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• August 05, 2016 05 Aug'16

  New VMware tool helps track and manage certifications

  In this SDN blog roundup, one networking pro looks at a new VMware tool for managing certifications, while another assesses new NFV-based managed security services.

• August 04, 2016 04 Aug'16

  Juniper's Aurrion buy brings silicon photonics to DCI strategy

  Juniper Networks' acquisition of Aurrion adds important silicon photonics to the networking vendor's data center interconnect technology.

• August 03, 2016 03 Aug'16

  Software WAN reaches peak of hype cycle

  This week, networking industry analysts assess the networking hype cycle, Black Hat 2016 and networking in the 1980s.

• August 01, 2016 01 Aug'16

  Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes in IT strategy at one of the original dot-coms

  From containers to CDNs, About.com is embracing change. Director of operations Matt Landolf shares how he's seen the outlook of one of the web's oldest properties evolve.

• August 01, 2016 01 Aug'16

  Network analytics: New ITOA tools stop downtime before it happens

  When it comes to improving network performance, big data alone isn't enough -- network managers need IT operations analytics (ITOA) to make sense of it all. Now, cutting-edge, "smart" ITOA tools do more than just use network analytics to diagnose ...

• August 01, 2016 01 Aug'16

  In-house network test labs fall out of favor in cloud era

  In the era of cloud integrations and frequent network changes, fewer organizations are building in-house network test labs, relying instead on virtual and third-party tests.

• August 01, 2016 01 Aug'16

  ITOA to AIOps: The next generation of network analytics

  IT operations analytics tools are growing up and offering unprecedented insights into network behavior, allowing managers to automate fixes before problems occur.

• July 29, 2016 29 Jul'16

  Verizon launches virtualized services for enterprises

  ICYMI: Verizon launches VNF service to enterprises; Ethernet organizations plan 2.5, 5 GbE plugfest for fall and Riverbed beefs up SteelCentral.

• July 28, 2016 28 Jul'16

  Cost of Ethernet networking expected to plummet

  The cost of Ethernet networking will fall to a fifth of the current level in four years, a research firm said. At the same time, bandwidth usage will soar.

• July 28, 2016 28 Jul'16

  Cisco DNA means goodbye to CLI?

  This week, bloggers look at Cisco's shift from CLI, Savvius' packet capture appliance and cybersecurity as a vertical industry.

• July 27, 2016 27 Jul'16

  A10 buys Appcito to bolster cloud-based ADC services

  A10 has acquired Appcito to improve its portfolio of ADC services for enterprises adopting cloud computing.

• July 25, 2016 25 Jul'16

  Cisco vCenter plug-in bridges physical, virtual data center networks

  Cisco has launched a vCenter plug-in for connecting the VMware management tool to applications running on non-virtualized servers.

• July 22, 2016 22 Jul'16

  ONOS-based open switches power leaf-spine fabric for cloud, carriers

  The ONOS project has introduced a Layer 2/3 leaf-spine fabric comprised of the group's operating system and Edgecore Networks' open switches.

• July 21, 2016 21 Jul'16

  NIA: Teridion uses smart routing to make the internet work faster

  SearchNetworking's latest Network Innovation Award winner uses cloud-optimized routing to speed up internet performance, working like Waze or Google Maps for networks.

• July 20, 2016 20 Jul'16

  Consortium for SDN switching and controller interoperability

  This week, bloggers assess SDN switching at UNH InterOperability Laboratory, network telemetry, a federal court cloud case and the Delilah Trojan.

• July 20, 2016 20 Jul'16

  New AT&T Network on Demand service provides Cisco virtual router, more

  The latest AT&T Network on Demand service provides virtualized versions of Cisco or Juniper routers, Fortinet firewalls or Riverbed WAN optimization technology.

• July 19, 2016 19 Jul'16

  Enterprise adoption of VMware technology for cloud, SDN rises

  Licensing of VMware technology for the software-defined data center rose significantly in the second quarter. Sales of older virtualization products continued to decline.

• July 14, 2016 14 Jul'16

  CEO Robbins wants more Cisco applications, cloud services

  CEO Robbins said at the Live conference customers should expect a much higher percentage of future products to be delivered as Cisco applications or cloud services.

• July 14, 2016 14 Jul'16

  Single vendors don't offer a complete software-defined environment

  Networking bloggers ask why vendors don't offer a complete software-defined environment for data centers and discuss options to improve security monitoring alerts.

