Security, Campus Portals, Telecommunications, and Digital Infrastructure
Security: Encryption
Auscomp Fort Knox
The new Auscomp Fort Knox from Auscomp Worldwide securely encrypts and protects
any private files or information (such as PINs, passwords, accounts, documents,
passports, images, programs, and spreadsheets) with just one Master Password
using a 448-bit Blowfish encryption algorithm. Users can now effectively manage
vital information from one secure, central repository. Access, maintenance and
synchronization are all done either via the network or via the Internet. Users
can log in and fill out Web forms automatically with either a mouse click or
drag-and-drop function. A scheduler function reminds the user of deadlines via
e-mail, a pop-up window, or application launch. Auscomp Fort Knox is available
in English, German, and Spanish, and will soon be released in French, Italian,
and Japanese. Contact: Auscomp Worldwide, Victoria, Australia; http://www.auscomp.com
CES Communications
CES Communications offers a variety of products for encrypting voice and fax
transmissions. These include devices for both analog and digital transmission,
and can be purchased as stand-alone portable models or integrated into the phone
or fax itself. The Elite models serve analog clients. The Sure product line
is designed for digital use, and the Guardian models are in-line products using
physical keys. Contact: CES Communications, Christchurch, New Zealand, www.cescomm.co.nz
Encryption Software
Encryption Software's EncrLib ECC Cryptographic Library is a C++ public-key
encryption and digital signature solution that is powerful, portable, and easy
to use. The library is based on Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC), but requires
almost no knowledge of cryptography to install and use. While the library's
main asset is its strong public-key encryption/digital signature algorithms,
it also provides single-key (symmetric) encryption functions that allow developers
to quickly add password-protected encryption to their applications, as well
as compression and encoding functions. The library works under Windows 95/98/NT/Win
2000, Linux, and other Unix Platforms. Contact: Encryption Software, Atlanta,
GA; www.encrsoft.com.
Security: Firewalls
CiscoPIX
The Cisco Secure PIX Firewall series features an easy-to-install, integrated
hardware/software appliance that uses a non-UNIX, secure, real-time, embedded
system. This takes the place of the application-level extensive processing required
by typical CPU-intensive full-time proxy servers. Cisco's product line performs
up to 250,000 simultaneous connections, more than 6,500 connections per second,
and nearly 170 megabits per second (Mbps) throughput. PIX Firewall promises
to be less complex and more robust than packet-filtering and also offers higher
performance and more scalability than application proxy firewalls. The heart
of the PIX Firewall series is the adaptive security algorithm (ASA), which maintains
the secure perimeters between the networks controlled by the firewall. The connection-oriented
ASA design creates session flows based on source and destination addresses,
TCP sequence numbers (which are non-predictable), port numbers, and additional
TCP flags. Contact: Cisco Systems, Santa Clara, CA; (800) 553-NETS; www.cisco.com.
SonicWALL Education Edition
SonicWALL's product for the education market include the SonicWALL SOHO2 or
SonicWALL PRO Internet Security Appliance bundled with a 1-year SonicWALL Content
Filter Subscription and priority technical support. These bundled Education
Editions are discounted packages available to qualified educational institutions
and libraries in the US and Canada only. The SonicWALL SOHO2 is a high performance,
10/100 Mbps Ethernet platform that includes an ICSA-certified packet firewall
and IP address management for sharing a broadband (DSL/Cable) Internet connection.
The SonicWALL PRO, built on a high-performance, Fast Ethernet platform, provides
complete Internet access security for an unlimited number of users. The SonicWALL
PRO includes state-of-the-art access security with an ICSA-certified firewall
and IPSec VPN standard. It also includes a DMZ (De-Militarized Zone) port to
allow Internet users access to Internet servers (Web, E-mail, FTP) on the local
network and protect the servers against Denial of Service attacks. SonicWALL
Content Filtering Subscription uses CyberPatrol's internationally respected
CyberNOT List. The CyberNOT List classifies objectionable material into 12 categories
from a dynamically updated database of over 1.5 million URLs. SonicWALL's Content
Filter List Subscription equips SonicWALL Internet security appliances to monitor
usage and control access to unproductive and objectionable Web content according
to established policies. Contact: SonicWALL, Sunnyvale, CA; (888) 222-6563;
www.sonicwall.com.
