» Omnitron intros fiber-to-fiber media converter
June 18, 2008 -- At NXTcomm, Omnitron Systems Technology introduced its iConverter xFF fiber-to-fiber media converter, designed to negotiate between wavelengths over multimode and single-mode dual and single fiber links.

» Fluke, Cisco pair on WAN route optimization tool
November 26, 2007 -- Fluke Networks has introduced its PfR Manager software, a WAN route optimization tool that incorporates Cisco Systems' Performance Routing (PfR) technology.

» JDSU adds triple-play, copper test features to T-BERD/MTS-4000 platform
October 23, 2008 -- The company now bills the modular test instrument as a "full-capability, single-box solution for fiber, copper and triple-play testing."

» Vicon intros 64-camera viewer application; notes personnel changes
April 23, 2008 -- The video surveillance systems provider recently introduced its ViconNet VN-2500 viewer software. The company also issued a pair of personnel change announcements.

» OFS demos EZ-Bend optical technology
March 3, 2008 -- At last week's OFC/NFOEC 2008 in San Diego, OFS demonstrated its EZ-Bend optical cable technology for supporting multiple dwelling unit (MDU) and in-home wiring applications.

» Used Tech Gear: Notes From The Underground
Refurbished switches, servers, and other products are cheap, plentiful--and risky.

» Enterprise JBoss JBPM: Creating A Scalable, Standards-Compliant and Cost-Effective SOA Environment
This excerpt from the upcoming book, Open Source SOA, addresses the Service Component Architecture (SCA), and its sister technology, Service Data Objects (SDO), emerging standards used in service-oriented architecture for creating multi-protocol, multi-language services based on reusable components. Using JBoss jBPM, as the author demonstrates, can apply process automation to a wide set of business process management problems, from embedded workflow to enterprise business process orchestration.

» Five Enterprise Content Monitoring Tools
A sampling of information security products CIOs are using to monitor and filter enterprise content, to prevent users from visiting phishing sites, and monitor who is accessing what online.