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Network Security Best Practices and Products

• March 28, 2018 28 Mar'18

  Cisco network disaggregation for carriers, enterprises

  Cisco has embraced network disaggregation for data centers and carriers. The company is providing the option of running its network operating systems on third-party switches.

• March 27, 2018 27 Mar'18

  Cloud-based Aruba NetInsight focuses on Wi-Fi performance

  Aruba's latest cloud-based analytics compares user Wi-Fi performance to let companies see why theirs is underperforming. Aruba NetInsight pricing starts at $50 per managed device.

• March 22, 2018 22 Mar'18

  Open Compute Project hardware sales surpass $1B, sellers eye more markets

  A study found Open Compute Project hardware sales topped $1 billion last year. The OCP-commissioned study also reports sellers are eyeing new markets for their open source products.

• March 21, 2018 21 Mar'18

  Dell Virtual Edge Platform takes SD-WAN to SPs, enterprises

  Dell has unveiled an appliance for running an SD-WAN or virtual network functions. The Dell Virtual Edge Platform is aimed at service providers and large enterprises.

• March 20, 2018 20 Mar'18

  Network device monitoring beyond NETCONF

  This week, bloggers look at alternative methods in network device monitoring, Europe's GDPR legislation and the integration of low-code platforms within cloud offerings.

• March 16, 2018 16 Mar'18

  Ethernet bandwidth costs fall to a six-year low

  Ethernet bandwidth costs in data center switches fell to a six-year low in 2017. Crehan Research reported cloud provider demand for speed was behind the drop.

• March 16, 2018 16 Mar'18

  Yahoo Japan deploys intent-based network with Apstra AOS

  Yahoo Japan deploys an Apstra intent-based network to oversee multiple vendors. Cisco touts Los Angeles Hospital, as well as the benefits it's getting from its DNA strategy.

• March 15, 2018 15 Mar'18

  Is it best to buy or build a network automation system?

  Bloggers explore the question of buying versus building a network automation system, the challenges of hyper-converged infrastructure and the integration of AI into enterprise IT.

• March 14, 2018 14 Mar'18

  ONF puts focus on white box switches with Stratum project

  The Open Networking Foundation formed Stratum, an open source networking project intended to create more interoperability among white box switches and network operating systems.

• March 12, 2018 12 Mar'18

  Aryaka adds new security layers to global private network

  Through security partnerships, Aryaka's Passport platform offers six security layers to provide additional protection in case one layer becomes vulnerable.

• March 08, 2018 08 Mar'18

  Cisco adds predictive analytics to Viptela SD-WAN

  Cisco's new cloud-based service, called vAnalytics, helps companies prepare for changes within the Viptela SD-WAN by giving answers to what-if questions.

• March 06, 2018 06 Mar'18

  Cisco adds malware security features in Tetration analytics

  Cisco has turned Tetration analytics toward app security. The latest upgrade helps spot software flaws and identify malware activity, such as Spectre and Meltdown exploits.

• March 01, 2018 01 Mar'18

  Cisco tracks growing role of machine learning, AI in cybersecurity

  Cisco highlights the growing role of automation, machine learning and AI in cybersecurity, increasing the target of investments by IT departments working to mitigate malware.

• February 27, 2018 27 Feb'18

  Narrowband IoT ups device support in Cisco Jasper Control Center

  Cisco has made Narrowband IoT generally available in the Jasper Control Center. The technology standard significantly increases the number of devices supported in an IoT deployment.

• February 27, 2018 27 Feb'18

  Overcoming the hype with advanced network analytics software

  Bloggers explore the capabilities of network analytics software, assess the coming impact of GDPR regulations and look into the use of Ethernet VPN with an MPLS data plane in data centers.