Broadcom taps ex-Philips executive as CEO
Broadcom has named Scott McGregor, the former head of Royal Philips Electronics' semiconductor division, chief executive of the company. McGregor will replace Alan Ross, president and CEO of Broadcom, on…
HP takes aim at Cisco in switch market
Hewlett-Packard's ProCurve networking division is taking aim at Cisco Systems once again with a new, low-cost Gigabit Ethernet switch. On Thursday, the company plans to announce the ProCurve Switch 3400cl,…
Taking Ethernet the distance
Researchers are pushing the envelope when it comes to transmitting big chunks of data over Ethernet across ultralong distances. Earlier this week, a group of engineers based in Canada, Japan,…
Cisco continues to court small business
Networking giant Cisco Systems has launched a new program for resellers targeting small and midsize businesses. The company on Monday announced the Cisco Security Virtual Private Network and Firewall Express…
Optical networking: The next generation
Internet evolution Experts have called NLR the most important network project since ARPAnet and NSFnet, both precursors to the commercial Internet. 1969: ARPAnet was commissioned by the Department of Defense.…
Slowing the speed of light to improve networking
Researchers at UC Berkeley, along with scientists from the University of Oregon and the University of Illinois, say they can slow the speed of light in a way that could…
Slow going for networking sector
The long-awaited spending flush that has been expected to benefit networking companies like Cisco Systems appears to be on hold, as customers still grapple with tight budgets. Just a few…
SBC links e-mail, voice messages, faxes
SBC Communications on Monday announced a new service that integrates voice messages, faxes and e-mails into a single mailbox that can be accessed from anywhere by phone or the Internet.…
Cisco switch products target small business
Cisco Systems is aggressively targeting small and midsize businesses with a set of Ethernet switching products designed to greatly reduce the cost and complexity of operating a network. On Monday,…
3Com partners with Siemens on services
3Com announced on Monday a strategic partnership with Siemens Business Services to provide service and support to 3Com enterprise customers. 3Com said the partnership with Siemens, which is a global…
Ex-NetScreen CEO joins start-up
Can the former chief executive officer of NetScreen Technologies make history repeat itself? A small start-up called Infoblox is banking on it. The company, which has built a server device…
Cisco to invest more heavily in Asia
Networking giant Cisco Systems this week announced plans for increased investment in Asia, including a new research and development facility in China and a venture investment program in India. The…
Cisco adds to storage switching portfolio
Cisco Systems on Monday introduced two new switches in its storage area networking portfolio that are designed to make it easier for businesses to connect storage computers across long distances.…
Cisco gives Linksys rebate to the upwardly mobile
Cisco Systems introduced a rebate program on Friday to encourage owners of its Linksys home networking gear to trade up to higher-end products. Customers can get a 100 percent cash…
3Com challenges Cisco to router duel
3Com is turning up the heat on enterprise routing rival Cisco Systems. On Monday, the company announced two new sets of low-cost access routers that are designed to be replacements…
Removing Spyware, Viruses, and Other Malware from Windows
An introduction to minor security incident response For nonprofit staff who use computers all day, system glitches can bring important work to a grinding halt. While you can often prevent…
Kerio Personal Firewall: Premium Security That Delivers Strength and Simplicity
Security Made Simple ... or Advanced If your PC spends a lot of time connected to the Internet — and let's face it, if it doesn't, it's likely gathering dust…
Google Desktop Search: Lightning-Quick Searches for Your PC
Lightning-Quick Google Search Technology for Your PC In the beginning there was the Internet, which spawned from relatively humble beginnings into a vast global information repository. Next came the search…
Mozilla Firefox 1.0: Microsoft Alternative Comes of Age
Where There's Smoke There's Fire(fox) If you often cheer for underdogs or don't particularly care for 800-pound gorillas, you may like the idea of using a non-Microsoft browser or e-mail…
WebSite-Watcher: Save Yourself Time with Automated Site Monitoring
A Handy Time-Saving Tool Wouldn't it be nice to see what the competition is up to without having to take time out of your daily routine to check a dozen…