Sun VelociRaptor
Sun VelociRaptor firewall appliance is an integrated hardware/software solution
that is rack-mounted, small, and installs in only 30 minutes. Integrating AXENT
Technologies' Raptor firewall software into Sun Cobalt Network's RaQ Series
of network appliances, the product offers application-level proxies, network
circuit analysis, and packet filtering. Contact: Cobalt Networks, Mountain View,
CA; (888) 70-COBALT; www.cobalt.com.
WolfPac Internet Security Appliances
WolfPac is a family of high performance, low-profile Internet security appliances.
At a height of 1.75 inches high, the compact profile is designed for high density,
high performance enterprise class applications. The WolfPac family's base configuration
includes incorporation of an Intel 700 Mhz Celeron processor, two Intel 10/100
Pro Ethernet Adapters, and 128MB of RAM upgradeable to 512MB. The WolfPac family
can sustain full-duplex throughput of up to 90 Mbps. Optional features include
DMZ, RAM, and processor upgrades, supporting Intel Pentium III at speeds of
up to 1GHZ. Contact: NetWolves, Tampa, FL (813) 286-8644; www.netwolves.com.
Security: Intrusion Detection Systems
Check Point RealSecure
Integrated with Check Point's VPN-1 and FireWall-1, Check Point RealSecure provides
the highest level of real-time intrusion detection while enabling network administrators
to establish a coherent enterprise-wide security policy.
Check Point RealSecure
provides a continuously updated attack recognition database. It simplifies the
complex task of configuring and setting up an intrusion detection system by
eliminating the need to re-enter network objects that have already been entered
into the campus's FireWall-1 or VPN-1 policy. It also provides advanced reporting
of intrusions and network misuse - including consolidation of events into existing
VPN-1/FireWall-1 log files for simplified event auditing. Contact: Check Point,
Redwood City, CA; (650) 628-2000; www.checkpoint.com.
Network ICE
Network ICE, now a part of ISS, offers intrusion protection for both consumers
and large institutions, or enterprises. BlackICE Agent is a host-based product
for individual users. BlackICE Sentry, the company's network-based product,
is specifically designed for high-speed, switched environments. BlackICE Sentry
monitors all network traffic and alerts the ICEcap Manager of any suspicious
traffic. Sentry is appropriate for gigabit-sized networks. ICEcap Manager is
an intelligent Web-based management system for use with both Agent and Sentry.
Manager correlates information from multiple Agents and/or Sentries and sends
alerts to the administrator about attempted attacks. It also automatically updates
systems to protect them from future attacks. Contact: Network ICE, San Mateo,
CA; (650) 532-4100; www.networkice.com.
ZoneAlarm Pro
ZoneAlarm Pro v. 2.6 from Zone Labs provides protection against a variety of
known and unknown threats. ZoneAlarm, designed for the home office as well as
corporate customers, combines firewall protection with intrusion detection.
The latest version of this out-of-the-box product features "hardened security"
at the operating system level to patch Windows OS vulnerabilities and protect
users from security sabotage. Version 2.6 features pop-up firewall alerts and
program alerts that are rated and color-coded, instant advice for all firewall
and program alerts, and an easy to follow tutorial. In order to guard against
email-based invasions, ZoneAlarm Pro's MailSafe Email Attachment Protection
safeguards users from inadvertently executing unsafe attachments to emails.
Contact: ZoneAlarm, San Francisco, CA; (415) 341-8200; www.zonelabs.com.
NetProwler
Symantec's NetProwler product is a network-based IDS designed to automatically
discover popular systems applications and apply the appropriate protection with
minimal administrator intervention. Version 3.5 offers an automatic download
feature that lets organizations build and deploy custom attack definitions on
the fly. Adminstrators can easily drag and drop specific security directives
into pre-defined, logical groups of systems with specific functions for customized,
automated management. NetProwler uses a proprietary SQL database backend capable
of handling large-scale IDS deployments. Privacy and integrity are ensured via
the use of Blowfish encryption, MD5 digital signatures, and key exchange. Other
features include an option that reduces continuous reception of multiple repetitive
alerts, and an attack dictionary that links to relevant areas in the company's
Web site for more information. Contact: Symantec, Cupertino, CA; www.symantec.com.
SecureNet Pro
SecureNet Pro from Intrusion.com responds to attack signatures with rapid attack
definition speed and a high degree of accuracy. Complete extensibility lets
users choose which signatures are string-matched and which are context analyzed,
customizing the system as needed and reducing the number of false positives.
The product cuts packet handling by 33% by eliminating redundant signature analysis.
