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Network virtualization technology

• 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.

• November 05, 2019 05 Nov'19

  Arista CloudEOS addresses multi-cloud networking

  Arista joins Cisco, Juniper and VMware in the multi-cloud networking market. The new Arista CloudEOS leverages CloudVision for multi-cloud monitoring, automation and management.

• September 17, 2019 17 Sep'19

  Cisco acquisitions in 2019 bolster service provider strategy

  Cisco acquisitions in 2019 and 2018 include three that show the company preparing for when carriers will increase spending to ready networks for next-generation business services.

• 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 20, 2019 20 Aug'19

  VMware acquisition of Veriflow to bolster vRealize platform

  The VMware acquisition of Veriflow is expected to help vRealize users determine the integrity of a network design before it goes into production.

• July 30, 2019 30 Jul'19

  VMware acquisition of Uhana bolsters 5G offering to carriers

  The VMware acquisition of Uhana adds AI-driven network automation to VMware's virtualization platform for carriers. VMware competes against IBM's Red Hat.

• July 17, 2019 17 Jul'19

  VMware tops Cisco in fast-growing SDN market

  VMware surpassed Cisco in grabbing the largest share of the money spent on software-defined networking for the data center in 2018, when the SDN market reached $7 billion.

• April 10, 2019 10 Apr'19

  New ASIC bolsters Fortinet SD-WAN performance

  Fortinet claims it has given its FortiGate SD-WAN and security appliance a boost. The vendor said a more powerful ASIC improves the performance of key Fortinet SD-WAN features.

• March 26, 2019 26 Mar'19

  Latest Arrcus protocols for webscale data centers

  Startup Arrcus has added to its network operating system protocols that could appeal to cloud providers and companies with webscale data centers.

• November 16, 2018 16 Nov'18

  LiveAction updates LiveNX network management service

  In networking news, LiveAction launches LiveNX 8 and LiveWire; Kaloom and Red Hat collaborate for a virtualized central office; and Siemens and Aruba bridge the IT-OT gap.

• September 28, 2018 28 Sep'18

  Linux Foundation drives VNF migration to cloud-native functions

  The Linux Foundation is driving VNF migration to cloud-native network functions, claiming the transition results in better efficiency, scalability and reliability.

• September 19, 2018 19 Sep'18

  Juniper bundles Contrail Networking, OpenStack for the edge

  Juniper Networks has introduced the Contrail Edge Cloud. The platform for running service providers' network edge applications includes Contrail Networking and Red Hat OpenStack.

• August 14, 2018 14 Aug'18

  Array bolsters throughput, security in NFV appliance

  Array Networks has added support for 40 GbE interfaces in its NFV appliance. The AVX hardware also has higher throughput for encrypted traffic.

• April 04, 2018 04 Apr'18

  IDC names four SDN providers to watch

  An IDC report named Apstra, Big Switch Networks, Plexxi and Pluribus Networks as SDN providers to watch; Martello aims to validate Elfiq-based SD-WAN; and Aryaka extends to China.

• February 06, 2018 06 Feb'18

  Aryaka enhances SD-WAN with Radware DDoS protection

  Aryaka adds Radware DDoS security to its global private network to provide another layer of security. Also, Virgin Media Business intends to launch managed SD-WAN with software from Versa Networks.

• December 20, 2017 20 Dec'17

  Biggest SDN and SD-WAN news and trends of 2017

  Check out the top SDN and SD-WAN news and trends stories from 2017 to prepare for what comes next in 2018.

• December 13, 2017 13 Dec'17

  CORD project updates platform to support edge computing

  With its latest release, the CORD project moves to become a primary infrastructure to support edge computing. Also, Juniper plans to move OpenContrail to The Linux Foundation.

• November 10, 2017 10 Nov'17

  VMware-VeloCloud merger raises enterprise stakes

  Bloggers explore the VMware-VeloCloud acquisition, a possible new fragmentation of the enterprise IT market and the best approach to building a network segmentation strategy.

