Communications News articles from June 2006

Communications News archives from June 2006

The poster child.(Viewpoint)(Wi-Fi networks)(Viewpoint essay)
June 1, 2006... Two years ago, Chaska, Minn., was the poster child of the move by local governments to build and operate their own Wi-Fi networks. The city of 18,000 residents drew national attention and acclaim. In the two years since, hundreds of local...

County requires wireless security.(Trends)
June 1, 2006... If what is happening in Westchester County, N.Y., is any indicator, commercial businesses that offer public Internet access and/or maintain personal information on a wireless network may be faced with another security concern. The county has...

Events.(Trends)(Calendar)
June 1, 2006... SANSFIRE, July 5-13, Washington D.C., features industry-leader presentations, a two-day vendor solutions expo and various receptions, allowing IT professionals to experience the latest in network security tools. www.sans.org Black Hat...

PDAs at school.(SHORT TAKES)(personal digital assistant)(Indiana University School of Medicine, Ohion State University)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... The Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine and Ohio State University (OSU) have established personal digital assistant (PDA) programs with CDW-Government for students, faculty and staff. IU selected the Palm Tungsten C through CDW-G. The...

Optical network.(SHORT TAKES)(U.S. Bancorp, Lucent Technologies)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... U.S. Bancorp has selected products, services and software from Lucent Technologies for an optical network that will connect bank operations in five cities. U.S. Bancorp will deploy the Lucent Metropolis DMX portfolio of metro optical networking...

VoIP proves educational.(migration of colleges and universities to voice-over-IP (VoIP) networks)
June 1, 2006... While fewer than half of the colleges and universities in North America have migrated to voice-over-IP (VoIP) networks, many more are getting ready to make their moves in the next six months to two years. That is the message received by ACUTA,...

Surveillance goes proactive.(trends in technological advancements in security systems industry)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Technological advancements in security and surveillance systems are helping military, government and corporate security teams keep pace with the increasing threats that sensitive facilities are confronting around the globe. So says Christopher...

Gateway to Russia.(Comptek Telecommunications Inc. introduces media gateways from AudioCodes)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... CompTek, a Russian distributor of networking and telecommunications equipment, has selected media gateways from AudioCodes for the Russian market. AudioCodes' range of products has successfully been interoperability-tested, evaluated and...

Racing beast.(selection of SATABeast storage solution for factory applications)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... The Honda Racing F1 Team has selected the SATABeast storage solution from Nexsan Technologies for factory applications at the heart of the company's Formula One racing efforts. Installed at the operations center in Brackley, England, the...

Video in China.(usage of videoconferencing collaboration solution to improve internal financial consulting)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... The International Bank of China (ICBC) has installed RADVISION's vialPTM Multipoint Control Unit to connect its 81 branch offices across the Asia-Pacific region in order to improve its internal financial consulting, briefing and training...

Network upgrade.(SHORT TAKES)(Kansas City Life Insurance Co.)(Astaro Security Gateway 425, Astaro Security Gateway 110)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Kansas City Life Insurance Co. has selected Astaro's network assurance appliances to protect and secure its corporate data network. Keith Beatty, senior network engineer at Kansas City Life, says Astaro Security Gateway 425 and Security Gateway...

Radio over IP goes to war.(Trends)(RIPRnet)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... The Air Force is leading a joint implementation of a new "radio over Internet protocol routed network" communication system, known as the RIPRnet. "With the RIPRnet we have tied convoy radios in with Internet-based technology to extend their...

Why filter?(Trends)(Internet filtering software)(Survey)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Securing IT systems against the dangers associated with spyware and malware, instant messaging and peer-to-peer networks is the main driver for companies to purchase an Internet filtering solution, according to a recent online poll conducted by...

VoIP: scalable, flexible & compatible: Laurel Grocery IT manager John Hendrickson understood that the company needed to identify a way to use technology to streamline communications, preserve its resources, minimize travel and enhance the service it delivers to customers.(Cover story)
June 1, 2006... If you have ever bought a gallon of milk, a roll of film, a can of soup or a bag of nuts from an independent grocer in Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, West Virginia, Indiana or Ohio, chances are that product was supplied by the Laurel Grocery Co....

Classroom moves to the Web: mortgage company uses Web conferencing technology to streamline ongoing training and reduce associated costs.(Special Focus: Conferencing)
June 1, 2006... To keep up with the demand for financing in hot markets like Florida and North Carolina, Atlanta-based HomeBanc Mortgage Corp. has doubled its staff in the last five years to more than 1,300 associates. With so many new employees joining the...

