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• April 05, 2019 05 Apr'19

  Execs talk product roadmap at Aruba Atmosphere 2019

  At Aruba Atmosphere 2019, executives said the WLAN vendor plans to improve its cloud services this year with changes to Central, ClearPass, Introspect and NetInsight.

• April 02, 2019 02 Apr'19

  Aruba ClearPass Device Insight IDs more IoT devices

  Aruba ClearPass Device Insight discovers more IoT devices on the IP network than the company's previous product. The software collects better data from the network to ID hardware.

• March 28, 2019 28 Mar'19

  F5 Cloud Services aims ADC features at DevOps

  Initially, F5 Cloud Services will provide only load balancing for DNS servers. Later in the year, F5 plans to add security features for DevOps teams building cloud applications.

• 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.

• March 22, 2019 22 Mar'19

  Array Networks launches monitoring system for app performance

  Array Networks launches a monitoring and reporting tool that draws data from the vendor's application delivery controllers to pinpoint application troubles.

• March 20, 2019 20 Mar'19

  Infovista-Ipanema SD-WAN gets cloud orchestrator for MSPs

  Infovista has added a cloud-based orchestrator to its SD-WAN product. The latest feature in Infovista Ipanema is meant to make the software more attractive to MSPs.

• March 18, 2019 18 Mar'19

  Facebook unveils data center overhaul at OCP 2019

  Facebook's two-year data center overhaul, discussed at OCP 2019, included two new switches: the Facebook-designed Minipack and the 7368X4 developed jointly with Arista.

• March 15, 2019 15 Mar'19

  Automation connects 5G, Wi-Fi 6 and other networking trends

  At IDC Directions, analyst Rohit Mehra discussed the role of automation in some of 2019's most talked about trends, including 5G, Wi-Fi 6, SD-WAN and the network edge.

• March 14, 2019 14 Mar'19

  Facebook Minipack joins other advancements at OCP 2019

  Facebook launches the power-saving Minipack switching platform, and Arista unveils the 7368X4 for hyperscalers at the OCP 2019 Global Summit.

• March 14, 2019 14 Mar'19

  AI-enabled network automation supports milliseconds response time

  Enterprises need to respond to network and security events in milliseconds, not seconds. Network automation coupled with artificial intelligence tools can help.

• March 05, 2019 05 Mar'19

  AI-powered WLAN behind Juniper-Mist acquisition

  Juniper plans to acquire WLAN vendor Mist for $405 million. The Juniper-Mist acquisition is an offensive move that fills a hole in the networking vendor's campus portfolio.

• February 27, 2019 27 Feb'19

  Macroeconomics, service providers behind ICT spending slowdown

  Service providers will buy less information and communications technologies, contributing significantly to an overall slowdown in ICT spending this year and next, IDC said.

• 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.

• February 21, 2019 21 Feb'19

  HPE, Juniper intro 5G hardware for the edge

  Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Juniper Networks have introduced 5G hardware for service providers' network edge.

• February 15, 2019 15 Feb'19

  Cisco earnings, revenue show strength of product roadmap

  Cisco earnings and revenue show customers are putting aside global uncertainties and buying into the company's shift toward a more software-centric form of networking.

• February 13, 2019 13 Feb'19

  SnapRoute cloud NOS leans on Kubernetes for orchestration

  SnapRoute has introduced a network operating system for cloud environments. The cloud NOS, called Cloud Native Network OS, uses Kubernetes for network orchestration.

• February 12, 2019 12 Feb'19

  Netsurion intros low-maintenance SD-branch

  Netsurion has introduced a software-defined branch product for retailers, hotels and restaurants. The managed SD-branch, called BranchSDO, includes networking and security.

• February 08, 2019 08 Feb'19

  WAN access focus of Cisco Viptela-DNA Center integration

  The first phase of integration between the Cisco Viptela SD-WAN and DNA Center is aimed at providing WAN access from branch offices.

• February 01, 2019 01 Feb'19

  Cisco DNA Center takes intent-based networking to IoT

  Cisco has introduced IoT-enabled hardware that companies can manage through Cisco DNA Center. The connection between products takes intent-based networking to IoT deployments.

• January 30, 2019 30 Jan'19

  Cisco APIC controller heading for AWS, Azure

  The latest version of the Cisco APIC controller is designed to bring consistency to managing network fabrics on AWS, Microsoft Azure and private data centers.

• January 30, 2019 30 Jan'19

  Automation potential outweighs SDN deployment risks

  SDN deployment varies among service providers and enterprises due to risks, costs and use cases. But, when it comes to SD-WAN, both groups appear to agree about the potential.

