Cisco overhauls edge routers after 5 years
Cisco has overhauled its edge router line with a new platform designed to provide better support for converged applications between corporate headquarters and branch offices.
Stories by Jim Duffy
3Com buyout could still happen, report says
Bain Capital and Chinese network equipment company Huawei reportedly plan to soon resubmit an application seeking US approval for their proposed US$2.2 billion buyout of 3Com after an application last month was withdrawn when the three parties could not appease a US Treasury Department committee's security concerns.
Juniper CEO comments on Ethernet switch scheme
Juniper's entry into enterprise switching with the EX line is rooted in extending a common operating system across the switching, routing and security domains of an enterprise network -- something that's lacking in what's viewed as a mature market dominated by Cisco. Juniper CEO Scott Kriens shared his thoughts on the company's opportunity -- and what it means for Cisco's current competitors -- with Network World President and CEO John Gallant and Managing Editor Jim Duffy at this week's EX launch in New York.
Cisco invests in mobile services start-up
SoonR, a provider of mobile computer file access and management services, this week received US$9.5 million in Series B funding led by Cisco.
Two schools say Cisco switches don't make the grade
Cisco's dominance in enterprise networking doesn't necessarily mean it is the only game in town -- or that you jeopardize job security by bypassing Cisco.
Cisco and VMware demo datacentre integration
Cisco Systems has expanded its Data Center 3.0 vision by announcing the integration of its VFrame DC datacentre virtualisation appliance with VMware’s Virtual Infrastructure.
Juniper tuning itself for growth, efficiency
Juniper Networks is changing the way it conducts operations internally in order to boost profitability, market share, streamline processes and speed decision making.
How does Cisco predict market transitions?
In explaining its enviable success, Cisco likes to boast of its ability to spot market transitions three to five years before they occur. Ever wonder how it does that?
3Com to spin out TippingPoint
3Com Friday said it would execute an IPO of common stock of its wholly owned subsidiary, TippingPoint.
Controversy threatens 100G standards work
A debate within the <a href="http://www.ieee.org/" target="_blank">IEEE</a> threatens to stall work on a 100Gbps Ethernet standard and the very existence of the working group defining it.
Alcatel-Lucent extends edge product family
Alcatel-Lucent this week extended its IP/MPLS edge <a href="http://www.networkworld.com/topics/routers.html">routing</a> portfolio with new and enhanced products designed to increase network and service availability.
Video won't crash the net: carriers
According to Juniper Networks, YouTube already generates traffic equal to the entire internet-load in 2000.
Study: Publicly owned broadband can spur net neutrality
Publicly owned information infrastructure is the key to healthy competition, universal access and nondiscriminatory networks, according to a nonprofit firm that promotes "environmentally sound" economic development strategies.
Juniper extends Ethernet cards to E320 edge-router
Juniper Networks recently announced a series of enhancements to its E320 Broadband Services Router designed to improve the router’s IPTV and “multiplay” service capabilities.
Nortel to deliver IMS presence technology
Nortel has partnered with Follwap, a developer of presence and instant messaging technology, to provide personalisation, mobility and security for Nortel’s IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) product portfolio.