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• May 29, 2015 29 May'15

  SN blogs: Dell as a data protection provider, good for enterprise

  Dell switches from data protection reseller to innovative vendor; business intelligence heads to the cloud.

• May 28, 2015 28 May'15

  News recap: Fiber optic cable nearing capacity

  In telecom news, researchers say fiber optic cables are nearing their capacity limits, while telecom and cable providers are making gains in the home security market.

• May 28, 2015 28 May'15

  HP ConteXtream acquisition complements open NFV work

  Hewlett-Packard's acquisition of ConteXtream is likely to bring a number of valuable features to HP's upcoming open NFV products.

• May 27, 2015 27 May'15

  Ruckus Xclaim WLAN update includes cloud-based management

  The latest update of the Ruckus Xclaim line of wireless transceivers includes CloudManager, a browser-based management console for administrators.

• May 22, 2015 22 May'15

  Alcatel-Lucent boosts capabilities of service provider SDN platform

  Alcatel-Lucent introduces a service provider SDN platform designed to improve response times in making changes to corporate networks.

• May 22, 2015 22 May'15

  SN blogs: NFV technology blends enterprise, telecom

  SN blogs: This week, an analyst says crossover between enterprise and telecom networking continues; The Internet of Things brings healthcare to poor countries.

• May 22, 2015 22 May'15

  SDN blogs: Why would some relate SDN to IBM SNA?

  In this week's SDN blogs, experts take a look back at IBM's SNA and discuss SDN integration and network programmability.

• May 21, 2015 21 May'15

  Ciena unveils DCI for metro data centers

  Ciena unveils an interconnect for the metro data centers of enterprises and Internet content providers.

• May 20, 2015 20 May'15

  Fluke adds SaaS performance monitoring to TruView

  Fluke Networks launches TruView Live. The Web-based service delivers SaaS performance monitoring. VoIP monitoring expected in the summer.

• May 19, 2015 19 May'15

  Verizon partners with Viptela to offer hybrid WAN services

  Verizon is partnering with start-up Viptela to provide hybrid WAN services to select enterprises, executives reveal at ONUG conference.

• May 19, 2015 19 May'15

  Ruckus SmartZone gives enterprises scalable Wi-Fi management

  Ruckus SmartZone for Wi-Fi management is available. Ruckus also announced a physical and virtual WLAN controller that can run SmartZone.

• May 19, 2015 19 May'15

  Gartner picks Cisco, Arista as data center networking leaders

  Gartner's latest Magic Quadrant finds that Cisco and Arista are the data center networking leaders among nearly a dozen vendors.

• May 19, 2015 19 May'15

  News recap: Verizon snaps up AOL mobile technology

  In telecom news, Verizon snaps up AOL for mobile video and advertising technology; data center interconnect shows major revenue growth.

• May 15, 2015 15 May'15

  ICYMI: Coalition demonstrates SDN peering router

  ICYMI: The ONOS Project and ONF says its SDN peering technology is a breakthrough; Cyan adds major vendors to SDN alliance.

• May 15, 2015 15 May'15

  SN blogs: Enterprise database systems head toward the cloud

  SN blogs: This week, an analyst said that DBaaS can help IT get back some of budget now spent on housekeeping activities.

• May 15, 2015 15 May'15

  ICYMI: AppNeta sets SaaS application monitoring for non-IT

  ICYMI: AppNeta focuses new SaaS application monitoring dashboard on non-IT administrators; SevOne creates a discussion platform for network operators.

• May 14, 2015 14 May'15

  Xirrus wireless transceiver takes aim at high-density areas

  The latest Xirrus wireless transceiver is built to tackle high-density areas like classrooms and large conference rooms.

• May 14, 2015 14 May'15

  Cisco SDN strategy helps lift revenue, profits

  Cisco SDN strategy contributes to 27% jump in Nexus 9000 orders and an increase in the number of Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) customers.

• May 13, 2015 13 May'15

  Big Switch Networks boosts security, VMware integration

  Big Switch Networks boosts monitoring applications within Big Tap 4.5, and adds support for VMware environments within Big Cloud Fabric 2.6.

• May 13, 2015 13 May'15

  Selecting a top UK MPLS Provider

  I was recently interviewed by a new business startup forum about some of the key aspects of procuring WAN connectivity in the UK. The transcript from that interview has been sent to me for public ...

