Dowling said Pure Networks is sharing its APIs with partners like AOL and D-Link so they can write both agents and applications that leverage the Network Magic platform to the enhance the value of their hardware and software offerings.

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And up-and-coming software companies will provide applications that can sit atop the network to manage the information and control for personalization, design, comfort, and efficiency.

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The survey also pointed out that network managers face challenges when introducing employees to new software applications and advances in communication technology.

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