| News podcast: Network World 360
The U.S. government has reportedly struck a compromise between network vendors and independent test labs with its plan to launch a comprehensive product testing program for IPv6. Cisco is trying to enhance storage performance on the IBM mainframe as well as third-party SAN products with new features added to its MDS 9000 storage networking product line. Cisco says the goal is to enhance security and accelerate data traffic over distances as great as 20,000 kilometers – halfway around the world. (5:59) Products of the Week
Our round-up of intriguing new products from Trend Micro, RSA, Novell among others. Best data loss prevention tools
Finding the right data loss prevention tool means striking a balance between speed, success rate at detecting and/or blocking sensitive data from exiting the network, and adequate coverage across a broad range of rule-sets and protocols. Black Hat set to expose new attacks
The Black Hat conference unfolds in Las Vegas this week with an agenda set to expose exploits as varied as tapping power outlets to capture keyboard signals and closing up holes in the use of the secure protocol that protects online bank transactions. Feds strike deal on IPv6 testing
The U.S. government has reportedly struck a compromise between network vendors and independent test labs with its plan to launch a comprehensive product testing program for IPv6, the next-generation Internet Protocol. Cisco, Juniper conduct trial of fed's IPv6 tests
The University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory in July conducted the first trial of the U.S. federal government's new IPv6 test suite on equipment from 10 leading network vendors, including Cisco, Juniper, Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard and Sun. The Netbook Replaced by - The Notebook?
I am, as everyone must know by now, a huge fan of the netbook and Ubuntu. I have two Asus Eees, running the stock Xandros, but perhaps soon to run Ubuntu, and I've just completed building two more Ubuntu desktops, with one of these is in fact housed in a old carpet cleaner. Cisco's storage team looks to boost IBM mainframe performance, security
Cisco is trying to enhance storage performance on the IBM mainframe as well as third-party SAN products with new features added to its MDS 9000 storage networking product line. Schmoozing 101: Tips for shy techies
Many IT professionals are shy, but learning to network (with people!) can advance their careers and build alliances. These tips can help. F-Secure: Chinese firms write world's first SMS worm
Three Chinese companies created the 'Sexy Space' worms or Yxe Worm and submitted to Symbian OS-based phones through the express signing procedure, said F-Secure Security Labs recently. Better Apple Rumor: $800 Tablet By Christmas, Really
Hot rumor this morning is a sounds-true-enough reprise on the $800 supersized iPod touch for Christmas rumor, this time with a nod toward Apple using the new super iPod to save the recording industry. ISPs turn to Twitter to help solve broadband problems
Web users that have problems with their broadband service and want it fixed instantly are turning to micro-blogging service Twitter, says Top 10 Broadband. July Giveaways
Cisco Subnet is giving away 15 copies each of books on Enterprise Web 2.0 and Building a Greener Data Center; Microsoft Subnet is giving away training from New Horizons to one lucky reader and 15 copies of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services Unleashed. Entry forms can be found on the Cisco Subnet and Microsoft Subnet home pages. Deadline for entries July 31. Network World on Twitter? You bet we are | 
The number of botnets has grown from about 1,500 two years ago to 3,500 today.
Here are 11 security companies to watch.
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