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In today's update ›› Feature: VoWi-Fi telephony takes another giant leap forward ›› In the news: - U.S. to require RFID chips in passports - Nokia rolls out entry-level CDMA phones ›› Webcasts and white papers: Simplifying wireless network security ›› Go figure: That's a lot of cell phones! ›› ITwhirled: Our employers, ourselves ›› From the network: AVST Market Insight ›› FEATURE Telephony takes another giant leap forward VLAN, or sending voice traffic over fast Ethernet wired LANs, is an excellent idea and already saves companies a lot of money. But voice over wireless LAN (VoWLAN) technology may be the next step. Although the WLAN has a lot less bandwidth than a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet wired network, there is a case to be made for it. Infonetics Research notes the growing presence of WLANs in the enterprise, predicting that WLAN deployments will increase threefold over the next two years, in part, driven by the availability of wireless VoIP handsets and voice-enabling wireless technology. Telecom pricing structures based on time and distance are being challenged by VoIP providers (giving incumbent telcos a run for their money), and wireless VoIP will further disrupt the industry as it presents more innovation and competitive opportunities. RELATED: Voice over WLAN to triple by 2007: Report ›› IN THE NEWS U.S. to require RFID chips in passports Nokia rolls out entry-level CDMA phones New mobile Linux group to launch next month BellSouth goes wireless for Katrina recovery Sun, Alcatel sign deal to work on core network gear NTT DoCoMo sells stake in KPN Mobile Get the latest news here... ›› GO FIGURE 800 million Number of mobile phones that will be sold worldwide in 2005. Source: Reuters, via Computerworld ›› WEBCASTS AND WHITE PAPERS Simplifying wireless network security The convenience of wireless is undeniable, but we need to add new security solutions, without setting up a separate world for wireless and for wire. Tune into this new Webcast and learn more. View more webcasts...      Read additional white papers... Advertisement ›› ITWHIRLED Our employers, ourselves It's only natural... genetic testing leads to concerns about genetic privacy, which leads to, you guessed it, IBM revising its equal opportunity policy to state that genetic information would not be used in employment decisions. Big Blue may not want to play big brother, but don't think for a minute that other organizations won't jump at the opportunity. More offbeat news, reviews and other stuff... FROM THE NETWORK: Are You Benefiting From Blade Servers? Learn how now! Server blades leverage shared components, support virtualized server resources and contain a unified management interface. Learn more about the benefits of server blades in this new IDC White Paper now. The Seven-Step Unified Communications Strategy Discover a second-generation enterprise communications solution with a robust set of user and management features that can help your organization tame the communications beast and hone the competitive edge it needs to stay ahead of the pack. Go now. AVST Market Insight If you're in the process of evaluating how to upgrade your current enterprise communications infrastructure, then get your copy of this new Webletter, which includes a Q & A session with the experts and provides you with information you need to facilitate the decision-making on this important topic. Go now.		Wanted: Your two cents Got a Best Practice? Share it here. Got an idea for the newsletter? Send it our way. Advertisement • Buy, Sell or Rent Used Cisco Equip-Save up to 85% Digital Warehouse buys, sells, & rents used Cisco networking hardware such as routers & switches, as well as Juniper, Extreme & Foundry at 50-80% off list price. One year warrantee and fast delivery. • Detect and Protect Your PDAs and Smartphones This white paper will guide you step-by-step through the best practices for securing PDAs and smartphones, along with the benefits of implementing a CREDANT Technologies solution for detecting and protecting these popular productivity tools. • Specials and Free Shipping on all Headset Brands Crystal clear calls from every Headset Innovations headset. Exceptional quality and very affordable pricing delivers the best solutions to your headset needs. Click to find special offers. Satisfaction Guaranteed and 30 day return policy. • Broadband Mobile Satellite Modem Mobile data transfer at up to 3 times speed of GPRS, coverage in 99 countries, packet data service so you are charged for data transferred not time spent online. • WI-Fi Security Software for Small Business LucidLink combines ease of use with award-winning enterprise-level security for your 802.11 wireless LAN. Easily configure the access point and set up LucidLink security in 15 min, out of the box. Add or remove users with one click. - Free Download! » Buy a link now
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Whale slims down for SMBs

NETWORK WORLD NEWSLETTER: TIM GREENE ON VPNS
10/27/05
Today's focus: Whale slims down for SMBs

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In this issue:

* Whale releases Express Edition SSL VPN for SMBs
* Links related to VPNs
* Featured reader resource
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Today's focus: Whale slims down for SMBs

By Tim Greene

Whale Communications is announcing a new model of its
Intelligent Application Gateway designed for small businesses or
small sites in larger business networks.

