Qwest names telecom veteran CEO; U.K. broadband providers move toward triple-play packages

WAN News Alert 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. WAN News Alert, 08/15/07 Qwest names telecom veteran CEO, 08/13/07: Qwest has named telecommunications industry veteran Edward Mueller chairman and CEO, replacing the retiring Richard Notebaert. Podcast: How to test WAN-optimization gear: Find out how Network World conducted its largest-ever test on WAN optimization products. Keith Shaw talks with Network Test's David Newman about the challenges of creating a real-world enterprise test bed, the state of the WAN optimization market, and how enterprise IT managers can save lots of money through this class of equipment. (19:53) Act responsibly with EBGP: IP routing expert and Cisco Subnet blogger Jeff Doyle dives deeper into responsible and safe external BGP configuration. Network World LAN/WAN Buyer's Guide Find the right LAN/WAN products for your enterprise - fast. Our extensive database of detailed product information will help you quickly pinpoint what you need. With the side-by-side comparison tool you can evaluate product features and make the best decision for your enterprise. Click here to go to the Buyer's Guide now. U.K. report questions role of ISPs in online safety, 08/10/07: A new report on Internet safety has concluded ISPs should take more responsibility for online security since end users are often lax. AT&T says it didn't censor rock band Pearl Jam, 08/09/07: U.S. rock band Pearl Jam is crying fowl after an AT&T Webcast censored politically themed lyrics by lead singer Eddie Vedder, but the telecom giant said Thursday the editing was a mistake by a contractor. U.K. broadband providers move toward triple-play packages, 08/09/07: U.K. broadband comparison site Top 10 Broadband has released new analysis it claims shows a shift toward triple-play packages away from stand-alone broadband providers. Ever wanted to install an x64 server without physical access?: Microsoft Subnet blogger John Obeto has got a method to make this happen. What's the best bargain on enterprise network products you've ever gotten? Bought a bunch of Cisco routers for a song? Nabbed Windows Vista (legally) for a great price? We know people love to brag about saving money. Here's your chance to show your peers just how smart or lucky you've been. And if there are lessons to be learned here, all the better. We plan to write a story based on the best stuff. Join the discussion.

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