Delay is more important than throughput

Delay is more important than throughput

In evaluating LAN gear, testers have put too much emphasis on raw speed, says David Newman, president of Network Test. As network speeds get higher, latency becomes more important – and that’s what you should be looking at.

https://www.nwfusion.com/columnists/2003/0324testerschoice.html

Here’s why you’re not migrating to Linux

Mark Gibbs got plenty of answers to his recent question, why aren’t you migrating to Linux? Most readers seem to like Linux – but there are a range of issues holding some users back.

https://www.nwfusion.com/columnists/2003/0324backspin.html?vo

Consider managed services

Packet Evangelist Steve Taylor this week says managed services aren’t getting the consideration they deserve. Why? The WAN services world is trapped in age-old thinking that started way back when competition didn’t exist.

https://www.nwfusion.com/columnists/2003/0324taylor.html?vo

How relevant is Nortel to enterprise firms?

Nortel has been one of the hardest-hit networking companies since the economy soured, with lots of layoffs and cutbacks. But the new head of the company’s Enterprise Networks group, Malcolm Collins, is confident Nortel can bounce back. We relay his recent comments in this week’s editorial.

https://www.nwfusion.com/columnists/2003/0324edit.html?vo