The Express Edition SSL VPN and application-security device
offer a slimmed-down version of the features that come with
Whale's Enterprise Edition, but with the intent of meeting most
needs of small and midsize businesses at a lower price.

The Express, for example, cannot create policies for custom
applications. A toolkit for doing so can be purchased with the
Enterprise edition.

Also, Express clears out standard caches when an SSL VPN session
ends in order to wipe traces of the session from the remote
computer. Express can be customized to look for non-standard
caches that custom applications might set up.

There's a long list of other differences, but the bottom line is
that the Express is designed to be easier to set up, do a solid
job and cost less than the more sophisticated Enterprise
Edition. The cost of an Express Edition for 250 concurrent users
is $34,000, while an Enterprise Edition for the same number of
users costs $43,000.

That's a significant savings, but it also allows small
businesses to buy into the technology at a price they might be
able to afford. The Express Edition for 50 concurrent users
costs $15,200.

While the Express Edition doesn't have as many knobs on it as
the higher-end version, it also doesn't require as much know-how
on the part of customers' IT staff. This is also likely to be
attractive to smaller businesses in which staffing and expertise
may be limited.

Potential buyers who ruled out Whale before as too expensive or
sophisticated should give this new bundle a look.

The top 5: Today's most-read stories

1. Cisco talking IP-radio nets
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlvpn9590>
2. How to respond to a security breach
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlvpn9768>
3. School traps infected PCs in its web
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlvpn9348>
4. Cartoon of the Week <http://www.networkworld.com/nlvpn9349>

5. CTO: BellSouth lost 9 COs to Katrina
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlvpn9769>

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Device makers have some fun with new offerings

NETWORK WORLD NEWSLETTER: KEITH SHAW ON WIRELESS COMPUTING
DEVICES
10/27/05
Today's focus: Device makers have some fun with new offerings

Dear networking.world@gmail.com,

In this issue:

* News from Samsung, Verizon and Sony
* Links related to Wireless Computing Devices
* Featured reader resource
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USERS AWASH IN EMERGING WIRELESS OPTIONS

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talking and a laptop for dial-up data are long gone, replaced by
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Today's focus: Device makers have some fun with new offerings

By Keith Shaw

Last issue we highlighted some new, serious,
"business-optimized" devices launched recently. Today, we're
going to highlight some new devices that let users have some fun
(although some business users may be able to still get some
value out of them).

* Samsung, Verizon launch camera, camcorder, MP3 player in one
device

Samsung and Verizon Wireless have launched the SCH-a970 mobile
phone, which includes a swivel-flip design (see it at Verizon's
Web site http://www.networkworld.com/nlmobile9271 ), a
2-megapixel camera, camcorder and MP3 digital music player.

The a970 includes a 262,000-color LCD screen, VoiceSignal's
VoiceMode speech-to-text dictation technology, and supports
Verizon's VCAST service, which lets users download video clips
to their phone (for an extra $15 per month).

Users can store their pictures, videos and music on a removable
TransFlash memory card that's sold separately. The phone is now
available for $299.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and two-year
agreement. The phone has Bluetooth, but only for the headset and
hands-free accessories profiles (users won't be able to use
Bluetooth to connect their laptops to the Internet, for
example).

* Samsung and Verizon find the music in you

If music is more your thing, then Verizon Wireless and Samsung
hve a new phone that will turn you into a "mobile DJ." The
recently launched SCH-a950 includes dual stereo speakers and
enhanced sound quality for listing to ring tones, music/video
playback and even speakerphone conversations. The a950 includes
TransFlash memory card support for carrying around MP3 music
files (cards sold separately), and a jog dial on the phone that
lets users scroll through playlists quickly.

