Communications News articles from March 2008

Communications News archives from March 2008

The e-waste mess.(Viewpoint)
March 1, 2008... It's been awhile. In 1970, there was the first regular environmental column in the state of Georgia (probably in the South). In 1973, several years after the first Earth Day, there was the first and only environmental column in New Hampshire...

What about Web 2.0 in 2008?(Web 2.0)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The enterprise Web 2.0 market will continue to gain importance in 2008 as an increasing number of firms look to Web 2.0 tools like blogs, wikis and social networking to solve long-standing information worker...

Watchful eyes.(SHORT TAKES)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Vicon Industries' camera domes and pan-and-tilt drives have been chosen to be part of an integrated video-surveillance system to be installed at Beijing National Stadium, where the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympics, as...

Faith secured.(SHORT TAKES)(Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary in Ankeny)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary in Ankeny, Iowa, has selected the ConSentry Networks LANShield solution to ensure regulatory compliance and provide security for its approximately 600 students, staff and faculty, Because it...

International roaming charges: $693.(Mobility)
March 1, 2008... U.S. businesses pay a high cost in mobile phone roaming fees when employees travel internationally. A study conducted for global cellular communications provider Brightroam by research company Harris Interactive reveals that international...

Security still not a priority.(Security)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Companies in the technology, media and entertainment, and telecommunications industries are overconfident and under-prepared to prevent security breaches, according to a study by consulting firm Deloitte. In a global security survey of more...

WLAN IN NM.(SHORT TAKES)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... The public school system in Santa Fe, N.M., is deploying wireless local-area networks (WLANs) from Meru Networks that will provide wireless coverage for 35 buildings and some 14,500 students, faculty and staff. Santa Fe Public Schools will...

Healthy system.(SHORT TAKES)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Sharp HealthCare, a San Diego regional integrated healthcare delivery system, has selected Foundry Network's edge-to-core networking solution, which includes Netlron core routers, Fastlron Power over Ethernet (POE) ready-edge and aggregation...

Events.(Brief article)(Conference notes)
March 1, 2008... Data Center World, March 30-April 3, Las Vegas, provides educational programs that enable data center managers to better balance the key components of their jobs: management, business and technology. Five tracks include data center management,...

Breakthrough IT.(PUBLICATIONS)
March 1, 2008... Breakthrough IT, by Patrick Gray, shows how IT can generate a competitive advantage by creating a value engine for the corporation, www.wiley.com

The Craft of System Security.(PUBLICATIONS)(Book review)(Brief review)
March 1, 2008... The Craft of System Security, by Sean Smith and John Marchesini, reveals why security tools such as Windows, Linux, BSD and Solaris exist, and demonstrates how to use them to solve problems. www.informit.com

RF & Wireless Technologies.(PUBLICATIONS)(Book review)(Brief review)
March 1, 2008... RF & Wireless Technologies, by Bruce Fette, covers RF and wireless technology, communications protocols and modulation, transmitters, receivers, radio propagation, antenna fundamentals, basics of WLANs, outdoor networks, Vo-Fi and other...

Decrease temps and cooling costs: using the equipment cabinet as an architectural feature can cool heat loads in excess of 20 kW per cabinet.(Power Play)
March 1, 2008... Case studies have shown that by employing passive cooling technology to overcome thermal challenges, network managers can decrease data center cooling costs up to 40 percent. The basic principle of passive cooling technology involves using the...

A change in business dynamics: law firm finds a powerful, scalable, flexible, secure, non-disruptive and cost-effective communications solution.(Cover story)(Company overview)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In many respects, the law firm of Bowman and Brooke LLP typifies the successful traditional business. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Bowman and Brooke is one of America's leading trial firms, specializing in defending...

Firm profits from unified system: software provides bridge connecting different technologies between global offices and employees.(SPECIAL FOCUS: VOICE NETWORKS)
March 1, 2008... For more than 20 years, Wall Street Systems' (WSS) telecommunication system had not evolved much past a time-division multiplexing system, with no integration. Centralized access to important information and contacts was needed but not readily...

Optimization ensures high-quality VOIP.(Special Focus: Voices Networks)
March 1, 2008... One of the biggest challenges organizations face when implementing voice-over-IP (VoIP) systems is matching the high quality of service that employees are accustomed to from the traditional voice network. VoIP is an application that does not...

Mobile communications.(VOICE PRODUCTS)
March 1, 2008... Offering mobile telephony, e-mail, messaging and office phone functionalities, the Nokia E51 integrates with corporate telephone systems through Nokia Mobile Unified Communications solutions. The system includes wizards to set up e-mail...

Unified communications service.(VOICE PRODUCTS)
March 1, 2008... The HP Unified Communications (UC) portfolio brings together voice, Fax, e-mail, voice mail, conferencing, collaboration, wireless and mobile technologies as an enterprise communications service. The UC portfolio includes: assessment, strategy...

