attack writer a victim of his own creation," posted Tuesday, has been changed to clarify that no BreakingPoint...
(News) The story "DNS attack writer a victim of his own creation," posted Tuesday, has been changed to clarify that no BreakingPoint...
DNS Attack Writer a Victim of His Own Creation
(News) One week after releasing attack code, HD Moore has fallen victim to a cache poisoning attack.
(News) One week after releasing attack code, HD Moore has fallen victim to a cache poisoning attack.
Internet Bug Fix Spawns Backlash From Hackers
(News) Security researchers are criticizing hacker Dan Kaminsky for keeping quiet about technical details of a critical DNS flaw.
(News) Security researchers are criticizing hacker Dan Kaminsky for keeping quiet about technical details of a critical DNS flaw.
Carrier Ethernet Growing Faster and Smarter
(News) An industry group is acting to fill in gaps among standards for 100G bps networks.
(News) An industry group is acting to fill in gaps among standards for 100G bps networks.
Beijing Prepares for 'High-tech Olympics'
(News) All over Beijing, Olympic countdown clocks tick off the seconds that China has awaited for seven years: the moments until Aug...
(News) All over Beijing, Olympic countdown clocks tick off the seconds that China has awaited for seven years: the moments until Aug...
Avaya Chief Resigns, Citing Health
(News) Avaya President and CEO Lou D'Ambrosio has stepped down for medical reasons.
(News) Avaya President and CEO Lou D'Ambrosio has stepped down for medical reasons.
Options Multiply for Small-Business Broadband
(Reviews) Competition among broadband providers for small-business customers pushes speeds up and prices down.
(Reviews) Competition among broadband providers for small-business customers pushes speeds up and prices down.
Amazon Site Stumbles Again Monday
(News) Amazon again experienced site performance problems on Monday, after having issues on Friday.
(News) Amazon again experienced site performance problems on Monday, after having issues on Friday.
Speakeasy Brings 10 Mbps Internet, Symmetrically
(News) You can get 10 Mbps upstream and downstream for as little as $1,295 in 22 U.S. markets from Speakeasy.
(News) You can get 10 Mbps upstream and downstream for as little as $1,295 in 22 U.S. markets from Speakeasy.
Businesses, City Launch Free Public Wi-Fi in Harvard Square
(News) Authorities in Cambridge, Massachusetts, are launching free Wi-Fi access in Harvard Square, home to Harvard University.
(News) Authorities in Cambridge, Massachusetts, are launching free Wi-Fi access in Harvard Square, home to Harvard University.
Microsoft Conference Device Drives Volvo Meetings
(News) Volvo Group's business is all about getting from one place to another. The company sold its car division to Ford Motor in 1999...
(News) Volvo Group's business is all about getting from one place to another. The company sold its car division to Ford Motor in 1999...
Iogear Offers Latest, Cheapest Networked USB Server
(News) An inexpensive way to share USB peripherals over an Ethernet network removes the needs for carting equipment and cables around an office.
(News) An inexpensive way to share USB peripherals over an Ethernet network removes the needs for carting equipment and cables around an office.
Study: Comcast, Cox Slowing P2P Traffic Around the Clock
(News) U.S. cable broadband providers Comcast and Cox Communications are slowing BitTorrent traffic at all times of the day, not just...
(News) U.S. cable broadband providers Comcast and Cox Communications are slowing BitTorrent traffic at all times of the day, not just...
Gov'ts Must Intervene to End IP Address Shortage, Says OECD
(News) Businesses alone are not doing enough to avert an impending shortage of Internet Protocol addresses, and governments must work...
(News) Businesses alone are not doing enough to avert an impending shortage of Internet Protocol addresses, and governments must work...
Hacker Writes Rootkit for Cisco's Routers
(News) A security researcher has developed malicious rootkit software for Cisco Systems' routers, a development that has placed...
(News) A security researcher has developed malicious rootkit software for Cisco Systems' routers, a development that has placed...
Biq Quake Takes out Mobile Network in Chengdu
(News) An earthquake registering 7.8 on the Richter Scale knocked out mobile phone service in the western Chinese city of Chengdu.
(News) An earthquake registering 7.8 on the Richter Scale knocked out mobile phone service in the western Chinese city of Chengdu.
FBI Worried as DoD Sold Counterfeit Networking Gear
(News) The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation is taking the issue of counterfeit Cisco equipment very seriously, according to a...
(News) The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation is taking the issue of counterfeit Cisco equipment very seriously, according to a...
Cisco Profit Falls on Acquisition Charge
(News) Cisco Systems revenue rose more than 10 percent in the company's fiscal third quarter, though its net income fell due to an...
(News) Cisco Systems revenue rose more than 10 percent in the company's fiscal third quarter, though its net income fell due to an...
