Open Networks
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Open networks for 'tomorrow's Facebook'
News Asian economies need to ready their network infrastructure to support new and multiple services, and one way to do this is to adopt open standards, says Juniper exec.
Tags: Network infrastructure, Next-generation technology/networks, LANs and WANs, Mobile/Wireless, Business applications, Mobile, Internet Access, Facebook, Open Networks, network
Net neutrality back in spotlight for debate
Insight Clause in application for U.S. broadband stimulus grants has renewed the debate over Net neutrality, as new bill is introduced and discussion now focuses more on wireless services.
Tags: Mobile/Wireless, Web sites, Verizon Communications Inc., Wireless, Broadband, Net Neutrality, FCC, Internet, service provider, Mobile/Wireless
Which intrusion detection/protection system?
Insight Need extra network protection to shore up your defences? Read our review of six intrusion detection (IDS) and prevention systems (IPS).
Tags: Security, IDS (Intrusion Detection Systems)
US senators aim to protect electric grid from hackers
News Politicians respond to reports of cyberattacks by suggesting new plans to protect an increasingly networked electric grid.
Tags: Hacking, Security, Cybersecurity, U.S. Department Of Homeland Security, Rep., Grid, network, Hacker, U.S., U.S. Congress
Networks at risk from Snort bug
News A vulnerability in the popular open-source intrusion detection software could let an outsider commandeer an affected system.
Tags: Data security, Security, Viruses and worms
Microsoft launches digital ID software
News Microsoft has announced new software designed to automate the process of managing user identity information on corporate networks.
Telcos: Don't mess up the Internet with regulation
News A congressional staffer said Net neutrality and broadband legislation will surely be reintroduced in the next Congress, but representatives of the telecom industry say there are better ways to keep the Internet open.
Tags: Regulations, Business broadband, Personal broadband, Web sites, Verizon Communications Inc., Telecommunications, Regulation, Wireless, Net Neutrality, Comcast Corp.
Cisco lets chipmakers in on Wi-Fi tech
News Cisco Systems announced Monday that it will share key technology with chipmakers and computer companies to help drive the use of wireless networks within corporations.
Google reveals wireless hopes in a patent
News The company's definition of a truly open wireless network is in conflict with how wireless operators do business today.
Tags: Patents, Mobile/Wireless, Patent, Security, Google Inc., Wireless, device manufacturer, phone, Wi-Fi, network
AOL aims to continue open access fight
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Product Reviews Pure Networks Network Magic Service
Tags: Network Magic, Security, Device, Pure Networks, Wireless, home network, premium service, Network Magic Service, Net2Go, Printers Option
Verizon embraces Google's Android
News Verizon Wireless, realizing it is a way to add low-cost customers, has learned to stop worrying and embrace open access.
Tags: Mobile platforms/communications
Microsoft fortifies Wi-Fi security
News Microsoft on Monday released a Windows XP update designed to enhance security for computers that connect to wireless networks, but the software is only a part of the Wi-Fi picture.
FCC approves some open wireless requirements
News But critics say move is not enough in ensuring small entrepreneurs are not shut out of prime airwaves set to be auctioned off next year.
Tags: Mobile platforms/communications, Next-generation technology/networks
Hutchison, CyberWorks criticize HK's 3G phone license plan
News Hutchison Whampoa Ltd and Pacific Century CyberWorks Ltd, two of Hong Kong's biggest mobile phone operators, criticized the city's plan to force winners of third-generation cellular licenses to share their networks.
