Communications News articles from May 2004

Communications News archives from May 2004

Filter foibles.(Editor's Note; email filters)
May 1, 2004... "The file attached to this email is in violation of our email policy." I'm beginning to get frustrated with spam filters. Responses like the one above are becoming more common, and a real impediment to communicating with the thousands of...

All-in-one security in a box.(Trends)
May 1, 2004... Standalone firewall and VPN appliances may be on the way out, with all-in-one security appliances the next wave. That is one view from the recent InfoSec show in Orlando, where a number of vendors were touting their new integrated enterprise...

911--where are you?(Trends)
May 1, 2004... Beyond the financial benefits of implementing voice over IP (VoIP) in the enterprise, the potential for mobility has been a differentiator for the technology when compared with POTS. What has yet to be resolved is how to implement a...

Events.(Calendar)
May 1, 2004... [check] CeBIT America. May 24-26, New York, emphasizes enterprise technology--systems, applications, networking and communications--in conference programs and special events for the enterprise business marketplace, www.cebitamerica.com ...

Prescription for success: at Hackensack University Medical Center, an unlikely branch of technology is playing a major role in helping doctors and nurses provide better patient care.(Cover Story)
May 1, 2004... When someone mentions technology that is improving medical care and has the potential to save lives, most people think of a new diagnostic test or a state-of-the-art surgical technique. At facilities like Hackensack University Medical Center...

The evolution of SANs: Fibre Channel technology provides scalability and support for physical topologies.(Storage Technologies, Storage area networks)
May 1, 2004... Storage area networks (SAN) have been adopted in the enterprise data center to facilitate the use and management of the growing amount of data that today's organizations must store, protect and share. Among the benefits of SANs is that they...

Virtualization across an enterprise.(Storage Technologies)
May 1, 2004... Storage virtualization presents storage space to applications in a manner that does nut expose the actual physical storage that is used to hold the data. The simplest form of virtualization is a concatenation of physical storage, while more...

Picture-perfect storage.(Storage Technologies)(Permabit software facilitates storing photographic images)
May 1, 2004... Storing high volumes of date-intensive photo images and making them instantly accessible was a growing challenge for photo.net, as this 10-year-old online photo service swelled to nearly 300,000 subscribers. photo.net, which connects high-end...

Buyers guide.(Special focus: storage technologies)
May 1, 2004... The first portion of this Storage Technologies Buyers Guide, the Product Guide, lists the various products in this category, and the companies that make those products. The second section, the Company Guide, provides phone and fax numbers, and...

High-capacity DVD.(New products)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The internal DRU-700A drive allows double-layer DVD recording that nearly doubles the storage capacity of current DVD recordable discs, allowing users to record up to 8.5 GB of data on compatible DVD+R DL media. The new burners will debut with...

NAS management.(New products)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The SF4400 Series SAN filer is a file-services solution designed to consolidate enterprise-wide file storage on heterogeneous SANs. The system enables data centers to consolidate islands of NAS storage into a single heterogeneous SAN with one...

PC-based storage sharing.(New products)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Designed to address the disk capacity expansion needs of smaller organizations, installing SANmelody on a PC converts it into a networked disk server whose added disk space can be shared by multiple application servers over a LAN. Existing...

Solid-state storage.(New products)(BiTMICRO Networks)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The E-Disk SAN SZF Fibre Channel solid-state disk drive storage solution is designed to provide high IOPS (I/O per second) performance and high levels of reliability for demanding business-intelligence applications. Available in a 48U cabinet...

Improved data protection speeds.(New products)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... BrightStor ARCserve Backup r11 for Windows is an advanced data-protection solution that enables organizations to ensure the integrity and availability of critical business data on Microsoft Windows, NetWare, Linux, UNIX and MAC OS X servers and...

Optical storage solution.(New products)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The DataFORCE 800R is an enterprise-class network appliance that combines high-capacity storage and accelerated performance to store, organize, protect and speed access to data based on optical media. The product provides up to two terabytes of...

A new model for security: systems-based approach provides endpoint protection, while lowering overall costs.(Internet/WAN Networks)(Systems-based security)
May 1, 2004... It is the medieval period of networking security and these are the plague years. The Slammer virus spread around the world in just 11 minutes, shutting down a major bank's ATM net work and disrupting thousands of businesses. CodeRed infected...

Vulnerability testing.(Security products)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Network Security Inspector is a vulnerability assessment scanner that offers low cost, quick installs and fast results. A point-and-click graphical interface allows administrators to rapidly obtain information on the security status of...

Small-business firewall.(Security products)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Gateway Security 300 Series is a high-performance, low-maintenance firewall appliance for small businesses. It combines comprehensive security, a reliable Internet gateway and a secure wireless LAN option in one solution. The security...

Patch management.(Security products)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Designed to help administrators implement patch-management controls within an organization, HFNetChkPro 4.5 can be configured to automatically scan a network, install patches and e-mail the results, including graphs and patch validation,...

E-mail filtering.(Security products)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Message Inspector 4.3 is a spam and e-mail filtering solution that helps manage, filter and, if necessary, block unauthorized inbound, outbound and interoffice communication. The software features a comprehensive signature database that is...

