NetFlash: Feds eyeing one access model for all 09/20/04 In this issue:
* Feds eyeing one access model for all * HP's StorageWorks Grid garners mixed reaction * Linux supporters rally around standard * AT&T strengthens its IP service SLAs * Today on Layer 8 * Links related to NetFlash * Featured reader resource _______________________________________________________________ This newsletter is sponsored by World Data Products Inc Just Released >>> New '04/'05 Cisco Router & Switch Poster Hot off the press! The World Data Products' poster of Cisco routers and switches has been updated with new Router and Catalyst switch models. This definitive guide provides information on model capacities, interface cards and available features. A great resource for product selection and network planning. Get yours today! To order go to: http://www.fattail.com/redir/redirect.asp?CID=81103 or call 800-553-0592 _______________________________________________________________ DOWNLOAD THE LATEST SPECIAL REPORTS FROM NETWORK WORLD Focused reports on compelling industry topics, Network World Special Reports are available online at Network World Fusion. Network World Special Reports on Mobility, IP Telephony Security, the State of Wireless LANs and more are currently available. Download any or all of our Special Reports at: http://www.fattail.com/redir/redirect.asp?CID=81376 _______________________________________________________________ NETFLASH: BREAKING NEWS FROM NETWORK WORLD FUSION By Jeff Caruso Security concerns have propelled the federal government into the modern age of authentication. While no specific technologies have been adopted yet, it looks like a combination of smart cards and biometrics will become the new key to get into a variety of federal buildings. And that means security companies are about to get a whole lot of new business. Feds eyeing one access model for all <http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/092004fedsmart.html?net> HP's StorageWorks Grid garners mixed reaction Grid technology is one of the most exciting areas of computing today, and HP is extending grids to storage. The company laid out a plan to combine the two over the next four years - the only problem users and analysts see with the plan is that four years is an awfully long time. <http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/092004hpgrid.html?net> Linux supporters rally around standard The Linux industry hit a standardization milestone last week that observers say will further bring open source technology into mainstream use. <http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/092004opensource.html?net> AT&T strengthens its IP service SLAs AT&T last week began touting new IP service-level agreements that constitute some of the strongest performance guarantees available. <http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/092004attsla.html?net> Today on Layer 8, here to help you ease into the week: We help get Monday started on the right foot with these gems: a famous hooker blog goes dark; a Bluetooth motorcycle helmet; more proof college kids have it easy; and lost and found - nuclear style. 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