Michael Martin

Apparent Networks recently unveiled the next generation of its AppareNet network diagnostics software, which helps users identify network problems before they arise.

Ottawa-based Critical Telecom Corp. recently began a stronger push of its flagship product, Full Rate Extended DSL (FRED), a technology designed to allow carriers to offer DSL services up to 25 kilometres from a central office.

Storage system firm Network Appliance Inc. purchased Spinnaker Networks Inc. on Tuesday in a move designed to bolster Network Appliance's plans to offer storage grids.

Storage system firm Network Appliance Inc. purchased Spinnaker Networks Inc. on Tuesday in a move designed to bolster Network Appliance

Hewlett-Packard's ProCurve Networking division made a big enterprise push recently with a new Gigabit Ethernet switch line, higher density Gigabit modules for existing switches, an enterprise-class wireless LAN switch and network management software.

The CRTC's decision in August to ask incumbent carriers to issue tariff rates for dark fibre should be a boon to organizations in less-populous regions where there is little or no competition to the incumbent telcos, according to several industry observers.

Storage vendor Network Appliance Inc. recently introduced a series of product enhancements, including extended Fibre Channel SAN support covering Linux, HP-UX and AIX.

3Com Canada Inc. continued its drive to re-establish itself as an enterprise network infrastructure player last month by launching a series of wide area network (WAN) routers targeted at enterprise branch and central offices.