Communications News articles from September 2005

Communications News archives from September 2005

Dump the desktop?(Editor's Note)
September 1, 2005... What a hassle it must be. You install a firewall. You add an intrusion-detection appliance. Then you switch to intrusion prevention because simply detecting network attacks is not sufficient. You spend countless hours installing new security...

Managing wireless.(library networks)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... With 16.8 million items in circulation and in-person attendance of 14.5 million people in 2004, the Queens Library has the highest circulation of any public library system in the country. The library has installed a BlueSecure 5000 Controller...

Sweet faxing.(SHORT TAKES)
September 1, 2005... Astor Chocolate, a family-owned manufacturer and retailer of premium chocolates based in Lakewood, N.J., has deployed the FaxCore 4370 from FaxCore Corp. to centralize, control and manage various types of fax communications and streamline...

Category 6a gaining steam.(network hardware)
September 1, 2005... Over the past few years, LAN connectivity has continued to advance rapidly in anticipation of growing demand for end-to-end network bandwidth. For example, the standard for data transmission at 10 Gbps over UTP copper is rapidly proceeding...

Optical security.(wireless data transmission)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... For Exempla Healthcare, the Colorado-based operator of several major hospitals, local clinics and diagnostic facilities, maintaining reliable data security means using Canon's Canobeam DT-120 optical wireless data transmission system. "As with...

Extreme Exploits-Advanced Defenses Against Hardcore Hacks, is a guide that explains how to defend against vulnerabilities in software and network infrastructure.(PUBLICATIONS)
September 1, 2005... Extreme Exploits-Advanced Defenses Against Hardcore Hacks, is a guide that explains how to defend against vulnerabilities in software and network infrastructure. Providing analysis of modern threats and their solutions, the book introduces a...

Events.(calendar)(Brief Article)(Calendar)
September 1, 2005... IT Infrastructure Management, Oct. 2-5, Orlando, focuses on workshops, ITIL certification, informative keynote presentations, 45-plus breakout sessions and an exposition for all aspects of managing, integrating and maximizing the performance of...

SMBs cautious on VoIP.(Trends)
September 1, 2005... More than half of small and midsize business (SMB) owners are still apprehensive about the reliability of voice-over-IP (VoIP) service providers available today, according to a survey by Switchvox, a provider of PBX phone systems for SMBs. The...

Shields up! Intrusion-prevention systems are all the rage right now. Here's how five such appliances stack up to rigorous testing.(communications protocols)
September 1, 2005... The inadequacies inherent in current defenses have driven the development of a new breed of security products known as intrusion-prevention systems (IPS). These systems are proactive defense mechanisms designed to detect malicious packets...

Bring on the security gateway: internal security is often overlooked when firewalls and IPS are already in place.(Special Focus: Network Security)
September 1, 2005... Just a few years ago, deployment of an antivirus solution and a next-generation perimeter firewall would have been enough o let your IT security staff sleep at night--but those days are long gone. Antivirus solutions are point products that...

BWM can aid security.(Special Focus: Network Security)
September 1, 2005... Many methods are currently employed to protect against mass network attacks. These methods primarily consist of firewalls, antivirus programs and network-based intrusion detection or protection systems (IDS/IPS). While all of these are...

The key to network security: intrusion-prevention systems augment the defenses provided by firewalls and antivirus software.(Special Focus: Network Security)
September 1, 2005... Today, enterprises should seriously consider integrating intrusion-prevention systems (IPS) as a critical element in existing security infastructure to thwart both internal and external network attacks. One of the most misunderstood threats is...

One million web sites.(Special Focus: Network Security)
September 1, 2005... Large enterprises must protect their networks and server farms from wave after wave of potentially crippling attacks and malware. Moreover, they must do so without compromising network performance, which would undermine productivity,...

Buyers guide.(Special Focus: Network Security)(Directory)
September 1, 2005... Companies listed in this LAN Security Buyers Guide can assist you in selecting the products and services that work best for your organization. AAA SOFTWARE Array Networks 408-378-6800 www.arraynetworks.net ASG ...

Vulnerability scanning.(Special Focus: Network Security)
September 1, 2005... The IP360 Device Profiler identifies vulnerabilities and other policy exposures by discovering and profiling operating systems, applications, services, ports and protocols on all IP hosts, while minimizing false positives and negatives. The...

