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VPN Tracker 4.7 now supports Linksys VPN devices 
Equinux has released version 4.7 of VPN Tracker, the VPN client for Mac OS X.

Active Power's first usage agreement sale of CoolAir UPS -goes to Georgia State University's Network Operations Center
Active Power Inc. a manufacturer of battery-free backup power solutions, has signed a CoolAir UPS usage plan agreement with Georgia State University (GSU).

Onset adds Ethernet server for networking HOBO data loggers
Onset Computer Corp., a supplier of battery-powered data loggers, has announced the availability of a USB-based Ethernet server that allows multiple HOBO data loggers to be connected over an Ethernet network. – By ENS

IBM delivers small- and medium-size businesses a complete Oracle ERP solution based on System i
IBM delivers small- and medium-size businesses a complete Oracle ERP solution based on System i

IBM delivers Lotus Notes for Linux PCs
IBM Lotus Notes is now available on Linux, the industry's first business-grade collaboration software to support Linux on the desktop.

News

Highest performing Dell PowerEdge servers now available
Dell is now taking orders for ninth-generation PowerEdge servers.

F5 rolls out new tools and resources expanding its technical community leadership with DevCentral
F5 Networks Inc. has announced that its DevCentral online technical community now offers powerful new tools and resources designed to enhance and accelerate productivity and innovation for customers and partners using F5 products.

Verizon Wireless selects Lucent Technologies for CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Revision A technology
Verizon Wireless has selected Lucent Technologies to deploy CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Revision A (Rev. A) technology into its nationwide network.

Network Appliance and Cisco redefine Fibre Channel SAN scalability
Network Appliance Inc. has announced worldwide availability of the Cisco MDS 9513 Multilayer Director, 4Gb and 10Gb Fibre Channel switching modules for joint NetApp and Cisco storage area networking olutions

Cisco integrates Ethernet and InfiniBand management to support high performance data center applications and strengthen InfiniBand as data center technology
Cisco Systems Inc. is expanding its portfolio of solutions that support compute-intensive applications.

Fortress, Nortel Government Solutions team up to secure wireless networks
Fortress Technologies and Nortel Government Solutions have formed a strategic relationship to provide government agencies worldwide with a joint solution for secure wireless voice, video and data networking.

SGI and PipelineFX 'one-stop' render management solution accelerates workflow and boosts productivity
Silicon Graphics and PipelineFX have teamed to bring its Qube! render farm management system benefits to a complete SGI server and Network Attached Storage workflow solution.

SGI launches new midrange Altix 450 servers and doubles performance of Altix 4700 blades
Silicon Graphics has introduced the SGI Altix 450, a midrange blade server featuring modular blade design first introduced in SGI Altix 4700.

SGI offers new server solutions
Silicon Graphics has unveiled an all-new line of cluster solutions based on Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 5100 series.

Sun's AMD Opteron processor-based supercomputer jumps into 7th place on TOP500 Supercomputer list
Sun Microsystems Inc. systems leads the TOP500 supercomputer list with the Tokyo Institute of Technology system.

Sun Microsystems launches partner community for High Performance Computing
Sun Microsystems Inc. has created the Sun Partner Community for HPC program to make High Performance Computing (HPC) solutions practical and attainable for an array of customers.

Sun adds Java DB and Swing Visual Designer to Java Development Kit and enters next phase for Java Platform Standard Edition 6
Sun Microsystems Inc. will be incorporating Java DB into the latest version of the Java Platform Standard Edition 6 Java Development Kit.

Nortel outlines action plan to improve operating margins and business performance
Nortel has announced changes to its North American pension programs as well as a net reduction of approximately 1,100 positions globally.

NNSA announces new mark for world's fastest supercomputer
The Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and IBM teamed up to announce that a new mark was achieved on the world's fastest supercomputer named BlueGene/L (BG/L).