Nine keys of online collaboration: in a client-centric conference architecture, users can interact more easily.(Special Focus: Conferencing)
June 1, 2006... Until recently, online conferencing has fallen short in its collaborative capabilities. In the most familiar examples, online meetings consist mainly of prerecorded material streamed at high bandwidth from a central server. Aside from text...

Beyond your online event: knowing your audience is critical in order to connect and communicate your message successfully.(Special Focus: Conferencing)
June 1, 2006... Although you may not be a psychic, you can peek into the minds of your participants before your next Web presentation. How? By leveraging data collected before, during and after your event. Beyond planning and developing compelling presentation...

Buyers guide.(Special Focus: Conferencing)(Buyers guide)
June 1, 2006... Companies listed in this Conferencing Buyers Guide can assist you in selecting the products and services that work best for your organization. AUDIOCONFERENCING EQUIPMENT Alcatel Internetworking 800-995-2612...

Content server appliance.(New Products)
June 1, 2006... With the Content Server for streaming and archiving, organizations can share CE[c] briefings, live product-launch events, sales presentations and demonstrations, as well as human-resources briefings and programs. Video calls can be recorded for...

USB speakerphone.(New Products)
June 1, 2006... The palm-sized MV900 Bluetooth wireless portable speakerphone can turn a Palm Treo 700w or Treo 650 smartphone into a portable, powerful speakerphone-allowing commuters and mobile professionals to make hands-free calls on the go. The unit...

Hosted IM service.(New Products)
June 1, 2006... The Hosted Secure Instant Messaging (IM) Service enables companies to achieve security-enhanced, real-time collaboration and communications in the workplace. Hosted Microsoft Office Live Communications Server, including Microsoft Office...

KVMs answer Katrina's wrath: healthcare group was able to monitor its servers remotely while helping with relief efforts.(Remote Monitoring)
June 1, 2006... With nearly 13,000 members worldwide, the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) is one of the largest multi-professional organizations in the practice of critical care. Founded in 1970 when 29 physicians with a keen interest in the care of...

An OOB upgrade.
June 1, 2006... When the OEM partner services (OPS) integration services division of Cantata Technology was looking for a better solution for its remote-management needs, reliability was a key consideration, as were security and space requirements. Delivering...

PoE midspans assist security effort: easy-to-install, low-cost technology eases video surveillance system installation.(Sheridan House uses power-over-Ethernet midspans to assist security facilities)
June 1, 2006... In preparation for a move to a new 57-acre campus in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Robert Crooke, IT manager of Sheridan House, and his staff sought a solution that would power and centrally manage all the CCTV surveillance cameras, as well as power...

The dinosaurs of circuit protection: while less expensive, fuses do not provide the same reliability and control as circuit breakers.(Power Management)
June 1, 2006... In the interest of saving space and reducing costs, some designers of power distribution/ power controllers select fuses as opposed to electro-magnetic circuit breakers as a method of circuit protection. While there is little dispute that fuses...

Connect RS-232 equipment.(Cabling Infrastructure Products)
June 1, 2006... Ether232Duo is a two-port, RS-232-to-Ethernet adapter designed for applications with more than one serial device that need IP connectivity. The unit is available in both 10 Base-T and 100 Base-T versions to meet the needs of newer network...

Fiber multiplexer.(Cabling Infrastructure Products)
June 1, 2006... The TC8516 multiplexes 4-16 channels of T-1/E-1, one 10/100-Mbps Ethernet and four RS-232 channels over single-mode (1,300nm/ 1,550nm) fiber. The fiber multiplexer supports distances to more than 100 km and offers a two-way, one-fiber...

Hot-swappable modular UPS.(Cabling Infrastructure Products)
June 1, 2006... SmartOnline Hot-Swappable Modular UPS Systems, with 7.5kVA and 10kVA capacities, allow end-users to perform all potential UPS maintenance, from battery replacement to complete power module exchange, without powering down connected equipment and...

Power converter.(Cabling Infrastructure Products)
June 1, 2006... The C3700 Series of 1,250-watt, 6U-high, VME/Eurorack/wallmount-compatible DC/DC and AC/DC converters is available in nine standard DC input voltage ranges, from 10-800 VDC, as well as AC input voltage ranges of 185-264 and 93-138/185-264 VAC...

Flexible 10G UTP patch cords.(Cabling Infrastructure Products)
June 1, 2006... An enhanced line of augmented CAT 6 UTP patch cords/equipment cords consists of 10G 6A UTP BladePatch and MC cords. The equipment meets or exceeds all pending 10GBASE-T standard requirements, including alien crosstalk parameters. The patch...