• May 12, 2015 12 May'15

  News recap: ISP Joytel expands using dark fiber

  In telecom news, Joytel plans to expand its service in Florida markets using dark fiber from Allied Fiber, while Huawei looks to thrive in the wake of Nokia's Alcatel-Lucent deal.

• May 12, 2015 12 May'15

  Barracuda gets Intel's help in latest ADC appliance

  Barracuda Networks' latest ADC appliance leverages Intel technology and a new architecture to boost virtualized application performance.

• May 08, 2015 08 May'15

  SN blogs: Changing dynamics for the mobile application operator

  This week, an analyst discusses the changing dynamic of mobile application operations; another says your enterprise might be ready for SD-WAN.

• May 07, 2015 07 May'15

  Cisco to ship 2RU Catalyst campus switch

  Cisco plans to release a 2RU Catalyst campus switch by the end of July. The new 6840-X is the smallest device in the 6000 family.

• May 07, 2015 07 May'15

  SDN blogs: Is WAN virtualization worthwhile?

  SDN blogs: Network professionals talk about the benefits of virtualizing your WAN, why learning about APIs is crucial and when to upgrade to new software.

• May 06, 2015 06 May'15

  New Cisco CEO Robbins unlikely to make dramatic changes

  The choice of sales veteran Chuck Robbins to replace retiring Cisco CEO John Chambers points to continuity in product development.

• May 06, 2015 06 May'15

  News recap: Ciena to buy networking software provider Cyan

  In telecom news, Ciena has made a bid to acquire Cyan to expand its networking software portfolio, while the FCC pushes to expand broadband in rural areas.

• May 05, 2015 05 May'15

  Slowly building the preferred SDN strategy

  Companies should adopt an SDN strategy that introduces software in manageable portions to avoid network disruptions.

• May 05, 2015 05 May'15

  Dell adds Aerohive wireless products to Wi-Fi portfolio

  Dell will resell Aerohive wireless products to boost its own Wi-Fi/mobility portfolio.

• May 04, 2015 04 May'15

  What happens if you remove an acceptable use policy from guest Wi-Fi?

  Requiring users on guest Wi-Fi to agree to an acceptable use policy (AUP) keeps lawyers happy, but it's far from user-friendly. Here's what happened when one IT pro removed his.

• May 04, 2015 04 May'15

  Robbins' appointment signals Cisco's strategic shift

  Cisco makes top executive change at a fascinating time for the vendor.

• May 01, 2015 01 May'15

  Shattering the 'single pane of glass' myth of network management

  Vendors claim that their network management systems can do it all, but in a world of virtualization and cloud, is that still true?

• May 01, 2015 01 May'15

  Layer 4-7 network orchestration: Are we there yet?

  Software-defined data centers and cloud are driving a need for Layer 4-7 network orchestration tools that can automate provisioning and lifecycle management.

• May 01, 2015 01 May'15

  IT talent shortage may be a misperception

  The perceived IT shortage of talent may be exaggerated; natural biases and hiring processes seem to be ruling out appropriate candidates.

• May 01, 2015 01 May'15

  Networking's humblebrag moment: Can we use all that 802.11ac bandwidth?

  Whenever a new network standard emerges, we wonder how we'd ever use all that capacity -- and soon eat our words. Here we go again with 802.11ac bandwidth in Wave 2.

• May 01, 2015 01 May'15

  Will 802.11ac speeds redefine network architectures?

  After months of anticipation, the first 802.11ac Wave 2 access points are hitting the market, ushering in the era of multi-gigabit speeds on wireless LANs.

  This second and final phase of the latest Wi-Fi standard boasts a theoretical maximum ...

• April 30, 2015 30 Apr'15

  CSX trains sights on improved network monitoring

  CSX is keeping tabs on its vital communications and signaling infrastructure by upgrading its network monitoring capabilities.

• April 29, 2015 29 Apr'15

  Cisco adds policy-based security to ACI platform

  Cisco blends threat protection to its ACI portfolio to enable security policies.

• April 29, 2015 29 Apr'15

  News recap: Google Wi-Fi mobile service launches

  In telecom news, Google's Wi-Fi MVNO service officially launches for Nexus 6 phones, while Juniper Networks' first quarter exceeds expectations.

• April 28, 2015 28 Apr'15

  Extreme Networks SDN platform gets Skype for Business support

  The latest version of the Extreme Networks SDN platform uses OpenDaylight to prioritize Skype for Business video conferencing.

• April 27, 2015 27 Apr'15

  ICYMI: VMware tackles hybrid cloud security for mobile users

  ICYMI: VMware takes on hybrid cloud security, combining NSX and AirWatch to control users' access within the network; Nuage Networks launches SDN services in Australia.

