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• June 22, 2015 22 Jun'15

  Enterprises struggle with SDN development, culture

  Enterprises say retraining and cultural changes stemming from SDN development are more difficult to solve than technological challenges.

• June 18, 2015 18 Jun'15

  Is Spark the new data analytics engine?

  SN blogs: This week an analyst says that Apache Spark might be the data analytic engine that eclipses Hadoop; Cisco uses a cutting edge data management technique.

• June 18, 2015 18 Jun'15

  News recap: Data center model could be new telecom central office

  In telecom news, AT&T and ONOS Project held the first CORD proof-of-concept demo at Open Networking Summit, while Los Angeles may deploy municipal Wi-Fi.

• June 18, 2015 18 Jun'15

  Array SSL VPN pays dividends to bank

  A Boston-area bank exploits its technology infrastructure to yield a competitive edge.

• 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.

• June 16, 2015 16 Jun'15

  BYOD, MDM streamlined with Xirrus Wi-Fi

  Wi-Fi vendor Xirrus introduces EasyPass, a set of cloud-based Wi-Fi security services for enterprise customers.

• June 16, 2015 16 Jun'15

  Silver Peak launches gear to boost hybrid WAN performance

  Silver Peak has released an appliance that lowers networking costs by providing more traffic control in a hybrid WAN.

• June 15, 2015 15 Jun'15

  ICYMI: Group issues open source NFV app to spur expansion

  In this week's SDN news, the OPNFV Project releases its open source NFV platform to help companies add virtual functions while NEC releases two new switches to help build large software-defined data centers.

• June 15, 2015 15 Jun'15

  The new cloud network takes more than an Internet link

  Increasingly enterprises are moving more mission-critical work to public clouds. To make this work well, and securely, though means devising a thorough IT plan for cloud networking. It takes more than just having a robust Internet link -- it takes a...

• June 12, 2015 12 Jun'15

  Cisco broadens SDN on Nexus switches

  Cisco is using open SDN technology to make its Nexus switches more appealing to services providers, enterprises.

• June 12, 2015 12 Jun'15

  Arista EOS+ brings the programmable switch down to earth

  A programmable switch sounds appealing to many enterprises, but few have the in-house expertise to take advantage of one. Arista's EOS+ software aims to make it far more accessible.

• June 11, 2015 11 Jun'15

  Cisco Live: Robbins promises simplicity as Cisco CEO

  As Cisco CEO, Chuck Robbins says he will make deploying and using the company's products easier for customers.

• June 10, 2015 10 Jun'15

  News recap: Technology and telecom mergers happening at record rate

  In telecom news, technology and telecom mergers are happening at a rapid rate, while WLAN growth is slowing and cloud services are hurting PBX spending.

• 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.

• June 09, 2015 09 Jun'15

  Brocade app ups performance of OpenDaylight SDN

  Brocade makes generally available an OpenDaylight SDN app that improves network performance through more efficient traffic flow.

• June 08, 2015 08 Jun'15

  Cisco product improvements complement ACI security

  At Cisco Live, Cisco introduces product enhancements that fit within its overall ACI security strategy.

• June 08, 2015 08 Jun'15

  SDN blogs: Configuring Cisco's ACI fabric

  In this week's blogs, experts explain how to configure Cisco's ACI fabric, consider the future of firewalls and discuss network monitoring.

• June 05, 2015 05 Jun'15

  HP, Alcatel venture targets data center connections

  HP and Alcatel-Lucent announced new cloud and data center offerings to help service providers and large enterprises connect their disparate environments.

• June 05, 2015 05 Jun'15

  SN blogs: Fast Internet speed crucial to employment in U.S.

  SN blogs: This week, a New York Times writer discusses how the F.C.C. thinks subsidizing broadband Internet will help the U.S. economy.

• June 03, 2015 03 Jun'15

  VMware, Intel partner in NSX security

  VMware is beefing up NSX security by providing integration with Intel's intrusion prevention system.

• June 03, 2015 03 Jun'15

  Cisco, Aruba roll out 802.11ac Wave 2 products, but who's buying?

  Vendors introducing 802.11ac Wave 2 technology are likely to find that enterprises aren't ready to adopt the latest Wi-Fi standard that requires infrastructure upgrades.

• June 03, 2015 03 Jun'15

  News recap: LTE-Advanced, VoLTE drive mobile infrastructure markets

  In telecom news, LTE and VoLTE drive global mobile infrastructure markets; FCC chairman wants to reduce robocalls and texts; Ericsson considers a large acquisition.

• June 02, 2015 02 Jun'15

  UC as a service saves the day when disaster strikes

  No enterprise is immune to disaster. Whether it's a burst water main or a Category 1 hurricane, there are a number of scenarios that could prevent employees from coming to the office and using the applications and tools they rely on to do their jobs...

• June 01, 2015 01 Jun'15

  Will IT generalists replace network engineering jobs?

  Network engineering jobs have moved from crimping cable to managing traffic between VMs. Software-everything means another seismic shift. Is the network engineer still relevant?

• June 01, 2015 01 Jun'15

  ICYMI: Juniper launches SDN network design training program

  Juniper announces a new network design training and certification program, while AT&T issues a network design challenge for students.

• May 29, 2015 29 May'15

  Fortinet acquires Meru Networks for a blend of security, Wi-Fi

  Fortinet's acquisition of Wi-Fi vendor Meru networks gives the security vendor the tools to compete with Cisco and HP in the enterprise wireless LAN market

• 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.