Cisco aims to simplify switch mgmt.

All the week's Cisco news and analysis, 08/29/05
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Cisco aims to simplify switch mgmt., 08/29/05

Cisco is upgrading software on its Catalyst 6500 switches so
individual processes on the devices run separately, allowing
customers to reboot processes without taking the entire switch
offline.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlciscoalert5997>

Intel-Cisco deal may be big for Wi-Fi, 08/26/05

A joint development project announced this week at Fall Intel
Developer Forum by Intel and Cisco could have significant
effects on enterprise wireless LANs.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlciscoalert5998>

Newsletter: Cisco acquisition strategy points way to app
performance mgmt., 08/25/05

Cisco is known for many things in the networked world - from
leading the market for LAN switching and WAN routing, to
providing voice and wireless gear ...
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Intel, Cisco team up on Wi-Fi enhancements, 08/24/05

Intel and Cisco have joined to improve the Wi-Fi experience,
initially by delivering better technology for VoIP and for
enabling users to automatically connect to the best nearby
network, company executives said Tuesday.
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The top 5: Today's most-read stories

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2. 2005 salary survey
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3. The ROI of VoIP
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4. IT staff shortage looming
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5. CLECs play a new tune
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Today's most-forwarded story:

Police 'futurists' walk fine line between goals and liberties
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FROM THE NETWORK CORE TO THE NETWORK EDGE

Traffic management becomes critical as your network
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users. Most traffic management solutions have serious
limitations: too expensive, difficult to use, and overly taxing
on bandwidth. However ProCurve Networking by HP addresses these
requirements, overcomes the limitations of other solutions, and
gives you valuable insight into LAN performance.
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