• April 27, 2015 27 Apr'15

  HP modular switch prepped for faster Wi-Fi

  HP's latest module for the HP 5400R zl2 ensures the hardware can handle the throughput from 802.11ac access points. The HP modular switch competes with the Cisco Catalyst.

• April 24, 2015 24 Apr'15

  SN blogs: Network performance problems include cloud apps

  Diagnosing application performance problems remains the responsibility of the network manager, regardless of where those apps live.

• April 24, 2015 24 Apr'15

  Interop 2015: Special conference coverage

  From the conference floor of Interop 2015 in Las Vegas, SearchNetworking brings you information on the top trends, vendors and developments.

• April 23, 2015 23 Apr'15

  ICYMI: Juniper reveals SRX5800 hardware firewall upgrades

  ICYMI: This week, Juniper upgrades its SRX5800 firewall; Dynatrace announces Best of Web award winners.

• April 23, 2015 23 Apr'15

  Extreme Networks Inc. CEO steps down

  As Extreme Networks Inc. CEO steps down following a decline in revenue, the industry wonders what's next for the networking vendor.

• April 22, 2015 22 Apr'15

  Avaya SDN architecture includes new Ethernet switch line

  Avaya SDN architecture includes a SDN-enabled Ethernet switch line, the ERS 5900 series. The switches will help extend SDN to the edge of the network.

• April 22, 2015 22 Apr'15

  News recap: Bell Labs developing 10 Gbps G.fast technology

  In telecom news, Bell Labs is developing new G.fast technology, while Comcast's merger with Time Warner Cable could be in trouble.

• April 22, 2015 22 Apr'15

  ALE introduces Intelligent Fabric in switches

  Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise's Intelligent Fabric handles standard networking configuration tasks.

• April 22, 2015 22 Apr'15

  Dell plans to cut typical 100 GbE switch price in half

  Dell plans to sell a 100 GbE fabric switch at half the price of competing products to try to 'disrupt' the market through a low switch price.

• April 20, 2015 20 Apr'15

  WildPackets becomes Savvius, shifts focus to network security

  WildPackets, a network performance vendor, shifts its focus to security and rebrands with a new name, Savvius Inc.

• April 17, 2015 17 Apr'15

  ICYMI: ONOS Blackbird focuses on SDN control plane performance

  ICYMI: ONOS releases open source SDN Open Network Operating System; Puppet Labs and Cumulus Networks partner to extend SDN in data center.

• April 17, 2015 17 Apr'15

  Cisco customers wrestle with ACI challenges

  Cisco customers grapple with the network architectural changes required in deploying new products like Application Centric Infrastructure.

• April 16, 2015 16 Apr'15

  SN blogs: The security benefits of an SDN-enabled network

  SN blogs: This week, an analyst says SDN could help secure the network; private cloud IaaS needs careful planning for success.

• April 15, 2015 15 Apr'15

  News recap: Report shows promising telecom employment numbers

  In telecom news, a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows promising telecom employment numbers; broadband customers are increasingly using OTT services.

• April 15, 2015 15 Apr'15

  Extreme Networks' revenue to come up short of earlier predictions

  Extreme Networks' revenue for Q3 will be lower than the vendor previously expected. Currency value fluctuations and delayed purchasing from enterprises cited.

• April 15, 2015 15 Apr'15

  Case study: Dental clinic tests SD-WAN as MPLS replacement

  As the T1-based MPLS networks at Kool Smiles pediatric dental clinics struggled to meet demand, Talari Networks offered an SD-WAN alternative.

• April 10, 2015 10 Apr'15

  Saisei network flow control delivers bandwidth equality

  Saisei's latest software lets companies provide network users with equal shares of bandwidth. The network flow control product prevents slowdowns from bandwidth hogs.

• April 10, 2015 10 Apr'15

  ICYMI: 40 Gigabit Ethernet switch fuels market growth

  ICYMI: Infonetics survey reveals strong Ethernet switch growth, fueled by 40 GbE switches.

• April 09, 2015 09 Apr'15

  Ruckus 802.11ac Wave 2 access point delivers more throughput

  The latest Ruckus 802.11ac access point provides limited use of Wave 2 technology, so existing network infrastructure can keep up.

• April 08, 2015 08 Apr'15

  Brocade gives a push to campus switch automation

  Brocade is improving its campus networking portfolio with switch automation software, a new line of hardware and additional support for open standard technology.