• October 26, 2017 26 Oct'17

  Singtel taps Versa for software-defined branch service

  Singtel anchors its managed software-defined branch service with technology from Versa Networks; MegaPath looks to Fortinet to bolster security for its managed SD-WAN service.

• October 06, 2017 06 Oct'17

  ETSI industry group publishes six NFV specifications

  The ETSI Industry Specification Group for NFV is living up to its name with the publishing of six new NFV specifications. Also, NSS Labs puts SD-WAN products to the test.

• September 15, 2017 15 Sep'17

  Comcast networking adds ActiveCore SD-WAN; AT&T NetBond tackles cloud

  Comcast networking now includes the new ActiveCore SD-WAN platform. The company is the first U.S. cable operator to offer the SDN service. Meanwhile, AT&T has unveiled better cloud connectivity.

• August 29, 2017 29 Aug'17

  Juniper adding microsegmentation to strengthen Contrail security

  Juniper is strengthening Contrail security by adding microsegmentation as an option for networks that span multiple data centers.

• June 06, 2017 06 Jun'17

  AT&T to work with Brocade in assuming Vyatta virtual router contracts

  AT&T said it would continue supporting the Vyatta virtual router it has bought from Brocade. The service provider, however, won't take over all user contracts.

• 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.

• May 11, 2017 11 May'17

  Latest Verizon CPE aimed at simplifying deployment of network services

  Verizon's latest customer premise equipment is meant to simplify deployment of virtual network functions. The new Verizon CPE was introduced this week at the OpenStack Summit.

• March 07, 2017 07 Mar'17

  Cisco adds cloud management to hyper-converged integrated systems

  Cisco has added cloud-based management to its HyperFlex hyper-converged integrated systems. The vendor also released a HyperFlex model with a much larger network interconnect.

• March 03, 2017 03 Mar'17

  Riverbed launches NFV management, provisioning platform to telcos

  Riverbed launches an NFV management and provisioning platform; Super Bowl Wi-Fi data sets a new record; and ManageEngine premieres auditing for AWS and Azure.

• March 02, 2017 02 Mar'17

  SDN service for sale ... from a healthcare provider?

  Early NSX adopter BayState Health is weighing the possibility of a future as an SDN service provider -- using multi-tenancy to run other organizations' networks parallel to its own.

• February 22, 2017 22 Feb'17

  New Cisco VNF hardware designed for data centers, branch offices

  Cisco has introduced hardware that contains all the components for running virtual network functions. The new gear delivers Cisco VNFs in the data center and branch office.

• October 12, 2016 12 Oct'16

  VMware's partnership mixes NFV architecture and cloud orchestration

  NFV architecture meets cloud orchestration in VMware's collaboration with GigaSpaces; Viptela and Versa Networks announce partnerships.

• September 21, 2016 21 Sep'16

  How challenging is containerized networking for IT departments?

  This week, networking industry analysts and engineers examine containerized networking, Brocade's new router and the cost of modern networking.

• September 14, 2016 14 Sep'16

  In virtualized networking, availability tracking is key

  With virtualized networking now on the scene, tracking availability is more complex than ever. Learn about the latest technology and techniques for keeping the network manageable.

• 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.

• 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 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 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.

• 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 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 17, 2016 17 Mar'16

  AT&T reveals details of ECOMP SDN platform

  AT&T is seeking developer input in deciding whether to open source its ECOMP SDN platform for self-service networking.

• March 02, 2016 02 Mar'16

  Cisco NFV platform could become a 'game changer' for customers

  The new Cisco NFV software stack will eventually run on any Intel-based x86 server.

• February 26, 2016 26 Feb'16

  Cisco NFV technology targeted at mobile carriers

  Introduced at Mobile World Congress, the latest Cisco NFV technology is an all-in-one package of computing, storage and networking infrastructure.