SecureNet Pro can be bundled onto Intrusion.com appliances to lower the cost
of ownership and speed implementation. Intrusion.com offers three kinds of appliances
for bundling, from a desktop appliance suitable for distance learning sites
to a rack-mountable gigabit appliance for servers and networks. Contact: Intrusion.com,
Richardson, TX; (858)-637-7770; www.intrusion.com.
NFR Network Intrusion Detection System
NFR Network Intrusion Detection version 5 is a full-featured package that offers
both ease-of-use and customizability. The system boots off of a CD-ROM, simplifying
installation and upgrading. All of NFR's components were designed within the
company and use the same graphical capabilities, so users familiar with one
product will quickly become familiar with the others. At the same time, NFR
allows more sophisticated users to develop signatures for attacks that are specific
to their organizations. Extensibility allows institutions to program the system
exactly as they need to, providing a high level of accuracy and detection coverage.
Contact: NFR, Rockville, MD; (240) 632-9000; www.nfr.com.
Security: Anti-Virus Software
F-Secure
F-Secure Anti-Virus offers security for Palm OS handheld devices. The software
runs locally on the device, providing protection that automatically scans and
detects all known malware (viruses, trojans etc.) after HotSync. F-Secure has
an always up-to date anti-virus database pushed automatically to the host PC
and to the handheld at HotSync and provides information to the user on the infected
files. This Finnish company has a North American office in Canada. Contact:
F-Secure, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, (905) 281-9819; www.datafellows.com
McAfee VirusScan Online
McAfee.com VirusScan Online is a subscription-based service delivering anti-virus
tools to protect PCs over the Web. Combining three McAfee products-ActiveShield,
Scan, and Rescue Disk, VirusScan Online protects a desktop computer regardless
of whether it is connected to the Internet. ActiveShield resides on the computer's
hard drive and automatically scans all file inputs, outputs, downloads, program
executions, and other system-related activities. If the program finds a virus,
users have the option to clean or delete the infected file. Scan allows users
to check specific files on the hard drive or entire system on demand. This is
particularly useful when the user receives a suspicious email attachment. Scan
d'es not require user updating; it resides on McAfee's server and is continuously
updated. Rescue disk creates an emergency floppy disk to start and clean the
PC in case it becomes infected with a boot sector virus. Contact: McAfee.com,
Sunnyvale, CA; (408) 992-8100; www.mcafee.com.
Sophos Anti-Virus
Sophos Anti-Virus is a complete anti-virus solution with network functionality
at its core. It was designed specifically for managing the complexity of networks
from small local area networks to large multi-server, multi-platform WANs. Easily
updated and flexible, it is available for all popular desktop and network operating
systems, protecting laptops, workstations, servers, and e-mail systems. Contact:
Sophos, Wakefield, MA; (781) 213-3456; www.sophos.com.
Symantec
Symantec offers a variety of anti-virus products for clients, file servers,
groupware, and gateways. Symatec's family of products, which include Norton
and Axent products, feature highly automated, "hands-free" macro virus
protection, including scheduled updates of programs, automatic delivery of virus
definition files and an automatic link to the Symantec AntiVirus Research Center
(SARC). Symantec products use NAVEX, which incorporates new virus definitions
and engine extensions-without de-installing/reinstalling the application software-across
the organization. Their latest version of Norton Anti-Virus Corporate Edition
features a digital immune system, for automatic submission and "cure"
via the Web of even the largest virus invasions, as well as centralized policy
management on a scalable enterprise-wide basis. Contact: Symantec, Cupertino,
CA; (408) 517-8000; www.symantec.com.
WebShield
WebShield for Nokia Appliance tightly integrates the Nokia security platform
and the McAfee anti-virus software to deliver best-of-breed virus protection
in a dedicated appliance. WebShield stops viruses and malicious code threats,
updates the scanning engine automatically with latest virus definition file,
scans inbound and outbound traffic, cleans, rejects, or quarantines infected
attachments, and alerts the system administrator via email of virus outbreaks
discovered by McAfee Avert. WebShield offers built-in logging and reporting
and simple configuration. Contact: Nokia; (877) 997-9199; www.nokia.com.
