Extreme Networks upgrades secure-switch software; IEEE group settles on faster Ethernet plans

LANs News Alert This newsletter is sponsored by EMC Align Business with IT Discover the steps required to automate the management of IT environments to effectively respond to changing business demands. Click here to download this whitepaper today! Network World's LANs News Alert, 07/30/07 Extreme Networks upgrades secure-switch software, 07/24/07: Extreme Networks this week unveiled two security offerings designed to allow customers improved insight and control over their networks. IEEE group settles on faster Ethernet plans, 07/24/07: A technical group working on the next generation of Ethernet has agreed to disagree and will now work on a single standard that covers both 40Gbps and 100Gbps speeds. Cisco users rock and roll all night, 07/26/07: Here’s a revelation: Some of the people running the biggest, most sophisticated and mission-critical networks in the world are into KISS. Get Up to Speed on the Latest in WLANs Easily stay on top of the latest developments and issues in WLAN technology, standards, security, telephony, management and more with Network World's latest Executive Guide, "Keeping Up With the Wireless Whirlwind." Click here to download! Cisco clarifies software opportunity, 07/25/07: Cisco is looking to become a software company but not by breaking IOS. The past 7 days on Cisco Subnet: Networkers roundup: Unless you were locked in the server room all week, you would know that Cisco held its annual Networkers bash in Anaheim, Calif. Gyrating dancers and rollerbladers warmed up the audience for John Chambers' keynote, and rockers KISS played at the afterparty. Oh, and some products were announced and tacky bags were handed out too.

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