• February 03, 2016 03 Feb'16

  Versa, EMC partner to offer 'virtual CPE in a box'

  ICYMI: Versa Networks and EMC present providers with turnkey 'vCPE in a box;' Aryaka released a new managed SD-WAN service; and ONUG formed a hybrid cloud working group.

• January 28, 2016 28 Jan'16

  VMware's NSX virtual networking software ready for the cloud

  VMware plans to release this year a new version of its NSX virtual networking software. The product will connect enterprise data centers to public clouds.

• December 15, 2015 15 Dec'15

  HPE NNMi upgrade provides management tools for virtualized networks

  Hewlett Packard Enterprise's latest version of NNMi fills a need for better software tools to manage virtualized networks.

• December 14, 2015 14 Dec'15

  Cradlepoint acquires virtual overlay company Pertino

  ICYMI: Cradlepoint acquires SDN vendor Pertino, a new SD-WAN company boasts more than 40 customer deployments and ONOS releases a new version of its open controller platform.

• November 19, 2015 19 Nov'15

  New Midokura release works with container software

  Midokura released a new version of Midokura Enterprise MidoNet at the OpenStack summit in Tokyo, with support for OpenStack Liberty, Ubuntu OpenStack and containers.

• October 20, 2015 20 Oct'15

  Brocade unveils APIs for network packet brokers

  Brocade has released network packet broker technologies for mobile operators. The product family includes open APIs and a virtualized NPB.

• October 16, 2015 16 Oct'15

  The mistake that could make NFV MANO irrelevant

  In this week's round-up of blog posts from around the Web, an analyst takes a closer look at NFV management and orchestration (MANO), explaining why it could play second-fiddle to OpenStack.

• July 06, 2015 06 Jul'15

  Masergy's NFV platform: An app store for virtual network functions

  Masergy's new NFV platform acts like an app store for virtual network functions. One possible hurdle: Convincing enterprises the software is secure.

• June 25, 2015 25 Jun'15

  Juniper introduces peering router for content providers

  Juniper Networks has introduced a compact peering router aimed at service providers looking to speed up content delivery.

• June 23, 2015 23 Jun'15

  Survey shows SD-WAN interest but measured uptake

  SD-WAN is creating a lot of buzz this year, but a new TechTarget survey shows that actual deployment will be limited this year, despite the number of new and traditional vendors in the market.

• June 18, 2015 18 Jun'15

  Carriers bet big on open SDN

  AT&T and other carriers tell attendees at the Open Networking Summit they're committed to moving to open SDN. Google unveils Jupiter SDN platform at ONS.

• 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 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• January 14, 2015 14 Jan'15

  Pay-TV providers shifting to network virtualization

  Pay-TV providers are adopting network functions virtualization as a mechanism for reducing hardware costs and for adding more flexibility in running network services.

• November 12, 2014 12 Nov'14

  Juniper vMX: A carrier-grade virtual router

  Juniper announces a new virtual MX router and an NFV platform based on the Contrail SDN controller and OpenStack.

• October 14, 2014 14 Oct'14

  New HP network virtualization overlay is based on Nuage software

  Distributed Cloud Networking is HP network virtualization software that borrows network overlay technology from ALU's Nuage Networks subsidiary.

• September 18, 2014 18 Sep'14

  Ixia virtualizes IxLoad appliance for NFV testing

  Ixia virtualizes its IxLoad network testing hardware for Network Functions Virtualization. Mobile operators will use it for NFV testing.

• September 12, 2014 12 Sep'14

  Did VMware dismiss physical networking?

  SN blogs: This week, analysts discuss the future of physical networking, the networking benefits midmarket companies enjoy and security challenges fueled by cloud and mobility applications.

• September 04, 2014 04 Sep'14

  Everything you need to know about the VMware NFV strategy

  In this Q&A with VMware principal engineer Bruce Davie, find out everything you need to know about VMware's NFV strategy.

