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• April 27, 2018 27 Apr'18

  Big Switch offers analytics, recording with packet broker

  Big Switch has added value to its network packet broker with the introduction of analytics and recording nodes. The new products are sold as add-ons to Big Monitoring Fabric.

• April 26, 2018 26 Apr'18

  Juniper battles Cisco, VMware with Contrail cloud tools

  Juniper plans to release the first iteration of its Contrail cloud tools in June. Contrail Enterprise Multicloud will compete in cloud networking with Cisco ACI and VMware NSX.

• April 26, 2018 26 Apr'18

  Is programmable infrastructure ready for prime time in networking?

  In this week's networking blog roundup, analysts examine whether programmable infrastructure is now a thing, what would make a good AI tool and what's wrong with telcos.

• April 25, 2018 25 Apr'18

  2018 ONUG conference to tackle IT disruption, building blocks

  With the spring 2018 ONUG conference coming up on May 8 to 9, Nick Lippis, ONUG co-founder, discusses how IT teams are facing disruption from technologies like the cloud and SD-WAN.

• April 24, 2018 24 Apr'18

  New Accedian SkyLIGHT PVX has root-cause analytics

  Accedian Networks has launched its first product from the Performance Vision acquisition. SkyLIGHT PVX includes network monitoring, plus root-cause analytics and remediation.

• April 20, 2018 20 Apr'18

  Router security options advised following U.S. hacker alert

  A rare government alert that Russian hackers are targeting routers in the United States and the United Kingdom has security experts debating router security options.

• April 19, 2018 19 Apr'18

  128 Technology delivers routing software, SD-WAN on white box

  128 Technology integrated its routing software and SD-WAN capabilities with white box CPEs from Lanner. Arrow Electronics will preconfigure the software onto the CPEs.

• April 19, 2018 19 Apr'18

  Blockchain technology use in networking? Not so fast

  Blockchain technology use has little value in networking, according to one IT analyst. Analysts also examine IoT security and what might happen to AI if disasters occur.

• April 18, 2018 18 Apr'18

  Cisco DNA Center gets access to more IoT devices

  Cisco DNA Center can now access an additional 620 IoT device profiles. Cisco also introduced this week a couple of Catalyst 9500 switches, including one with 100 GbE ports.

• April 13, 2018 13 Apr'18

  AT&T mobile 5G network falling short

  The latest update on AT&T's mobile 5G network trials indicates the company will need to work faster to meet its goal of launching a commercial service by the end of the year.

• April 12, 2018 12 Apr'18

  IDC: Steady growth for IT infrastructure products spending

  IDC maps growth in IT infrastructure products spending, cPacket beefs up monitoring for 40 Gbps and 100 Gbps networks, and Dell agrees to resell Metaswitch's composables package.

• April 11, 2018 11 Apr'18

  Edge computing, cloud data centers drive decentralized IT

  This week, bloggers explore the growth of decentralized IT, thanks to edge computing; Infoblox DNS security updates; and how machine learning is becoming a feature, rather than a product.

• April 11, 2018 11 Apr'18

  MEF launches SDN certification and specs for Presto APIs

  MEF worked with The Linux Foundation and ETSI to develop an NFV and SDN certification to focus on related knowledge and skills. Meantime, MEF published specs for its Presto APIs.

• April 10, 2018 10 Apr'18

  Pay as you go with new Cisco Tetration analytics SaaS

  The latest versions of Cisco Tetration analytics include a software-as-a-service offering with pay-as-you-go pricing. Cisco is also offering a software-only version.

• April 10, 2018 10 Apr'18

  KDDI Europe picks Silver Peak SD-WAN for managed service

  KDDI Europe makes its move in managed SD-WAN, supported by Silver Peak SD-WAN; Lumina Networks updates its Flow Manager product to support service providers transitioning to SDN.

• April 09, 2018 09 Apr'18

  Russian hackers target opening in Cisco switch security

  Russian hackers are suspected of targeting a utility flaw to bypass Cisco switch security and penetrate enterprise networks and critical U.S. infrastructure.