Monitoring and compliance.(Special Focus: Network Security)
September 1, 2005... The Elemental Compliance System provides enterprises with unified visibility and control of all machines on their networks, enabling them to satisfy internal and regulatory compliance requirements and improve security. The solution unifies...

Dynamic firewall.(Special Focus: Network Security)
September 1, 2005... The SecureSphere Dynamic Profiling Firewall System, version 4.0, protects data centers from application hacking, identity theft, phishing and other critical threats to proprietary enterprise data and business applications. The solution delivers...

Workstation protection.(Special Focus: Network Security)
September 1, 2005... The deepfreeze Enterprise solution reduces technical support time by protecting original workstation configurations. Invulnerable to hacking, the system eradicates all changes and resets the workstation to its original state. All settings,...

VoIP assists global training: presence-based communications, lower conferencing costs spur system overhaul.(Unified Communications)
September 1, 2005... America-Mideast Educational and Training Services (AMIDEAST)--an organization that relics heavily on interactions between facilities in different countries--was facing something of a communications crisis. The high cost of missed attempts to...

Hospital sends voice over WLAN: after early failure, a wireless switch system approach proves beneficial to staff and patients.(Voice Networks)
September 1, 2005... Slotervaart Ziekenhuis, a 310-bed hospital covering the Western metropolitan area of Amsterdam in The Netherlands, constantly works to develop a future in which the most important recent developments in healthcare are taken into account--not...

One size does not fit all.(Voice Networks)
September 1, 2005... For many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), the initial investment in voice-over-IP (VoIP) hardware and software, combined with the ongoing support and maintenance of this equipment, is too much to bear. Instead of making large...

Virtual class delivers worldwide: tech giant switches its training program to an ASP model, Web-conferencing system.(Web Conferencing)
September 1, 2005... Sun Microsystems calls the next wave of computing "the Participation Age," when sharing innovation and building communities comes to the forefront. What better way to expand upon this commitment than with its own live virtual class (LVC)...

Re-shape communications.(Web Conferencing)
September 1, 2005... Instant conferencing is the industry's newest offering, blending the presence-based capabilities to locate colleagues instantly, the freedom to use most any device to conduct virtual meetings, and the service to launch integrated audio and Web...

Dump the parallel universe: emerging wireless security solutions eliminate the need for a parallel network infrastructure.(Wireless)
September 1, 2005... For companies that need both wired and wireless networks, maintaining the same level of security for both types of networks is important. One of the greatest challenges is that wireless networks are traditionally implemented as an overlay onto...

802.11i secures the WLAN.(Wireless)
September 1, 2005... Wireless LAN has a checkered past. The initial attempt to provide privacy over the air using techniques native to 802.11 forced security-conscious users to turn to Layer 3 mechanisms, such as virtual private networks, to ensure the security of...

Rugged enclosure.(Infrastructure Products)
September 1, 2005... The CO-Star 14-slot AdvancedTCA central office shelf features an advanced split backplane for easy customization. Designed to meet GR-36, GR-1089 UL for NEBS Level III, the shelf provides redundant fan trays and an IPM controller on both IPMB-A...

Online UPS.(Infrastructure Products)
September 1, 2005... The Powerware 9355 is a double-conversion online UPS, available in 10-kVA and 15-kVA models. With an efficiency of 91%, the unit reduces utility costs, extends battery runtimes and produces cooler operating conditions. It is scalable to suit a...

Fuel cell power backup.(Infrastructure Products)
September 1, 2005... InfraStruXure with Integrated Fuel Cells is a solution that offers hours of extended runtime for IT applications with high availability requirements. The InfraStruXure architecture, which integrates power, cooling, management and services in a...

DC power distribution.(Infrastructure Products)
September 1, 2005... The Gravitas X75-48S is a 1U-high DC power system that houses up to three hot-swap rectifier modules, combined with a DC battery load-distribution section, as well as a monitor and control section. The complete system combines in a 19-inch...

Protect hand-held equipment.(Infrastructure Products)
September 1, 2005... The Grabber-Style I is a hand-held plastic box designed to protect portable equipment. The enclosure is constructed of durable self-extinguishing ABS plastic material with a UL94-5VA flammability rating. The exterior features a mar-resistant...

