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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.
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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.
March 03, 2015 03 Mar'15
HP with Aruba a stronger competitor to Cisco

Hewlett-Packard's $2.7 billion Aruba acquisition would bring wireless networking technology expected to make HP a stronger competitor against Cisco.
March 02, 2015 02 Mar'15
Network automation tools bring 'set it and forget it' to life

In this Q&A, one engineer describes how she honed her programming skills to work on network automation tools that make it easier to configure switches.
February 27, 2015 27 Feb'15
What HP's Aruba acquisition could mean to customers

If HP acquires Aruba, it may slow the wireless networking company's ability to innovate and lead to a confusing product portfolio, Aruba customer says.
February 26, 2015 26 Feb'15
FCC approves net neutrality rules

Internet service providers will be regulated as common carriers under Title II, as the FCC approved net neutrality rules.
February 26, 2015 26 Feb'15
IBM, Juniper to offer joint network analytics

IBM and Juniper say they will work together to deliver customer intelligence to cloud and communications service providers.
February 25, 2015 25 Feb'15
Midokura upgrade provides OpenStack deployment bridge

Midokura has refreshed MidoNet with features that provide a bridge for VMware customers looking to move to OpenStack without using proprietary virtual networking technology.
February 25, 2015 25 Feb'15
Where 5G technology is headed and when

The 5G technology standard is under development as the Internet of Things and an increasing number of mobile users create demand for next-generation wireless infrastructure.
February 25, 2015 25 Feb'15
Recap: VoLTE driving VoIP market; optical network market grows

In this news recap: VoLTE services are driving new growth in the VoIP equipment market, while Google pushes for the FCC not to regulate interconnection agreements with ISPs.
February 24, 2015 24 Feb'15
Avaya redefines SDN architecture in new offering

Avaya says its SDN architecture leverages OpenDaylight, OpenStack and OpenFlow to deliver programmable network services faster than competing technologies.
February 23, 2015 23 Feb'15
SDN blogs: Overlay networks can be scaled

In this week's SDN blogs, experts talk about the scalability of overlay networks and ask questions about SD WAN, and an open source SDN website is launched.
February 19, 2015 19 Feb'15
ExtraHop boosts wire data analytics from 10 Gbps to sustained 40 Gbps

ExtraHop's latest monitoring appliance, the EH9100, provides wire data analytics over 40 Gigabits per second in a single box.
February 19, 2015 19 Feb'15
Openness key to latest HP Ethernet switch line

Hewlett-Packard joins Dell and Juniper Networks by launching a line of switching gear that runs on open operating systems. The HP Ethernet switch will be available in late March.
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 17, 2015 17 Feb'15
What Cisco earnings don't say that tech buyers should know

While the latest Cisco earnings show the vendor has solid demand for its networking gear today, tech buyers shouldn't ignore the obstacles Cisco is likely to face in the future.
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.
February 13, 2015 13 Feb'15
Facebook's new open networking switch 'overkill' for enterprises

Facebook has developed an open switch for its network fabric comprised of modular components built of standard technology. While innovative, experts say the technology is not for most enterprises.
February 12, 2015 12 Feb'15
Providers go for hybrid cloud as a service; Verizon wireline sale

In telecom news, service providers are making the move to hybrid cloud as a service offerings, while Verizon tries to blame net neutrality for the sale of some of its wireline operations.
February 12, 2015 12 Feb'15
What Samsung's Smart TV is really saying about you

The recent publicity about Samsung's Smart TV listening in on private conversations has received a lot of public attention, but this latest privacy issue is nothing new to the technology community. ...
February 11, 2015 11 Feb'15
SN blogs: What's the best big data deployment for you?

Crafting a big data initiative takes work, but one analyst says he's found a way to make it less challenging. Here, we review his perspective and look at several other posts from industry experts on various topics.
February 10, 2015 10 Feb'15
Cisco targets large SDN deployments with Nexus 9000 improvements

Cisco plans to add an industry standard controller to the Nexus 9000 to give customers the option of using the switch for large-scale SDN deployments utilized by carriers and cloud service providers.
February 10, 2015 10 Feb'15
New cloud-based Meru wireless LAN targets the midmarket

Meru's cloud-based wireless LAN for SMBs includes hardware and management software and reduces costs by eliminating the on-premises controller.
February 06, 2015 06 Feb'15
Brocade inks deal to buy Riverbed's virtual ADC business

Brocade says its acquisition of Riverbed's popular virtual ADC business will bolster its overall product line for moving network services from expensive hardware into more flexible software.
February 04, 2015 04 Feb'15
FCC proposes Title II reclassification; AWS-3 auction breaks records

In telecom news, the FCC unveiled its proposal to reclassify the Internet under Title II, while telecom spending is expected to grow as carriers expand their networks.
February 04, 2015 04 Feb'15
VMware ties customers' virtual services to public cloud

VMware is tackling the difficulty of moving workloads from the data center to its public cloud by providing a unified platform for running virtual services.
January 30, 2015 30 Jan'15
SDN blogs: 2015 year of software-defined WAN?