Line-interactive UPS.(Cabling Infrastructure Products)
June 1, 2006... The Nova AVR 600 line-interactive uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is designed to protect PCs, networked workstations and point-of-sale systems against damaging power disturbances. The unit incorporates automatic voltage regulation to provide...

Chaska turns Wi-Fi over to MSP: community-wide wireless network proved troublesome for city government to handle.(Managed Services)
June 1, 2006... Government officials of Chaska, Minn., a suburban community located just outside the Twin Cities area, pride themselves on delivering innovative services to increase the quality of life of residents. For example, to ensure consistent levels of...

MSP makes the connection.(MSPs/Integrators)
June 1, 2006... When Pitney Bowes needed to extend the company's internal enterprise applications to its offices overseas, it required a solution for connecting securely to the corporate IT network. Those branch offices had different modes of connectivity and...

Video messaging.(Managed Services)
June 1, 2006... SightSpeed, version 4.5 is a free and premium Internet video- and voice-communications service with community tools and features, such as a public directory, advanced video publishing and improved safety tools. The suite of IP-based voice and...

Metro access solution.(Managed Services)
June 1, 2006... AdaptiveLink is a metro access solution available to businesses located along the company's national footprint of all-optical metropolitan area networks. The company produces individually designed, built and managed metropolitan and wide-area...

WAN traffic analysis.(Managed Services)
June 1, 2006... Network Analyst is a comprehensive, service-embedded WAN traffic-analysis service for enterprises capitalizing on their existing MASERGY MPLS solutions. The service simplifies and tracks application performance and data streams flowing anywhere...

Vulnerability assessment service.(Managed Services)
June 1, 2006... The Symantec Vulnerability Data Correlation Service offers vendor-independent vulnerability data correlation to enable organizations to efficiently manage security risk by correlating vulnerability data with attack trends, to meet regulatory...

Secure mail.(Managed Services)
June 1, 2006... Encrypt outgoing e-mails using security technology with BellSouth Secure Mail. The solution works simply and seamlessly with customers' existing Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express e-mail software to enclose, encrypt and deliver confidential...

SLA management software.(Managed Services)
June 1, 2006... ServiceFlow 5.0 is a solution for managing service-level agreements (SLA) and other contractual and business obligations critical to the delivery of IT and business services. The solution automates processes, such as SLA development, approval...

Ethernet radio.(Product Spotlight: Wireless)
June 1, 2006... The 900MHz FGR-HTplus radio provides a range of more than 60 miles at 614 Kbps, with clear line of sight, and can be extended further through the use of repeaters. The industrial-grade, high-throughput Ethernet radio features frequency-hopping...

Wireless handset.(Product Spotlight: Wireless)
June 1, 2006... The Link 6020 handset offers durability and productivity enhancements, including a speakerphone for hands-free operation, and lithium-ion battery packs that provide extended talk and standby time. The handset operates over the company's Link...

Access point security management.(Product Spotlight: Wireless)
June 1, 2006... ManageEngine WiFi Manager is a vendor-neutral, enterprise-class software solution for centralized management and security of wireless LANs. It enhances the availability and security of WLANs by continuously monitoring the network, as well as...

Cellular Ethernet router.(Product Spotlight: Wireless)
June 1, 2006... Designed for enterprises needing to connect a remote location with a secure link over the Internet, the MultiModem Ethernet Wireless Router uses data encryption and user authentication to securely connect remote locations via built-in EDGE,...

IP mobility solution.(Product Spotlight: Wireless)
June 1, 2006... The OfficeServ Wireless application is designed to create an integrated work environment through the convergence of voice, data, wired and wireless technologies. Running on the company's iDCS 500 IP-enabled, iDCS 100 IP-enabled and the...

Serial over wireless.(Product Spotlight: Wireless)
June 1, 2006... The Vlinx wireless serial server allows companies to save the costs of cabling by wirelessly connecting serial ports through an Ethernet LAN. The 802.11g technology can carry serial data signals up to 100 meters. Up to four machines with serial...

Next-generation access point.(Product Spotlight: Wireless)
June 1, 2006... The EliteConnect Universal Wireless Access Point, with 802.11a/b/g connectivity, features the addition of QoS for VoIP networks, WPA2, multiple SSID, VLAN tagging and SNMP v3. The access point supports PoE and complies with the 802.3af...

Remote support keeps food in line.(IT Insight)(Interview)
June 1, 2006... Remote desktop access is an essential part of doing business for John Hendrickson, IT manager for Laurel Grocery Co. in Kentucky. In an interview with Associate Editor Raymond Peckham, Hendrickson explains how remote desktop access is used...