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F5 Networks Inc. extended its lead in link load balancing technology last week with new options for enterprises looking to safeguard their connections to increasingly complex networks. F5s new Big IP Link Controller software works across a pair of new low-end and high-end hardware switch platforms aimed at midsize and large enterprises. One of the […]

Computer Sciences Corp. Friday announced plans to acquire DynCorp. for approximately $950 million. The acquisition will significantly boost CSCs already formidable presence in the federal IT services market, bringing in another 23,000 technology professionals, who focus largely on defense, security and civil markets. DynCorp., a $2.3 billion IT services company, focuses on systems and network […]

Novadigm Inc. Wednesday turned its focus from applications and content deployment to operating systems when it launched a new automated tool that brings policy-based management to operating system deployment. The new Radia OS Manager—designed to automatically provision operating systems, security patches, hot fixes and service packs—works across multiple Windows, Unix and Linux systems. The tool […]

3Com Corp. on Monday released the first deliverable in its strategy to give customers a more flexible way to build scaleable core networks using stackable switches. The new XRN Interconnect Kit, outlined earlier this year, is designed to allow customers to create a distributed core network by connecting multiple stackable switches that are managed as […]

Startup Linmor Technologies Inc. will take on big-name network availability and performance management players such as Hewlett-Packard Co. this week when it releases its management appliance. The Ottawa-based company is targeting users of HPs OpenView with its low-cost Nebula PM Appliance, which offers carrier-class network management, according to company officials. The Nebula appliance, priced starting […]

F5 Networks Inc. will extend its lead in link load balancing technology this week with new options for enterprises looking to safeguard their connections to increasingly complex networks. F5s new Big IP Link Controller software works across a pair of new low-end and high-end hardware switch platforms aimed at midsize and large enterprises. One of […]

The highly fragmented applications management arena this week will get a bit more complicated when startup Relicore Inc. formally launches its first tool. The new enterprise application infrastructure tracking tool, dubbed Clarity, can automatically discover, track and map application infrastructure dependencies, allowing applications operators to more quickly trouble-shoot application faults. The tool eases management of […]

Cisco Systems Inc. hopes to nudge Web caching and content delivery networking closer to mainstream among enterprises with a new option for its access routers. In a first for Cisco, the San Jose, Calif., company has created a module for the 2600, 3600 and new 3700 series of access routers that delivers integrated caching and […]

Alcatel on Monday will flesh out its new LAN switching family, designed from scratch, to support converged voice, data and video traffic with a pair of new switches for the network core and edge. Alcatels eBusiness Networking Division in Calabasas, Calif., on Monday will deliver the new OmniSwitch 8800 core switch, designed for high-availability Layer […]

Cisco Systems Inc. last week continued its efforts to integrate security functions across its product line with 12 offerings targeting a range of customers. The integration of security functions with networking devices eases deployment and “reduces security administrative overhead,” said Cisco user David Roessler, director of IS at Quay Corp., a contract electronics manufacturer, in […]

Micromuse Inc. Monday announced plans to acquire operational support system supplier Lumos Technologies Inc. for approximately $2.7 million. San Francisco, Calif.-based Micromuse, which provides network fault management for large service providers and enterprise networks, will extend its reach to telecommunications equipment providers with the Lumos acquisition. Lumos, which manages Layer 1 (physical) networks, has licensed […]

Automated Web site quality testing provider Watchfire Corp. on Monday will introduce a new release of its WebXM testing suite that integrates a new accessibility testing module. WebXM 2.0, which integrates content integrity analysis, traffic analysis and privacy policy adherence checking, adds an optional module that analyzes Web sites for accessibility to people with disabilities. […]