Campus Portals
Blackboard
Blackboard's portal allows integration with SIS and other campus systems, and
full administrator control over all features of the portal. This portal offers
customization features such as institutional branding and user-profile based
content. Blackboard also features a personalized calendar, email, and a discussion
board. Users can select from over 150 news and information sources to further
personalize the portal's home page. Course management tools include an online
testing function that allows instructors to build exams or quizzes in a variety
of file and media formats and a course statistics feature which by which instructors
can analyze how often and in what ways online course resources are being used
by the students. A digital dropbox facilitates submitting assignments and gives
instructors a time/date record of their submission. The Academic Web Resources
tab of the portal accesses over 50,000 full text articles and 3500 periodical
titles, as well as other online materials. Contact: Blackboard, Washington,
DC; (202) 463-4860; www.blackboard.com.
CampusPipeline
Campus Pipeline features real-time Web access to administrative and academic
services as well as a communication tool. Campus Pipeline integrates with a
school's SIS (student information system) to automate processes and dynamically
trigger events. With Campus Pipeline's roles-based system, the user's profile
determines what comes through the portal. Users can redo their profiles regularly
to reflect their current interests, whether that be joining a campus club or
signing up to teach a new course. Campus Pipeline also allows each campus to
customize the look of the portal. The Campus Life section may feature advertising,
depending on the school's licensing agreement. Contact: Campus Pipeline, Salt
Lake City, UT; (888) 682-PIPE; www.campuspipeline.com.
CyberU
CyberU offers online training, instructor-led training, and just-in-time training
across corporations and campuses. The advanced training platform is entirely
extranet-based, allowing for rapid global deployment and customization. The
Web site provides 20,000 online courses from art history to software applications,
from over 600 providers. CyberU also tracks each user's personal schedule of
classes. Together with its campus store, career-planning center, and virtual
library, CyberU offers a complete distance learning package. Contact: CyberU,
Santa Monica, CA; (310) 581-2005; www.cyberu.com.
eCollege
eCollege CampusPortal is a distance and on-campus site that offers Web-based
email, calendar and other online communication tools; an online community center
for daily campus communications; customized local and national news, weather,
sports, and more; community and alumni features, such as online chapters, clubs
and study groups; browser testing, system testing, and user assessment tools;
full integration with eCollege's other platforms; and e-commerce options. Contact:
eCollege: Denver, CO; (888) 884-7325; www.ecollege.com.
eLearners.com
eLearners.com is a site dedicated to offering thousands of online distance education
courses. This portal d'es not link to student or administrative services. The
site is a hub for online course delivery from a number of academic institutions.
This site is advertising supported, and peppered with pop-up ads. Contact: eLearners.com,
www.elearners.com.
Globewide Network Academy
Global Network Academy is a nonprofit organization that pioneers and develops
distance learning relationships and facilities for the worldwide public to use.
GNA's tools are created under the open-source philosophy, available free of
charge to the public. The Web site features links to over 20,000 distance learning
opportunities around the world. Student and teacher "channels" offer
directories of useful distance learning material for each constituency. Contact:
Globewide Network Academy, Austin, TX; www.gnacademy.org.
Jenzabar
Jenzabar's portal provides tailored, personalized access to student services
such as course registration, course Web pages, the Internet, email, and other
school specific resources. The package includes a personal calendar (which can
be pre-loaded with the student's own course information), resume builder, and
a handout section through which instructors can distribute text, audio, and
video course materials. Jenzabar features streamed discussion forums for online
office hours, chat rooms for study and review, Web page builder and hosting
tools, an entertainment center, and even a special symbols palette for math,
science, and music students. Online course management tools such as a grade
book and test preparation software round out the portal's features. Contact:
Jenzabar, Cambridge, MA; (877) 536-0222; www.jenzabar.net.
Mascot Network
Users enter Mascot's portal by typing in an ID that determines what content
you will see and access. That ID triggers particular announcement, events, and
group notices. Mascot also integrates with back end functions such as registration
and financial aid. Mascot's focus is as social as it is academic. Its icon-based
tabs across the top of the page include a face directory, events page, life
tools (career services), a "fun" tab, and a chat area called "exchange."
Along the page's left side are links to academic, administrative, and social
functions. New to this portal is Mascot Orientation, an online interactive application
that connects incoming students to the school and their new classmates. Mascot
Orientation fulfills two functions: it can deliver information to new students
in a timely and efficient manner, and it helps deter student "melt,"
when students who make a deposit on their first year of matriculation fail to
actually enroll in the fall. Contact: Mascot, Cambridge, MA; (877) 557-9795;
www.mascot.com.