• January 25, 2019 25 Jan'19

  Arrcus chasing larger rivals with 400 GbE NOS

  Arrcus has introduced a 400 GbE network operating system, demonstrating a maker of a stand-alone NOS can keep pace with the largest networking companies.

• January 25, 2019 25 Jan'19

  Unity EdgeConnect SD-WAN certified for AWS, Google, Microsoft

  Silver Peak's Unity EdgeConnect SD-WAN is certified for AWS, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure. Companies can deploy the product from the cloud providers' marketplaces.

• January 23, 2019 23 Jan'19

  Cisco launches AppDynamics integration with ACI

  Cisco has provided AppDynamics integration with ACI, the company's software-defined networking architecture. Cisco expects the integration to help DevOps teams.

• January 17, 2019 17 Jan'19

  Look back at top IT infrastructure spending trends of 2018

  Enterprise IT infrastructure spending trends in 2018 focused on data center servers and hosted and cloud collaboration, driving an increase in annual vendor revenue.

• January 16, 2019 16 Jan'19

  Shopper privacy critical when using new Cisco DNA Spaces

  Software like the new Cisco DNA Spaces can help retailers improve their merchandising and supply chains. But the first priority should be protecting shopper privacy, an expert says.

• January 11, 2019 11 Jan'19

  Cisco ACI controller headed for AWS

  An AWS version of the Cisco ACI controller set to launch this quarter brings consistency in fabric management between private data centers and Amazon's public cloud.

• January 04, 2019 04 Jan'19

  Mobile 5G hype vs. reality in 2019

  Hype will likely drown out the progress the mobile 5G industry is expected to make this year in preparing for augmented reality applications and other unique services in 2020.

• December 21, 2018 21 Dec'18

  100 GbE switch market shifting to large enterprises

  The 100 GbE switch market is shifting away from webscale data center operators, as Arista and Cisco benefit from large enterprises buying more of the faster ports to replace 40 GbE.

• December 21, 2018 21 Dec'18

  AT&T 5G moves forward, as carrier pursues cost savings

  The AT&T 5G network will be in seven more cities in the first half of 2019. The carrier is moving quickly with the rollout to take advantage of potential cost savings with 5G.

• December 19, 2018 19 Dec'18

  Cisco sees the future of switching in Luxtera silicon photonics

  Cisco believes the future in switching and routing is in Luxtera silicon photonics. As a result, the networking giant plans to buy the company for $660 million in cash.

• December 17, 2018 17 Dec'18

  A recap of notable 2018 networking trends and news

  Before the final days of 2018 fade into history like so last-generation 4G, spend some time reviewing the news and trends that graced the networking industry this year.

• December 13, 2018 13 Dec'18

  Cumulus Linux, NetQ available for Lenovo RackSwitch

  The combination of Lenovo RackSwitch models with Cumulus Linux and NetQ monitoring software is aimed at companies that prefer open networking in the data center.

• December 12, 2018 12 Dec'18

  Arista EOS containers integrated with Red Hat, Tigera products

  Arista EOS containers have been integrated with Red Hat OpenShift and Tigera security software.

• December 12, 2018 12 Dec'18

  'Best-of-breed' SD-WAN option supersedes big boxes, expert says

  When it comes to SD-WAN technology, deployment options vary, largely dependent on business requirements. But a multiple-vendors strategy might be better than all-in-one SD-WAN.

• December 11, 2018 11 Dec'18

  VMware service mesh aims to help DevOps with microservices

  VMware has introduced the NSX Service Mesh. Based on the Istio platform, the VMware service mesh manages traffic between microservices and enforces access policies.

• December 07, 2018 07 Dec'18

  Packet broker added to Big Switch cloud fabric on AWS

  Big Switch cloud fabric for AWS has a network packet broker. The company launched Big Mon for the cloud this week. Upcoming tech includes Big Cloud Fabric and Multi-Cloud Director.

• December 07, 2018 07 Dec'18

  SolarWinds adds SDN monitoring to network management tools

  In networking news, SolarWinds updates its network management software; a report predicts SDN's future; and Barefoot Networks updates its P4-programmable switch.

• December 05, 2018 05 Dec'18

  Juniper ATP appliance gets broader device support

  Juniper has bolstered the security features in its Advanced Threat Prevention product. The vendor also released a Juniper ATP appliance for midsize enterprises.

• December 04, 2018 04 Dec'18

  ONAP Casablanca release targets cross-carrier deployment, 5G

  ONAP's latest release, Casablanca, focuses on enhancing existing features within its architecture to better support cross-carrier site connectivity, deployment and 5G.