• August 29, 2014 29 Aug'14

  Gigamon brings network virtualization monitoring to NSX

  Gigamon integrated its network visibility infrastructure with VMware NSX for improved multi-tenant network virtualization monitoring.

• August 27, 2014 27 Aug'14

  Riverbed says it can make virtual WAN overlay a reality

  Riverbed says it SteelFusion optimization appliance can be used to provision virtual WAN overlay for "location-independent computing."

• August 25, 2014 25 Aug'14

  VMware NSX locks network security down with micro-segmentation

  At VMworld 2014, VMware highlighted the network security benefits of NSX, with micro-segmentation that makes every VM an island.

• August 25, 2014 25 Aug'14

  F5 BIG-IQ meets VMware NSX for L4-7 orchestration

  Cloud architects can now automate the instantiation of F5 network services on VMware NSX networks through new F5 BIG-IP integration with NSX.

• August 20, 2014 20 Aug'14

  Brocade readies Vyatta vRouter for NFV with OpenDaylight integration

  Brocade boosted the Vyatta vRouter's NFV readiness with OpenDaylight integration and validation from service provider Telefonica, so that Vyatta can achieve 80Gbps performance on a standard server.

• May 02, 2014 02 May'14

  Overture offers NFV orchestration and control software

  Carrier Ethernet vendor Overture offers NFV orchestration and control software for service providers.

• April 10, 2014 10 Apr'14

  Network as a Service gets new life from new networking techniques

  Network as a Service has a robust future if enterprises can embrace software-defined networking and network functions virtualization.

• March 06, 2014 06 Mar'14

  SDN and NFV will come to life in the operator network, eventually

  At the Open Networking Summit 2014, telecom operators said they're ready to take on SDN and NFV, but they admit the technology and tools aren't ready.

• March 05, 2014 05 Mar'14

  AT&T Domain 2.0 kicks into high gear as carrier embraces NFV and SDN

  AT&T is no longer waiting to build its next-generation network with SDN and NFV. AT&T's Domain 2.0 vision comes alive this year.

• March 03, 2014 03 Mar'14

  New NFV vendor ecosystem, usual suspects: Cisco, Juniper ALU, HP

  HP, Cisco, Juniper and ALU are forging a new NFV vendor ecosystem, each releasing portfolios that marry SDN and NFV for dynamic service provisioning.

• February 26, 2014 26 Feb'14

  Martin Casado: VMware will deliver a security 'Goldilocks zone'

  SDN pioneer Martin Casado says VMware's hypervisor can be the 'Goldilocks zone' for network security.

• February 20, 2014 20 Feb'14

  Alcatel-Lucent NFV technology for mobile means Voice over LTE at last

  Alcatel-Lucent launched NFV technology and SDN for mobile networks that will enable on-demand provisioning and scalability for Voice over LTE.

• February 10, 2014 10 Feb'14

  What the OpenDaylight controller will do for IBM SDN

  With its new OpenDaylight Hydrogen controller, IBM SDN will support OpenFlow 1.3 and a wide range of new network services.

• October 17, 2013 17 Oct'13

  NSX available, but price of VMware network virtualization stays secret

  VMware announced general availability of its NSX network virtualization software, but it won't tell us how much it will cost.

• October 02, 2013 02 Oct'13

  Nuage builds gateway appliance for network virtualization overlay

  Nuage builds its own services gateway to integrate bare-metal servers into its overlay network.

• September 26, 2013 26 Sep'13

  Cisco NCS enables programmable network functions virtualization

  With the Network Convergence System, Cisco is delivering programmable routers for service provider networks with a path toward NFV.

• September 17, 2013 17 Sep'13

  Juniper releases, open sources Contrail network virtualization overlay

  Juniper has made Contrail overlay software commercially available, and also open sourced the technology.

• September 16, 2013 16 Sep'13

  IT silos aren't always bad, but VMware NSX will launch a turf war

  IT silos aren't as bad as people say they are, unless they abuse tools like VMware NSX. Don't let it happen.