PeopleSoft Campus Portal
Pre-built with PeopleSoft 8 Internet Architecture, Campus Portal offers an out-of-the-box
design that shortens implementation time and simplifies upgrades. Schools can
customize the look of the portal to reflect their unique colors, mascot, and
image. Administrators can also customize the navigational links as well as the
design of individual "pagelets," the modular building blocks of the
portal. Institutions can add their own content, such as campus news and events.
PeopleSoft's Web publishing function enables individuals to contribute original
content as well. The portal can draw on PeopleSoft applications or integrate
with a campus's established system to provide a central access point for all
campus services, including admissions, registration, financial aid, payroll,
personnel, grading, and alumni relations. It's possible to partner Campus Portal
with existing online vendors, such as the campus store, or combine it with PeopleSoft's
own e-commerce solutions. Contact: PeopleSoft, Pleasanton, CA; www.peoplesoft.com.
UCompass.com
The UCompass.com portal integrates course development tools, student services,
and administrative management. The Educator Online Classroom Management System
offers content delivery and publishing features; communication features including
chat, email, and discussion; multiple testing and quizzing options; and customization
features. The site can be customized separately for student and faculty use.
Educator also features integration with campus SIS systems as well as counseling
and student records management functions. Contact: UCompass, Tallahassee, FL;
(850) 297-1800; www.ucompass.com.
ZUniversity
ZUniversity is a branded Web site network company that builds and operates customized
interactive portals comprised of affinity-based institutions. ZUniversity partners
with college campuses to provide content as well as marketing to higher education
constituents such as alumni. By aggregating institutions, zUniversity offers
local and nationwide content, commercial products, and services. Contact: zUniversity,
Stamford, CT.
Telecommunications and Digital Infrastructure: Networking
Hardware
Switches, Access Points, and Hubs
AirConnect Wireless LAN
With AirConnect Wireless LAN, users can extend their wired Ethernet service
to wireless users. AirConnect Wireless LAN plugs into the wired LAN and can
send and receive information at speeds up to 11Mbps. Each access point supports
up to 63 wireless notebook or desktop clients and provides 300 feet of wireless
coverage in a standard office or classroom environment. AirConnect connects
to an office network via a 10Base-T connection and installs on Windows 95/98/NT
4.x, and Windows CE. This access point features built-in diagnostics and power-up
self-check, upgradable firmware, antenna diversity, and support for SNMP. Contact:
3Com, Santa Clara, CA; (800) 638-3266; www.3com.com.
Allied Telesyn Rapier Switches
Allied Telesyn's Rapier family of Layer 3 IP switches leverages the company's
AR-series router technology, combining silicon-based wire-speed switching with
advanced LAN, MAN, and WAN routing features. The product line is designed to
help smaller businesses and enterprises address networking needs in ways that
were previously beyond their budget. Capabilities like the integrated Stateful
Inspection firewall and SecureVPN provide network address translation and LAN/WAN
isolation and deliver inter-VLAN protection for mission critical security applications
at speeds of up to 75 Mbps per second. Contact: Allied Telesyn, Bothell, WA;
(800) 424-4284; www.alliedtelesyn.com.
Cisco Lightstream ATM Switches
The Cisco LS 1010 is a Layer-3 enhanced ATM switch that integrates wire-speed
Layer 3 switching and ATM switching in to a single chassis, eliminating the
need for network managers to make a technology choice. The 5-Mbps modular switch
provides fault-tolerant operation and extremely fast throughput. Contact: Cisco
Systems, Inc., San Jose, CA; (800) 553-6387; www.cisco.com.
Emulex LH5000
The LH5000 Fibre Channel hub features patented digital technology that enables
unmatched loop resiliency and system availability. With intelligence on every
port, the LH5000 provides port isolation, validates loop protocol, and fully
re-times the signal. The LH5000 also provides a number of management capabilities,
including Web-based management. The digital architecture of the LH5000 eliminates
all signal jitter and provides automatic clock speed matching on every port.
As a result, LH5000 hubs can be configured as a single 10 port loop or dual
independent 5 port loops, allowing for flexibility in network design and cabling
distances. Contact: Emulex, Costa Mesa, CA; (800) 854-7112; www.emulex.com.
Netgear DS500 Series Hubs
The DS500 series of dual-speed stackable hubs enable users to mix and match
10 and 100 Mbps PCs, servers, and peripherals on the same network. Every port
automatically operates at the proper speed. Up to 8 of these hubs can be stacked
to support 192 users at 10 or 100 Mbps. The 10-to-100 Mbps bridge automatically
locates each user and filters or forwards traffic accordingly. The built-in
LEDs provide clear and intuitive status. Two LED bar graphs give online status
of network utilization and alert users to potential network overload. Contact:
Netgear, Inc., Santa Clara, CA; (408) 907-8000; www.netgear.com.
