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Networking Opportunities

Networking Opportunities. David Strom Tom’s Hardware/XChange 12/2/03. What makes a technology a fad?. Inconsistent standards Lengthy paybacks Microsoft’s meddling The march of time. What makes a technology a favorite?. Profit potential

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Networking Opportunities

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  1. Networking Opportunities David Strom Tom’s Hardware/XChange 12/2/03

  2. What makes a technology a fad? • Inconsistent standards • Lengthy paybacks • Microsoft’s meddling • The march of time

  3. What makes a technology a favorite? • Profit potential • A true interoperable standard (in your dreams, Strom!) • Commodity usage but high margins for services or support • The ability to kick off recurring revenues

  4. Emerging networking techs • Gigabit • IP Telephony • Real time apps and customer analysis • Printing! • Web Services

  5. Gigabit Networks • Desktop deployment driven by near zero marginal cost for 1G nets • Wire plant needs upgrade beyond CAT 5 • New wiring test tools needed • More new apps that require gig speeds • Gig E. in more motherboards • Can PC bus keep up with 10G speeds?

  6. IP Telephony • Voice over IP finally hits • DIY phone networks • No progress on disaster recovery planning with VoIP • MS Office 03 driving collaboration tools • One word: Vonage!

  7. Real time apps and analysis • What are your customers doing NOW? • Just-in-time mfg. requires real time data • Makes mass customization profitable • Also useful in intrusion prevention

  8. Printing -- yes, printing! • Fast first-page out now a real metric • Color is a commodity these days • Ethernet attachments now in many homes • Wireless printing almost here • Digital cameras in the office driving new sales and innovation

  9. Web Services • MS Office 03 now has XML religion • Open source now embraced by Novell • Middleware and apps servers still where the FUD, and the profits lie • Biz process integration more of a reality

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