Spotlight on networking Spotlight on networking

Network infrastructure may be last bastion of traditional enterprise IT, with conventional routers, Ethernet and MLPS still the mainstays of many corporate networks – but that’s starting to change as open networking, SDN and other emerging technologies take hold.

Add the impact of the NBN and increasing viability of wireless as an alternative to fixed-line networks, and you have an environment that’s ripe for change.

In our Spotlight on networking, iTnews will look at what these emerging technologies bring to the connected enterprise.

2009 a record-breaking malware year

2009 a record-breaking malware year

55,000 new samples being identified each day.
Angela Moscaritolo Jan 6 2010 11:50AM Security
Tony Smith lands shadow comms portfolio

Tony Smith lands shadow comms portfolio

Minchin moves into resources.
Staff Writers Dec 8 2009 3:30PM Telco/ISP
Private WiFi in the workplace leads to security problems

Private WiFi in the workplace leads to security problems

Unsecured networks leave companies vulnerable.
Dan Raywood Dec 4 2009 10:23AM Security
Nokia Siemens raises bid for Nortel networking

Nokia Siemens raises bid for Nortel networking

Trumps Ciena's bid for the assets.
Dave Bailey Dec 4 2009 6:33AM Networking
BP outsources global communications set-up

BP outsources global communications set-up

Contract expected to reduce complexity and cost.
Angelica Mari Dec 4 2009 6:33AM Networking
Minchin denies threat to quit broadband portfolio

Minchin denies threat to quit broadband portfolio

"Pure speculation" says Minchin's office.
Ry Crozier Nov 25 2009 12:33PM Telco/ISP
Botnet begins social networking spam run

Botnet begins social networking spam run

'DonBot' makes an offer Twitter can't refuse.
Shaun Nichols Nov 20 2009 11:32AM Security
HP buys 3Com for $2.9 billion

HP buys 3Com for $2.9 billion

Wants to help customers "break free" of Cisco.
Staff Writers Nov 12 2009 11:37AM Networking
Spam and phishing soar to new heights

Spam and phishing soar to new heights

Almost nine out of 10 emails are junk.
David Neal Nov 10 2009 5:45AM Security
Facebook and MySpace plug security holes

Facebook and MySpace plug security holes

Solution found that allowed full access and control to user accounts.
Dan Raywood Nov 9 2009 12:12PM Security
Cisco, EMC team up for data centre product play

Cisco, EMC team up for data centre product play

Formal partnership for cloud computing set to be announced.
Jim Finkle Nov 4 2009 12:01AM Storage
Avaya Notification tackles incident response

Avaya Notification tackles incident response

Improve communications during "emergencies".
David Neal Nov 3 2009 5:32AM Networking
Google rushes out social search tool

Google rushes out social search tool

Releases social networking search early.
Iain Thomson Oct 27 2009 2:42PM Software
Vocus creates CIO role

Vocus creates CIO role

Former Soul/TPG executive spearheads customer portal and "burstable" IP projects.
Ry Crozier Oct 26 2009 12:32PM Telco/ISP
Wi-Fi spec supports peer-to-peer networking

Wi-Fi spec supports peer-to-peer networking

Eliminates the needs for extra routers.
Shaun Nichols Oct 15 2009 3:22PM Networking
Google Wave secured with 'crypto fairy dust'

Google Wave secured with 'crypto fairy dust'

Wave goodbye to email spoofing.
Munir Kotadia Oct 15 2009 3:11PM Security
Avaya touts virtual comms for mid-sized firms

Avaya touts virtual comms for mid-sized firms

Aura system cheaper and less complex.
David Neal Oct 13 2009 6:39AM Networking
Photos: Cisco Networkers 2009

Photos: Cisco Networkers 2009

Spot yourself at the Cisco Networkers party.
Staff Writers Oct 9 2009 7:00AM Networking
Microsoft ramps up unified communications push

Microsoft ramps up unified communications push

Enhanced messaging support adds extra presence and chat.
Ian Williams Oct 3 2009 8:23AM Software
FBI warns of growing attacks using Facebook

FBI warns of growing attacks using Facebook

Scammers and phishers run riot.
Iain Thomson Oct 2 2009 12:11PM Security

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