Routers
MikroTik v2.3
MikroTik v2.0 Software Router System turns a standard PC computer into a network
router. To expand the router's capabilities, add standard network PC interfaces.
The software includes remote java box administration, bandwidth control, firewall,
wireless 11Mb/s synchronous 5Mb/s, asynchronous PPP/RADIUS (up to 32 ports),
LMC DS3 and E1/T1 support, and Ethernet at 10/100Mb/s. Contact: MikroTik, Riga,
Latvia; +371-7-801-079; www.mikrotik.com.
Netopia R9100 Ethernet Router
The Netopia R9100 Ethernet Router allows small- and medium-sized organizations
to connect a LAN to the Internet via the Ethernet port on a DSL or Cable modem.
The Netopia R9100 includes an integrated 8-port Ethernet hub with an uplink
port for connection to an external hub. No additional equipment is required
to create a new network or expand an existing local network. Dial-in users can
access the LAN from anywhere on the Internet using a secure, encrypted tunnel.
The R9100 router is designed with a modular architecture to allow for future
upgrades. Contact: Netopia, Inc., Alameda, CA; (510) 814-5100; www.netopia.com.
Ugate-3300
The MaxGate UGate-3300 is an integrated Broadband Internet connection and printer
sharing router for both 11Mbps Wireless and 10/100Mbps Ethernet LANs, allowing
up to 253 users to setup up a network and share an Internet connection wirelessly.
The single-port parallel print server also lets an entire office share one printer.
Built in NAT firewall security keeps intruders out of the network. Contact:
MaxGate, Fremont, CA; (800) 284-8985; http://www.maxgate.com.tw/tania/
WebRamp 310i
WebRamp 310i is an integrated analog router, with a 4-port 10BaseT Ethernet
hub and two internal 56K V.90 modems. It operates on Windows 3.1/95/98/NT/Workgroup
3.x, Mac OS 7.5.3 and above, UNIX, and NetWare. It has a single external IP
address and has the capability of adding a third external modem if more bandwidth
is needed. Contact: Nokia, (877) 997-9199; www.nokia.com.
Telecommunications and Digital Infrastructure: Optical Wireless
Products
fSONA
The SONAbeam product line from fSONA offers point-to-point line-of-sight, full
duplex synchronous transmission at fast speeds. The SONAbeam products can carry
information at data rates up to 1.25 Gpbs over a propagation distance of 2.5
miles. Cheaper than laying optical fiber, this system, consisting of two transceivers
and a backup microwave link, is deployable within 24 hours once line-of-sight
access is available. For longer distance connections there is a dynamic beam-tracking
and alignment system that can be installed in 30 minutes. For links across a
mile or more or in areas where buildings may sway, fSONA's dynamic beam tracking
system relies on a custom-designed frictionless gimbal that takes into account
building movement and inclement weather. Contact: fSONA, Richmond, British Columbia,
Canada; (877) Go-FSONA; www.fsona.com.
Telecommunications and Digital Infrastructure: Networking
Products
Yipes Communications IP Over Fiber Networking
Yipes Communications uses the Ethernet and IP networking to link businesses
and campuses to the Internet via high-speed optical fiber. Yipes sells bandwidth
on demand. Users pay as they go only for what they use. Yipes connects directly
to the end user, covering the "last mile" that carriers typically
do not cover. Because Yipes operates via Ethernet, no translating hardware and
software, and thus no hardware purchases, are required between its Gigabit routers
and the customer. With Yipes' managed optical IP networks, customers can scale
their bandwidth use up or down in one megabit increments up to one Gigabyte,
with three hours's notice. Yipes products all feature unique IP over fiber networking.
Yipes MAN (Metro Area) provides LAN-to-LAN connectivity to increase local area
network connection speeds on demand. Yipes NET gives schools high speed Internet
service within Yipes' metro network. Yipes WAN is suitable for connecting LANs
situated in distant locations, and Yipes WALL is managed firewall service. Yipes
also offers Yipes WEB, a collection of managed hosting options, and network
design and implementation services. Contact: Yipes Communications, San Francisco,
CA; (977) 740-6600; www.yipes.com.
