More Security Holes in Software, Fewer Patches [August 25, 2010] According to IBM's X-Force security research group, vulnerabilities are proliferating, and while companies are getting better about reporting those flaws, the number of unpatched problems continues to rise.
Chip Sales, Revenues Surge Ahead [August 20, 2010] With growth in mobile and servers, respectively, AMD and Intel saw expansion in two different areas key to their business.
Cisco Sprucing Up Call Centers With Social Media [September 3, 2010] Building on the portfolio it acquired from GeoTel more than a decade ago, Cisco is planning to layer in social media technologies as it revamps its call center products.
Cisco Snags Arch Rock in Smart Grid Play [September 3, 2010] Networking giant looks to advance its position in the burgeoning smart-grid market with the acquisition of Arch Rock, a firm specializing in wireless sensors that connect devices to a mesh network.
Xsigo's New I/O Director Trumps Cisco on Price [September 2, 2010] Unlike solutions that require Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) adapters and PCIe link extenders, I/O Director doesn't use costly add-on cards. .
Western Digital Dives Into Pure-Play Networking [September 1, 2010] Longstanding leader in the hard-drive sector continues efforts to diversity portfolio, now launching a networking kit that could port video content to the TV.
Skype Looks to 'Connect' With Enterprises [August 30, 2010] The VoIP player rolls out a new service for enhancing companies' existing investments in PBX telephony and unified communications.
Say What? The Week's Top Five IT Quotes [August 27, 2010] Why develop for Android, the battle over 3PAR heats up, the U.S.'s cybersecurity shortcomings, and more.
Juniper Ramping Media Flow Content Delivery [August 26, 2010] Networking vendor augments existing software integration with dedicated, Linux-based hardware aimed to broaden the reach of the Media Flow technology Juniper picked up in the Ankeena acquisition.
Ethernet Switches Rise on Virtualization, Cloud [August 25, 2010] Latest market snapshot from research firm IDC saw robust growth in the second quarter for Ethernet switching and routing gear, both posting double-digit increases.
FCC's Genachowski Not Backing Down on Net Neutrality [August 24, 2010] Despite setbacks and entrenched opposition, the Federal Communications Commission's chairman discusses the FCC's continuing support for network neutrality.
LogLogic Preps New Approach to Log Wrangling [August 20, 2010] Firm bets its solution for collecting WAN log file data is headed for standardization. Not everyone agrees, however.
Is the U.S. Ready for a Cyberwar? [August 13, 2010] And if not, what's the worst that can happen? Cybersecurity expert Scott Borg painted a grim picture of the future of warfare this week at the USENIX security conference.
Red Hat Touts Linux KVM Plans [August 13, 2010] The Linux-based Kernal Virtual Machine is getting a lot of attention in IT circles and contributions from big name technology firms.
Cisco Earnings Rise, But Sales Miss [August 11, 2010] The networking giant says it continues to see some measure of uncertainty ahead in IT spending.
Microsoft Inks UC Deal With Polycom [August 9, 2010] Under a multi-year agreement unveiled Monday, Polycom will begin shipping integrated unified communications solutions built on Microsoft's Communications Server 14.
FCC Drops Closed-Door Net Neutrality Talks [August 6, 2010] In the wake of reported sideline talks between two rivals, the FCC says it lacks a "robust framework to preserve the openness and freedom of the Internet."
Aruba Taps Cloud to Secure Black Hat Wi-Fi [July 30, 2010] Networking vendor Aruba goes mesh to secure the Black Hat wireless network, pitting its cloud-based security service against a notoriously hostile crowd.
Enterprise Wi-Fi users at Risk? [July 28, 2010] Although Cisco downplays the danger, researchers at the Black Hat security conference discussed a potential security vulnerability in Cisco 1200-series wireless access points.
Intel Testing Photonics for 1 Tbps Data Speed [July 28, 2010] With copper wire nearing its physical limits for data transmission speeds, Intel's CTO announces the company's research push in photonics to drive 1 Tbps network speeds.
Riverbed Enters Virtual WAN Optimization Market [July 23, 2010] With announcement of virtual appliance versions of Riverbed's Steelhead WAN optimization hardware offerings, the company becomes the latest entrant into a crowding marketplace.
Juniper Sees Lift From Carriers, Enterprise IT [July 21, 2010] Networking firm Juniper appears to be enjoying the benefits of the economic recovery, topping analysts' expectations for its second-quarter earnings thanks to increased sales.
IBM's IPS Update Improves Security Features [July 16, 2010] With its latest Network Intrusion Prevention update, IBM is bringing added levels of "non-traditional IPS capabilities" into its platform.