Networking Fest Stakes New Claims
(News) This year marks a watershed for the Interop trade show in Las Vegas, as the granddaddy of enterprise networking events adds a...
(News) This year marks a watershed for the Interop trade show in Las Vegas, as the granddaddy of enterprise networking events adds a...
Cisco's Linksys Phase-out Moving Along
(News) Cisco Systems' Linksys brand may disappear sooner than expected, according to a top executive for small business at the...
(News) Cisco Systems' Linksys brand may disappear sooner than expected, according to a top executive for small business at the...
AirPort Express Bargain N Extender
(News) Apple's AirPort Express provides boasts a lot of power beneath its tiny, modest exterior, for Windows users on Wi-Fi networks as well as those with Macs.
(News) Apple's AirPort Express provides boasts a lot of power beneath its tiny, modest exterior, for Windows users on Wi-Fi networks as well as those with Macs.
Roaming Service Pins 3G and Wi-Fi for Heck of a Deal for Travelers
(News) iPass offers an inexpensive 3G card, unlimited US 3G service, and unlimited Wi-Fi service for a pretty remarkable monthly rate for the frequent traveler.
(News) iPass offers an inexpensive 3G card, unlimited US 3G service, and unlimited Wi-Fi service for a pretty remarkable monthly rate for the frequent traveler.
Deal to buy 3Com falls apart
(News) Bain Capital Partners and China's Huawei Technologies have abandoned their bid to buy U.S. networking firm 3Com because of security concerns by the U.S. government, Bain said.
(News) Bain Capital Partners and China's Huawei Technologies have abandoned their bid to buy U.S. networking firm 3Com because of security concerns by the U.S. government, Bain said.
Cisco to patch routers on regular schedule
(News) Following the lead of Microsoft and Oracle, Cisco Systems will start releasing security patches for some of its products on a schedule.
(News) Following the lead of Microsoft and Oracle, Cisco Systems will start releasing security patches for some of its products on a schedule.
Siemens to cut 3,800 jobs in telecom unit
(News) Siemens plans to cut 3,800 jobs at its Siemens Enterprise Communications (SEN) subsidiary, including 2,000 jobs in Germany, the company announced Tuesday.
(News) Siemens plans to cut 3,800 jobs at its Siemens Enterprise Communications (SEN) subsidiary, including 2,000 jobs in Germany, the company announced Tuesday.
Cisco tries to turn cities green
(News) Industry needs to team up with cities to battle climate change, Cisco Systems Chairman and CEO John Chambers told local government leaders on Wednesday.
(News) Industry needs to team up with cities to battle climate change, Cisco Systems Chairman and CEO John Chambers told local government leaders on Wednesday.
Global reach helps Cisco post strong Q2 earnings
(News) Cisco Systems posted solid financial results for its most recent quarter on Wednesday, but the networking giant lowered its financial forecast for the months ahead, citing a slowdown in U.S. and European markets.
(News) Cisco Systems posted solid financial results for its most recent quarter on Wednesday, but the networking giant lowered its financial forecast for the months ahead, citing a slowdown in U.S. and European markets.
Cisco's Nexus forms core of data-center drive
(News) As servers and storage start to merge into unified, virtualized systems, Cisco wants to do the same thing with the networks that connect them.
(News) As servers and storage start to merge into unified, virtualized systems, Cisco wants to do the same thing with the networks that connect them.
Jerks of the Web
(News) We've all run into obnoxious people on the Internet. But these are the kinds of idiots who make you feel like logging off permanently.
(News) We've all run into obnoxious people on the Internet. But these are the kinds of idiots who make you feel like logging off permanently.
Brocade's Reyes gets 21 months in backdating case
(News) Former Brocade Communications Systems CEO Gregory Reyes has been sentenced to 21 months in prison and a US$15 million fine for fraud related to backdating of the storage networking company's stock options.
(News) Former Brocade Communications Systems CEO Gregory Reyes has been sentenced to 21 months in prison and a US$15 million fine for fraud related to backdating of the storage networking company's stock options.
YouTube outage underscores big Internet problem
(News) Sunday's inadvertent disruption of Google's YouTube video service underscores a flaw in the Internet's design that could some day lead to a serious security problem, according to networking experts.
(News) Sunday's inadvertent disruption of Google's YouTube video service underscores a flaw in the Internet's design that could some day lead to a serious security problem, according to networking experts.
ICANN looks toward end of US agreement
(News) The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is starting to look at how the organization might function after its current memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Department of Commerce expires in September 2009.
(News) The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is starting to look at how the organization might function after its current memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Department of Commerce expires in September 2009.
Five Ways to Defend Your Online Reputation
(How To) True or false, the information people find about you on the Web can have a big impact on your life. Here are five techniques to make sure that what people read about you is good (or at least true).