The a950 also supports Verizon's VCAST, and includes a
1.3-megapixel digital camera/camcorder for shooting photos and
videos. Bluetooth is also supported, but only for headset and
hands-free accessories. The phone will cost $149.99 after a $100
mail-in rebate and two-year agreement. More details are
available at the Verizon Wireless Web site
http://www.networkworld.com/nlmobile9272.

* Sony Vaio's holiday colors

If you're sick of your plain black notebook, Sony wants to add
some color to your life, or at least to your notebook. The
company recently introduced a line of slim, portable notebooks
with five different "fashion colors." The Vaio FJ series of
notebooks will include colors such as Onyx Black, Pearl White,
Sky Blue, Jade Green and Raspberry Red on their casings and palm
rests. The notebooks themselves will have a full-sized keyboard,
14.1-inch widescreen display (with Sony's XBRITE-ECO
technology), integrated 802.11b/g wireless, an on-board DVD
drive (+R double layer and +/- RW drive), and a built-in camera
and microphone for video chatting. The Onyx Black notebook,
starting at $1,400, will be available by the end of this month,
while the other colors will be available next month. Pre-orders
are being accepted here http://sony.com/fj.

The top 5: Today's most-read stories

1. Cisco talking IP-radio nets
http://www.networkworld.com/nlmobile9596
2. How to respond to a security breach
http://www.networkworld.com/nlmobile9772
3. School traps infected PCs in its web
http://www.networkworld.com/nlmobile9597
4. Cartoon of the Week http://www.networkworld.com/nlmobile9598

5. CTO: BellSouth lost 9 COs to Katrina
http://www.networkworld.com/nlmobile9773

_______________________________________________________________
To contact: Keith Shaw

Keith Shaw is Senior Editor, Product Testing, at Network World.
In addition, he writes the " Cool Tools
http://www.networkworld.com/columnists/cooltools.html " column,
which looks at gizmos, gadgets and other mobile computing
devices.

You can reach Keith at mailto:kshaw@nww.com.
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Ebusiness Strategies: Try Internal WiMAX

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Pronto provides glue for municipal, public safety nets

NETWORK WORLD NEWSLETTER: JOANIE WEXLER ON WIRELESS IN THE
ENTERPRISE
10/26/05
Today's focus: Pronto provides glue for municipal, public
safety nets

Dear networking.world@gmail.com,

In this issue:

* Municipalities band together into national network
* Links related to Wireless in the Enterprise
* Featured reader resource
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USERS AWASH IN EMERGING WIRELESS OPTIONS

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Today's focus: Pronto provides glue for municipal, public
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By Joanie Wexler

You might recall my recent coverage of the September CTIA
Wireless Association show, where former FCC Chairman Reed Hundt
begged the wireless industry to weave together an interoperable
nationwide public safety network.

Shortly thereafter, Pronto Networks announced it had signed up a
slew of municipalities to connect into a common, nationwide
broadband wireless network, in large part to serve public safety
applications. (It so happens, Hundt was quoted in Pronto's press
release announcing the effort, which it calls the UniFi Digital
Communities Grid. Coincidence? I think not! Reed sits on
Pronto's board of directors, according to the company's Web
site.)

Pronto, by the way, is in the business of offering operations
support services (OSS), such as billing, settlement, security,
provisioning and configuration, to public wireless LAN hot spot
services. For the UniFi Grid effort, the company offers one free
Network Services Controller to any municipality wishing to join.

The controller provides Wi-Fi access to the other networks
connecting to the grid and supports 200 users. The controller is
also the platform for the application services and OSS.

The service platform is the glue that binds together Wi-Fi
(802.11), WiMAX (802.16), mesh topologies and public safety
network infrastructures at the lower network layers, making all
communications and services function in a common way across the
local municipal networks the various cities choose to deploy.

At least 43 municipalities in California, Florida,
Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio and Texas are already
signed on. Participating municipalities have agreed to give
reciprocal access to all government workers from participating
communities. Cities have the option to charge for access to
generate additional revenue or can opt to allow visitors to roam
for free on their network.

