EarthLink's caution reflects shift in municipal Wi-Fi; 802.11n WLANs intrigue yet confuse IT execs

Daily News: PM This newsletter is sponsored by Akamai Technologies Improve app performance globally Find out how Nike made the decision to go with a managed Web application service provider to improve performance on one of its key retail applications. After deciding a distributed datacenter was too costly, Nike went with Akamai. Its once sluggish app is now chugging along. Network World Daily News: PM, 08/01/07 EarthLink's caution reflects shift in municipal Wi-Fi A harder line by EarthLink on its municipal wireless business signals a shift in an industry that has generated both high hopes and skepticism. 802.11n wireless LANs intrigue yet confuse IT execs, survey shows A survey of 195 senior IT professionals found that nearly half, 44%, already have decided to implement high-throughput 802.11n wireless LANs. Even more remarkably, nearly one-third of respondents said 11n will replace wired LANs, at least for client access. Tech group files complaint against sports leagues, 08/01/07: A technology trade group has filed a U.S. Federal Trade Commission complaint against two professional sports leagues and four ... Manage Skyrocketing Storage The data on your network is growing at a rapid pace that's only going to increase. Download Network World's latest Executive Guide and get the practical, real-world advice and insider information you need to best manage and meet your storage demands and industry regulations. Click here to download. Symantec boosts storage management tool, targets virtualization, 08/01/07: Symantec adds server and storage virtualization management to its CommandCentral Storage suite. Security update seeks out, erases modifications to iPhone, 08/01/07: A security update for Apple's iPhone does more than just fix critical flaws in the handset. It also looks for and wipes out any ... Lufthansa seeks consortium to provide in-flight Internet, 08/01/07: German airline Lufthansa AG has stepped up efforts to revive a service that many of its business travelers on long flights had come ... IBM’s ISS announces virtual e-mail security appliance, 08/01/07: IBM’s ISS releases a virtualized version of its e-mail security appliance, designed to cut down on hardware costs and management headaches. Clearswift unifies policy management with upgraded e-mail security appliance, 08/01/07: Clearswift upgrades its e-mail security appliance with unified Web and e-mail policy management, new reputation service features, ...

TODAY'S MOST-READ STORIES: 1. NAC alternatives hit the mark 2. Online gamers’ dirty little secrets exposed 3. The Simpsons Movie sparks spam blast 4. Cisco muffles Linksys death knell 5. IBM tells employees to behave in Second Life 6. Hogwarts IT director quits 7. E-mail etiquette question: Thanks or no thanks? 8. Tool tests for phishing-attack gullibility 9. Top 15 'networkiest' moments of The Simpsons 10. Industry giants get 'Simpsonized' MOST E-MAILED STORY: Hogwarts IT director quits

Contact the author: Questions? Feedback? Contact NetworkWorld.com Site Editor Jeff Caruso. This newsletter is sponsored by Akamai Technologies Improve app performance globally Find out how Nike made the decision to go with a managed Web application service provider to improve performance on one of its key retail applications. After deciding a distributed datacenter was too costly, Nike went with Akamai. Its once sluggish app is now chugging along. BONUS FEATURE IT PRODUCT RESEARCH AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Get detailed information on thousands of products, conduct side-by-side comparisons and read product test and review results with Network World’s IT Buyer’s Guides. Find the best solution faster than ever with over 100 distinct categories across the security, storage, management, wireless, infrastructure and convergence markets. Click here for details. PRINT SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE You've got the technology snapshot of your choice delivered to your inbox each day. Extend your knowledge with a print subscription to the Network World newsweekly, Apply here today. International subscribers, click here. SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES To subscribe or unsubscribe to any Network World newsletter, change your e-mail address or contact us, click here. This message was sent to: networking.world@gmail.com. Please use this address when modifying your subscription. Advertising information: Write to Associate Publisher Online Susan Cardoza Network World, Inc., 118 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772 Copyright Network World, Inc., 2007