• September 09, 2013 09 Sep'13

  Cisco's response to VMware NSX and the future of SDN

  We take a deep look at Cisco's response to the VMware NSX network virtualization platform and what it means about the future of SDN.

• September 09, 2013 09 Sep'13

  VMware network virtualization will spell trouble for Cisco, eventually

  The VMware network virtualization platform won't end the Cisco-VMware relationship, but it could hurt Cisco in the data center over the long term.

• September 06, 2013 06 Sep'13

  VMware NSX: Network virtualization doesn't need to be a turf war

  Many network engineers think server admins will use VMware NSX to seize control of networking. It doesn't have to be that way.

• September 06, 2013 06 Sep'13

  Networking blogs: VMware's NSX network virtualization platform vision

  In this week's networking blogs, learn about VMware's NSX platform and hurdles VMware may face trying to make its virtualization platform a reality.

• September 05, 2013 05 Sep'13

  VCE Vblock won't die in the Cisco-VMware network virtualization war

  With the launch of NSX, the Cisco-VMware network virtualization battle is on, but that won't spell death for VCE Vblock because users need simplicity.

• August 28, 2013 28 Aug'13

  Overheard on Twitter: Users split, debate VMware NSX

  SearchSDN explored Twitter this week and saw Twitter users split on the release of VMware's NSX solution.

• August 27, 2013 27 Aug'13

  HP and VMware NSX: Joint management for virtual and physical networks

  HP will integrate its SDN controller and network management platform with VMware NSX for joint management across physical and virtual networks.

• August 27, 2013 27 Aug'13

  With VMware NSX, is the server admin the new network pro? Not so fast

  VMware NSX brings advanced networking to virtualization, so will network and server pros be running two separate networks at once? That's not ideal.

• August 27, 2013 27 Aug'13

  Vendors link hardware switches with VMware NSX network virtualization

  Every major network hardware vendor minus Cisco announced integration of their physical switches with the VMware NSX network virtualization platform.

• August 26, 2013 26 Aug'13

  VMware NSX brings advanced networking to virtualization: Is it enough?

  VMware NSX adds advanced routing and services to virtual networks, but there's still a problematic gap between virtual and physical infrastructures.

• July 30, 2013 30 Jul'13

  Integrating Open vSwitch management into the OpenDaylight controller

  OpenDaylight will integrate Open vSwitch management protocol, OVSDB, into its controller for the ability to provision and manage virtual switches.

• July 19, 2013 19 Jul'13

  Overheard on Twitter: Are SDN, network virtualization equal?

  SearchSDN explored Twitter this week and saw users discussing if SDN and network virtualization are equal, and the impact of SDN on hardware.

• July 15, 2013 15 Jul'13

  Overheard on Twitter: SDN definition; Java, Openflow talk, Cisco SDN

  SearchSDN explored Twitter this week and saw users discussing an SDN definition, OpenFlow and Java, and Cisco's SDN strategy.

• June 28, 2013 28 Jun'13

  Overheard on Twitter: Cisco onePK, SDN data center costs

  SearchSDN explored Twitter and saw users discussing Cisco Live and Cisco onePK, as well as SDN, hardware and data center costs.

• June 28, 2013 28 Jun'13

  Is network virtualization real or just vaporware?

  Is network virtualization just vaporware? Many think so. But some major players predict it could materialize sooner than you think.

• June 10, 2013 10 Jun'13

  F5 enables NVGRE gateway and Windows Azure cloud support

  F5 Networks added NVGRE gateway support for network virtualization and virtual BIG-IP availability in Microsoft's Azure cloud.

• May 17, 2013 17 May'13

  Networking blogs: Overlay Transport Virtualization, SDDC practicality

  In this week's networking roundup, bloggers advise how to use Overlay Transport Virtualization and discuss what's needed for a mature SDDC.