The 802.3af draft outlines a way to run electricity over Ethernet cables, removing the need to run both power and network lines to wireless LAN endpoints.
There aren't many network managers who would dispute the fact that Voice over IP technology offers a bounty of benefits to those who choose to undertake such a migration.
Malcolm Collins, the recently appointed president of Nortel's Enterprise Networks group, admits customers have been asking questions about the company's relevance and, indeed, its ability to survive.