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Cisco software-defined networking: OpenFlow alone 'will not cut it'
OpenFlow will play a tiny role in the Cisco software-defined networking strategy, which will focus on making existing Cisco networks programmable. OpenFlow supporters are wary. News
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Arista FPGA switch could revolutionize Layer 4-7 network services
With its embedded field-programmable gate array, Arista's new switch may resonate beyond the latency-phobic government and financial sectors and transform Layer 4-7 services. News
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Three reasons campus LAN innovation still matters
The campus LAN may not seem as exciting as the data center network, but mobility and desktop virtualization alone have placed a whole demand for LAN QoS and baked in security. Fast Packet
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Implementing Cisco Nexus 5500 as a core switch: Design considerations
The Cisco Nexus 5500 may be a better replacement for the Catalyst 6500 as a network core switch than the Nexus 7000, but there are design challenges to consider before investing. Tip
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Cisco Nexus 5500: A viable core switch for the midsized enterprise?
As virtualization and new storage arrays place greater demand on the network, engineers may find that the Cisco Nexus 5500 is a better core switch than the Cisco Catalyst 6509. Tip
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Network access security challenges: Mobility requires new strategies
With employees accessing core applications on personal devices, engineers are facing new network access security challenges that require intelligence on all components. Tip
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Blade server switches may ease density problems in the network
When trying to remove density in the network, using blade server switches may help solve the problem, as well as offer latency advantages. Expert Carrie Higbie weighs in. Answer
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Alcatel-Lucent enterprise chief on pushing into North America
In this Q&A, Alcatel-Lucent enterprise division president Michel Emelianoff explains how his company will win over North America customers. Q&A
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LAN QoS: Access switches get intelligent for high-stakes applications
LAN QoS has become a necessity now that applications like video conferencing and IP telephony must be delivered beyond the desktop and onto the mobile device. Tip
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Will 10GBASE-T switches eliminate copper cabling?
Is the rise of 10GBASE-T switches the end of using a copper cabling system in the network? Data Infrastructure expert, Carrie Higbie provides an answer. Answer