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Networking firms rework strategies for telecom, ISPs

Networking firms are spinning new strategies to help get a leg up in a highly competitive market. 3Com plans to unveil technology for ISPs, while telecom giant AT&T eyes the application service provider market for added revenue streams.

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Networking firms are spinning new strategies to help get a leg up in a highly competitive market. 3Com plans to unveil technology for ISPs, while telecom giant AT&T eyes the application service provider market for added revenue streams.

 
Novell lures 3Com to support directory services software
The alliance signals another stepping stone in Novell's strategy to entice an army of networking and application software developers to build on its directory service.

AT&T sets sights on ASP market
AT&T is about to latch on to one of the Internet's hottest trends: the budding rent-an-application market.

Newbridge plans to auction old networking gear
The struggling Canadian firm plans to sell its older equipment through start-up TekSell.com, which aims to become an eBay for technology companies.

3Com details telecom, ISP strategy
Executives announced plans to ship technology that lets service providers offer the ability to send faxes and use calling cards for Net phone calls.

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