• April 05, 2018 05 Apr'18

  Meta Networks NaaS offers SD-WAN, VPN, cloud connectivity

  Startup Meta Networks has debuted its network as a service. The company's first offering delivers SD-WAN, security, VPNs and multi-cloud connectivity in an internet-based WAN.

• April 04, 2018 04 Apr'18

  Integrate endpoint management systems for better security

  This week, networking bloggers discuss combining endpoint management systems with security, thorny wireless devices and the logic of an IXP atop a VXLAN infrastructure.

• 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.

• April 03, 2018 03 Apr'18

  Juniper Security Director helped by Cyphort analytics

  Cyphort analytics is now a part of Juniper Security Director. Juniper has introduced integration between the policy manager and the Cyphort security software acquired last year.

• March 30, 2018 30 Mar'18

  New Arista switches offer 25/100 GbE for large data centers

  The latest Arista switches are 25/100 GbE hardware designed to provide a smooth migration from systems with less bandwidth. The new gear is for companies with large data centers.

• March 29, 2018 29 Mar'18

  SD-WAN routing changes branch dynamics

  This week, bloggers look into the changes wrought in the branch by SD-WAN routing, endpoint security tools and Microsoft's new SONiC open source software.

• March 29, 2018 29 Mar'18

  Gluware launches Config Modeling network automation tool

  Gluware launches Config Modeling, a new network automation tool intended to help customers overcome the hurdles of CLI as they manage multivendor legacy networks.

• March 29, 2018 29 Mar'18

  Survey: SD-WAN challenges include immaturity and complexity

  Complexity and maturity concerns rank among top SD-WAN challenges, according to a survey from Cato Networks. Also, Juniper's OpenContrail is rebranded to Tungsten Fabric.

• March 28, 2018 28 Mar'18

  Cisco network disaggregation for carriers, enterprises

  Cisco has embraced network disaggregation for data centers and carriers. The company is providing the option of running its network operating systems on third-party switches.

• March 27, 2018 27 Mar'18

  Cloud-based Aruba NetInsight focuses on Wi-Fi performance

  Aruba's latest cloud-based analytics compares user Wi-Fi performance to let companies see why theirs is underperforming. Aruba NetInsight pricing starts at $50 per managed device.

• March 22, 2018 22 Mar'18

  Open Compute Project hardware sales surpass $1B, sellers eye more markets

  A study found Open Compute Project hardware sales topped $1 billion last year. The OCP-commissioned study also reports sellers are eyeing new markets for their open source products.

• March 21, 2018 21 Mar'18

  Dell Virtual Edge Platform takes SD-WAN to SPs, enterprises

  Dell has unveiled an appliance for running an SD-WAN or virtual network functions. The Dell Virtual Edge Platform is aimed at service providers and large enterprises.

• March 20, 2018 20 Mar'18

  Network device monitoring beyond NETCONF

  This week, bloggers look at alternative methods in network device monitoring, Europe's GDPR legislation and the integration of low-code platforms within cloud offerings.

• March 16, 2018 16 Mar'18

  Ethernet bandwidth costs fall to a six-year low

  Ethernet bandwidth costs in data center switches fell to a six-year low in 2017. Crehan Research reported cloud provider demand for speed was behind the drop.

• March 16, 2018 16 Mar'18

  Yahoo Japan deploys intent-based network with Apstra AOS

  Yahoo Japan deploys an Apstra intent-based network to oversee multiple vendors. Cisco touts Los Angeles Hospital, as well as the benefits it's getting from its DNA strategy.

• March 15, 2018 15 Mar'18

  Is it best to buy or build a network automation system?

  Bloggers explore the question of buying versus building a network automation system, the challenges of hyper-converged infrastructure and the integration of AI into enterprise IT.

• March 14, 2018 14 Mar'18

  ONF puts focus on white box switches with Stratum project

  The Open Networking Foundation formed Stratum, an open source networking project intended to create more interoperability among white box switches and network operating systems.

