Monday, July 22, 2002

Letters "One thing I've noticed...is that few if any customers are able to quantify the value of a potential asset." --Alan Simpkins, Equant -- Read more letters. Posted by Network Computing at 1:22:23 AM

Air Time: WLAN Infrastructure -- Build It Before They Come "Consider the organizational impact of cell phones. Now think bigger. A lot bigger. Because sooner or later, network managers will be called on to implement the infrastructure required to support advanced mobile information systems." -- by By Dave Molta Posted by Network Computing at 1:21:24 AM

The Inside Story: Experience for Sale How do you know you're not the real-world facility for some consultant-in-training? Make sure consultants are who they say they are before you hire an "expert." -- by By James Hutchinson Posted by Network Computing at 1:20:03 AM

Interactive Buyer's Guide: Multiprocessor Intel Servers Avoid the "multiheadaches" associated with purchasing a multiprocessor server by getting info on all the hot products in one place. We present a host of features to help you choose the best solution for your needs. Posted by Network Computing at 1:18:32 AM

Sneak Preview: Entrust's TruePass 6.0 Entrust meets the demand for better Web security services with TruePass. The software identifies participants in a secure Web portal transaction using a digital ID and provides a verifiable transaction record. -- By Mike Dalton Posted by Network Computing at 1:14:37 AM

Centerfold: Concentra Health Finds a Cure for Wireless Growth This health-services company recently launched custom applications for physicians and physical therapists in most of its 250 clinics nationwide. But it wasn't a pain-free process. -- By Kelly Jackson Higgins Posted by Network Computing at 1:13:44 AM

Workshop: Hold the IP Phone If your PBX is accessible through an IP network, you'd better batten down the hatches. Check out our tips for securing IP-based PBXes. -- By Darrin Woods Posted by Network Computing at 1:12:50 AM

Review: SolarWinds Sheds Light on Networks We loaded up our toolbox with gadgets that can pinpoint network problems and get them fixed fast, at a reasonable price. All our entries passed muster, but one stood out from the crowd. -- By Bruce Boardman Posted by Network Computing at 1:11:50 AM

BuzzCut: In Search of the Enterprise Internet-oriented search engine operators are now setting their sights on enterprises. But before signing on with your ol' pal Jeeves or Google, carefully analyze both your documents and your needs. You don't want to wind up with a pricey, high-performance search engine that goes nowhere. -- by By Sean Doherty Posted by Network Computing at 1:10:04 AM

BuzzCut: Developer Dilemma WSCI vs. WSFL vs. BPML. What happens when you combine two of the biggest buzzwords of the year? Well, when it's Web services, it's almost certain to spawn a new specification. -- By Lori MacVittie Posted by Network Computing at 1:07:13 AM

Compare IT: Managed VPN Services Use Compare IT to find companies offering just what you need to manage your organization's VPN services. Compare solutions from Qwest Communications, Savvis Communications and WorldCom. Posted by Network Computing at 1:04:29 AM