Trispen Technologies unveils new VPN solution

Trispen Technologies has released the first hardware addition to its IP-Granite product range, providing easily installed and configured virtual private networks (VPNs) over public networks and security for remote users accessing corporate networks.

F-Secure partners with Cisco Systems, iD2

F-Secure, represented locally by Y3K`s information security division, will partner with Cisco Systems and iD2 Technologies to build a European virtual private network solution.

Optical Ethernet takes off

Comztek says that Nortel Networks is offering a complete portfolio of carrier-grade technologies that bring Ethernet into the service provider market to improve price/performance of Internet services.

HP, Hitachi team for network quality of service initiative

HP and Hitachi have signed an agreement to collaborate on developing a new version of HP OpenView PolicyXpert, which aims to enable network administrators to maintain the reliability of Internet protocol network services.

NBase-Xyplex announces remote power management solution

Networking solutions provider NBase-Xyplex says Environmental Manager, its new high-performance environmental and power management solution, enables centralised management and remote control of power and equipment. [Local rep: Comztek]

Intel moves forward with Gigabit offerings

VPNet teams with Equant to expand global services

VPNet Technologies, a provider of virtual private network (VPN) solutions for service providers and enterprises, and Equant, a provider of voice and data network services, say Equant`s Integration Services division has become a VPNsure Alliance partner.

Intel introduces Gigabit Ethernet switches

Intel has launched four Gigabit network switch products, which include three solutions that can transfer 1Gb of information per second over standard copper wiring.

Novell Net service software key to new CMGI Internet venture

Novell says its directory, caching and protocol Net services will contribute to a next-generation Internet Operating Network being built by CMGion, a company co-founded by CMGI, Novell and Sun Microsystems.

DNS refines Remote Management Centre 2.0

DNS Services, a subsidiary of the DNS group, a JSE-listed Dimension Data Holdings company, has announced the latest refinement in its locally-developed network infrastructure management technology, Remote Management Centre 2.0.

DNS KwaZulu Natal remote management centre officially opened by Deputy Metropolitan Mayor of Durban

Cisco offers VPN module for small, branch offices

Cisco Systems has announced the VPN module for the Cisco 1700 Series Access Routers. This announcement furthers Cisco`s strategy of enabling New World services for the Internet Economy.

Nortel Networks, PQ Networks offer Unified service

Nortel Networks has appointed PQ Networks as its first convergence solutions partner in Africa and Europe. The partnership, branded as Unified Networks, will provide customers with voice and data convergence applications from a single company.