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• Rob Cannistra talks OpenFlow development on the Floodlight controller

  Marist's Robert Cannistra talks SDN research and current OpenFlow development for the OpenDaylight Floodlight controller. Continue Reading

• Carrier cloud services: Do customers care if you own the network?

  With carrier cloud services, telcos can differentiate with their networks. Whether enterprises care remains to be seen. Continue Reading

• In app-centric era, what are the effects on a network performance manager?

  As application-centric networking grows, the responsibilities of network performance managers are changing as well, writes expert Daniel Seligman. Continue Reading

• Is virtual networking the link to end-to-end management?

  Network virtualization has lagged behind server and storage virtualization, which means “single-pane-of-glass management and monitoring” in the data center is still on the horizon. Although the advent of software-defined networking (SDN) may make ... Continue Reading

• Competitors on Cisco SDN strategy: Is hardware really the answer?

  Cisco competitors blasted the new Cisco SDN strategy, saying it uses inflexible hardware for software-driven networks and bypasses SDN standards. Continue Reading

• WAN aggregation: Why you should consider this application delivery optimization technique

  What is WAN aggregation, and how does it work? Our expert explains why all companies should consider this type of application delivery optimization.Continue Reading

• Subnet basics: Must you set up Wi-Fi subnets in a single building?

  Expert Mike Jude discusses the rationale of creating distinct Wi-Fi subnets in a single building.Continue Reading

• Networking blogs: Cisco lays out ACI strategy

  This week's networking blogs cover the gamut from Cisco's SDN strategy to steps enterprises should take to ensure they have enough network capacity.Continue Reading

• Designing an effective vulnerability management program for the cloud

  Vulnerability scans aren't enough. A comprehensive vulnerability management program is vital for cloud providers to make informed security decisions.Continue Reading

• Pocket Guide to Network Management and Monitoring

  Networking experts David Davis and Jessica Scarpati take a deep dive into the unified network pool to explore important management tools, key features, and vendor approaches in this expert pocket guide.Continue Reading

• Will cloudification make enterprise IT jobs disappear?

  We have public, private and hybrid clouds. What does this mean for in-house IT departments? Will the cloud make enterprise jobs evaporate?Continue Reading

• What to consider for hybrid network virtualization technology

  There are ways to use network virtualization technology in your existing network that let traditional and virtual architectures complement each other.Continue Reading

• What network virtualization technology can do for your network today

  Network virtualization technology is now generally available, and it won't require a rip-and-replace. A hybrid approach may be the best way to begin.Continue Reading

• Dell SDN strategy update: Infrastructure controller in the works

  Dell is developing an infrastructure controller that goes beyond SDN to deliver control of storage, servers and networks.Continue Reading

• ONUG: IT users want to shape vendor SDN, network programmability strategy

  At the Open Networking User Group meeting next week, IT execs will tell vendors what they want from SDN and network programmability; will they listen?Continue Reading