• April 08, 2015 08 Apr'15

  News recap: Fiber services reach 42% of businesses

  In telecom news, a report shows that fiber services are reaching more businesses as operators increasingly deploy fiber, while the Ethernet switch market continues to hit revenue records.

• April 07, 2015 07 Apr'15

  SN blogs: Web scalability is the new "hyper converged"

  SN blogs: This week, an analyst says that Web scalability is the next step in eliminating silos; Gartner announces 2015 "cool" vendors in enterprise networking.

• April 07, 2015 07 Apr'15

  New Aerohive wireless product includes updated cloud-based management

  The latest Aerohive wireless product for education customers includes an updated cloud-based management console and a new access point.

• April 07, 2015 07 Apr'15

  Juniper QFX switch delivers data faster to Wall Street traders

  Juniper Networks plans to deliver in the third quarter a QFX switch and optional module to deliver data faster to Wall Street securities traders.

• April 07, 2015 07 Apr'15

  Survey: Attacks fuel need for network security operations

  A majority of networking professionals spend 10 or more hours a week on security initiatives, a study finds.

• April 07, 2015 07 Apr'15

  Dell launches SMB switch line

  Dell's latest switches provide basic networking for small and medium-sized companies with fewer than 1,000 employees.

• April 06, 2015 06 Apr'15

  Nebula falls victim to OpenStack market shifts

  OpenStack startup Nebula's demise is the result of market consolidation and selling a product that went against the market trend.

• April 03, 2015 03 Apr'15

  ICYMI: Hackathon sparks development of new SDN applications

  ICYMI: Student programmers create new SDN applications at HackIllinois; Cloud Ethernet Forum (CEF) changes its name to reflect new direction.

• April 02, 2015 02 Apr'15

  Accelerating mobile performance goal of startup Kwicr

  A new cloud-based mobile delivery service promises to eliminate problems caused by Wi-Fi and cellular congestion.

• April 02, 2015 02 Apr'15

  Cisco acquires SDN services partner Embrane

  By acquiring partner Embrane, Cisco cements the company's SDN services technology into the networking giant's platform for building software-defined data centers.

• April 01, 2015 01 Apr'15

  IBM innovation centers give enterprises a dry run with SDN technology

  As enterprise interest in SDN grows, new IBM innovation centers allow businesses to test SDN technology from a variety of vendors.

• April 01, 2015 01 Apr'15

  News recap: Verizon plans 100G optical metro network

  In telecom news, Verizon announced plans to build a 100 Gbps optical metro network with equipment from Cisco and Ciena, while the FCC proposed a spectrum-sharing plan for broadband providers.

• April 01, 2015 01 Apr'15

  SN blogs: NSF touts next-generation networks

  SN blogs: This week, the National Science Foundation showcases two of its main initiatives; an analyst urges readers not to forget World Backup Day.

• April 01, 2015 01 Apr'15

  Alcatel-Lucent switch gateway boosts virtual, physical network speed

  Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has introduced a switch gateway in its latest high-density OmniSwitch that improves data throughput between virtualized applications and a VXLAN.

• March 31, 2015 31 Mar'15

  Microsoft rolling out Office 365 MDM

  Microsoft provides Office 365 MDM at no cost, giving subscribers basic capabilities for mobile device management and the option of upgrading to the paid service Intune.

• March 30, 2015 30 Mar'15

  ICYMI: 400 Gigabit Ethernet concerns fuels new consortium

  ICYMI: Industry leaders Cisco, Intel and Arista join a consortium to create standards to allay power, heat concerns fueled by 400 GbE protocol.

• March 30, 2015 30 Mar'15

  SD-WAN offers traffic management, automation

  SD-WAN technology is creating a more intelligent WAN through path control and traffic automation.

• March 27, 2015 27 Mar'15

  SDN blogs: The biggest misconceptions about SDN in 2015

  In this week's SDN blogs, analysts explore some of the biggest misconceptions of SDN in 2015, and why convincing customers to change to white box switches is so difficult.

• March 27, 2015 27 Mar'15

  Survey: Enterprises ready to buy SDN products

  A majority of U.S. businesses are preparing to implement SDN products in the data center by 2017 in order to reduce networking costs.

• March 25, 2015 25 Mar'15

  SN blogs: Big data business initiatives on the horizon

  SN blogs: This week, analysts discuss how big data initiatives are affecting businesses; one expert warns about the dangers of unknown appliances in the data center.