• July 13, 2016 13 Jul'16

  Cloud falling short as mobile management tool?

  ICYMI: CenturyLink debuts a managed mobile analytics service in concert with Meraki; Xirrus rounds out its high-speed Wave 2 access point portfolio.

• July 11, 2016 11 Jul'16

  Cisco lifts branch security with latest software release

  Cisco introduced at its Live conference branch security software for the ISR router. The networking company also improved malware protection in the Meraki MX appliance.

• July 11, 2016 11 Jul'16

  Glue provides SD automation for more network appliances

  Glue Networks has added support for more than a dozen network products in its orchestration engine. The Gluware engine provides greater SD automation.

• June 30, 2016 30 Jun'16

  CloudLock to make Cisco security portfolio better at cloud security

  Cisco spends $293 million on technology that secures mobile users' access to the cloud. It's the latest addition to the Cisco security portfolio.

• June 29, 2016 29 Jun'16

  Mist spreads new idea for cloud-managed Wi-Fi

  Startup Mist rolls out a wireless service that blends artificial intelligence, virtual Bluetooth Low Energy beacons and unprecedented visibility into network performance.

• June 29, 2016 29 Jun'16

  Using microsegmentation to create a secure communication channel

  This week, bloggers look at a startup using microsegmentation to create a secure communication channel, FireEye and customized managed network services.

• June 29, 2016 29 Jun'16

  CenturyLink chooses Versa Networks for new managed SD-WAN service

  CenturyLink is the latest provider to roll out a new managed SD-WAN service -- using technology from Versa Networks -- which it plans to make widely available later this year.

• June 29, 2016 29 Jun'16

  Juniper simplifies branch network deployment with SD technology

  Juniper has introduced SD technology for enterprises that the vendor says will simplify the deployment of branch networks.

• June 23, 2016 23 Jun'16

  Startup Apstra launches distributed OS for managing multivendor network

  Startup Apstra has launched a distributed network operating system that manages an IP fabric in a multivendor network.

• June 23, 2016 23 Jun'16

  Startup 128 Technology offers 'session-oriented' router software

  A Boston-area startup launches router software that makes routing session-oriented; Dell sells a software unit; Dell'Oro notes a surge in 40 GbE switch sales.

• June 23, 2016 23 Jun'16

  Avaya VSP NOS targets network disaggregation

  This week, bloggers explore Avaya VSP updates, the federal Software Assurance Marketplace and packet loss with TCP.

• June 21, 2016 21 Jun'16

  Pica8 open switching OS supports 25/50/100 GbE

  Pica8 introduces open switching OS for 25/50/100 GbE. The use of higher throughput switching is growing in mega data centers.

• June 20, 2016 20 Jun'16

  Aruba access points anchor Intrepid museum Wi-Fi network

  Fleet Week 2016 puts Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Wi-Fi network to the test. What does it take to wire a 73-year-old warship with 21st century technology?

• June 16, 2016 16 Jun'16

  Netronome offers P4 support on server adapters

  This week, networking industry bloggers examine Symantec's decision to buy Blue Coat and whether cloud-native applications have merit.

• June 15, 2016 15 Jun'16

  Cisco analytics engine helps maintain app health in big data centers

  The new Cisco analytics engine is designed to maintain application performance in large data centers running Nexus switches.

• June 14, 2016 14 Jun'16

  VMware's Arkin acquisition to bolster NSX microsegmentation

  VMware says it will acquire startup Arkin to provide analytics that help customers broaden the use of NSX microsegmentation.

• June 14, 2016 14 Jun'16

  Barefoot Networks debuts high-speed programmable chip for switches

  Barefoot Networks emerges from stealth mode with a high-speed switch chip that makes packet processing programmable.

• June 10, 2016 10 Jun'16

  SolarWinds debuts NPM 12; HPE touts converged system

  ICYMI: SolarWinds launches NPM 12; HPE introduces a converged system for machine devices; IDC reports switching and routing revenues remain flat for the first quarter.

• June 08, 2016 08 Jun'16

  Latest Lenovo networking offerings include NOS, Juniper switches

  The latest Lenovo networking products reflect the vendor's shift to technologies outside of the shrinking PC market.

• June 08, 2016 08 Jun'16

  Avi software ADC gets Innovation Award

  Avi Networks' software ADC brought new features and capabilities to the load balancing and application delivery market.

