Benson Says Internet Stifles Innovation At Comnet Keynote; Cabletron CEO calls for a more reliable, dependable Internet supporting next generation technology.ROCHESTER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 2, 1998--Craig Benson's keynote address keynote address n. An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech. Noun 1. at Comnet addressed how the Internet's infrastructure can not support technology of today such as voice and video applications, and most certainly will have issues supporting technology of the future. "The net should be an enabler; not a holdback hold·back n. 1. a. The act of holding back. b. Something held back. 2. A device that retains or restrains. 3. to innovation. The Internet is not well-suited for voice and video. It drives a data infrastructure," says Benson, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Cabletron Systems. "Many customers would have voice and video on their Web site if the `Net could handle the size of the downloads. Instead, they have to dummy Sham; make-believe; pretended; imitation. Person who serves in place of another, or who serves until the proper person is named or available to take his place (e.g., dummy corporate directors; dummy owners of real estate). down their site because the Internet can't handle it." Benson also focused on the unreliability of today's networks and the constant demand for more bandwidth. As networks become the focal point focal point n. See focus. of business, reliability as well as accountability becomes crucial. "Networks are a black hole to most people. They need to be more utility-like. They must be scalable and manageable in order to deliver enhanced business value," explains Benson. "Giving downloaded clips of the elaborate screen savers Screen Savers may refer to:
Achieving Utility-Like Networking: In an effort to remedy the situation, Benson sees a real need for multi-vendor networks and a realization that one-stop-shopping is a fantasy. "No other utility depends on a single provider to provide the components of its infrastructure. Today's reliable utilities required decades of cooperative industry standards development, which enabled companies to build infrastructures that carry electrical, water, phone, sewer and natural gas services," explains Benson. "Customers want reliable, best-of-class solutions, and do not want to be tied into the future of any single vendor." To realistically reach that utility-like reliability, Benson looks to the uses of management platforms that will enable network managers to do their jobs effectively, keep costs down and keep the company's most valued resource, the network, up and running. "Network and systems management platforms should allow a manager to unlock the "intelligence" in the network --making sure that network usage and performance matches the requirements of the business," says Benson. "Detailed accounting capabilities, Policy-based Usage and Quality of Service, Increased Security and Authentication (1) Verifying the integrity of a transmitted message. See message integrity, e-mail authentication and MAC. (2) Verifying the identity of a user logging into a network. , Ease of mobility and Asset Utilization are all components to aid the network manager and the business." A copy of Benson's speech is available on the Cabletron's World Wide Web site at http://www.cabletron.com. Craig Benson Craig Benson (born New York City, October 8, 1954) came to public attention by founding Cabletron Systems, now known as Enterasys Networks that became one of the largest employers in New Hampshire, and was governor of the state from January 2003 to January 2005. is chairman and chief executive officer of Cabletron Systems, one of the world's largest and most successful networking companies. Along with partner Bob Levine, Mr. Benson founded Cabletron in 1983. Cabletron has grown from a two-man operation in 1983 to a $1.4 billion market leader. Mr. Benson, along with partner Mr. Levine, was named "Entrepreneur of the Year" in 1991 by Inc. magazine. He graduated from Babson College Babson College, located in Wellesley, Massachusetts (zoned as "Babson Park," ZIP code 02457),[1] is a private business school that grants all undergraduates a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. The F. W. with a degree in finance and an MBA MBA abbr. Master of Business Administration Noun 1. MBA - a master's degree in business Master in Business, Master in Business Administration from Syracuse University Syracuse University, main campus at Syracuse, N.Y.; coeducational; chartered 1870, opened 1871. Syracuse is noted for its research programs in government and industry; facilities include the Center for Science and Technology, the Newhouse Communications Center, and . About Cabletron Cabletron Systems,the premier provider of enterprise-class networking solutions, offers dependable network access and communications to millions of people throughout the world under its Smart Networking architecture. With scaleable products designed for Fortune 1000 enterprise networks, service providers and small businesses, Cabletron provides simple, reliable and cost-effective business solutions for the information age. Cabletron's World Wide Web site can be reached on the Internet at http://www.cabletron.com. Cabletron and SmartSwitch are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cabletron Systems. |
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