Short Take: Nortel to integrate DeskTalk tech into Optivity software

Nortel Networks will integrate DeskTalk Systems' performance analysis and reporting tool into its Optivity network management software. DeskTalk's product, called Trend, tracks performance data and warns users of potential network problems. Nortel executives said the company is targeting DesktTalk's Trend to mid-tier companies. Nortel also said it has made a minority investment in DeskTalk, but executives from both companies declined to give specific details.