Pronto says it has committed to invest up to $15 million in
products and services to connect up to 500 municipalities in the
next 18 months. The company's presentation materials indicate
support for hierarchical control of emergency policies,
connecting city and state public safety organizations to federal
organizations such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency
and the Department of Homeland Security.

Other applications include enabling inter-municipality roaming
services to citizens, automated meter reading (AMR), traffic and
pedestrian control, video surveillance, and supervisory control
and data acquisition (SCADA) applications for water and
wastewater treatment. They are provided by software development
and systems integration partners Cellnet (AMR and SCADA), Cross
Current (public safety and computer-aided dispatch) and Lexis
(wireless parking management systems and equipment).

The top 5: Today's most-read stories

1. Cisco talking IP-radio nets
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlwir9743>
2. How to respond to a security breach
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlwir9744>
3. School traps infected PCs in its web
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlwir9375>
4. Cartoon of the Week <http://www.networkworld.com/nlwir9376>

5. CTO: BellSouth lost 9 COs to Katrina
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlwir9745>

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To contact: Joanie Wexler

Joanie Wexler is an independent networking technology
writer/editor in California's Silicon Valley who has spent most
of her career analyzing trends and news in the computer
networking industry. She welcomes your comments on the articles
published in this newsletter, as well as your ideas for future
article topics. Reach her at <mailto:joanie@jwexler.com>.
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Microsoft focuses on the mid-market

NETWORK WORLD NEWSLETTER: DAVE KEARNS ON WINDOWS NETWORKING TIPS
10/26/05
Today's focus: Microsoft focuses on the mid-market

Dear networking.world@gmail.com,

In this issue:

* Microsoft defines a new midsize market
* Links related to Windows Networking Tips
* Featured reader resource
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MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORKS ARE OUT - BUT WHAT'S IN?

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Today's focus: Microsoft focuses on the mid-market

By Dave Kearns

I poked a little fun at Microsoft last month (see " Microsoft
Centro: Is it right for you?
<http://www.networkworld.com/newsletters/nt/2005/0919nt2.html?rl>
") when I looked at the company's entry into the midsize market
as opposed to the small business/home business and enterprise
markets. In particular, I questioned the definition the company
used: A small business was 25 or fewer PCs, an enterprise was
more than 500 PCs, and everything in between was "midsize."

As it turns out, there's more to the story than was apparent at
that time.

Microsoft has defined a new midsize market, but it hasn't tried
to make it a "one-size fits all" market. A quick visit to the
new Microsoft Midsize Business IT Center
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlwnt9393> shows that, in fact,
Redmond segments the less-than-enterprise-sized market into
three fractions: 25 to 50 PCs, 51 to 250 PCs and 251 to 500 PCs.
You might call those fractions small to midsize, mid- to midsize
and large to midsize. You might. Microsoft didn't, and neither
will I, but you might. Not only does Microsoft differentiate
these three sizes, but it also provides guides and "solutions"
tailored to each level.

For the lower end, this includes:

* Solutions based on Microsoft Small Business Server 2003.
* Security guidelines for small businesses.
* Small IT solution for mobility.

The mid-level program includes:
* Desktop deployment solutions.
* Security and patch management guidance.
* Suggestions for implementing messaging, collaboration and
print services.

Suggestions for the biggest mid-level installations include:
* Security, anti-virus, and back-up and recovery guides.
* Desktop deployment solutions.
* Application-compatibility testing and mitigation guides.

There's also a lot more information organized for everyone who
deals with 500 PCs or fewer, which can be very useful even if
your network is simply a small part of some larger installation.

When Microsoft introduced this mid-market initiative at last
month's Business Summit 2005 conference, CEO Steve Ballmer said:
"The midmarket customer is the least well-served customer across
a spectrum of people involved in IT today. They are challenged
in dealing with complexity and scale, and need to find solutions
that are very appropriate to their needs." It looks like
Microsoft is going to do its best to provide the products and
guidance necessary to help the midmarket IT manager get the job
done.