GraniteEdge Networks extends power of emerging threat protection solution with new release
GraniteEdge Networks has upgraded GraniteEdge ESP

Unisys to change server architecture to target scalable enterprise computing
Unisys Corp. announced a server architecture as the foundation of a comprehensive strategy to create a compelling value proposition for customers in the expanding market for enterprise computing based on advanced Intel chip technology.

HP unveils world's fastest blade solution for high-performance computing
HP has introduced what it says is the fastest blade system solution for high-performance computing

Foundry Networks obtains Metro Ethernet Forum certification
Foundry Networks Inc. Ethernet Private Line, Ethernet Virtual Private Line and Ethernet LAN services have been certified by the Metro Ethernet Forum for Foundry Networks' NetIron MLX metro routers and NetIron XMR core routers.

New Unisys ClearPath systems and software expand customers' Choices in building secure real-time infrastructure
Unisys Corp. announced June 27 what they say is the most powerful and open models ever in its ClearPath line of mainframe systems.

Dell launches 24x7 Platimum Plus eupport
Dell has announced Platinum Plus, a 24-hour a day enterprise service with the highest level of support for server and storage system customers.

Foundry Networks extends MPLS to the access edge with compact MPLS Metro Access Switch Family
Foundry Networks Inc. has announced the NetIron M2404 Series MPLS-enabled Metro Access Switches.

IBM unveils new System x and BladeCenter systems featuring energy efficient performance
IBM has introduced a new IBM BladeCenter blade and System x servers and workstations geared to help reduce power and cooling costs while delivering substantial performance gains over earlier technology.

Microsoft, HP to work together to deliver unified communications solutions to enterprise customers
Microsoft Corp. and HP have entered a joint effort focused on accelerating the transformation of telephony, audio-, video-, web-conferencing and instant messaging into a single unified communications platform. 

HP enhances virtualization capabilities for HP Integrity servers
HP has added capabilities to its Virtual Server Environment for HP Integrity servers to better enable customers to automatically adjust resources within a pooled server environment.

HP Technology Forum to Feature Keynote Addresses by Mark Hurd, Randy Mott and Ann Livermore
Three of HP's top executives will be the featured speakers at the HP Technology Forum 2006 Sept. 17-21 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston.

New ServerIron 350, 450 and 850 PLUS Series switches deliver performance and scalability for acceleration and security of IP, web and triple-play services
Foundry Networks Inc. has announced a new family of ServerIron application switches.

HP expands global recycling program
HP has expanded its product return and recycling program to reach more customers and create new ways for people to discard used or unwanted electronic equipment in a convenient and environmentally responsible manner.

Cisco expands Adaptive Security Appliance family, enhances threat control to give businesses broader protection
Cisco Systems has announced two new models in its Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security appliance family.

Cisco Systems delivers NAC Appliance 4.0 - evolves policy- compliant network security for distributed enterprises
Cisco Systems is shipping the NAC Appliance 4.0.

Cisco Systems to acquire Meetinghouse
Cisco Systems Inc. has executed a definitive agreement to acquire the privately-held Meetinghouse Data Communications Inc.

Citizenship and Immigration Canada selects Unisys for biometrics field trial
Citizenship and Immigration Canada has selected Unisys Canada Inc. to supply, install and support a solution that will allow CIC to conduct a six-month biometrics field trial.

Content exchange versus information exchange
Microsoft has announced that it is to sponsor an open source project to bridge the worlds of Open Document Format (ODF) and Open XML file formats. – By Richard Edwards, senior research analyst, Butler Group

Dell-donated technology donation to connect soldiers and families
Although separated by thousands of miles, Dell technology will keep deployed soldiers of a U.S. Army combat unit and their families at Fort Lewis, Wash., connected, any time of the day or night.

Dell to simplify pricing, reduce mail-in rebate offers for consumers, small businesses
Dell customers have spoken and as a result Dell will simplify its pricing structure and promotional offers.

Dell's 2006 Solar Car Race draws record number of competitors
The blazing Texas sun will replace high-priced gas at Dell's largest-ever international high school solar car race, kicking off here July 17 at Texas Motor Speedway.

