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Cloud-based disaster recovery shapes up
Some companies don't want to move their core apps to the cloud, but they're willing to try cloud-based disaster recovery. Vembu's StoreGrid offers cloud backup for storage. Slideshow | 12 May 2011
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For control freaks: Cloud WAN optimization
WAN managers need control of their applications when they leverage hybrid cloud scenarios, so Akamai and Riverbed have partnered to offer up cloud WAN optimization. Slideshow | 12 May 2011
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Who needs branch office staff with cloud-based WLAN controllers?
Cisco's new cloud-based WLAN controller lets networking teams manage thousands of access points across hundreds of branch offices from one centralized data center. Slideshow | 12 May 2011
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Third-party cloud management apps take hold
Third-party cloud management tools are taking hold, offering users the ability to manage and monitor virtual resources and capacity in cloud networks for self provisioning. Slideshow | 12 May 2011
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OpenFlow specification emerges: Rise of the software-defined network
OpenFlow switches and networks were all the rage at Interop 2011, indicating the rise of the software-defined network. But what exactly does that mean? News | 12 May 2011
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Interop 2011: Should enterprises invest in network testing equipment?
At Interop 2011, network testing equipment vendors are taking aim at enterprises. As virtualization complicates the network, do testing vendors have a point? Fast Packet | 11 May 2011
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F5 Viprion chassis gets cheaper for the masses at Interop 2011
At Interop 2011, F5 Networks unveiled a midrange F5 Viprion chassis application delivery controller and muli-tenancy capability through virtualization of its OS. News | 11 May 2011
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Cisco nabs Juniper QFabric architect David Yen
Juniper QFabric architect David Yen jumped ship to head up Cisco's data center business, including UCS and Nexus lines. It's a sign the Cisco reorganization is well under way. News | 10 May 2011
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Interop 2011 keynotes: Where's the networking beef?
Interop Las Vegas 2011 keynotes were heavy on cloud talk, but light on what counts for engineers: beefy networking news. HP and Citrix brought a little nutrition to the table. Fast Packet | 10 May 2011
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Vendors aim to improve SaaS performance with cloud WAN optimization
Vendors announced plans this week at Interop 2011 to beef up their cloud WAN optimization products, including a partnership between Riverbed and Akamai to tackle SaaS performance. News | 10 May 2011