WaveLAN available for Apple

Furthering its relationship with Apple Computers, Lucent Technologies Global Commercial Markets says its WaveLAN networking card designed for a new industry-standard WLAN protocol is now available for a wide variety of Apple computers, including the latest PowerBook G3 series.

Madge steps up video conferencing power

Madge Networks has introduced the Madge Intelligent Switch, a WAN access device designed to bring the power of video conferencing to small and mid-sized companies.

Unisys opens Cisco Technical Readiness Lab

Unisys has opened a Cisco Technical Readiness Lab at its US headquarters to provide technical training, professional certification and interoperability testing for networking professionals.

Madge offers TR LAN gateway for voice over IP

Madge Networks says it has launched the industry`s first product-enabling IP-based video conferencing over Token Ring (TR) local area networks (LANs). The Madge LAN Video Gateway product offers a cost-effective route for organisations to expand their use of video conferencing and multimedia application sharing over their existing TR network infrastructure.

NA`s CyberCop protects Linux enterprises

In the wake of rising support for Linux, Network Associates (NA) is coming to market with a risk assessment tool custom-developed for the operating system. CyberCop Scanner inspects computer networks for security vulnerabilities and advises how to patch any holes it finds.

Madge, IP Metrics team up on HSTR Server Kit

Madge Networks and IP Metrics have teamed up to offer Token Ring network managers a cost-effective solution to upgrade their server network connections. The Madge High Speed Token Ring (HSTR) Server Kit promises increased network availability, scalability, manageability, resilience and improved server response time.

Novell releases Y2K tool to aid computer network readiness

Novell reduces cost of managing mixed-platform environments

Novell has announced the availability of NetWare 5 Network File System (NFS) Services, a software solution that simplifies administration of heterogeneous environments. NetWare 5 NFS Services provides seamless connectivity between NetWare 5 server platform and Unix-based workstations.

Motorola, Datatec Westcon launch channel partner programme

Motorola Internet and Networking Group, together with exclusive local partner Datatec Westcon, is introducing its Infinity Accredited Partner Programme to provide local accredited resellers with proactive marketing, sales, training and technical support.

Madge Networks offers adaptor trade-in deal

Madge Networks is offering a network adaptor upgrade programme in which the company will provide R150 cash back for each Token Ring network interface card traded in against the purchase of a Smart 16/4 PCI Ringnode Mk3 (WoL) adaptor.

USKO Comms becomes Cisco`s Silver Partner

USKO Communications has been awarded Silver Partner status by Cisco. This certification gives USKO access to a marketing fund for joint projects and Cisco`s global information network, sales incentive and trade show seminar programmes, and access to Cisco`s Executive Briefing Centre.

Hix provides Channelised E1 service

Hix, a corporate Internet service provider and supplier of virtual private networks (VPN), will soon provide a new service to its VPN customers. John Campbell, Hix MD, says the entire Hix VPN network will be based on Channelised E1 systems.