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Network application performance

• December 30, 2019 30 Dec'19

  Cisco 2020: Challenges, prospects shape the new year

  Cisco 2020: The networking giant begins the new year with an overhauled service provider business, and SD-WAN and customer challenges in the enterprise.

• December 17, 2019 17 Dec'19

  Cisco to acquire Exablaze for high-performance switching

  Cisco plans to acquire Australia-based Exablaze and eventually use its technology in AI applicatons. The acquisition is similar to rival Arista's 2018 purchase of Metamoko.

• November 22, 2019 22 Nov'19

  Extreme makes Fabric Automation friendlier to developers

  Extreme Networks adds Fabric Automation features that make the company's virtualized data center networks more adaptive to changes by application developers.

• October 24, 2019 24 Oct'19

  ArubaOS-CX upgrade unifies campus, data center networks

  Aruba's latest switches and ArubaOS-CX upgrade join campus and data center networking as Cisco heads in a similar direction with DNA Center.

• August 29, 2019 29 Aug'19

  Planned VMware analytics will improve NSX security, performance

  The new NSX Intelligence unveiled at VMworld will act as a platform for running future VMware analytics to improve NSX security and performance, a company executive said.

• August 19, 2019 19 Aug'19

  IT favors open source networking over Cisco ACI, VMware NSX

  Companies are turning to open source network automation tools as less expensive, good-enough alternatives to Cisco ACI and VMware NSX.

• June 25, 2019 25 Jun'19

  ARM upgrades network visibility tool cARMa and adds Guru

  ARM Data Center Software upgraded its SaaS network inventory tool cARMa to include more network visibility capabilities, including the introduction of mapping and analytics tool Guru.

• June 18, 2019 18 Jun'19

  Kaloom introduces real-time INT for data center visibility

  Kaloom's in-band network telemetry, FlowEye, intends to provide data center managers with a full view of a packet's real-time journey through a data center.

• May 31, 2019 31 May'19

  Tech buyer rights raised in Cisco vulnerability

  The seriousness of the Cisco vulnerability, Thrangycat, raises the question of tech buyers' rights when dealing with such a serious flaw in a vendor's hardware.

• April 23, 2019 23 Apr'19

  Cumulus NetQ aimed at broader enterprise market

  Cumulus Networks has revamped Cumulus NetQ. The latest version of the network troubleshooting and change validation software is aimed at a larger segment of the enterprise market.

• February 22, 2019 22 Feb'19

  Kemp 360 Vision analyzes F5, Nginx data

  The latest version of the Kemp 360 Vision service can apply predictive analytics to data taken from F5 Networks and Nginx load balancers.

• November 28, 2018 28 Nov'18

  Apstra AOS IDs root cause of network problems

  Startup Apstra has launched version 2.3 of its intent-based networking OS. The new Apstra AOS includes analytics for finding the root cause of network problems.

• October 19, 2018 19 Oct'18

  How SD-WAN services could improve application metrics

  In this roundup of network blogs, industry insiders dissect SD-WAN's role in application metrics, the future of 5G growth and the evolution of network automation.

• October 12, 2018 12 Oct'18

  Riverbed tailors SteelCentral AppResponse for the cloud

  Riverbed has launched SteelCentral AppResponse Cloud. The latest version of the application monitor troubleshoots problems found in business applications running on the AWS cloud.

• July 26, 2018 26 Jul'18

  Avi load balancer gets tighter with Cisco products

  The Avi load balancer is more tightly integrated with Cisco ACI in the latest Avi Vantage Platform upgrade. Vantage 18.1 also sends more data to Cisco AppDynamics and Tetration.

• November 21, 2017 21 Nov'17

  SolarWinds' AppOptics melds network device monitoring, app behavior

  SolarWinds launches new network device monitoring, AppOptics, with app behavior analysis; Ruckus deploys new switches; and a new report pinpoints a worrisome rise in the number of DDoS attacks.