Hosted PBX.(VOICE PRODUCTS)
March 1, 2008... Rather than charging for the number of phones connected, onSIP hosted IP PBX service charges a single flat fee per month, plus actual call charges only for minutes that go off-network, using VoIP rates. The service works with most SIP-enabled...

IP telephone.(VOICE PRODUCTS)
March 1, 2008... A six-line IP telephone equipped with a high-resolution color display, the ShorePhone IP 565g features a built-in Gigabit Ethernet switch and supports integration of Bluetooth headsets. The ergonomically designed phone includes wideband audio...

Buyers' guide.(Special Focus: Voice Networks)(Buyers guide)
March 1, 2008... Companies listed in this voice networks buyers' guide can assist you in selecting the products and services that work best for your organization. AUDIO CONFERENCING Alcatel-Lucent 800-999-9526 www.alcatel-lucent.com American...

Mobile communicator.(VOICE PRODUCTS)
March 1, 2008... The Verizon Wireless SMT5800 features a standard mobile a phone keypad, a separate slide-out QWERTY keyboard and Windows Mobile 6 Standard for access to Internet, calendar and contacts, tasks and e-mail. The 4.2-ounce smart phone features a...

Unified communications.(VOICE PRODUCTS)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... HiPath OpenOffice ME is an open, presence-aware, real-time communications solution designed to help employees quickly and easily synchronize and collaborate with co-workers. The 1.5U appliance can help organizations with 20 to 150 employees...

IP PBX.(VOICE PRODUCTS)
March 1, 2008... Supporting up to 500 users, the Vertical Wave IP 2500 business communications solution features desktop call management, unified communications, presence management, visual voice mail and call-recording tools. Dual processors support embedded...

IP communications solution.(VOICE PRODUCTS)(Sutus inc. developed a business-class phone system)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... The Business Central 200 integrates voice, data and networking tools into a single appliance. The device is a business-class phone system, a file server, e-mail server, router, firewall, wireless access point, VPN remote-access server and...

IP phones.(VOICE PRODUCTS)
March 1, 2008... Featuring dual-Ethernet connections, three models of IP telephone handsets, the TS-480i with 14 line appearances, the TS-9133i with seven line appearances and seven programmable keys, and the TS-91121 with 13 one-touch feature keys and a...

VoIP phone.(VOICE PRODUCTS)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... The SoundPoint IP 560 is a four-line SIP phone that delivers high-definition voice and wideband audio, as well as noise- and echo-free sound. The desktop unit features a dual-port Gigabit Ethernet switch for seamless integration with a PC or...

Conversion choices: as simple to install as patch cables and connectors, media converters function as physical layer devices and do not interfere with upper-level protocol information.(Media Converters)
March 1, 2008... Media converters, among the simplest and perhaps most useful devices in the network infrastructure, change signals on a copper cable to signals that run on fiber-facilitating the use of fiber in the network. This capability comes in handy for...

Modular connector.(Infrastructure Products)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... The CAT 6A 10Gig UTP Modular Connector offers a shielded termination cap to minimize additional alien crosstalk from neighboring connectors. The connector features twisted-pair separation posts that minimize the untwisting at pairs to allow for...

Infrastructure management.(Infrastructure Products)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Integrating with Category 6a 10G screened twisted-pair copper cabling, the 10G 6A F/ UTP MapIT solution combines software and sensor-enabled connecting hardware to track changes made to the physical layer and...

Strain relief bushings.(Infrastructure Products)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Available in a right angle configuration, RDD Lockit Strain Relief Bushings are suited for 90[degrees] strain-relief applications through panels. Units can be preassembled onto round or flat cables offline for final panel assembly at a later...

Performance management.(Infrastructure Products)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Designed to deliver pre-emptive, service-aware business service management for IT operations, BMC ProactiveNet Analytics early warning system alerts IT operations staff about impending performance abnormalities. The solution detects and...

Adjustable racks.(Infrastructure Products)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... The Adjustable Rail QuadraRack (ARQR) and the Adjustable Rail Server-Rack (ARSR) include adjustable-depth rear-mounting rails, RMU-marked front mounting rails, as well as enhanced cable-management and grounding/bonding features. The ARQR and...

Seismic cabinet enclosure.(Infrastructure Products)(Elma Electronic Introduce Seismic cabinet )(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... The M-series seismic cabinet enclosure features doors that open outward with hinges justified inward, which enables the cabinet door to open fully, without the hinges or door interfering with other equipment nearby, allowing the cabinet to fit...

Metal content cable tie.(Infrastructure Products)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... The Metal Content Tie is a nylon-based tie with metal content dispersed throughout the head and strap, allowing the ties-even small cut-off sections-to be discovered by standard metal detection and X-ray equipment. The flexible cable ties...

Integrate automation of facilities: consolidating the command and control of disparate functions can simplify the operator's experience.(Building Automation)
March 1, 2008... Many buildings today contain a wide assortment of technology-from electronic equipment for access control, video surveillance, fire and intrusion detection to heating, cooling, energy management and lighting systems-all designed to maintain and...