Interior network protection.(Security products)(Mirage Networks)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Mi40 Inverted Firewall appliance is designed to actively defend a network's interior, stopping network threats before they cause widespread damage. The device compliments existing firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus and HIDS/HIPS by identifying,...

Spam filtering.(Security products)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Spam Manager 2.0 is an enterprise-class, high-performance, antispam and content-filtering component designed to assist administrators in reducing the impact of spam messages and unsolicited mail traffic on their networks. Intended for use with...

Database access monitoring.(Security products)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... SQL Guard is a non-intrusive, network-based data access security appliance that deters unauthorized access to critical data residing in corporate relational databases. SQL Guard delivers continuous visibility into all network-based access to...

Exchange server scanning.(Security products)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... NOD32 Antivirus for Exchange Server offers easy installation, user-friendly graphical interface and a fast scanning rate that makes a minimum impact on system resources. Advanced heuristics detect new e-mail worms without the need to update a...

Traffic analysis.(Security products)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Mazu Profiler v3 is designed to complement existing infrastructure, providing real-time insight into how an extended network is actually used. Administrators can use the data to plan and protect the network. The 2U Linux device uses sensors...

Centralized auditing.(Security products)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... STAT DVM is an enterprise vulnerability-assessment tool that can pinpoint exploitable vulnerabilities across large distributed networks from a single command-and-control site. The solution provides a single enterprise-wide view of critical...

File-sharing blocking.(Security products)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Enforcer v3.1 is a perimeter security solution designed to prevent unsanctioned access to instant messaging (IM) and peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing networks. New features deliver dynamic protection against the latest protocols, support for...

Enhanced copper-to-fiber conversion.(Optical network devices)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The J/E-PSW-FX-02 converter is a revised version of the company's 10/100Base-T to 100Base-FX bridging media converter. While maintaining the autonegotiation feature, the latest release also offers the ability to disable autonegotiation and...

Fiber optic to twisted pair.(Optical network devices)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The 45 Series transmits and receives 10Base-T or 100Base-TX over optical fiber. The system is comprised of two transceivers forming a point-to-point communications link. The system is designed to be completely transparent with autonegotiate...

Coax to fiber conversion.(Optical network devices)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The iMcV-DS3/E3/STS-1 is a DS-3/E-3 coax-to-fiber-optic converter that allows enterprise campus network operators to convert router and ATM switch coaxial interfaces to fiber optics, extending data and voice transmission distances up to 80 km....

Optical switch.(Optical network devices)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Designed to minimize the risk and cost associated with both test-bed and live network optical applications, the LightLEADER 3540 is an all-optical switching add-on system available for multiple bands C, L, C+L or O. It has an array of four...

Trends in media conversion: new standards, faster speeds and new applications drive product innovation.(Infrastructure)
May 1, 2004... Once thought of as a stopgap measure, media converters have evolved to provide unique and cost-effective" solutions for network managers, allowing disparate media types to interconnect. Answering the call of today's changing network...

CAT 6 cabling system.(Networld+Interop, Spring 2004)(3M )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Booth 2253 The Volition Category 6 Cabling System, based on the K6 RJ-45 jack, offers true CAT 6 hardware performance compliance with the latest international cabling standards: ISO/IEC 11801, EN 50173 and EIA/TIA 568B.2-1. The system is a...

Ethernet cross-connect.(Networld+Interop, Spring 2004)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Booth 2709 The Ethernet Distribution Frame (EDF) provides a cross-connect field that ties together all Ethernet network elements from multiple floors of a central office or point-of-presence, providing a common craft interface for...

Managed ethernet switch.(Networld+Interop, Spring 2004)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Booth 417 Designed for LAN interconnectivity or network segmentation, the NetVanta 1224 is a 24-port managed Layer 2 Ethernet switch. Driven by the company's custom operating system, the product offers non-blocking Layer 2 Fast Ethernet...

Traffic-management appliance.(Networld+Interop, Spring 2004)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Booth 206 The NetEnforcer AC-1020 is a policy-based traffic-management appliance offering enterprise network managers almost infinite flexibility to intelligently control application performance, and block, throttle and prioritize network...

Remote device management.(Networld+Interop, Spring 2004)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Booth 535 The DSR1021 branch appliance addresses the needs of customers with diverse remote-management requirements. The device is targeted to customers that need to manage, from a central location, computer and other devices that are...

Wireless network analysis.(Networld+Interop, Spring 2004)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Booth 2956 The Yellowjacket 802.11b/g is a calibrated wireless receiver system that interfaces with HP's iPAQ PocketPC in sweeping, analyzing and optimizing 2.4-GHz Wi-Fi networks. The receiver measures all 14 OFDM/DSSS network channels...

Convenient equipment rack.(Networld+Interop, Spring 2004)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Booth 2145 The Global Standard Pack combines structural support and cable management into one package, containing an improved standard rack and the easy-to-use global vertical cabling section (GVCS). The UL-listed rack complies with...