• June 07, 2016 07 Jun'16

  Network engineering careers: Yes, you should learn to code

  From the SDN blogosphere: One network pro says coding will prove critical in the network engineering careers of tomorrow; another shares advice on software-defined security.

• June 07, 2016 07 Jun'16

  Corsa boosts its programmable switch system offerings

  This week, bloggers assess Corsa's programmable switch offerings, Verizon DBIR, and how to create a marketing and technology 'lingua franca.'

• June 06, 2016 06 Jun'16

  Why Cisco, VMware SDN products don't always play nice together

  Companies that want to take full advantage of Cisco ACI should skip VMware's NSX to avoid conflicts between the SDN products.

• June 06, 2016 06 Jun'16

  Talari Networks seeks market edge with SD-WAN partnership program

  Talari has rolled out a new strategic alliance program, indicating the vendor's interest in supporting third-party products that complement its own SD-WAN technology.

• June 03, 2016 03 Jun'16

  Managed OpenStack services may have appeal over public cloud

  Managed OpenStack services may appeal to enterprises wary of private cloud platform's complexity, but want to use its APIs and security, rather than public cloud.

• June 02, 2016 02 Jun'16

  Arista aims new leaf switch beyond usual enterprise data center tasks

  Arista's latest leaf switch adds the missing piece of a leaf-and-spine architecture suitable for IP storage, edge routing, general computing and digital media.

• June 02, 2016 02 Jun'16

  SS8 takes new approach to cyberthreat intelligence

  SS8 launches BreachDetect, a Layer 7 'time machine' for breach detection in enterprises and a new addition to the cyberthreat intelligence marketplace.

• June 01, 2016 01 Jun'16

  Yes, Virginia, there's a CDN service for everyone

  Super-sized media companies have used content delivery networks for decades, but recently CDN services have also become affordable for the typical enterprise next door.

• June 01, 2016 01 Jun'16

  IT professionals consider network uptime

  This week, bloggers weigh network uptime, workloads in the public cloud and Dell OS10.

• June 01, 2016 01 Jun'16

  Role of hardware in networking remains critical

  Will hardware in networking soon be "gone, but not forgotten"? Not a chance. Even in the era of software-defined everything, physical gear still matters.

• June 01, 2016 01 Jun'16

  Physical network gear isn't going anywhere

  For decades, hardware has reigned as king in the network, but the deluge of hype surrounding cloud, virtualization and software-defined networking has some asking how long physical network gear can hold on to its crown.

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• May 26, 2016 26 May'16

  Juniper adds access switches to broaden customer base for Unite fabric

  Juniper Networks has introduced a couple of access switches that bring the company's Unite network fabric to small and midsize enterprises.

• May 25, 2016 25 May'16

  F5 taps application services management with ADC upgrade

  F5 bolsters ADCs with features designed to simplify application services management; Nyansa launches Voyance Live; a survey says 66% of firms have adopted some form of SDN; Zebra offers cloud management.

• May 25, 2016 25 May'16

  Should IT be looking at a Cisco alternative?

  This week, bloggers debate whether it would be better if the industry found a Cisco alternative and reveal what one survey indicated will be the top IT priorities in 2016.

• May 24, 2016 24 May'16

  Cisco intros Meraki cloud-based multigigabit switch, AP

  Cisco has introduced a cloud-based multigigabit switch that's the first of its kind in the market. Other additions to the Meraki wireless portfolio include APs and a desk phone.

• May 20, 2016 20 May'16

  Cisco sales down in switching; up in software, services

  Cisco sales last quarter revealed weakness in its switching and router business, as revenue from software subscriptions and cloud-based services increased.

• May 19, 2016 19 May'16

  What's going on with Broadcom Tomahawk?

  In this week's roundup, a blogger expresses frustration with Broadcom, and analysts assess the next generation of endpoint security market and monitoring.

• May 18, 2016 18 May'16

  U.S. lab considers SDN for growing ESnet research network

  The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has turned to SDN and Corsa data-plane appliances in tackling soaring demand on ESnet research network.

• May 18, 2016 18 May'16

  Cisco announces CCNA update for routing and switching

  Cisco announces a CCNA update for routing and switching designed to embrace virtualization and SDN in training and testing.

• May 17, 2016 17 May'16

  New SteelCentral probes deeper into application behavior

  Riverbed upgrades SteelCentral with support for public cloud, containers and Skype for Business.

• May 13, 2016 13 May'16

  Cisco slides as critical supplier to enterprises

  Cisco has fallen behind Microsoft and Amazon Web Services as a critical supplier of infrastructure to enterprises.