In this week's SDN blogs, analysts discuss why SDN is more reliable than traditional networking, why SDN WAN will gain popularity in 2015 and Brocade’s new Vyatta Controller.
January 30, 2015 30 Jan'15
Challenges of Global MPLS Network Procurement

Companion resource: The Techtarget version of our free IT Managers step by step Global MPLS Network procurement Mindmap. Every risk, pitfall and opportunity outlined at a glance. In this article, I ...
January 29, 2015 29 Jan'15
ICYMI: F5's BIG-IQ updates intelligent management structure

ICYMI: F5 Network upgraded its BIG-IQ to provide a more integrated framework; a California convention center is rolling out a 10 Gbps Wi-Fi network.
January 29, 2015 29 Jan'15
Can a piece of software really determine if you’re ready to quit your job?

The evolution of predictive analytics technology continues to be something to keep an eye on in 2015. Although the technique is nothing new to the average consumer – we see it every time Netflix ...
January 29, 2015 29 Jan'15
Brocade touts router encryption in MLXe release

Brocade is promoting router encryption in the release of its MLXe security module, but expert opinions fall short of unanimous endorsement.
January 28, 2015 28 Jan'15
Big Switch's BCF 2.5 now supported on Dell bare-metal switches

Big Switch's release of Big Cloud Fabric 2.5 offers the flexibility of SDN on bare-metal switches, with support from trusted providers and hypervisors.
January 28, 2015 28 Jan'15
Ethernet switch market to hit $25 billion; Verizon feels mobile carrier war

In telecom news, the Ethernet switch market is expected to reach $25 billion, while Verizon's Q4 report shows the impact of mobile carrier competition.
January 27, 2015 27 Jan'15
Cisco ONE provides single license hardware, software

Cisco ONE provides a single license for all-in-one hardware and software package aimed at a specific networking use case, but it may be the high-priced option.
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 23, 2015 23 Jan'15
SDN blogs: Is this the year to get new certifications like CCDE?

In this week's SDN blog roundup, experts are looking at new IT certifications, pet peeves about open source, and why NFV has to take off this year.
January 22, 2015 22 Jan'15
SN blogs: Big data initiatives require vision and strategy

SN blogs: This week, an analyst discusses 10 big data vision and strategy questions; what's the best way to provide Wi-Fi to a campground?
January 22, 2015 22 Jan'15
Network Innovation Award: Dell breaks mold with Dell/Cumulus partnership

Dell wins this month's Network Innovation Award from SearchNetworking for its partnership with Cumulus Networks, in which Dell became the first mainstream switch vendor to permit third-party OSes to run on its switches.
January 21, 2015 21 Jan'15
Cisco LAN switches support 2.5, 5 GbE to boost future Wi-Fi speeds

Cisco has introduced Catalyst LAN switches that support 2.5 and 5 GbE for faster Wi-Fi without the need for costly cable upgrades.
January 21, 2015 21 Jan'15
Brocade license offers free SDN testing

Brocade license is free to companies that want to test software-defined networking applications using the vendor's SDN controller.
January 21, 2015 21 Jan'15
Telecom revenue slows; T-Mobile 'un-carrier' plan deemed 'unviable'

In telecom news, telecom revenue slowed in 2014, while T-Mobile's 'un-carrier' business strategy was called out as unsustainable.
January 20, 2015 20 Jan'15
CIOs to boost spending on switching, plugging network breaches

Study of North American CIOs finds them ready to increase spending on WLANs, security and switching.
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.
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.
January 14, 2015 14 Jan'15
FCC to update broadband definition; few users 4K video-ready

In telecom news, the FCC is prepared to update its broadband definition as part of its annual broadband progress report, while an Akamai report found that only one in five broadband users is ready for 4K video.
January 13, 2015 13 Jan'15
SDN blogs: Hybrid WAN the 'killer' SDN use case?

In this week's SDN blogs, a book review, and one analyst says departments have to stop worrying about draining their budgets before year's end.
January 08, 2015 08 Jan'15
SN blogs: mobile management protection needs improvement

SN blogs: This week, a security analyst shares his 2015 predictions; a consultant highlights the need for thoughtful IPv6 implementation.
January 08, 2015 08 Jan'15
New, branded open network hardware model emerges

Hyperscale data center operators have radically altered their infrastructure with open network hardware that runs a range of operating systems. As this strategy trickles down into the enterprise, vendors are unveiling branded-but-open technology.

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