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Of course, there's still work to be done. For example, Nextra reportedly can't upgrade its system software without a system reboot, a big no-no in the Tier 1 world.

As to whether a bunch of Talpiot grads can win the hearts of ITers, consider this: Another Israeli company was founded by a Talpiot grad and a buddy or two. His name? Marius Nacht. The company? Check Point Software Technologies.

David Greenfield is NWC's editor. He has spent 20 years analyzing virtually every networking technology and has consulted to and assisted Fortune 500 enterprises in their technology acquisitions. Write to him at [email protected].