NetFlash: Experts fear RFID strain on networks

NetFlash: Experts fear RFID strain on networks
06/06/05

In this issue:

* Experts fear RFID strain on networks
* HP to release mgmt. barrage
* 3Com quarantines malicious traffic
* Verizon extending switched Ethernet service
* Today on Layer 8
* Links related to NetFlash
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NETFLASH: BREAKING NEWS FROM NETWORKWORLD.COM

By Jeff Caruso

In all the hype surrounding RFID in recent years, the hypesters
have overlooked one thing: RFID has a scalability problem. It's
not the traffic that RFID might generate - it's tracking the
sheer number of tags and tag readers that a full-fledged system
might entail.
Experts fear RFID strain on networks
<http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/060605-reva.html?net>

HP to release mgmt. barrage

HP this week is updating its OpenView line with management
software to address compliance and service-oriented
applications. On top of that, the company is rolling out LAN
switches and wireless gear.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash2349>

3Com quarantines malicious traffic

3Com this week will introduce software that uses switches as
enforcement points to shut down attacks on business networks,
making it possible for users to quarantine infected machines
that propagate malicious code.
<http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/060605-3com.html?net>

Verizon extending switched Ethernet service

Verizon this month plans to announce enhancements to its
switched Ethernet service designed to make it more reliable for
enterprise applications.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash2350>

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