Published: 13 August 1998 16:38 GMT
Networking specialist Broadcom has joined forces with its rivals to speed the development of Gigabit Ethernet technology.
Broadcom leads the group, which includes 3Com, Cabletron and Cisco and other major networking vendors.
The vendors intend to fight the perception that expensive upgrades are necessary to allow Gigabit Ethernet to be run on existing networks. To combat this, they hope to provide products which do not require re-cabling from existing category 5 copper wires.
Peter Crowcombe, an analyst at Spikes Cavell, said: "Its no surprise that they are saying this technology is possible now. Standards bodies have been working towards an answer and there is likely to be more offerings like this once the standard is agreed."
The standard is being created by a global task force, and is known as IEEE802.3ab. It is expected to be ratified in June 1999.
Networking such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP • Structured cabling • Application Migration You will have excellent communication and presentation ...
Ability to demonstrate strong technical skills in two or more of the following areas: -Physical layer LAN and WAN protocols (including but not ...
a recent Graduate and an experienced person with at least 2 years experience to join a strong Engineering QA team.The position will involve working ...
Agenda Setters 2009
Welcome to the ninth annual Agenda Setters poll – silicon.com's list of the top 50 most influential individuals in the technology and IT industries, from techies and CIOs to entrepreneurs and business leaders. Find out more in our latest special report.
Stories from the web...
Copyright © 2008 CBS Interactive Limited. All rights reserved. Top of page
Digg
Slashdot
Del.icio.us
Stumble
Reddit
RSS Feeds
Bob Tarzey Why you must rein in your power users When they do damage, it can be catastrophic to your business
Jon Collins Is losing a mobile device really such a big deal? How to minimise the damage to your business