• March 25, 2015 25 Mar'15

  News recap: FCC defends net neutrality vote

  In telecom news, FCC Chair Tom Wheeler testified in defense of the commission's net neutrality vote, while Cisco expanded its networking portfolio capabilities.

• March 23, 2015 23 Mar'15

  Juniper, Mirantis deal targets OpenStack SDN combo

  Juniper and Mirantis are expanding their engineering partnership to deliver an OpenStack SDN combo to appeal to enterprises making the SDN move.

• March 20, 2015 20 Mar'15

  F5 ships lightweight cloud load balancer

  F5 Networks launches LineRate Point Load Balancer, providing a commercial alternative to open source tools that improve the performance of application services in cloud environments.

• March 19, 2015 19 Mar'15

  Network monitoring system going to dogs? That's just fine

  When pet insurer Trupanion decided to move its network management in-house, it knew it needed a more comprehensive network monitoring foundation.

• March 18, 2015 18 Mar'15

  SN blogs: Competitive acquisition dangerous for partners?

  SN blogs: This week, an analyst discusses why competitive acquisitions can hurt some companies and another discusses how to transition away from technology silos.

• March 18, 2015 18 Mar'15

  News recap: FCC merger reviews delayed

  In telecom news, the FCC merger reviews for AT&T and Comcast were temporarily halted, while carriers prepare to launch OTT services.

• March 16, 2015 16 Mar'15

  Juniper CEO Rahim unafraid of OCP technology threat

  Juniper Networks CEO Rami Rahim says networking hardware developed under the Open Compute Project is an 'opportunity, not a threat' to the company's switching business.

• March 16, 2015 16 Mar'15

  ICYMI: Cisco introduces free version of ConfD software

  ICYMI: Cisco offers a free version of its ConfD software, Ixia becomes testing partner for ONUG and CTCC in China chooses Nuage Networks' SDN technology.

• March 13, 2015 13 Mar'15

  Getting clarity on delivering video conferencing services

  The technology that the inventors of the 1960s Picturephone visualized is at last within reach. Here's how to implement and manage video conferencing today, and factor in cloud services too.

• March 11, 2015 11 Mar'15

  SN blogs: Android for Work ready for prime time

  In this week's SN blogs, analysts discuss Google's new BYOD platform and give support to user activity monitoring applications.

• March 11, 2015 11 Mar'15

  News recap: 2015 global SDN implementations vary

  In telecom news, IDT Telecom is the first U.S. carrier to directly connect to Cuba after the FCC approved its Cuba telecom deal; meanwhile a new TechTarget survey found differences in SDN implementations by region.

• March 10, 2015 10 Mar'15

  Global food distributor taps HP SDN technology

  HP SDN hardware and applications allow The Bama Companies to improve and speed up IT operations, and ensure reliable Lync communications.

• March 10, 2015 10 Mar'15

  Broadcom ships open development platform for bare-metal switches

  Broadcom has introduced an open development platform for bare-metal switches built on the vendor's StrataXGS architecture. OpenNSL provides a set of APIs for developers.

• March 09, 2015 09 Mar'15

  ICYMI: Cisco teams up with SpiderCloud for USC offering

  ICYMI: Cisco and SpiderCloud target the enterprise with their jointly developed mobile offering; Kemp introduces a free version of its virtual ADC.

• March 06, 2015 06 Mar'15

  Docker acquires talent to bolster container virtualization

  Docker's acquisition of SocketPlane is expected to help bring greater scalability to container virtualization, making the emerging hypervisor alternative more enterprise-ready.

• March 06, 2015 06 Mar'15

  ONF: SDN portal will organize, unite solo open source projects

  The newly formed Software Leadership Council hopes that OpenSourceSDN.org will spur the development of tools and apps engineered to fuel widespread SDN adoption.

• March 04, 2015 04 Mar'15

  Aruba mobile engagement platform wins Network Innovation Award

  Aruba is pushing Wi-Fi indoor positioning to new levels with a platform geared towards venues that connect with visitors via their smartphones.

• March 04, 2015 04 Mar'15

  Aruba controllers get WAN intelligence for the branch office

  New Aruba controllers for the branch office provide WLAN management, WAN intelligence and a firewall in one appliance.

• March 04, 2015 04 Mar'15

  Cisco, VMware unveil CSP products to tap growing market

  CSP products introduced at the Mobile World Congress included cloud-based analytics from Cisco and virtualized networking technology from VMware.