• November 30, 2018 30 Nov'18

  What's in AWS Outposts with VMware?

  AWS Outposts, the new on-premises hybrid cloud, includes a VMware Cloud version that is not expected to provide NSX as a native option for connecting to the AWS public cloud.

• November 29, 2018 29 Nov'18

  Aviatrix unveils AVX Orchestrator for AWS

  Aviatrix has introduced software for dividing virtual private clouds into secured groups on AWS. AVX Orchestrator complements AWS' Transit Gateway, launched this week at re:Invent.

• 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.

• November 21, 2018 21 Nov'18

  Oracle faces Talari SD-WAN strengths and weaknesses

  With the Talari acquisition, Oracle's communications unit gets SD-WAN technology that improves VoIP reliability. But the Talari SD-WAN also lacks important enterprise features.

• November 21, 2018 21 Nov'18

  Cato SD-WAN service targets last-mile management

  In networking news, Cato Networks unveils an SD-WAN tool to detect network outages; SolarWinds spotlights DevOps features; and Kaloom gets $10 million.

• November 16, 2018 16 Nov'18

  Cisco earnings, revenue up as sales rise across product lines

  Cisco earnings and revenues grew in the quarter ended Oct. 27 as sales increased across product lines, geographies and customer segments.

• November 16, 2018 16 Nov'18

  Aruba 802.11ax APs, switches address niche market

  Aruba has launched access points and switches aimed at early adopters of the next-generation Wi-Fi standard. The Aruba 802.11ax gear is aimed at colleges, retailers and hotels.

• 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.

• November 15, 2018 15 Nov'18

  SonicWall bakes SD-WAN software into Capture Cloud Platform

  Security vendor SonicWall added SD-WAN software to its firewall appliances while retail companies are hoping SD-WAN can reduce network complexity, according to a Forrester report.

• November 09, 2018 09 Nov'18

  Cisco layoffs mark Customer Experience restructuring

  Cisco is laying off hundreds of employees as it restructures its Customer Experience unit led by new-hire Maria Martinez. The Cisco layoffs come the week before its Partner Summit.

• November 09, 2018 09 Nov'18

  Teridion intros cloud-based WAN for enterprises

  Teridion plans to launch next year a cloud-based WAN for enterprises that includes a carrier-grade service-level agreement. The service connects to SaaS, IaaS and branch offices.

• November 08, 2018 08 Nov'18

  How the right network automation tools can modernize your network

  In this roundup of networking blogs, industry experts examine network automation innovation, the partnership between networking and DevOps, and the importance of data sheet specs.

• November 07, 2018 07 Nov'18

  Automation added to Extreme SLX data center networking

  Extreme Networks has introduced network automation and a single console for managing data center and campus networks. The technology is part of the Extreme SLX Agile Data Center.

• November 02, 2018 02 Nov'18

  Wi-Fi 6 to spur industry confidence in Wi-Fi, report says

  In networking news, a report shows increased confidence in Wi-Fi; Ciena releases an analytics-as-a-service product; and Avi Networks targets multi-cloud load balancing.

• November 01, 2018 01 Nov'18

  How Cisco 400 GbE switches compare with Arista's

  The introduction of Cisco's 400 GbE switches comes a week after Arista unveiled its hardware. The products differ in merchant silicon, optical connectors and backward compatibility.

• November 01, 2018 01 Nov'18

  MEF's new SD-WAN standard too low-level, according to analysts

  MEF is making its SD-WAN standard available to members, with public availability expected in 2019. But analysts deem the specifications too low-level to effect change.

• October 31, 2018 31 Oct'18

  PwC 5G survey finds consumers not ready to pay

  A PwC 5G survey finds service providers will have to educate consumers and build unique services if they expect potential buyers to pay more for the high-speed wireless technology.

• October 26, 2018 26 Oct'18

  Job cuts part of Nokia 5G, enterprise changes

  Nokia plans to cut thousands of jobs as it doubles down on its 5G and enterprise businesses. The Nokia 5G strategy focuses on selling and developing mobile radio products.

• October 26, 2018 26 Oct'18

  Versa Networks integrates SD-WAN service with Azure Virtual WAN

  In networking news, Versa Networks partners with Microsoft Azure Virtual WAN; CenturyLink launches the Managed Cisco SD-WAN service; and Aryaka expands cloud offerings with Oracle.

• October 25, 2018 25 Oct'18

  Be prepared for SD-WAN implementation complexities

  With SD-WAN implementation burgeoning, enterprises should ensure they have the internal staff to support the technology. And it doesn't hurt to plan for deployment challenges.