The top 5: Today's most-read stories

1. Cisco talking IP-radio nets
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlwnt9740>
2. How to respond to a security breach
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlwnt9741>
3. School traps infected PCs in its web
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlwnt9373>
4. Cartoon of the Week <http://www.networkworld.com/nlwnt9374>

5. CTO: BellSouth lost 9 COs to Katrina
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlwnt9742>

_______________________________________________________________
To contact: Dave Kearns

Dave Kearns is a writer and consultant in Silicon Valley. He's
written a number of books including the (sadly) now out of print
"Peter Norton's Complete Guide to Networks." His musings can be
found at Virtual Quill <http://www.vquill.com/>.

Kearns is the author of three Network World Newsletters: Windows
Networking Tips, Novell NetWare Tips, and Identity Management.
Comments about these newsletters should be sent to him at these

respective addresses: <mailto:windows@vquill.com>,
<mailto:netware@vquill.com>, <mailto:identity@vquill.com>.

Kearns provides content services to network vendors: books,
manuals, white papers, lectures and seminars, marketing,
technical marketing and support documents. Virtual Quill
provides "words to sell by..." Find out more by e-mail at
<mailto:info@vquill.com>
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10/26/05

Dear networking.world@gmail.com,

Today we have 9 feature articles for you from Silver Peak,
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Cisco Systems, and Opsware.
You can see all of the available whitepapers at:
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Silver Peak
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_______________________________________________________________
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Cisco Threat Defense System Guide: How to Provide Effective Worm
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The latest trends in the WLAN space toward centralized
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AT&T
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Check Point
VoIP Security without the Nightmare
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Ciena
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Cisco
The latest trends in the WLAN space toward centralized
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Cisco Systems
Cisco Threat Defense System Guide: How to Provide Effective Worm
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ConSentry
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FaceTime
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HP
IT Consolidation: Business Drivers, Benefits and Vendor
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Intel
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Implementing Data Center Consolidation While Accelerating
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netViz
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Opsware
Network Automation: A Fundamental Shift in Network Management
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Opsware
The Shortcut Guide to Automating Network Management and
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Permeo
What Does Secure On Demand Access Really Mean?
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Permeo
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Permeo
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Protecting the Extended Enterprise Network: Security Strategies
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ProCurve Networking by HP
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Silver Peak Systems
The Impact of Data Center Consolidation on Branch Office
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Symantec
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WiredRed
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Xerox
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Xerox
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Skype patches critical flaws

All the week's VoIP news and analysis, 10/26/05
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This newsletter is sponsored by Fluke Networks
VoIP: State of the Market on-demand webcast

Fluke Networks and featured presenter Robin Gareiss of Nemertes
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MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORKS ARE OUT - BUT WHAT'S IN?

Many vendors stopped using the term "frameworks" when they
became synonymous with endless deployment cycles. So, if
management frameworks are out, what is the alternative? Does a
series of multiple products from multiple vendors work? Will
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"framework" or "platform" for the enterprise? Click here for
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Network World's VoIP News Alert

Skype patches critical flaws, 10/25/05

Skype users are being urged to upgrade to the latest version of
the popular Internet telephony client, thanks to a number of
critical flaws in the software that were disclosed Tuesday by
Skype's maker, Skype Technologies.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlvoipalert9680>

Groups challenge FCC's VoIP wiretapping rules, 10/25/05

A group of privacy advocates and technology companies on Tuesday
filed court papers to challenge a ruling by the U.S. Federal
Communications Commission (FCC), saying it overstepped its
authority by requiring VoIP providers to allow wiretapping by
law ...
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlvoipalert9681>

Opinion: Where's Walt Disney when you need him?, 10/24/05

We have a government busy moving pieces around the
telecommunications game board. Where are our national plans for
an EPCOT 2014, our New Songdo City? I guess they're on the
shelf, next to our national alternative energy strategy - in the
TBD section.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlvoipalert9682>

Aruba simplifies, strengthens remote wireless access, 10/24/05

Aruba Networks is unveiling wireless LAN hardware and software
that are intended to extend corporate security and quality of
service to mobile workers on the road or in remote sites.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlvoipalert9683>

CommuniGate adds voice features, 10/24/05

CommuniGate Systems last week released the newest version of its
messaging platform designed to provide users with improved voice
support.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlvoipalert9684>

