Cabletron leads Layer 3 switching market, says Dell`Oro

For the fourth consecutive quarter, Cabletron Systems` SmartSwitch Router is leading in terms of market share in the modular Layer 3 switching market, according to the Dell`Oro Group`s latest Shared Hub and LAN Switch Report.

Telkom ready to roll with NNOC

Telkom has officially launched its National Network Operations Centre (NNOC), the R100 million network monitoring centre that saw it through Y2K. Business clients will be the biggest winners, it says.

Nokia, Cisco sign IP networking agreement

Nokia Networks and Cisco Systems have signed an agreement which aims to improve connectivity between mobile and Internet Protocol (IP) backbone networks.

Motorola launches open architecture initiative

Motorola has introduced Aspira, a convergent communications solution which will be able to deliver integrated voice, data and multimedia through new network systems. [Local rep: Westcon SA]

CMS`s L180 tape library targeted at mid-market

SDD offers Cisco Catalyst solution

Siltek Distribution Dynamics (SDD) has introduced the Cisco Catalyst local area network switching and routing solution targeted at mid-sized networks and enterprise branch offices.

Intel introduces NetStructureSM Support Services

Intel has launched its NetStructureSM Support Services, a service portfolio designed to meet the requirements of companies deploying networking and communications products to conduct e-business.

Cabletron releases wireless solution

Cabletron Systems has released the High Rate RoamAbout Building-to-Building Wireless Bridge, a wireless networking solution designed to enable wireless connectivity between local area networks.

Internet shakes up network infrastructure focus, says IDC

The Internet is causing a major shift in the management of distributed networking infrastructures, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC).

Cabletron offers to trade in 3Com switches

Cabletron is offering to trade in discontinued 3Com CoreBuilder switches for Cabletron solutions.

GTech, Spescom get National Lottery on the go

GTech provided the technology infrastructure for the National Lottery.

Nortel spins off Netgear

Nortel Networks has established its Netgear subsidiary, which provides home and small office networking and Internet solutions, as a separate company.

DNS introduces 3Com support plan

DNS Networking, a 3Com enterprise integrator, is offering a sustaining support plan to ensure the availability of skills and services for 3Com enterprise products.