Is unified communications the new mass transit?

NetworkWorld.com | Software Research Center | Update Your Profile Is unified communications the new mass transit? By Michael Osterman Many cities are deploying light rail and other mass transit systems in an effort to ease automotive traffic congestion. In my own area, for example, a light rail system is being built that will eventually link Sea-Tac Airport, downtown Seattle, downtown Tacoma and a variety of other areas within the greater Seattle metro area. Read full story For webinars or research on messaging, or to join the Osterman Research market research survey panel, go here. Osterman Research helps organizations understand the markets for messaging and directory related offerings. To e-mail Michael, click here. SPONSORED BY SECURE COMPUTING Webinar: Securing up network access Learn how token-based, one-time password authentication systems can help enterprises reduce business risk, better comply with regulations, are easy to manage and most importantly keep networks secure. Tune in to this webinar. RELATED NEWS: Fantasy football, IM throwing productivity for a loss, 11/26/2007Not only does football consume much of America's weekend this time of year, but new survey data also reveals that fans let their Fantasy Football ... Packeteer takes on gaming, instant messaging, 11/19/2007Packeteer has released software plug-ins for its WAN optimization gear so they can identify and control instant messaging, video and online gaming ... BIG THREATS IN '08 Top 5 security-menace predictions for next year. ALL-IN-ONE FIREWALL TEST Juniper, Check Point, Cisco lead way in test of 13 UTM devices. SPONSORED BY SECURE COMPUTING Webinar: Securing up network access Learn how token-based, one-time password authentication systems can help enterprises reduce business risk, better comply with regulations, are easy to manage and most importantly keep networks secure. Tune in to this webinar. Join Network World's Technology Opinion Panel Here is your chance to help shape the future of IT. You know what products and enhancements are needed, you have the insight and foresight to be out front and provide direction to Network Word and the network industry. To join the panel, complete a brief registration survey. The panel is strictly for technology professionals to share their vision. Featured reader resource 90% of IT Managers are leaving their company at risk for a DNS ATTACK. Get the tools and resources you need to keep your DNS healthy and secure. Run a DNSreport on your domain today - 56 critical tests run in 8 seconds. Visit www.dnsreport.com to learn more. (apply coupon NWW2007NLA for a 25% membership discount)   11/27/07 TODAY'S MOST-READ STORIES: BSA, software giants target little guys 2007 Cool Yule Tools Gift Guide Teleworkers called back to cubicle life '07 Enterprise all-stars Testing all-in-one firewalls Security concerns cloud virtualization Hackers jack Monster.com Google building 10G Ethernet switches Cutting-edge spam research projects Verizon tests 100Gbps network MOST-READ TEST: Testing all-in-one firewalls Unifying management systems Learn the benefits of unifying your network and voice management systems in this Special Brief. You will learn how marrying these platforms will reduce demands on your limited IT budget and staff. Learn more today. Click Here for More Information IT Buyer's Guides Compare products, get advice, and check out tests and reviews from the experts at Network World. Over 70 categories. Visit now.   To continue receiving NetworkWorld's Unified Communications Alert newsletter, please add @nwfnews.com to your white list. COMPLIMENTARY SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE As a NW newsletter subscriber you are eligible to receive 50 issues of Network World Magazine, in print or electronic format, free of charge. Sign up for your subscription today: Apply here. International subscribers,click here.   SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES To subscribe or unsubscribe to any Network World newsletter, change your e-mail address or contact us, click here. Terms of Service/Privacy Network World, Inc., 118 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772 Copyright Network World, Inc., 2007