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  • Everyone will be on VoIP in 5 years, says Asia Netcom

    In five years every organisation in the world will be running some of their telecommunications on an IP-based network, and under-developed nations are showing the rest of the world how to do it, according to Asia Netcom's president and chief operating officer, Bill Barney.

  • Aust academic network fires up for business

    The Federal Government has launched a $AU14 million network designed to facilitate academic and educational research along Australia's eastern seaboard.

  • Cisco Australia's top line heads south

    Cisco Systems Australia's overall income slumped in the year to 27 July 2008, new documents have revealed, despite staff growth that saw 118 new employees added to the networking giant's local roster.

  • Cisco extends relationship with Trend Micro

    Networking giant Cisco on Monday said it will incorporate tools and virus signatures from Trend Micro into the security software that runs on its routers, switches and other gear.

  • Cisco plans network software overhaul

    Cisco Systems plans to release a major overhaul of its Internetwork operating system this year, a move that is expected to bring long overdue improvements--and some possible complications--to software that runs most of the world's routers.

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  • Networking: What can you expect in 2008?

    During the holiday season, snow isn't the only thing analysts shovel. With that in mind, senior analyst at the Enterprise Strategy Group, Jon Oltsik, takes a look forward on networking technology and related industry trends in 2008.

  • SANitising your data growth strategy

    Storage area networks are redefining the way data is managed within Australian businesses. Find out how SAN will change the way you work.

  • The best VoIP solution is ...

    The world of enterprise IP telephony is varied and complex. Here's our round-up of the major players and what they can bring to your business.

  • Managed services: Kinder, gentler outsourcing

    It was around nine years since strong-armed government departments began to realise willy-nilly outsourcing wasn't, perhaps, the best idea. However, with contracts signed and staff already migrated, there was little to do but ride out the storm. In this special report, we look at the Victoria Police and the South West Alliance of Rural Hospitals' approach to managed services.

  • The road to convergence

    There's been a lot of talk about network convergence, the idea that data, voice and video traffic will one day travel over a single network. In this special report, we look at how Mount Erin Secondary College is tackling convergence and IP telephony goals at footy club the West Coast Eagles.

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  • The best VoIP solution is ...

    The world of enterprise IP telephony is varied and complex. Here's our round-up of the major players and what they can bring to your business.

  • Barbie gets connected with ZigBee standard

    A new home networking standard promises much, but something odd's happening behind the scenes.

  • Implementing a network intrusion detection system

    Intrusion detection systems (IDS) have become indispensable in helping to manage threats and vulnerabilities, yet many companies have yet to implement one. Here are some tips and suggestions.

  • Intruder alert

    Your data is important to you, but do you know if others are trying to get at it? ZDNet Australia investigates.

  • Wireless lans get to work

    Wireless LANs have finally matured into a viable and affordable means of extending your wired network.

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