Ellen Messmer

Choice in intrusion-detection systems became wider this month as startup NetContinuum Inc. made its debut with a Web security appliance, while ForeScout Technologies Inc. and Top Layer Networks Inc. expanded their product lines for thwarting network attacks.

Latis Networks Inc. has introduced an 802.11 wireless LAN security gateway that enforces user authentication and continuously scans the wireless network to block computer worms and Web attacks.

When it comes to e-commerce, the Big Three U.S. automakers see bumps aplenty in the coming months.

ReefEdge Inc. in September took the wraps off the latest version of its wireless LAN (WLAN) security gateway that features a way to help network executives enforce bandwidth and application use on WLAN access point.

Lucent Technologies Inc. this week announced two new models of "carrier-class" firewall/VPN equipment aimed for use in perimeter defence by ISPs, telecom companies as well as large enterprises.

ReefEdge Inc. this week takes the wraps off the latest version of its wireless LAN (WLAN) security gateway that features a way to help network executives enforce bandwidth and application use on WLAN access point.

When it comes to e-commerce, the Big Three U.S. automakers see bumps aplenty in the coming months.

IBM Corp. has entered into a deal to acquire Access360, which developed the EnRole provisioning management software, for an undisclosed price. IBM said it will resell EnRole and eventually integrate it into the Tivoli network management software portfolio.