NetFlash: GDC looks to rebound after years of trouble

NetFlash: GDC looks to rebound after years of trouble
08/19/05

In this issue:

* GDC looks to rebound after years of trouble
* DOD looks to put pizzazz back in PKI
* Intel kicks off global wireless networking initiative
* Secure Computing to acquire CyberGuard
* NIST launches new vulnerability database
* Forum: Looming IT staffing shortage?
* Today on Layer 8
* Links related to NetFlash
* Featured reader resource
_______________________________________________________________
This newsletter is sponsored by Nokia
Empower Your Mobile Enterprise

Nokia believes that business mobility will fundamentally change
the way work gets done-and for the better. To allow the entire
organization to get the most from this paradigm shift in
productivity, Nokia Enterprise Solutions focuses on delivering
increased efficiency through enhanced mobility. Learn more by
downloading this white paper today!
http://www.fattail.com/redir/redirect.asp?CID=110465
_______________________________________________________________
MOBILE MANAGEMENT

Should companies strictly control employee use of mobile
devices? Employees are finding more ingenious ways to use mobile
devices to stay connected, access important data and communicate
more effectively. But there are increased security risks. This
NW Face Off gives you both sides of the debate. Click here:
http://www.fattail.com/redir/redirect.asp?CID=110083
_______________________________________________________________

NETFLASH: BREAKING NEWS FROM NETWORKWORLD.COM

By Jeff Caruso

General DataComm was big a decade ago, in the Before Time, the
time when ATM was going to live forever and save us all. Well,
things didn't pan out for ATM, and they didn't pan out for GDC,
either. But believe it or not, four years after declaring
bankruptcy, GDC is still hanging on - and gearing up for what
would be the biggest comeback in networking history.
GDC looks to rebound after years of trouble
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash5472>

DOD looks to put pizzazz back in PKI

Since the U.S. Department of Defense got its PKI certificate
management system from Netscape eight years ago, it has issued
millions of certificates. But it has also revoked millions of
certificates - and that is creating a scalability nightmare, as
the entire list of revoked certificates has to be downloaded
every day to every PKI user's desktop. Fotunately, the DOD has
hit upon a solution.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash5473>

Intel kicks off global wireless networking initiative

Intel Thursday publicly lined up behind municipal wireless
networking projects, kicking off an initiative with hardware,
software and networking partners to help communities around the
world to carry out the sometimes controversial rollouts.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash5474>

Secure Computing to acquire CyberGuard

Secure Computing announced it had reached an agreement to
acquire CyberGuard for approximately $295 million in a cash and
stock transaction, with the merger expected to be completed in
the November timeframe following the regulatory approval
process.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash5475>

NIST launches new vulnerability database

The National Institute of Standards and Technology has launched
a new vulnerability database to help security professionals
learn about and correct vulnerabilities.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash5476>

Forum: Looming IT staffing shortage?

Are we really facing an IT staffing shortage? See what others
are saying.
<http://www.networkworld.com/community/?q=node/2555>

Today on Layer 8, where you always receive employee discount
pricing:

Microsoft to "reposition" RSS; hotel chain offers free PSP use;
spammers start playing on our fears; and are mobile phones
making us irresponsible?; all this today and more at your home
for not-just-networking news.
<http://www.networkworld.com/weblogs/layer8/?net&story=layer8>

The top 5: Today's most-read stories

1. Google goes berserk
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash5325>

2. Cisco to juice 6500 switch
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash5242>

3. Windows worm beginning to spread
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash5456>

4. IT staff shortage looming
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash5326>

5. Test: CipherTrust tops encryption field
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash5243>

Today's most-forwarded story:

Cisco to juice 6500 switch
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash5245>
_______________________________________________________________
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>
_______________________________________________________________
This newsletter is sponsored by Nokia
Empower Your Mobile Enterprise

Nokia believes that business mobility will fundamentally change
the way work gets done-and for the better. To allow the entire
organization to get the most from this paradigm shift in
productivity, Nokia Enterprise Solutions focuses on delivering
increased efficiency through enhanced mobility. Learn more by
downloading this white paper today!
http://www.fattail.com/redir/redirect.asp?CID=110464
_______________________________________________________________
ARCHIVE LINKS

NetFlash breaking news:
http://www.networkworld.com/news/netflash.html
_______________________________________________________________
Panel Of Experts Discuss Managed Network Services

Discover how managed services can fit comfortably into your
overall sourcing strategies. And learn how deploying managed
services allows you to focus on core business, minimize
investment risk, improve reliability, and more. Go now.
http://www.fattail.com/redir/redirect.asp?CID=110128
_______________________________________________________________
FEATURED READER RESOURCE
WIRELESS LANS BUYER'S GUIDE: THE GOODS ON 185 PRODUCTS

We've compiled the largest buyer's guide ever on wireless LAN
equipment. Whether you're looking for an access point, PC Card
or trying to decide between 802.11a, b or g, take a look at the
information that vendors have provided us. We've got the goods
on 185 products. Click here for more:
<http://www.networkworld.com/bg/wlan/index.jsp>
_______________________________________________________________
May We Send You a Free Print Subscription?
You've got the technology snapshot of your choice delivered
at your fingertips each day. Now, extend your knowledge by
receiving 51 FREE issues to our print publication. Apply
today at http://www.subscribenw.com/nl2

International subscribers click here:
http://nww1.com/go/circ_promo.html
_______________________________________________________________
SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES

To subscribe or unsubscribe to any Network World e-mail
newsletters, go to:
<http://www.nwwsubscribe.com/Changes.aspx>

To change your e-mail address, go to:
<http://www.nwwsubscribe.com/ChangeMail.aspx>

Subscription questions? Contact Customer Service by replying to
this message.

This message was sent to: networking.world@gmail.com
Please use this address when modifying your subscription.
_______________________________________________________________

Have editorial comments? Write Jeff Caruso, Newsletter Editor,
at: <mailto:jcaruso@nww.com>

Inquiries to: NL Customer Service, Network World, Inc., 118
Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772

For advertising information, write Kevin Normandeau, V.P. of
Online Development, at: <mailto:sponsorships@nwfusion.com>

Copyright Network World, Inc., 2005