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Cisco brings multifunction router to the masses
Announced this morning at Interop, Cisco's new integrated services routers enable more organizations to afford routers offering services such as security and QoS at wire speed. Article | 02 May 2005
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Extreme puts threat mitigation in the core
Extreme Networks says its new security paradigm -- namely placing threat mitigation in the core switch -- can keep 10 GigE links moving swiftly and eliminate inefficient in-line security devices. Article | 26 Apr 2005
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New 90-port line cards stack GigE density
Force10 is burying the needle on the GigE density meter with its new 90-port line cards; an expert says it could be good news for businesses seeking affordable network efficiency. Article | 25 Apr 2005
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IPv6 shows signs of life
A supercomputing firm is teaming up with MCI to figure out how to make the next-generation IPv6 protocol work with legacy applications. Article | 13 Apr 2005
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Switch line offer Fast Ethernet today, GigE tomorrow
Alcatel's new Fast Ethernet switches, which morph from Fast Ethernet to Gigabit Ethernet, allow businesses to prepare -- but not pay -- for tomorrow's speeds today. Article | 04 Apr 2005
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New switch targets data center aggregation
Leveraging its success with Google and other high-profile customers, Force10 is launching a new 10 GigE data center aggregation switch that offers line rate switching at speeds up to 192 Gbps. Article | 28 Mar 2005
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Is ultra-fast Wi-Fi worth the gamble?
An emerging flavor of Wi-Fi offers faster throughput and more range than 802.11g products, but analysts raise the question: Are pre-standard enterprise products worth the risks? Article | 22 Mar 2005
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3Com jabs at competitors with new terabit switches
With a new line of terabit switches, 3Com is not only packing more performance punch in its fight for the high-end switching market, but it's also using scalability to jab at Cisco, Extreme and Force10. Article | 15 Mar 2005
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Gartner forecasts challenges for Cisco
Cisco Systems Inc.'s second-quarter profit almost doubled, but shares fell as sales missed analysts' estimates. Is it a minor bump in the road for the networking giant, or a sign of struggles to come?
Rachna Ahlawat, principal analyst with the St... Interview | 01 Mar 2005
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Switch software reduces WAN costs
Foundry's new software provides creative measures for reducing WAN costs. One analyst says it's an ideal alternative to inefficient traditional techniques. Article | 21 Feb 2005
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