10GBase-T coming to your motherboard

Debate rages: Is Cisco a better value over 3Com, HP?; The latest word on 40G vs 100G by the Ethernet Alliance Network Architecture Alert NetworkWorld.com | Update Your Profile Sponsored by CDW 5 Ways to Cut Energy Costs Considering the current economy, it's imperative to consider the obvious and not so obvious ways to minimize IT energy bills. Review these steps to a more energy efficient Data Center Learn more Spotlight Story 10GBase-T coming to your motherboard Solarflare this week introduced 10GBase-T LAN-on-motherboard chips, bringing copper-based 10 Gigabit Ethernet to new territory. Read full story Related News: Debate rages: Is Cisco a better value over 3Com, HP? Cisco's dominance in enterprise switching is legend, but HP and 3Com have put together compelling product portfolios and value stories that add up to the first real competition the switch king has faced in years, and buyers are beginning to pay attention. The latest word on 40G vs 100G by the Ethernet Alliance Yesterday, I wrote about how some analysts are saying 100G Ethernet is already overtaking the 40G market. This is contrary to the upgrade story we've been hearing from vendors that have backed 40G, Cisco among them. Fortinet mops up defunct Ethernet start-up UTM vendor Fortinet has cherry-picked the assets of high-speed Ethernet start-up, Woven Systems, which disappeared in May after a funding shortfall. Is the fair value of Nortel's metro Ethernet and 40Gig product line only $600 million? I want to share with you a research note that I received earlier this week from RBC Capital Markets Managing Director - Mark Sue in regard to the sale prospects of Nortel's Metro Ethernet unit. Cisco-Juniper battle for carrier business continues neck-and-neck  In the ongoing battle between Cisco and Juniper for dominance in carrier networks, the two vendors have battled to a split decision in a recent Infonetics poll. Cisco came out on top for its carrier Ethernet switches, while Juniper won for its IP edge routers. August Giveaways Cisco Subnet is giving away training from Global Knowledge and 15 copies of Practical Intrusion Analysis; Microsoft Subnet is giving away training from Global Knowledge and 15 copies of SCCM 2007 Unleashed. Google Subnet is giving away 15 copies of Web Geek's Guide to Google Chrome. Entry forms can be found on the Cisco Subnet, Microsoft Subnet and Google Subnet home pages. Deadline for entries is August 31. Network World on Twitter? You bet we are 10 sports technologies to love, 5 to hate Many technologies help fans enjoy sports. Others just annoy. Apple disasters Apple has enjoyed huge success with the iPod and iPhone, but Apple has had a number of commercial flops, too. IBM ISS X-Force Threat and Risk Report Read this Trend and Risk report from IBM® ISS X-Force® to learn statistical information about all aspects of threats that affect Internet security, including software vulnerabilities and public exploitation, malware, spam, phishing, web-based threats, and general cyber criminal activity. Read Now ESG: Why SharePoint Needs WAN Optimization According to recent research from the Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG), implementing SharePoint is a Top 5 initiative for CIOs. But a hidden challenge in SharePoint is to ensure that end users are able to quickly access and edit files when connected via the WAN. Learn about the key benefits organizations have realized as a result of Wide Area File Services Technology. Click here to continue.   August 25, 2009 TOP STORIES | MOST DUGG STORIES Debate rages: Is Cisco a better value over 3Com, HP? New Data Center: Virtualization Where not to find an IT job Symantec reveals the Web's 100 dirtiest sites ConSentry Networks goes out of business How to run your IT department into the ground Essential (and cool) laptop gear How projects really work Port 666 12 words you can never say in the office Dynamic Security in the Virtualized Data Center Network Virtual data centers are creating new communications patterns within the network which cannot be secured by conventional, perimeter-oriented designs. Join Juniper Networks for a live Webcast on how to protect your data center's network, extend protection across new data flows, simply management of policy rules and consolidate separate infrastructures. Register now. Compare products, get advice, and check out tests and reviews from the experts at Network World. Over 70 categories. Visit now   This email was sent to networking.world@gmail.com Complimentary Subscriptions Available for newsletter subscribers. Receive 50 issues of Network World Magazines, in print or electronic format, free of charge. Apply here. Terms of Service/Privacy   Subscription Services Update your profile To subscribe or unsubscribe to any Network World newsletter, change your e-mail address or contact us, click here. Unsubscribe Network World, Inc., 492 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham, MA 01701 Copyright Network World, Inc., 2009 www.networkworld.com