Short Take: Cabletron ships new remote access technology

Cabletron Systems has begun shipping new remote access concentrators with improved security. Users of SmartSwitch Access 700 products can specify the type of information telecommuters, mobile workers, and business partners have access to their corporate networks. It can also help improve planning by tracking which applications are most popular, Cabletron executives said. Prices for SmartSwitch Access 700 products range between $8,495 to $13,995.