• May 15, 2017 15 May'17

  Array NFV platform melds ADC functions to virtualized server appliance

  With a new NFV platform, Array aims to combine fundamental load-balancing functions with third-party services that include security and management.

• April 12, 2017 12 Apr'17

  A10 adapts to companies using open source load balancers

  A10 Networks is adjusting to customers using open source load balancers. The latest Harmony application delivery controller includes analytics for HAProxy.

• November 16, 2016 16 Nov'16

  F5 pushing application delivery platform to the Equinix hybrid cloud

  Data center provider Equinix has agreed to provide customers with the option of using the F5 application delivery platform in hybrid cloud environments.

• August 30, 2016 30 Aug'16

  Citrix launches free load balancer software for developers

  This week, bloggers look into Citrix's free load balancer, Nutanix's buying spree and cybersecurity predictions.

• 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 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.

• 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 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.

• February 23, 2016 23 Feb'16

  Citrix, F5 tackle wireless data traffic with mobile ADC

  Citrix and F5 Networks have each launched a mobile ADC that helps carriers manage growing wireless data traffic.

• February 17, 2016 17 Feb'16

  Avi launches ADC for containerized applications

  Startup Avi Networks has built into its application delivery controller support for containerized applications found in public and private clouds.

• February 03, 2016 03 Feb'16

  Network infrastructure design provides strong benefits for apps

  You wouldn't build a house without a floor plan or foundation. Likewise, says one IT pro, a robust network infrastructure design and deployment is vital to deliver advanced apps.

• November 23, 2015 23 Nov'15

  'Load balancers' to 'ADP': The latest on app delivery

  Last decade's 'load balancers' are today's 'application delivery platforms.' Time to get up to date, too, on what else is new in app delivery tech.

• November 11, 2015 11 Nov'15

  Riverbed SteelCentral shines new light on application insight

  Riverbed updates SteelCentral for more application insight; Broadcom expands switch analytics; Cisco adds to its security portfolio; and Akamai intros a WAN service to cloud providers

• October 23, 2015 23 Oct'15

  Lagrange boosts CloudMaestro for Web traffic management

  In this news roundup, Lagrange adds app support to CloudMaestro ADC; analysts assess converged infrastructure spending and FireEye, F5 team up.

• October 22, 2015 22 Oct'15

  Changing needs of tech buyers rattle ADC market

  A new breed of tech buyer is demanding application delivery controllers geared toward mobile and cloud development.

• August 05, 2015 05 Aug'15

  F5 extends BIG-IP application delivery platform to the cloud

  The latest version of the F5 BIG-IP application delivery platform supports software running on Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services.

• July 27, 2015 27 Jul'15

  Cisco stops SSD hardware production for UCS servers

  Cisco has dropped its Invicta all-flash product line, leaving customers to buy SSD hardware for its UCS servers from third parties.

• June 24, 2015 24 Jun'15

  ICYMI: Dynatrace APM tools bolstered with Keynote combo

  Dynatrace expands while Extreme adds role-based policy management to its Summit line of enterprise and data center switches.

• June 09, 2015 09 Jun'15

  Riverbed APM gets easier to deploy and use for enterprises

  Riverbed introduced SteelCentral AppInternals 10. The latest APM product features a new, single interface and can be deployed in minutes.

• 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 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.

• 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 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 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 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 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.

• February 19, 2015 19 Feb'15

  Recap: Array's high-speed ADC grows; Check Point buys startup

  In this news recap, Array expands its AVX10650 application delivery controller; Cisco predicts massive increase in global data traffic by 2019.

• February 16, 2015 16 Feb'15

  SteelCentral upgrade enhances toolset for app-centric enterprise

  With renewed focus on application performance within the enterprise, Riverbed fortifies SteelCentral portfolio.

