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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.
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- 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.
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- 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.