(How To) True or false, the information people find about you on the Web can have a big impact on your life. Here are five techniques to make sure that what people read about you is good (or at least true).
Bain quiet about probe into 3Com acquisition
(News) Bain Capital, a U.S. equity investment firm, declined to comment Wednesday on news reports that a U.S. government panel reviewing a proposed acquisition of networking vendor 3Com plans to extend its review.
(News) Bain Capital, a U.S. equity investment firm, declined to comment Wednesday on news reports that a U.S. government panel reviewing a proposed acquisition of networking vendor 3Com plans to extend its review.
Verizon to deploy ultra long-haul network in Europe
(News) Verizon Communications' Business unit will begin building more than 2,000 miles of a high-speed, ultra long-haul (ULH) network in parts of Europe next month, the company announced Thursday.
(News) Verizon Communications' Business unit will begin building more than 2,000 miles of a high-speed, ultra long-haul (ULH) network in parts of Europe next month, the company announced Thursday.
Nortel makes money despite falling revenue
(News) Nortel Networks achieved a measure of financial recovery in the third quarter as it posted a small profit, even while revenue for most of its businesses fell.
(News) Nortel Networks achieved a measure of financial recovery in the third quarter as it posted a small profit, even while revenue for most of its businesses fell.
VSNL to link Singapore, Japan with new undersea cable
(News) VSNL plans to spend US$200 million to build an undersea communications cable system between Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, the Philippines, and potentially Vietnam, the company said late Wednesday.
(News) VSNL plans to spend US$200 million to build an undersea communications cable system between Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, the Philippines, and potentially Vietnam, the company said late Wednesday.
Cisco to spend US$16B in China over next five years
(News) Cisco Systems Chairman and CEO John Chambers announced on Thursday US$16 billion in new investments in China, including manufacturing, investment and educational programs.
(News) Cisco Systems Chairman and CEO John Chambers announced on Thursday US$16 billion in new investments in China, including manufacturing, investment and educational programs.
Alcatel-Lucent CFO leaves in management change
(News) Alcatel-Lucent's head of enterprise systems, Hubert de Pesquidoux, will take on the role of chief financial officer as part of a management shake-up intended to streamline decision-making. The company has suffered from lackluster performance since its formation from the merger of Alcatel and Lucent Technologies last December.
(News) Alcatel-Lucent's head of enterprise systems, Hubert de Pesquidoux, will take on the role of chief financial officer as part of a management shake-up intended to streamline decision-making. The company has suffered from lackluster performance since its formation from the merger of Alcatel and Lucent Technologies last December.
Cisco cautious on Brazil case
(News) Cisco Systems on Monday appeared to further distance itself from a tax scandal in Brazil, saying it can't vouch for everything its channel partners do.
(News) Cisco Systems on Monday appeared to further distance itself from a tax scandal in Brazil, saying it can't vouch for everything its channel partners do.
Covad sells to private equity firm for $304 million
(News) Platinum Equity LLC will acquire Covad Communications Corp. for about US$304 million, making the communications services company the latest technology company to sell to a private equity firm.
(News) Platinum Equity LLC will acquire Covad Communications Corp. for about US$304 million, making the communications services company the latest technology company to sell to a private equity firm.
Enterprises tune into travel-tracking Web app
(News) The Web 2.0-social networking phenomenon's seemingly irresistible force field has ensnared yet another niche: travel.
(News) The Web 2.0-social networking phenomenon's seemingly irresistible force field has ensnared yet another niche: travel.
Think tank: More broadband regulation may be needed
(News) Competition may not fix problems with broadband speed and cost in the U.S., because of the high cost of entry into the market, the leader of a technology think tank said Friday.
(News) Competition may not fix problems with broadband speed and cost in the U.S., because of the high cost of entry into the market, the leader of a technology think tank said Friday.
3Com waiting for details of Bain/Huawei acquisition bid
(News) Senior 3Com Corp. executives are waiting for the full terms of a US$2.2 billion acquisition bid to be made public, as several important details affecting the company's future remain unclear.
(News) Senior 3Com Corp. executives are waiting for the full terms of a US$2.2 billion acquisition bid to be made public, as several important details affecting the company's future remain unclear.
Google, IBM promote 'cloud' computing at universities
(News) Google Inc. and IBM Corp. have teamed up to offer a curriculum and support for software development on large-scale distributed computing systems, with six universities signing up so far.
(News) Google Inc. and IBM Corp. have teamed up to offer a curriculum and support for software development on large-scale distributed computing systems, with six universities signing up so far.
Firm calls for reviewing IT to better manage remote workers
(News) The growth in remote working means IT departments should review and if necessary overhaul their application and IT infrastructure access, Butler Group has said.
(News) The growth in remote working means IT departments should review and if necessary overhaul their application and IT infrastructure access, Butler Group has said.