• October 25, 2018 25 Oct'18

  Juniper earnings downed by a lack of cloud sales

  The latest Juniper earnings report shows lower-than-expected sales to cloud providers will result in a revenue decline in the current quarter. The company had expected to return to growth.

• October 24, 2018 24 Oct'18

  Comcast Business unveils Alexa integration with ActiveCore SD-WAN

  Comcast Business supports Alexa integration with its ActiveCore platform, allowing customers on the go to ask Alexa how their SD-WAN sites are performing.

• October 23, 2018 23 Oct'18

  The Arista 400 GbE 7060X4 takes on Cisco, Juniper

  Arista has joined rivals Cisco and Juniper in the 400 GbE switching market. The company introduced this week the Arista 400 GbE 7060X4 Series for hyperscale data centers.

• October 23, 2018 23 Oct'18

  SD-WAN connectivity options hinge on latency, app performance

  Users debating MPLS vs. internet for SD-WAN connectivity should take the time to extensively research latency and quality-of-service requirements in terms of application performance.

• October 19, 2018 19 Oct'18

  VMware faces strong challengers in cloud systems management

  VMware topped IDC's latest vendor ranking in the cloud systems management market. But the analyst firm said the market is too young to declare any vendor a winner.

• 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 19, 2018 19 Oct'18

  Comcast gigabit service ready in 39 states

  Comcast gigabit cable is now available to 58 million homes and businesses in 39 states. Comcast completed the rollout as AT&T and Verizon start launching 5G internet services.

• October 17, 2018 17 Oct'18

  Arista CloudVision gets campus Wi-Fi management

  Arista will have to do more than wrap its Mojo Wi-Fi infrastructure into the Arista CloudVision management console to catch Cisco and HPE Aruba in campus networking.

• October 17, 2018 17 Oct'18

  Cato SD-WAN adds 'self-healing' capabilities to product portfolio

  Cato Networks hones Cato SD-WAN with 'self-healing' features designed to fight against network failures. Also, Kaloom unveils Software Defined Fabric to improve data center programmability.

• October 16, 2018 16 Oct'18

  Public cloud management tools lacking, research finds

  Networking experts discuss the challenge of finding robust public cloud management tools, how to improve network resiliency and avoiding network exceptions.

• 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.

• October 12, 2018 12 Oct'18

  ONUG conference to highlight cybersecurity and data protection

  At the ONUG fall conference on Oct. 22 to 23, attendees will learn how enterprises can secure assets in a digital economy and how automation, cybersecurity and data protection fit in.

• October 11, 2018 11 Oct'18

  Cisco Business Critical Services gets better network monitoring

  The latest version of Cisco Business Critical Services includes limited management of third-party devices and improved detection of an impending hardware failure.

• October 11, 2018 11 Oct'18

  SevOne and Versa Networks join forces for SD-WAN monitoring

  In networking news, SevOne adds SD-WAN monitoring support for Versa Networks; HPE announces new hybrid cloud services with Microsoft; and Aerohive updates its A3 service with cloud management.

• October 10, 2018 10 Oct'18

  CenturyLink service offers self-serve connection to AWS

  CenturyLink has introduced a service that lets companies create a temporary virtual connection to AWS. The pay-as-you-go CenturyLink service is called Cloud Connect Dynamic Connections.

• October 05, 2018 05 Oct'18

  Nyansa Voyance gets user collaboration feature

  Nyansa Voyance has a new feature that lets companies request the contact information of other users of the Wi-Fi performance monitoring software.

• October 05, 2018 05 Oct'18

  AT&T blockchain effort includes IBM, Microsoft

  AT&T has linked its IoT services to the blockchain offerings of IBM and Microsoft. The AT&T blockchain effort is aimed at retailers, manufacturers and healthcare organizations.

• October 04, 2018 04 Oct'18

  Wi-Fi Alliance introduces Wi-Fi 6 as part of new naming system

  In networking news, Wi-Fi 6 now connotes 802.11ax technology, Aerohive Networks introduces machine learning analytics tools and Viavi releases a platform update.

• October 02, 2018 02 Oct'18

  AT&T 5G router expected to lower purchases from established vendors

  AT&T has handed the Open Compute Project its internally designed cell site router. The AT&T 5G router could take as much as $200 million in sales from the carrier's suppliers.

• September 28, 2018 28 Sep'18

  FCC 5G ruling tries to speed up small cell deployments in cities

  The Federal Communications Commission has ordered cities to move faster in deciding on small cell deployments. Telecom firms praise the new FCC 5G rules while cities denounce them.