Three-phase power protection.(Infrastructure Products)
March 1, 2008... Rated from 10-40 kVA in 400/230 V, the Smart-UPS VT series offers centralized uninterruptible power protection for small data centers and other applications with dense power requirements. Up to four Smart-UPS VT units of any capacity and...

Network monitoring software.(Infrastructure Products)(AdventNet Inc.)
March 1, 2008... Capable of mapping more than 1,000 switches, the Switch Port Mapper helps network engineers automatically map switch ports to devices, eliminating the need to manually trace network cables. Offering multi-vendor switch support, Mapper can...

Uninterruptible power supply.(Product Spotlight: Network Peripherals)(MGE UPS Systems)
March 1, 2008... Designed to protect server, data storage, network, telephony, industrial and medical equipment, Pulsar UPS double-conversion, on-line 700 VA, 1,000 VA and 1,500 VA systems are available in tower and rack options in various sizes to accommodate...

Multifunction printer.(Product Spotlight: Network Peripherals)(Lexmark International Group Inc.)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Able to copy, fax and scan, the Lexmark X560n laser MFP prints up to 31 ppm in black and 20 ppm in color. The network-capable X560n includes a 50-sheet automatic document feeder and offers 10,000-page toner...

Color duplex scanners.(Product Spotlight: Network Peripherals)(Fujitsu Computer Products of America Inc.)
March 1, 2008... Able to scan at up to 600 dpi for increased OCR accuracy, Fujitsu's fi-6140 and flatbed model fi-6240 (shown) scanners deliver 60 pages per minute, 120 images per minute at 200 dpi monochrome/grayscale and 40 ppm and 80 ipm at 300 dpi full...

Flat-panel monitor.(Product Spotlight: Network Peripherals)(Dell Inc.)
March 1, 2008... With 2,560 x 1,600 true-color WQXGA resolution, the 30" widescreen UltraSharp 3008WFP flat-panel monitor features brushed aluminum housing, a height-adjustable stand, cantilever arm and cable-management system. The monitor offers an advanced...

Portable projector.(Product Spotlight: Network Peripherals)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... The portable LX500 projector features 5,000 ANSI lumens, 8-bit video processing, XGA resolution, 1,000:1 contrast ratio and DVI, 5xBNC, VGA, S-video and composite inputs. The LX500 weighs 18 pounds and offers easy access to the lens and filter...

Impact-resistant camera.(Product Spotlight: Network Peripherals)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... For use in indoor or outdoor applications, the Roughneck V910 impact-resistant day/night surveillance camera in a domed housing is designed to mount directly to a wall or ceiling. Featuring an autoiris varifocal lens in a compact heated dome,...

Digital video recorders.(Product Spotlight: Network Peripherals)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Equipped with professional video-surveillance functions, the four-, eight- and 16-channel AVS-A digital video recorders produce real-time display and recording rates. Recording functions can be scheduled, motion-activated or activated by alarm....

Business-continuity service.(General Products)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Supported by dedicated management teams and subject matter experts, Managed Availability Services help enterprises develop plans to speed recovery time and minimize data loss in the wake of a disaster. The service provides fully documented...

Uninterruptible power.(General Products)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Available in 600 VA, 1,000 VA, 1,500 VA, 2,000 VA and 3,000 VA tower and 19" rackmount models, the GE Digital Energy IT Series 600-3,000 VA UPS features pure sine wave, fully digitized, microprocessor-controlled automatic voltage regulation at...

Network security software.(General Products)
March 1, 2008... Providing multilayered protection from malware attacks, Panda Security for Business version 4.02SP1 allows access to an online, on-demand audit service, Malware Radar, to detect and disinfect malware and other security problems. The solution...

Rugged PDA.(General Products)(Psion Teklogix Inc.)(personal digital assistant (PDA))(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... With a 3.7" VGA display, an integrated imager/scanner and a 2-megapixel camera, the iKon hand-held computer/PDA enables advanced mobile applications. Available with a choice of operating systems, including Windows CE.NET 5 and Windows Mobile 6...

Wireless KVM extender.(General Products)
March 1, 2008... The LongView Companion Wireless KVM Extender has an unobstructed range of 3,000 feet and 300 feet through walls. The LVCW can be wall- or stand-mounted, and allows for local keyboard, mouse, monitor and speakers at the receiver (PC) end and...

Air recirculation prevention.(General Products)
March 1, 2008... To eliminate exhaust air recirculation and hot spots within IT equipment cabinets, HotLok Blanking Panels use cantilevered sealing vanes that eliminate the gap between adjoining panels or installed equipment and prevents exhaust air or hot...

Save energy in Ethernet devices: network connectivity proxying enables existing power-management features to be utilized more efficiently.(Up to Speed)
March 1, 2008... Today, billions of dollars worth of electricity is used to keep Ethernet-connected devices fully powered at all times for the purpose of maintaining network connectivity (in the future this will also become common for Wi-Fi products). If not...