• May 12, 2016 12 May'16

  Extreme debuts cloud-based unified manager app

  Extreme debuts a cloud-based unified manager app for its wired and wireless products, while ExtraHop focuses on branches with new appliance.

• May 10, 2016 10 May'16

  Will the SD-WAN market consolidate?

  This week, bloggers explore SD-WAN market consolidation, APIs and SDN, and cybersecurity goals for the next U.S. president.

• May 09, 2016 09 May'16

  Enterprises likely to need Cisco and VMware SDN software

  Many companies won't be able to avoid using both Cisco and VMware SDN software to manage physical and virtual networks in the data center, an expert says.

• May 06, 2016 06 May'16

  Networks may appear to disappear in data center evolution

  Data center evolution will drive the illusion that the network has disappeared, Google networking lead tells networking crowd at Interop 2016.

• May 05, 2016 05 May'16

  Martin Casado predicts infrastructure evolution at Interop 2016

  Speaking at Interop 2016, Martin Casado laid out his vision for infrastructure evolution instead of a future that predicts its demise.

• May 03, 2016 03 May'16

  New Viptela vEdge SD-WAN router for low-bandwidth sites

  The latest Viptela vEdge brings SD-WAN to sites that need a router with a maximum throughput of 100 Mbps.

• May 02, 2016 02 May'16

  Verizon NFV infrastructure offers interchangeable parts

  This week, networking analysts explore Verizon NFV, SD-WAN as intent-based networking and automation costs.

• May 02, 2016 02 May'16

  New Verizon data centers support businesses, jar suppliers

  New Verizon data centers are part of a two-pronged strategy of helping customers and taming suppliers through open technology.

• April 29, 2016 29 Apr'16

  Networking panels at Interop conference cover gamut

  Interop networking track chair Tom Hollingsworth talks about the topics he believes are most important to today's networking engineers.

• April 28, 2016 28 Apr'16

  Dell, Aerohive partner in WLAN infrastructure management

  Partners Dell and Aerohive have collaborated on software for managing WLAN infrastructure hardware, including switches and access points.

• April 27, 2016 27 Apr'16

  Veriflow aims to prevent network outages

  This week, networking bloggers discuss a new way to eliminate network outages, OpenStack networking and whether SDN is novel or just natural.

• April 26, 2016 26 Apr'16

  NetScout launches optimization platform for test labs

  This week, NetScout launches a new optimization platform for test labs, Fortinet beefs up security, Cisco Talos weighs ransomware and Aqua Comms tests secure submarine cabling.

• April 26, 2016 26 Apr'16

  Juniper provides container firewall to banks, cloud

  Juniper Networks has added a container firewall to its SRX portfolio. The latest product provides container protection for banks, carriers and cloud providers.

• April 26, 2016 26 Apr'16

  Riverbed SD-WAN design goes beyond optimization

  The Riverbed SD-WAN strategy blends optimization, orchestration, management and other services in a single platform, called SteelConnect.

• April 22, 2016 22 Apr'16

  Colleges pass on Cisco, Aruba for network traffic analytics

  Brandeis and Suffolk universities find more innovation in network traffic analytics with startup than with larger vendors like Cisco and Aruba.

• April 20, 2016 20 Apr'16

  cPacket offers packet brokers and network analysis

  This week, bloggers explore cPacket packet brokers and network analysis, HPE's real hyper-converged strategy and the state of OpenStack private cloud.

• April 19, 2016 19 Apr'16

  Carrier shift to NFV driving virtual CPE deployments

  Carrier adoption of software-based network functions will lead to better virtual CPE for enterprise branch networks.

• April 18, 2016 18 Apr'16

  Nyansa rethinks network performance monitor space

  Cloud-based analytics, real-time DPI and an easy-to-digest console anchor Nyansa's network performance monitor for wired and wireless networks.

• April 14, 2016 14 Apr'16

  Enterprises stick with private cloud systems

  This week, bloggers examine why private cloud systems will remain more popular than the public cloud, discuss Google's BeyondCorp project and look into Intel's virtualization push.

• April 14, 2016 14 Apr'16

  Aerohive releases more flexible Wave 2 access points

  Aerohive's latest Wave 2 access points are aimed at companies looking for higher speeds on existing Power over Ethernet infrastructure.

