Cisco launches flexible 10/100 hubs for desktop connectivity

Cisco Systems has released the FastHub 400 10/100 Series, a line of high-performance 10/100 autosensing hubs designed to offer seamless migration to higher-performance LAN solutions.

Madge Networks showcased latest LAN/WAN based video networking at Networld+Interop Atlanta

Madge launches ATM LAN backbone switch

Madge Networks has unveiled the Collage 750 Backbone ATM Switch. The company says this is a manageable and affordable solution for Token Ring and Ethernet users deploying ATM backbones in LAN and campus environments.

DNS networks MOZAL plant

DNS Networking, the Dimension Data Group subsidiary, has networked the construction office computer network at the MOZAL plant in Mozambique and is also responsible for the maintenance and support of the network, in partnership with the DiData Africa organisation in Mozambique.

CA offers backup solution for storage area networks

Computer Associates International (CA) has announced the general availability of a multi-vendor Fibre Channel backup solution, called Enterprise Library Option (ELO), which is part of CA`s ARCserveIT Enterprise Edition.

ISS enters database security market

Internet Security Systems (ISS) has announced the worldwide availability of Database Scanner 1.0, a solution for proactively securing information assets stored in database management systems such as Microsoft SQL Server and Sybase Adaptive Server. [Local rep: SMCec]

Madge touts cheapest Token Ring adapter

Madge Networks Africa has announced a price cut on the Madge Blue+ 16/4 ISA PnP Adapter. The standard street price is now R630 per unit, which according to Madge makes it the cheapest Token Ring adapter in South Africa.

World`s largest computer retailer deploys 3Com solution

3Com has announced that CompUSA, the world`s largest computer retailer, has deployed a next-generation 3Com Gigabit Ethernet solution at the company`s new, state-of-the-art configuration centre.

Network technology takes centre stage

The world`s top retailers recently gathered in San Francisco to exchange ideas and discuss the dramatic changes that networking technology is bringing to their businesses in the industry`s first symposium, sponsored by 3Com.

3Com extends server networking boundaries

3Com has announced the first of a series of DynamicAccess software feature enhancements to its Fast EtherLink Server network interface card.

Local schools face IT challenge

NetDay says that only 2 500 SA schools out of a total of 28 000 are IT-ready in terms of electricity and telephone lines, and has urged the IT industry to support its aim to get local schools connected.

Bay awards third party maintenance contract to Synthesis Informatics

The local operation of Bay Networks, a Nortel Networks business unit, has awarded a major third-party maintenance contract to black empowerment company, Synthesis Informatics. The companies have signed an initial one-year contract under which Synthesis Informatics will install and maintain systems and solutions based on Bay Networks products. Synthesis Informatics will receive full support from Bay Networks, including training that will equip staff with the additional skills to install and maintain Bay`s products.