Secure communications client.(Networld+Interop, Spring 2004)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Booth 3223 The Tectia client/server solution 4.0 is an integrated, multiplatform secure communications solution, based on SSH Secure Shell technology, designed to protect enterprises, government and financial organizations from internal...

WAN application analysis.(Networld+Interop, Spring 2004)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Booth 2753 ExpandView is an intelligent, self-healing application traffic-management system that automatically discovers and classifies more than 100 enterprise applications. It can detect performance problems relating to degraded WAN...

Gigabit firewall appliance.(Networld+Interop, Spring 2004)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Booth 2045 Targeting enterprises upgrading to gigabit networks, the FortiGate 800 Antivirus Firewall Security Platform is an entry-level gigabit platform with four user-definable 10/100 ports, and four "tri-speed" interfaces that support...

Handheld computing.(Networld+Interop, Spring 2004)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Cisco Pavillion The CK30 is a rugged handheld computer designed to be the ideal bridge between the technologies mobile data collection users are employing today and what they will need tomorrow. The rugged data-collection terminal...

Elevated RF antenna.(Networld+Interop, Spring 2004)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Booth 2835 The BMEFC24005 is an elevated feed antenna designed for installations requiring elevation of the antenna over surrounding objects that can often obstruct omnidirectional RF coverage. Providing 5 dBi of gain, the antenna operates...

PoE switch.(Networld+Interop, Spring 2004)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Booth 2817 The FSM7326P managed switch features power-over-Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af), which optimizes the installation and power management of network devices, such as wireless access points, voice over IP phones and security video cameras....

High-performance switch.(Networld+Interop, Spring 2004)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Booth 2219 The 9950 Secure Application Switch optimizes application performance and improves security for transaction-intensive applications. The product features Layer 7 switching performance of up to 245,000 HTTP requests per second, SSL...

Deep-inspection firewall.(Networld+Interop, Spring 2004)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Booth 527 The Deep Inspection Firewall provides advanced security for key vulnerability points throughout a network, including telecommuter, branch-office and central-site locations. Designed to complement proven stateful firewall...

Versatile access router.(Networld+Interop, Spring 2004)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Booth 835 The 4300 Access Router Series features traffic prioritization, and control and access redundancy to ensure continued work in case of unexpected service disruptions. The devices are multifunctional access platforms, which combine...

Network-analysis tool.(Networld+Interop, Spring 2004)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Booth 2523 [Omni.sup.3] 1.5 is the latest iteration of the company's distributed network fault-analysis platform that allows network managers to view, analyze and troubleshoot their global 10/100/ 1,000 Ethernet networks from a single...

Protocol analysis.(Networld+Interop, Spring 2004)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Booth 651 The Route Explorer/EIGRP Edition gives network engineers a real-time Layer 3 topology view of their networks, enabling them to more quickly and effectively diagnose and troubleshoot network problems. The product supports all four...

Application processor.(Networld+Interop, Spring 2004)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Booth 2753 Designed to expand the role of the company's enterprise application processor as a key building block for Web-enabled data centers, Release 3.3 is an upgraded version of the platform's software that lets enterprises maximize...

Wireless phone docking.(Networld+Interop, Spring 2004)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Booth 3058 The NetLink s340 and s640 Docking Stations provide a desktop telephone set that charges the NetLink e340 or NetLink i640 Wireless handsets, as well as functioning as a full-featured digital PBX extension. Equipped with a...

Put voice on your wireless LAN: when deploying VoWLAN, evaluate mobility, availability, security, coverage, resource management and QoS.(Voice Networks)
May 1, 2004... Mobile voice services are becoming an essential tool in industries such as healthcare, retail, manufacturing and warehousing, and a strategic tool in service-oriented enterprises such as convention centers and hospitality venues. Dissimilar to...

Satellite-based remote control.(Remote management products)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The ST1500 is o Fully integrated remote control system that allows a user to turn on or off any electrical device worldwide. The ST1500 utilizes wireless service from the ORBCOMM network of low earth orbit satellites. The ST1500 remote control...

Remote network monitoring.(Remote management products)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The user-friendly Observer 9.0 network-monitoring solution provides unified network monitoring across most any topology (LAN, 802.11, WAN, gigabit), providing enterprises one solution that reduces training costs and ensures complete coverage as...

Control remote machines.(Remote management products)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Remote Task Manager is a systems control interface that can be run from any remote Windows NT/2000/XP computer, enabling a systems administrator to control most aspects of a remote environment. A simple-to-use, tabbed interface separates...

Compact KVM switch.(Remote management products)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The 4-to-1 PS2 Keyboard and Mouse Switch is a compact device that allows users to use one keyboard and mouse to control up to four PCs. The switch features fast switching times from one PC to another, full PS/2 emulation and hot-plug...

Remote power management.(Remote management products)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... OpenComms Nform is a network-based monitoring application for distributed data-center support systems that utilizes the existing network infrastructure to deliver centralized monitoring and alarm management for power protection and precision...

Identify your storage options: well-defined data categories and service-level agreements are a must for effective data protection.(Guest Column)
May 1, 2004... When designing a system for data protection, defining discrete categories of data according to the criticality of data is crucial. After these categories have been identified, an organization should establish the following values for each...