• April 13, 2016 13 Apr'16

  MIT designs Wi-Fi people locator for cash-strapped businesses

  MIT researchers' Wi-Fi people locator could benefit small businesses. The technology could lead to password-free Wi-Fi in cafes and better climate control systems in offices.

• April 11, 2016 11 Apr'16

  Texas school district finds unusual tech niche for Cisco ACI

  A Texas school district has invented a tech niche for Cisco ACI that protects the network from clever students testing their hacking skills.

• April 06, 2016 06 Apr'16

  Cancer Center gets help from AT&T Network on Demand

  Austin, Texas, Cancer Center uses AT&T's Network on Demand to get tumor diagnoses to patients faster.

• April 06, 2016 06 Apr'16

  U.S. hosts 72% of compromised DNS domains

  This week, networking bloggers examine why the United States has so many compromised DNS domains, architecting for things and Brocade's acquisition plans.

• April 05, 2016 05 Apr'16

  Brocade's Ruckus buy betters chances in campus WLAN market

  Brocade's acquisition of Ruckus Wireless would counter the stronger portfolios of Cisco and HPE for the campus WLAN.

• April 01, 2016 01 Apr'16

  Arista spine hardware aimed at largest data centers

  Arista has introduced the 7500R series -- a suite of third-generation spine hardware that has a maximum capacity of 115 Tbps.

• April 01, 2016 01 Apr'16

  Internet of Things use cases that do more than lock doors

  The Internet of Things isn't only about locking doors. It's also about having a network that knows who to let in and who to keep out, without any human intervention.

• April 01, 2016 01 Apr'16

  Without robust networks, innovative IoT use cases go nowhere

  Behind every great application is a great network, and this is especially true for the Internet of Things. Its futuristic use cases often sound like something out of a science-fiction movie, and it takes a fast, reliable and March 31, 2016 31 Mar'16

  Viptela users can monitor SD-WAN architecture with SevOne

  Viptela has partnered with infrastructure performance monitoring software vendor SevOne, integrating the SD-WAN company's platform with SevOne's management dashboard.

• March 30, 2016 30 Mar'16

  Cisco's APIC-EM builds and runs networks with a few clicks

  This month's Network Innovation Award goes to Cisco for its SDN controller, APIC Enterprise Module, which aims to replace manual, laborious network tasks with policy-based automation.

• March 30, 2016 30 Mar'16

  SD-WAN market swells because of cloud-based business apps

  IDC released its first study on the SD-WAN market, which is expected to hit $6 billion by 2020. The boom is driven by the growing popularity of cloud-based business applications.

• March 30, 2016 30 Mar'16

  Users find harmony in Cisco, VMware SDN software

  Baystate Health and Sugar Creek Packing give Cisco and VMware SDN software separate chores in data center networks.

• March 30, 2016 30 Mar'16

  NEC increases SDN scalability with latest upgrade

  In recent SDN-related news, NEC and PLUMgrid have both upgraded their SDN suites, and the CIO of the United States will address the Open Networking User Group's Spring conference.

• March 29, 2016 29 Mar'16

  SDN meets white box switching

  This week, bloggers explore SDN and white box switching, cybersecurity as a business issue and upgrading vSphere environments.

• March 29, 2016 29 Mar'16

  How SD-WAN could threaten the NFV business case

  In this roundup of notable blog posts from around the Web, one analyst says SD-WAN could render certain NFV services irrelevant; another has advice for green networking pros.

• March 25, 2016 25 Mar'16

  Group begins work on 400 Gbps QSFP interfaces

  Thirteen networking and electronics industry suppliers said they would work together to develop a new generation of double-density quad small form-factor pluggable (QSFP) interfaces that would ...

• March 25, 2016 25 Mar'16

  Cisco reorganization to make engineering more nimble

  The latest Cisco reorganization has divided engineering into four units, each targeting what CEO Robbins has identified as growth areas.

• March 25, 2016 25 Mar'16

  SDN learning: Blogs to follow today

  The software-defined networking blogosphere is a vibrant space, with regular postings from analysts, engineers and programmers. Here are some of the top SDN blogs to follow.

• March 25, 2016 25 Mar'16

  To be a full-stack engineer, get out of your comfort zone

  In this SDN blogs roundup, a networking pro shares advice for engineers heading to Interop, and another argues that SDN and automation are separate and distinct concepts.

• March 24, 2016 24 Mar'16

  Casino plans network growth for IP security cameras

  Black Oak Casino Resort in California advises against being penny-wise and pound-foolish when doing network capacity planning for IP security cameras.