• January 23, 2015 23 Jan'15

  A10 ships programmable application delivery controller

  A10 Networks has re-architected the software within its application delivery controller, making it more customizable for inserting Layer 4-7 services in SDN, NFV and cloud applications.

• January 16, 2015 16 Jan'15

  Riverbed appliance heads to the cloud

  Riverbed's new WAN optimization appliance is aimed at companies with hybrid environments in which applications stretch from the data center to the cloud.

• November 12, 2014 12 Nov'14

  Updated Riverbed SteelHead and SteelCentral combine APM, WOCs

  Riverbed SteelHead and SteelCentral have been updated and integrated to help enterprises grapple with their new 'hybrid networks.'

• October 17, 2014 17 Oct'14

  Compuware Dynatrace split means big things for APM vendor

  Dynatrace says it's ready to move APM from the IT trenches to the executive suite.

• April 01, 2014 01 Apr'14

  Fortinet steps into high-end ADC market

  One year after acquiring Coyote Point Systems, Fortinet releases its first high-end application delivery controllers for enterprises and MSPs.

• May 07, 2013 07 May'13

  Array expands line of application delivery controllers

  Array Networks expanded its line of ADCs as it targets larger companies and service providers.

• February 13, 2013 13 Feb'13

  F5's LineRate Systems acquisition: Modernization path for F5 TMOS

  F5 Networks' acquisition of LineRate Systems should allow the company to modernize its core TMOS software and its iRules scripting engine.

• July 11, 2012 11 Jul'12

  Enterprise file sharing: Should IT drop Dropbox?

  Businesses must contend with employees using consumer file-sharing apps, like Dropbox, for enterprise file-sharing tools, and decide whether the benefits outweigh security risks.

• March 16, 2012 16 Mar'12

  Higher education SaaS provider relies on F5 Big-IP for app delivery

  Hobsons uses F5 Big-IP application delivery controllers to accelerate apps to users for reliable Web experiences.

• December 21, 2011 21 Dec'11

  Zappos cloud security strategy: Distributed management

  Zappos might be owned by cloud king Amazon, but the organization is still grappling with creating a measured cloud security strategy. The answer? Distributed management.

• November 17, 2011 17 Nov'11

  OpenFlow applications work where network management tools fail

  OpenFlow applications beat network management tools, offering a holistic view of the network's configuration and granular control even in a dynamic virtualized environment.

• October 27, 2011 27 Oct'11

  OpenFlow and software-defined networking take shape

  OpenFlow and software-defined networking are going from theory to use case scenarios, according to Google and Yahoo.

• September 22, 2011 22 Sep'11

  Virtual Extensible LAN: Awesome or braindead?

  Is the VXLAN standard just another way to rid the virtual environment of pesky network engineers? Is it actually better than VLANs? Fast Packet blogger Ivan Pepelnjak explains.

• June 23, 2011 23 Jun'11

  Aruba demos multimedia mobile application delivery on wireless LAN

  Mobile application delivery, especially video over Wi-Fi, challenges organizations with throngs of users, but Aruba may have a mobile application delivery answer.

• April 28, 2011 28 Apr'11

  Replacing hardware-based network appliances with virtual appliances

  With virtual appliances, enterprises can move network services from dedicated network appliance hardware into the virtual environment.

• February 04, 2011 04 Feb'11

  Using hardware load balancers for Web-based apps: One school’s story

  When a large school system launched a Web-facing student information server, its IT organization deployed its first hardware load balancers within its data center network.

• October 06, 2010 06 Oct'10

  VDI over the WAN: How latency affects virtual desktop performance

  VDI performance problems can plague global deployments, thanks to latency. But WAN optimization, QoS and WAN monitoring tools can help VDI over the WAN.

• January 22, 2009 22 Jan'09

  Riverbed gets Mazu Networks for a bargain

  WAN optimization heavyweight Riverbed Technology gobbled up Mazu Networks this week for just $25 million in cash. Mazu is a privately held company that sells network behavior analysis (NBA) tools ...