Julie Bort

Executive Editor, Signature Series

Julie is also author of Building an Extranet (Wiley, 1997).

jbort@nww.com (970) 468-2864 Fax: (970) 468-2348

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Recent articles by Bort

Wi-Fi, WiMAX and LTE: the next generation of mobile broadband
Nov. 06, 2008
We gathered representatives of each of the three major mobile broadband technologies into a live chat room and asked. Our shoot-out panel was led by Network World wireless alert newsletter writer and analyst Joanie ...

Are Microsoft shareholders fed up? | NetworkWorld.com Community
Nov. 20, 2008
Microsoft's annual shareholder's meeting occurred yesterday and given that the stock traded today at $17.50, its lowest point since 1998, you can imagine the tone among those that attended. Fed up might describe it, ...

IT security: What's hot, what's not
Oct. 20, 2008
Four security experts share their insights on the latest security technologies, including data-loss prevention, fingerprint readers and OpenID.

WLAN management: tools, tips, advice
Sep. 26, 2008
Wireless LAN management is clearly a vital element of enterprise WLAN systems and also one of the best vehicles for minimizing total cost of ownership. But even with its long history, challenges remain. These include ...

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Nov. 11, 2008

Microsoft to offer free PC security tool coming in '09 | NetworkWorld.com Community
Nov. 18, 2008
Microsoft will be offering a free, stripped-down version of its Windows Live OneCare PC security tool , code-named "Morro," in the second half of 2009. Microsoft will also discontinue retail sales of its Windows Live ...

Experts make a solid business case for IPv6
Sep. 11, 2008
The co-authors of Global IPv6 Strategies were the guests for a live Network World chat where they discussed all things IPv6. Bechtel's Fred Wettling, ArchRock's Patrick Grossetete, and Cisco's Ciprian Popoviciu ...

Making friends with Twitter, forums and blogs
Aug. 20, 2008
Social networks such as Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, blogs and forums are infiltrating your corporate network and distracting your employees. Analyst Curt Monash offers advice on turning the situation from nuisance to ...

Applications have a need for WAN speed
Jul. 31, 2008
Vendors are loading their gear with new features, but the core need for WAN speed should still guide WOC buying decisions. Application performance management and WAN acceleration are hard problems to solve and are part ...

Experts debate NAC: usefulness vs. cost
Jul. 23, 2008
Is NAC worthwhile? In Network World's first chat face-off, security experts Joel Snyder and Richard Stiennon debate the pros and cons.

Microsoft makes SharePoint and Exchange cloud services available to all | NetworkWorld.com ..
Nov. 17, 2008
Until today, only large companies could get SharePoint or Exchange as an online service available directly from Microsoft. Smaller customers could get hosted Exchange from numerous other suppliers (Intermedia, for ...

How IPv6 will heal the digital divide and reduce global energy usage | NetworkWorld.com ..
Nov. 14, 2008
Can IPv6 change the world? Reduce excessive energy consumption? Spend a little time chatting with IPv6 champion extraordinaire Geof Lambert and you will soon be convinced it can. Lambert, an executive recruiter by ...

Building home labs for Cisco certs: what you need to know
Jul. 09, 2008
Wendell Odom, Cisco press author, instructor and blogger was recently a repeat guest for Network World chat. Attendees asked him the best ways to build a home lab, which certs still have power in the market, and ...

How the used gear industry is winning the fight against counterfeiters
Jun. 19, 2008
Over 100 attendees gathered for Network World's live chat on counterfeit network gear -- how to detect it and protect yourself - with guest Mike Sheldon, chief executive officer of Network Hardware Resale. NHR employs ...

IT needs to think green to save greenbacks
Jun. 12, 2008
Two of the industry's notable visionaries John Hagel and Eric Openshaw from Deloitte, joined us for a recent Network World chat where they discussed green IT, outsourcing, protecting IP and making the most out of Web 2. ...

Crimeware defense strategies: how to protect your network (and yourself)
May. 29, 2008
Internationally acclaimed security scientists and authors Markus Jakobsson and Zulfikar Ramzan were recently guests for a live Network World chat. The two, co-authors of the book Crimeware: understanding new attacks and ...

Enterprises grow more savvy over open source
May. 16, 2008
Open source icon Stormy Peters recently joined us for a live Network World chat. Peters is co-founder of the non-profit GNOME Foundation and director of community and partner programs for OpenLogic. Peters discussed why ...

Microsoft is winning the NAC war, expert says
May. 06, 2008
Security guru Joel Snyder from Opus One recently starred as the guest of a live Network World chat where he discussed the state of network access control. Snyder says that those who are anti-NAC simply don't understand ...

Security certs, vampires and dumpster diving
Apr. 10, 2008
During a live Network World chat, expert Adam Gordon discussed the best security certifications, the tricky aspects of gaining real-world hacking experience and why our government should get with the program of ethical ...

The five hottest skills for your networking career
Mar. 26, 2008
In a recent live Network World chat, Cisco enterprise engineering expert Neil Anderson answers questions about the hottest skills, the impact of voice and video on the network and the Internet, how QoS technologies will ...

Internet borne viruses foiled by software as a service
Mar. 05, 2008
Most enterprises have a false sense of security when it comes to protecting themselves against Internet-borne malware – particularly from e-mail.

Keys to ITIL success
Mar. 05, 2008
ITIL is about people and changing their behavior. If you can get that message across to your IT staff, you've won most of the battle for improved IT processes.

Wireless security foiled by new exploits
Feb. 26, 2008
Just when you thought your wireless network was locked down, a whole new set of exploits and hacker tools hits. WPA2, PEAP, TTLS or EAP/TLS can shore up your network, if configured properly. Securing clients is a lot ...

ITIL demystified
Feb. 06, 2008
Lou Hunnebeck, vice president for the ITIL training and consulting firm, Third Sky discusses v3, how ITIL saves money, vendor marketing ploys and ITIL certifications in a Network World chat

Like it or not, Web 2.0 is heading for your network
Jan. 16, 2008
The inevitability of Web 2.0, how to attract VC money and if the iPhone will always be cool are topics discussed by DEMO's Chris Shipley in a recent Network World Chat.