Exinda enhances network management capabilities with New VoIP and Citrix monitoring
Exinda Networks has announced two new Application Specific Analysis Modules that boost the network management capabilities of its existing application acceleration solutions.

Homeland Security selects Nortel solutions for program management
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has selected Nortel Government Solutions to provide program management, acquisition and administrative services to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service.

HP announces global real estate initiative
HP has announced a four-year program to reduce real estate costs by consolidating several hundred HP real estate locations worldwide to fewer core sites.

HP Awards More Than $2 Million to 25 Schools in United States, Canada
HP has awarded 25 schools in the United States and Canada a total of more than $2 million in mobile technology, cash and professional development.

FREEDOM TO LEARN REPORT: One-to-one teaching program increases student technology skills and motivation to learn
An innovative school reform program that equips teachers and students with notebook PCs is increasing student motivation to learn as well as providing valuable technology skills.

London Stock Exchange partners with HP, Microsoft to claim speed lead over other exchanges
HP has become the hardware technology partner for the London Stock Exchange's Infolect data delivery application - acknowledged to be the fastest in the world.

HP to drive mobile connectivity around the globe with Vodafone
HP has announced a marketing initiative with Vodafone, the world's largest mobile community.

IBM software available July 17 delivers real-time security across computer networks
IBM (www.ibm.com) has announced new security software that helps corporate IT departments, telecom service providers and IT outsourcing companies keep their computer networks and systems up and running.

Sun announces hybrid server
Sun Microsystems Inc. has announced the Sun Fire X4500 server.

Sun releases new blade system
Sun Microsystems Inc. has released the Sun Blade 8000 modular system.

Telkonet and Hotel Internet Services deliver broadband Internet access to the Queen Mary
Telkonet Inc. has announced that reseller Hotel Internet Services has installed the Telkonet iWire System at the Queen Mary

Unisys gets information management contract from Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission awarded Unisys Corp. a contract to develop the commission's information management and access project.

DHS names Unisys as a prime contractor for two categories of multi-billion dollar EAGLE contract
The Department of Homeland Security has selected Unisys as a prime contractor under the department's Enterprise Acquisition Gateway for Leading Edge Solutions.

Winternals and Best Buy/Geek Squad settle federal lawsuit
Winternals Software has reached an agreement to settle the copyright infringement lawsuit it filed in April against Best Buy and its subsidiary, Geek Squad.

Wireless Evolutions and BelAir Networks deploy wireless network in San Diego military residential communities
Lincoln Military Housing has rolled out a new wireless broadband Internet service to the residents of its Gateway Center and Naval Training Center communities in San Diego, Calif.

Features

PERFORMANCE SCALING IN THE MULTI-CORE ERA - New challenges require new strategies — Part 1
PERFORMANCE SCALING IN THE MULTI-CORE ERA - New challenges require new strategies – By Robert Shiveley

Disaster preparedness for open and server-based systems: Are we ready?
With another hurricane season upon us, many sites are taking time to review their disaster recovery and business continuity strategies. – By Mary Shacklett

A smorgasbord of small topics
I've been saving up some miscellaneous topics that I thought might be interesting. – By Peter J. Welcher

SNMP - A SMART PROTOCOL
Network Management means different things to different people. – By Swayam Prakasha

IBM study finds business model flexibility is key to success in automotive industry
A new study released by the IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) reveals business model flexibility to be vital to success in today's automotive industry.

ARCHITECTURE and PROCESS TECHNOLOGY: A partnership for energy-efficient performance
The computing industry has moved into the nano-era, where the analogy of 1/100 of a human hair is no longer relevant. – By Ram Ramanathan and Rob Willoner

More AAA: Simple Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting
This month's article continues some fairly basic AAA / TACACS+ tips and tricks. There are some things that most people want, things that are fairly easy to get working, but how to do them isn't exactly clear from the Cisco documentation. – By Peter J. Welcher

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