Grant Buckler

Power over Ethernet, support for voice and quality of service are all features users are looking for in switches. An Info-Tech analyst advises not everyone needs Gigabit speeds

Experts offer advice on deciding when to use intrusion detection and when to turn to intrusion prevention

One of the hot IT jobs this year is the network architect. Though demand for network skills varies across the country, knowledge of network security and identity management is sought everywhere. Find out what Forrester Research says about the market for networking jobs

Payment cards, access control and health care are examples of the many uses of radiofrequency identification. Get Info-Tech

At its Ottawa R&D facility, Nortel executives told reporters how carriers can deliver 100 Gbps Ethernet directly to the premises. Get the scoop on the vendor

Oracle has some features SAP lacks, but with its acquisition of Marketmax, SAS Institute says it can integrate its business intelligence features with major ERP packages. Find out what

An analyst praises Salesforce.com

In the old days, firewalls were often enough to keep hackers out of IT systems. But now vendors are rolling out intrusion prevention systems which block suspicious traffic. How some vendors are combining firewalls with other functions.