Riding the downturn: Network vendors eye new markets in ’09
Today's rough economy hasn't put the breaks on vendor ambition. Here's a look at what you can expect this year from Microsoft, Cisco, Juniper Networks, Avaya, and other key IT vendors, including their most pressing 2009 priorities and potential stumbling blocks.
Cisco brings WebEx to iPhone
Cisco introduced a free application, available from Apple's App Store, that lets iPhone users participate in WebEx virtual meetings.
Report: Cisco among 3 bidders for Nortel's Ethernet biz
Nortel is reportedly entertaining bids from three companies, including Cisco, for its Metro Ethernet Networks business unit.
Cisco beefs up virtual partner empire
At a time when big players are talking about laying off a part of their channel ecosystem, Cisco has decided to embrace a different approach. Although the vendor is not keen on aggressively adding more partners, it has made sure that no harm befalls on its existing channel fraternity.
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By Stuart McClure, Joel Scambray, George Kurtz; Published by McGraw-Hill/Osborne
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