Indoor/outdoor cable.(Infrastructure Products)
September 1, 2005... The NextGen Brand plenum-rated indoor/ outdoor distribution cable is available with any industry-standard optical fiber, including G10X and G10Xplus 50/125 fibers, engineered to provide 10-Gbps performance over 300 m and 500 m at 850 nm,...

Enhanced cable trays.(Infrastructure Products)
September 1, 2005... Enhanced FieldMate wire basket cable tray has been redesigned to feature a brighter zinc-plated finish and no longer requires the use of protective caps on exposed edges. Also, on trays that are 12" and wider, the diameter of the lengthwise...

Cable identification.(Infrastructure Products)
September 1, 2005... Designed for use in the company's RhinoPRO range of printers, Heat Shrinkable Tubing is designed for wire and cable identification, insulation and strain relief. The tubing is made from industrial-grade flame-retardant Polyolefin, and has a 3:1...

Smart UPS.(Infrastructure Products)
September 1, 2005... The 5000-VA SmartPro line-interactive UPS provides reliability and availability for high-end, multilayer switch and router installations. The 3U device can simultaneously power both 208-V and 120-V power supplies at full power. An integrated...

KVM over IP.(Product Spotlight: Remote Management)
September 1, 2005... The DSR1031 8-port digital KVM over IP switch is designed specifically for managing widely distributed IT resources in environments where there is little or no IT expertise. Virtual media features allow administrators to transfer data housed on...

Management appliance.(Product Spotlight: Remote Management)
September 1, 2005... The CommandCenter remote-management appliance provides unified views and secure, centralized control of servers and other IT devices in data centers and branch offices. The newest release provides support for Hewlett-Packard's (HP) lights-out...

Console server.(Product Spotlight: Remote Management)
September 1, 2005... The CM4000 serial console server enables IT managers and systems administrators to control hundreds of serial consoles from anywhere in the world, any time of day. The eight-, 16- and 48-port solutions provide secure, affordable access to...

Remote PC control.(Product Spotlight: Remote Management)
September 1, 2005... Beyond peer-to-peer access to remote PCs, Proxy v5.0 remote-control software includes a gateway component that authorizes and configures all remote-control connections. The solution provides centralized management and security of all host PCs,...

Out-of-band remote control.(Product Spotlight: Remote Management)
September 1, 2005... The AlterPath KVM/netPlus combines the widely used Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol functionality with KVM-over-IP access. By using a Web browser to securely connect to the AlterPath KVM/netPlus, IT professionals can remotely upgrade,...

Compact KVM switch.(Product Spotlight: Remote Management)
September 1, 2005... The CS-1774 KVME switch integrates several connectivity options-including Ethernet, USB 2.0 and audio-in one compact device. The user is able to control four different computer systems, such as PC, Mac, Sun or Linux platforms, from one single...

Remote monitoring.(New Products)
September 1, 2005... The SNMP-Link SL81 remote site manager enables IT administrators to monitor environmental conditions and legacy equipment alarms with modern network-management systems. With both modem and Ethernet access options, the device provides in-band...

Predictive capacity planning.
September 1, 2005... IPS Capacity Manager software is designed to help eliminate IT fire fighting by providing a forward-looking performance and capacity view across key applications and IT infrastructures. The solution helps to ensure application performance by...

Compact KVM and display.(New Products)
September 1, 2005... The DMK 590 is an industrial mounted console drawer with a slim KVM switch, keyboard, mouse and 17" monitor that fold down to fit into a 1U-high slot of a 19" rack system. The switch can handle up to 16 computers, servers and like devices, and...

SATA drive enclosure.(New Products)
September 1, 2005... The EonStor A12F-G2221 is a 12-bay, dual 2-Gbps Fibre host to SATA II drive subsystem. The 2U rackmount enclosure takes advantage of SATA II technology enhancements, such as 3-Gbps transfer rates, native command queuing for transaction-oriented...

Wireless gigabit Ethernet.(New Products)
September 1, 2005... The AirPair 200 wireless Ethernet platform is a native Ethernet bandwidth solution that provides in-service Ethernet and TDM upgradeability from 10-Mbps to 200-Mbps committed full-duplex data rates. With indoor and outdoor deployment options,...

VoIP enables collaboration.(IT Insight)(Interview)
September 1, 2005... Founded in 1951, AMIDEAST is headquartered in Washington, with a network of field offices in the Middle East and North Africa. Every year, the organization provides English-language skills training, educational advising and testing services to...