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VMware acquires network virtualization vendor Nicira for $1.2B
Server virtualization leader VMware boosts its networking credentials by acquiring network virtualization startup Nicira Networks. News | 24 Jul 2012
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With Plexxi's SDN strategy, why bother with network fabric?
The Plexxi SDN strategy uses optical interconnects to link Ethernet switches and a controller with open APIs that enhance application performance far beyond network fabrics. Fast Packet | 29 Jun 2012
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Software-defined networking is not OpenFlow, companies proclaim
Software-defined networking (SDN) and OpenFlow are no longer synonymous. Now vendors are taking individual approaches to SDN using other methods. What does this mean for OpenFlow? Fast Packet | 25 Jun 2012
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Building on OpenFlow, FlowVisor offers path towards open network virtualization
Network virtualization tool FlowVisor boosts software defined networking by allowing easy slicing of physical networks into multiple logical pieces. Feature | 21 Jun 2012
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VMware networking CTO on OpenFlow
In part two of our Q&A with VMware networking CTO Allwyn Sequeira, we ask him about VMware's plans for OpenFlow.. Q&A | 19 Jun 2012
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VMware networking CTO on SDN, OpenFlow and network virtualization
VMware networking CTO Allwyn Sequeira explains the software-defined data center, the future of OpenFlow and how the company already has network virtualization 'nailed.' Q&A | 19 Jun 2012
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Cisco SDN response: Programmable networks, not OpenFlow
With Cisco ONE, Cisco moves beyond software-defined networking, introducing APIs and virtual network overlays that enable programmable networks. News | 14 Jun 2012
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With Locator/Identifier Separation Protocol, seamless mobile handoffs
At Cisco Live, Cisco CEO John Chambers highlighted the Locator/Identifier Separation Protocol as a method to seamlessly move applications between cellular and Wi-Fi networks. Fast Packet | 13 Jun 2012
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In software-defined networking, complexity...what a turnoff
In all the excitement over software-defined networking and network programmability, one problem is often overlooked -- code complexity. Is SDN complexity worth it? Fast Packet | 11 Jun 2012
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With Big Switch network overlay app, who needs OpenFlow switches?
Big Switch Networks introduced an OpenFlow network overlay that enables users to run a software-defined network with any physical infrastructure. News | 06 Jun 2012
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