RE: Re: Secure Cabinets

[Rishi Singh]

http://www.mtpartners.com/home.htm

> -Original Message-
> From: Benjamin J. Carrasco [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] 
> Sent: Monday, August 19, 2002 1:09 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: RE: Re: Secure Cabinets
> 
> 
> 
> Andrew,
> > I am looking for a cabinet that I can install in my own 
> server room to 
> > protect my machines from prying fingers and other 
> illegal access.
> This
> > cabinet needs to have vault like qualities and not just 
> be some glass
> and
> > metal thrown together.  Maybe something like two key opening
> procedures,
> > etc.
> 
> I'd suggest looking at Metal-Tech Partners, we've had 
> pretty good experiences with their products.  You will 
> probably be interested in their all metal seismic line of 
> cabinets.  There is a pretty wide assortment of 
> industrial grade steel doors that surpass the strength of 
> cabinets like Chatsworth.  They also offer dual locking 
> mechanisms that can consist of a center combination lock, 
> and top and bottom key-based locks.  We have had them 
> customized in the past to alternate the top and bottom 
> key-base locks (by default, one key is necessary to open 
> both locks).  A side from building a makeshift colo in an 
> abandoned missile silo, it should provide both a 
> comfortable level of physical security. I can not for the 
> life of me remember what their URL is.
> 
> -Ben
> 
> 
> 
> 

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RE: How important is IM? was RE: How important is the PSTN

[Rishi Singh]

Our NOC uses IM all the time to stay in touch with us regarding
emergencies. Our field engineers use IM to stay in touch with us for
scheduling and jobs. Engineers working from home use IM to stay in touch
with us. A few of our engineers carry cell phones that are IM capable.
Trader support techs at different branch offices use IM to convey outage
information to us. 

Pretty important for us. As for people slacking off on IM, we are a
project based team with strict deadlines. If you wanna stay on AIM and
chat all day, and you miss the deadline, we'll soon find out why. So
personal responsibility goes a long way. 

I'll tell you one thing, it sure helped a lot during Sept 11th. I'd
never remove it, just for that reason here. Eventually it might go away
due to increased security policies, and then we'll just find something a
lot more secure. But it is very handy. I do agree, though, that it isn't
the most secure chat product out there. Just so many people use it
because of the large installed base.

I've even seen AIM IDs on some business cards now. They seem to be more
permanent than a cell phone number :-).



> -Original Message-
> From: Christopher J. Wolff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] 
> Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2002 3:17 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: How important is IM? was RE: How important is the PSTN
> 
> 
> 
> Jane,
> 
> This brings up a good point about IM.  IMHO, IM is a 
> security risk and I am establishing a company standard 
> where users behind the firewall are prohibited from using 
> IM, IRC, and peer-to-peer file sharing programs.  My 
> opinion is that these types of programs contribute more 
> to lack of productivity than to real problem solving.
> 
> So my question for the group is, do chat programs (IM, 
> IRC, yahoo) serve a substantial network support purpose 
> or are they more of a distraction, allowing staff to 
> communicate with friends, relatives, drifters, 
> interlopers on company time?
> 
> Regards,
> Christopher J. Wolff, VP CIO
> Broadband Laboratories
> http://www.bblabs.com
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of > Pawlukiewicz 
> Jane
> Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2002 12:06 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: How important is the PSTN
> 
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> Thanks so much for all the great answers. (Could everyone 
> please stop telling me that im = instant messaging). I 
> knew I should've never gotten out of bed this morning.
> 
> Anyway, 75% of the respondents said the phone is 
> critical. 25% said some form of IM is critical.
> 
> Just in case anyone was curious.
> 
> Is it me or is it very quiet in here today?
> 
> Jane
> 
> 
> 

Verizon fiber cut in Midtown Manhattan

[Rishi Singh]

http://1010wins.com/topstories/StoryFolder/story_1199630592_html

WINS) May 1, 2002 6:49 am US/Eastern 
(New York-AP) -- Telephone service in a section of midtown Manhattan has
been disrupted by a construction accident. 

Verizon spokesman Cliff Lee says a construction crew working on 58th Street
between Lexington and Third avenues yesterday cut into a cable underground,
causing the disruption.

It's unclear how many customers have experienced problems. Police say
thousands of people have been affected. Lee says Verizon has received about
400 calls from customers having difficulty. Repair crews are working at the
scene.

The affected area is between Third and Fifth avenues from 57th to 65th
streets.

(Copyright 2002 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)