NetFlash: How two IT execs are plotting their way to an all-IP world

NetFlash: How two IT execs are plotting their way to an all-IP
world
08/25/05

In this issue:

* How two IT execs are plotting their way to an all-IP world
* Microsoft shifts gears on Virtual Server upgrade
* New Messenger worm works in multiple languages
* Intel, Cisco team up on Wi-Fi enhancements
* Today on Layer 8
* Links related to NetFlash
* Featured reader resource
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NETFLASH: BREAKING NEWS FROM NETWORKWORLD.COM

By Jeff Caruso

The latest chapter in our New Data Center series looks ahead to
the coming world of 100% IP networks. Our lead story relates the
tale of two networks - both of which are rapidly fulfilling this
vision. What are the benefits they're seeing? What are the
challenges?
How two IT execs are plotting their way to an all-IP world
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash5903>

Microsoft shifts gears on Virtual Server upgrade

Should Microsoft charge for enhancements to Virtual Server 2005?
"We agonized over that question," a Microsoft exec said. Yeah, I
bet they did.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash5904>

New Messenger worm works in multiple languages

Users of Microsoft's MSN Messenger should be aware of a new
"smart" worm that checks the configuration of their Windows
client and sends a message in the appropriate language,
according to security companies Akonix Systems and Symantec.
Both companies published alerts on Wednesday.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash5905>

Intel, Cisco team up on Wi-Fi enhancements

Intel and Cisco have joined to improve the Wi-Fi experience,
initially by delivering better technology for VoIP and for
enabling users to automatically connect to the best nearby
network, company executives said Tuesday.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash5775>

Today on Layer 8, your source for "news":

As the unofficial end of summer approaches, we look at some hot
new shades to wear at the beach; we give details on a deal for
10 years of free satellite TV; we compare AOL to gym
memberships; and we wish a happy birthday to a very special
Microsoft feature. All that and it only costs you the click of a
mouse button:
<http://www.networkworld.com/weblogs/layer8/?net&story=layer8>

The top 5: Today's most-read stories

1. Zotob worm also targets Windows XP
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash5906>

2. Dr. Internet: Installing DHCP on Linux
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash5907>

3. Cisco preparing management play
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash5700>

4. IP PBXs outsell traditional PBXs, study says
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash5908>

5. Test: Xirrus XS-3900 offers out-of-this-world Wi-Fi capacity
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash5909>

Today's most-forwarded story:

IP PBXs outsell traditional PBXs, study says
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash5910>
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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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availability of Web-based applications, helps companies attain
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ARCHIVE LINKS

NetFlash breaking news:
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FEATURED READER RESOURCE
IT STAFF SHORTAGE LOOMING

Outsourcing. Automation. Downsizing. The industry has been awash
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for U.S. technology innovation are sobering. What might be
causing the shortage and what might need to be done to prevent
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