802.11 WiFi protocol has a fundamental design flaw in security
The well-known IEE 802.11 WiFi protocol has a fundamental design flaw in its security, according to researchers at Northeastern University in Boston and KU Leuven. The flaw allows access points to leak so-called "network frames" in plaintext. Cisco has since acknowledged this risk as the first prov... Read more
EU permits state aid for network providers of sparsely populated areas
A legislative change makes it easier for member states to invest in fixed and mobile networks. The amendment allows the governments to aid network providers of sparsely populated areas.
The European Commission presented a directive for the digitalization of member states in 2021. Brussels wants... Read more
EnGenius launches Fit, simple and secure wifi for small businesses
EnGenius introduced Fit, a wifi solution for small businesses. The solution consists of a switch, two access points and a free network management tool. According to EnGenius, the tool is simple enough to allow any employee or business owner to configure a wifi network, experienced or not.
The n... Read more
Fortinet updates network management advisor FortiAIOps
Fortinet launched an update for FortiAIOps, a management solution for networks comprised of Fortinet devices. The new version offers greater insight into SD-WANs and LANs.
FortiAIOps has been available since 2021. The solution analyzes a network, troubleshoots problems and advises on optimal ha... Read more
FiberUnlimited receives €5M to expand plastic optical fibre service
FiberUnlimited received €5 million in growth capital. The Dutch company uses ultralight plastic optical fibre cables to build networks in buildings.
FiberUnlimited wants to use the capital to expand abroad. The investment was made by venture capitalist Forward One and investment company Oost ... Read more
Cisco ex-CEO challenges networking vendors
After heading Cisco for 26 years, John Chambers founded a startup to compete with his former employer. Nile provides turnkey, secure and fully automated networks.
Cisco grew into a networking giant under Chambers' leadership. Now, the ex-CEO is turning his back on the company. Chambers co-found... Read more
‘Most home networks are unsecured, wave of cybercrime underway’
European employers rarely secure the home networks of employees. At the same time, smart consumer devices are increasingly popular. "The perfect conditions for cybercriminals", BlackBerry warns in a new report.
The organization spoke with thousands of remote workers across Europe. 25 percent sa... Read more
QNAP launches ransomware prevention software ADRA NDR
QNAP launches ADRA Network Detection and Response (NDR), a software solution for ransomware prevention. The software runs on the QGD-1600P and QGD-1602P, two existing network switches. ADRA NDR allows the switches to recognize and block ransomware.
QNAP provides NAS devices, network switches an... Read more
Intel announces breakthrough in silicon photonics
Intel announced a significant advancement in silicon photonics, making way for a better, faster network between computer processors.
Silicon photonics can be best defined as the pairing of semiconductor lasers with silicon integrated circuits. These photonics enable swift data transfers over lon... Read more
Cisco Predictive Networks forecasts network problems
Cisco introduces Predictive Networks. The technology allows organizations to solve network problems before they occur. Cisco hopes to unveil the first release in June.
In a recent survey, 45 percent of IT leaders said that downtime is their biggest network challenge. The more we digitalize, the ... Read more