Extreme launches managed service

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Extreme launches managed service, 10/10/05

Extreme Networks this week is expected to announce network and
device management services intended to give customers a clearer
picture of what they have in terms of network devices and how
well that equipment is performing. Application-specific
management services for VoIP, security and other areas also are
options in the services offering.
<http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/101005-extreme.html?nl>

WLAN QoS standard approved, 10/10/05

A specification that could improve voice and video on wireless
LANs has received approval from the IEEE, ending a long
standards-setting process but possibly setting the stage for
more work on the problem.
<http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/101005-wlan-qos.html?nl>

Tech Update: 802.1AE plan aims to safeguards LANs, 10/10/05

The forthcoming IEEE 802.1AE standard helps prevent disruptions
to Ethernet networks by protecting LAN devices from unauthorized
communication.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nllansalert8421>

Routing TCP/IP remains a hit for Cisco Press, 10/10/05

"Routing TCP/IP" remains a hit for author, Cisco Press.
<http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/101005-widernet.html?nl>

Bechtel says move to IPv6 is all about business, 10/10/05

Bechtel's Fred Wettling has heard the often-quoted refrain that
U.S. corporations aren't moving to the next version of IP - but
he doesn't buy it.
<http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/101005-bechtel.html?nl>

New GUIs enhance wireless LAN tool, 10/10/05

AirWave this week plans to release a version of its software
with upgraded GUIs that its says makes managing multi-vendor
wireless LANs easier.
<http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/101005-airwave.html?nl>

Insurance adjusters use pen-based GUI, wireless, 10/10/05

A Canadian insurance company is deploying to its field adjusters
a new mobile application designed to speed damage claims and
make repair estimates more accurate.

<http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/101005-symbility.html?nl>

Newsletter: Power considerations with FTTE, 10/06/05

A reader recently followed up with me on the fiber optic cost
model I profiled in the past couple of weeks, asking a question
regarding VoIP phones when using the ...
<http://www.networkworld.com/nllansalert8422>

The top 5: Today's most-read stories

1. Microsoft sets roadmap for corporate malware software
<http://www.networkworld.com/nllansalert8423>
2. Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine has serious bug
<http://www.networkworld.com/nllansalert8424>
3. Bank of America notifying customers after laptop theft
<http://www.networkworld.com/nllansalert8425>
4. Cisco pushes new security software
<http://www.networkworld.com/nllansalert8426>
5. WLAN QoS specification approved
<http://www.networkworld.com/nllansalert8427>

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