Riverstone Networks Inc. this month unveiled software for its metropolitan Ethernet routers designed to give service providers SONET-like reliability in IP routing equipment.
Almost two years ago, at NetWorld+Interop 1999, Cisco Systems Inc. first announced AVVID (architecture for voice, video and integrated data), its all-encompassing blueprint for converged enterprise networks.
Eighteen vendors of 10G Ethernet products took part in a demonstration last month at NetWorld+Interop 2001 to show that prestandard 10Gbps technology can successfully communicate.
Foundry Networks announced Metro Ethernet products designed to enable service providers to connect points of presence with high-density Fast Ethernet over fibre.
Cisco Systems Inc. unveiled several VPN and security products this week aimed at speeding up site-to-site VPNs, securing small and home office Internet connections and protecting Web servers from hackers.
Cisco Systems Inc.'s new and enhanced management packages should help users more effectively monitor the status of key voice-over-IP (VoIP) gear and run Web hosting servers.