Managing convergence requires teamwork, 10/24/05

Convergence changes things. Although combining voice and data
across the same packet network wouldn't, in theory, imply
dramatic changes in the organization and operations of an IT
department, in practice companies that implement convergence
find ...
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlvoipalert9685>

VoIP threats defined by alliance, 10/24/05

For all the developments around enterprise VoIP solutions, there
has been only scattered interest in the related potential
security threats but the Voice over IP Security Alliance
(VOIPSA) has shown a spotlight on problems that IT managers
ought to be ...
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlvoipalert9686>

Cisco to combine two-way radio, cellular, VoIP, other
communications into IP backbone, 10/24/05

Cisco this week is expected to announce new technology and a
business unit focused on integrating two-way radio, cellular,
VoIP and other communications methods into an IP backbone.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlvoipalert9687>

Polycom announces high-definition video support, 10/24/05

Polycom took advantage of its annual Polycom User Group
conference taking place in Phoenix to announce products that
support high-definition videoconferencing, including new
software for its MGC multi-point control unit and an upgrade
package for its ...
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlvoipalert9688>

Opinion: How to survive in IT, 10/24/05

So you have decided on a career in IT instead of, say, being a
dancer on Broadway or becoming a fugu chef in Japan. Given that
you consider IT more interesting than appearing in 50,000
performances of "Oliver" and less risky than serving up ...
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Opinion: Better phone services for small businesses, 10/24/05

Big-company phone features are now affordable for SMBs
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Opinion: Apple's unnoticed announcement?, 10/24/05

Apple CEO Steve Jobs made a pile of product announcements on
Oct. 12. The video iPod got most of the press, but it was
another announcement that best indicates Apple's future
directions.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlvoipalert9691>

Newsletter: Skype and GoRemote collaborate on free calls,
10/19/05

Earlier this month, GoRemote announced a strategic partnership
with Skype whereby GoRemote's customer base of mobile workers
and teleworkers will get free ...
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The top 5: Today's most-read stories

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<http://www.networkworld.com/nlvoipalert9693>
2. How to respond to a security breach
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlvoipalert9694>
3. School traps infected PCs in its web
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlvoipalert9695>
4. Cartoon of the Week
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlvoipalert9696>
5. CTO: BellSouth lost 9 COs to Katrina
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlvoipalert9697>

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Responding to a security breach, 10/24/05

CIOs and network administrators offer tips about how to respond
following a network security breach.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlstandardsandre9729>

Heated debate brewing over state's OpenDocument plan, 10/25/05

Debate among Massachusetts government officials may throw a
wrench in a state proposal to migrate away from Microsoft's
Office productivity suite in favor of software that supports an
open-document format.
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Groups challenge FCC's VoIP wiretapping rules, 10/25/05

A group of privacy advocates and technology companies on Tuesday
filed court papers to challenge a ruling by the U.S. Federal
Communications Commission (FCC), saying it overstepped its
authority by requiring VoIP providers to allow wiretapping by
law enforcement agencies.
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IBM leads group to create open-source storage, 10/25/05

IBM and eight other storage vendors are teaming up to form an
open-source organization initially called Aperi, Big Blue
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systems, making it easier for users dealing with disparate
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Deciphering the world of crypto, 10/24/05

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go by names such as Triple-DES and AES. But in other countries,
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VoIP threats defined by alliance, 10/24/05

For all the developments around enterprise VoIP solutions, there
has been only scattered interest in the related potential
security threats but the Voice over IP Security Alliance
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Opinion: Where's Walt Disney when you need him?, 10/24/05

We have a government busy moving pieces around the
telecommunications game board. Where are our national plans for
an EPCOT 2014, our New Songdo City? I guess they're on the
shelf, next to our national alternative energy strategy - in the
TBD section.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlstandardsandre9735>

Advisory body calls for stronger authentication in Internet
banking, 10/18/05

A multi-agency federal advisory body with broad regulatory
powers over banks Tuesday issued new guidelines aimed at
improving security in Internet-based banking and financial
services.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlstandardsandre9736>

The top 5: Today's most-read stories

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2. How to respond to a security breach
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