Redback looks to redefine edge routing; Cisco, Nortel VoIP rival bought out

Daily News: PM This newsletter is sponsored by Arsenal Digital Solutions Data Protection: Implementing an Effective Company-Wide Strategy Due to the growth of remote office and mobile computing, critical company data is widely distributed across enterprise networks, with no backup or disaster recovery plan in place. As such, the top remote office support issues companies face today are backup and restoration of data, disaster recovery, and compliance, according to the IT research firm IDC. Companies must be concerned with the cost of downtime, regulatory penalties for data loss, and customer confidence issues if data is compromised, corrupted or lost. Click here to read this whitepaper and learn more today! Network World Daily News: PM, 06/05/07 News podcast: Network World 360 Avaya goes private in $8.2B deal; Covad launches higher-speed DSL service; Networx Enterprise: Five carriers claim piece of $20-billion pie; and Novell says Microsoft deal is good for Linux business. (8:34) Redback looks to redefine edge routing Redback Networks, the edge router maker recently acquired by Ericsson, Monday unveiled its third-generation system which boasts a twofold increase in capacity for video networks, as well as other enhancements. Cisco, Nortel VoIP rival bought out by Silver Lake, TPG Avaya has agreed to be bought by Silver Lake Partners and the Texas Pacific Group for $8.2 billion. Make the most of your Mobile Gear Download our Free Executive Guide and learn how Network IT professionals are getting the most out of their mobile devices and improving mobile security. You'll also get the scoop on upcoming mobile tools and technologies and how they may impact your enterprise. Click Here to download today! Microsoft set to upgrade Web-conferencing service Microsoft said Tuesday it would debut an upgraded version of its Office Live Meeting Web-conferencing service later this year with a redesigned interface, hooks into VoIP and support for its 360-degree live Web cam technology. Software more art than science, says Microsoft's Mundie Ever wondered why Microsoft software needs continually to be patched and updated? Microsoft's Chief Research and Strategy Officer Craig Mundie believes it's because software development is still more an art than a science. HTC launches Microsoft-based iPhone rival High Tech Computer announced the HTC Touch, a Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Professional OS device designed with one-touch screen features giving users instant access to e-mails, contacts and appointments. Silver Peak WAN-acceleration boxes touts 40% better transfer times Silver Peak is announcing new software that cuts the time for WAN data transfers by about 40% below the reduction capability of its previous software version. Joost names Cisco's Volpi CEO Former Cisco Systems Inc. executive Mike Volpi will become CEO of online video company Joost Operations SA, replacing founding CEO Fredrik de Wahl, the company announced Tuesday. Siemens tests 1Gbps polymer optical fiber Researchers at Siemens have transmitted data over polymer optical-fiber cable at around 1Gbps, opening up new possibilities for the technology, including easy-to-build home networks linking PCs and high-definition TVs.

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