• 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 27, 2018 27 Sep'18

  Network security challenges remain a top concern for IT pros

  In networking news, security remains a top concern for IT pros; ExtraHop integrates with Microsoft Azure; and Barefoot Networks unveils developer tools for programmable ASICs.

• September 27, 2018 27 Sep'18

  VMware, Riverbed integrate SD-WANs with Azure Virtual WAN

  VMware and Riverbed have integrated their SD-WAN software with Azure Virtual WAN, improving interoperability between the products and Microsoft Azure.

• September 21, 2018 21 Sep'18

  Trump tariffs on China could spark Cisco, Juniper price increase

  Enterprises will pay more for networking gear as a result of President Donald Trump's tariffs on China. Vendors planning to pass on added costs to customers include Cisco and Juniper.

• September 20, 2018 20 Sep'18

  Linksys enters cloud-managed Wi-Fi market

  Belkin International's Linksys unit has launched a cloud-managed Wi-Fi system. Linksys is tapping MSPs for help in selling Cloud Manager to small businesses.

• 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.

• September 19, 2018 19 Sep'18

  Nuage Networks, Talari SD-WAN tack on multi-cloud connectivity

  With their respective SD-WAN platform updates this week, Nuage Networks and Talari took a page from Oprah: You get multi-cloud connectivity, and you get multi-cloud connectivity.

• September 17, 2018 17 Sep'18

  Are SD-WAN security concerns warranted?

  Networking analysts and engineers examine SD-WAN security concerns, the importance of cabling in wireless environments and a new security attack that's difficult to detect.

• September 14, 2018 14 Sep'18

  Verizon 5G rollout could change broadband competition

  Verizon launches Oct. 1 a 5G internet service in four U.S. cities. The Verizon 5G rollout could give the company an edge against cable companies in the high-speed internet market.

• September 14, 2018 14 Sep'18

  Mist automates WLAN monitoring with new AI features

  Mist says its AI platform for WLAN monitoring can now handle hundreds of queries and will use deep learning to flag anomalies before they cause problems for users.

• September 13, 2018 13 Sep'18

  AT&T Spark highlights big changes in networking market

  The AT&T Spark event showed more than the service provider's latest 5G technology. It also revealed how AT&T is redefining the role of networking vendors in its data centers.

• September 12, 2018 12 Sep'18

  Cisco ASR 9000 router gets usage-based pricing

  Cisco has changed licensing for the ASR 9000 router to let service providers pay only for the throughput they use. The new pricing arrives as service providers prepare for 5G.

• September 10, 2018 10 Sep'18

  Network functions morph with SD-WAN deployment strategy

  Companies are approaching network infrastructure upgrades with SD-WAN deployment, but a new survey shows they're weighing issues like service chaining and integrated functionality.

• September 07, 2018 07 Sep'18

  Juniper-Ericsson partnership aimed at 5G market

  Juniper Networks has partnered with Ericsson to sell 5G gear and software to carriers. The Juniper-Ericsson alliance arrives as Cisco's partnership with Ericsson weakens.

• September 06, 2018 06 Sep'18

  VMware Project Dimension to deliver managed HCI, edge networking

  VMware's lightweight hyper-converged infrastructure system, called Project Dimension, includes the vendor's SD-WAN. The HCI appliance is aimed at retailers and manufacturers.

• September 05, 2018 05 Sep'18

  5G services to headline Mobile World Congress Americas 2018

  In a roundup of industry insights, 5G services will be a hot topic at Mobile World Congress, VMware embraces multi-cloud and cybersecurity platforms require key features.

• August 31, 2018 31 Aug'18

  NSS Labs-Cisco spat raises licensing restriction enforceability

  The NSS Labs-Cisco tiff raises questions on the validity of licensing that prohibits customers from testing software performance and publishing the results.

• August 30, 2018 30 Aug'18

  VMware takes NSX security to AWS workloads

  VMware has brought NSX microsegmentation to workloads running on Amazon Web Services. Also, at VMworld 2018, VMware said NSX security is now enforceable on Arista switches.

• August 29, 2018 29 Aug'18

  Cisco adds LTE modem to Meraki MX security appliance

  Cisco adds a built-in 4G wireless broadband modem to two Meraki MX security appliances. Cisco launched the Meraki MX67C and the MX68CW devices with an integrated CAT 6 LTE cellular modem. The company also introduced four faster MX models without LTE.

• August 29, 2018 29 Aug'18

  Talari SD-WAN targets mobile with Meta Networks integration

  Talari combined its SD-WAN service with Meta Networks' NaaS platform, and California Telecom chose Versa Networks for managed SD-WAN.