NetFlash: Nortel to partner in enterprise routing

NetFlash: Nortel to partner in enterprise routing
06/17/05

In this issue:

* Nortel to partner in enterprise routing
* The accidental tech pundit
* Intel builds all-in-one wireless radio package
* IBM to buy asset management software maker Isogon
* Today on Layer 8
* This week's top 5 stories
* Links related to NetFlash
* Featured reader resource
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NETFLASH: BREAKING NEWS FROM NETWORKWORLD.COM

By Jeff Caruso

Nortel is serious about going after Cisco where the networking
giant is strongest - enterprise routers. Not only is Nortel
preparing beta trials of two internally developed routers, but
the company is also looking for a dance partner. Who will it be?

Nortel to partner in enterprise routing
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash2672>

The accidental tech pundit

It was the shot heard 'round the IT industry: Nicholas Carr's
"IT Doesn't Matter," which two years ago prompted all sorts of
controversy - and defensive reactions from top IT execs. Where
is Carr today? Still causing trouble.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash2673>

Intel builds all-in-one wireless radio package

Researchers at Intel have figured out how to integrate all the
elements needed to connect to wireless LANs into a compact
package, the company is expected to announce Friday at The VLSI
Symposium in Japan.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash2674>

IBM to buy asset management software maker Isogon

IBM is scooping up another of its partners, announcing plans on
Thursday to acquire mainframe software maker Isogon. Financial
terms of the deal were not disclosed.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash2675>

Today on Layer 8, where we're takin' what they're givin' 'cause
we're workin' for a livin':

AOL denies zombie claims; dial up your parking meter; cassettes:
the new 8-Track tapes; and our lame Microsoft headline of the
week; all this today and more at your home for
not-just-networking news.
<http://www.nwfusion.com/weblogs/layer8/?net&story=layer8>

This week's top 5 stories so far:

1. Outsourced security called battle tested
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash2504>

2. Ex-Cisco executives flee Nortel
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash2493>

3. XO files golden parachute plan
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash2676>

4. Test: Unified messaging
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash2677>

5. Microsoft picks Aruba for next generation WLAN
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash2678>
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To contact: Jeff Caruso

Jeff Caruso is managing editor of online news for Network World.
He oversees daily online news posting and newsletter editing,
and writes the NetFlash daily news summary, the High-Speed LANs
newsletter and the Voices of Networking newsletter. Contact him
at <mailto:jcaruso@nww.com>
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This newsletter is sponsored by Good Technology
Network World Executive Guide: Wireless Security. New Standards
make it easier than ever

As wireless LAN technology reaches the mainstream of enterprise
IT, security continues to be the top barrier to adoption. In
this report, we detail the possible approaches to wireless LAN
security and talk to experts who provide analysis and
recommendations on which ones to use. Register today and get a
free copy of Network World's Wireless Security Executive Guide.
http://www.fattail.com/redir/redirect.asp?CID=106694
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ARCHIVE LINKS

NetFlash breaking news:
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