TECHWEB TODAY: NETWORKING
Friday, October 15, 2004
IN THIS ISSUE
1. Friday Networking Feature: VoIP Gets The Call
2. Networking News Of The Week
Today's Top News
3. Phishers No Tech Slouches
4. IBM's High-End Power5 Servers Catch HP
5. SQL Server 2005 Delayed Again, RTM Reset For Summer
Other News This Week
6. Ellison Eyes NFL Franchise For L.A., Report Says
7. Newest Netsky Is Pesky
8. Out Of India
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1. FRIDAY NETWORKING FEATURE: VoIP Gets The Call
As demand for converged data and voice services builds, vendors
release a slew of products aimed at helping service providers deliver
VoIP quickly and easily.
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2. NETWORKING NEWS OF THE WEEK
Sprint Cuts Jobs, Moves Away From Long Distance
Sprint Corp. said Friday it will cut 700 positions in its
61,000-employee base in its shift away from long distance.
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AT&T Hangs Up On Agents, VARs
Agents and solution providers are up in arms over AT&T's plan to
restructure its channel program and cancel the contracts of more than
half its 800 agents nationwide.
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New Tape Storage Could Cure Privacy Ills
Quantum says its digital linear tape makes it easier for hospitals to
safely store patient records.
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TODAY'S NEWS
3. Phishers No Tech Slouches
Phishing attacks are on the rise because scammers are increasingly
using the techniques, tools, and tactics of virus writers and
spammers.
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4. IBM's High-End Power5 Servers Catch HP
IBM introduces high-end servers that include virtualization features
and raw power that some experts say put the products on par with
offerings from rival Hewlett-Packard Co.
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5. SQL Server 2005 Delayed Again, RTM Reset For Summer
Microsoft launches interim beta build of SQL Server 2005. General
availability now expected next summer.
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OTHER NEWS THIS WEEK
6. Ellison Eyes NFL Franchise For L.A., Report Says
With billions in the bank, the Oracle chief would find the financial
challenges of an NFL team to be a snap compared with winning over
Wall Street analysts.
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7. Newest Netsky Is Pesky
The newest Netsky worm, which first appeared earlier this week,
gathered steam on Thursday and caused security firms to upgrade their
alerts to users.
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8. Out Of India
It's not all about India anymore when it comes to outsourcing.
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