• March 12, 2018 12 Mar'18

  Aryaka adds new security layers to global private network

  Through security partnerships, Aryaka's Passport platform offers six security layers to provide additional protection in case one layer becomes vulnerable.

• March 08, 2018 08 Mar'18

  Cisco adds predictive analytics to Viptela SD-WAN

  Cisco's new cloud-based service, called vAnalytics, helps companies prepare for changes within the Viptela SD-WAN by giving answers to what-if questions.

• March 06, 2018 06 Mar'18

  Cisco adds malware security features in Tetration analytics

  Cisco has turned Tetration analytics toward app security. The latest upgrade helps spot software flaws and identify malware activity, such as Spectre and Meltdown exploits.

• March 01, 2018 01 Mar'18

  Cisco tracks growing role of machine learning, AI in cybersecurity

  Cisco highlights the growing role of automation, machine learning and AI in cybersecurity, increasing the target of investments by IT departments working to mitigate malware.

• February 27, 2018 27 Feb'18

  Narrowband IoT ups device support in Cisco Jasper Control Center

  Cisco has made Narrowband IoT generally available in the Jasper Control Center. The technology standard significantly increases the number of devices supported in an IoT deployment.

• February 27, 2018 27 Feb'18

  Overcoming the hype with advanced network analytics software

  Bloggers explore the capabilities of network analytics software, assess the coming impact of GDPR regulations and look into the use of Ethernet VPN with an MPLS data plane in data centers.

• February 26, 2018 26 Feb'18

  Operators invest billions, hope in 5G wireless technology

  A new 5G wireless technology report breaks its development into three phases, and network operators hope their investments lead to revenue down the line.

• February 23, 2018 23 Feb'18

  Ruckus SmartZone to get IoT module

  Ruckus plans to release a suite of technology for companies that want to support IoT devices on the WLAN. The suite includes an IoT module for the Ruckus SmartZone controller.

• February 23, 2018 23 Feb'18

  What are the top information security objectives for CISOs?

  Bloggers delve into CISO information security objectives, Juniper's new product release and how self-sufficient networking teams should try to be in an area of increasing complexity.

• February 22, 2018 22 Feb'18

  PV buy takes Accedian network monitoring to the enterprise

  Carrier supplier Accedian heads to the enterprise market with the acquisition of French company Performance Vision. Accedian network monitoring tools complement PV's NPM software.

• February 21, 2018 21 Feb'18

  Riverbed SD-WAN gets connections to Amazon, Microsoft clouds

  Riverbed SD-WAN now includes support for private connections to Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure. Other enhancements include support for the Xirrus WLAN.

• February 20, 2018 20 Feb'18

  Enterprises choose managed SD-WAN over DIY SD-WAN deployment

  Enterprises prefer purchasing managed SD-WAN services, rather than taking the DIY SD-WAN deployment approach, according to recent research from Frost & Sullivan.

• February 20, 2018 20 Feb'18

  Verizon kicks off managed SD-WLAN service with Mist

  Verizon is using technology from Mist to anchor a managed SD-WLAN service in an effort to extend its service footprint to customers' WLANs.

• February 16, 2018 16 Feb'18

  Cisco revenue turns positive, as software, security sales up

  Cisco revenue grew last quarter for the first time in more than two years, due, in part, to rising software sales. But analysts cautioned Cisco could still fall back into a slump.

• February 16, 2018 16 Feb'18

  Making the most of incident detection and response

  This week, bloggers look into incident detection strategies, a new anomaly detection tool from ExtraHop and how Ethernet VPN differs from virtual private LAN service.

• February 15, 2018 15 Feb'18

  Latest Juniper switches up throughput for cloud applications

  The latest Juniper switches target companies that want a network infrastructure with the throughput and management software to run apps in the data center and public clouds.

• February 15, 2018 15 Feb'18

  SD-branch network concept as next stage of WAN connectivity

  SD-branch uses SD-WAN technology to simplify the branch network. It integrates multiple network functions now housed in separate components into software that runs in a single box.

• February 14, 2018 14 Feb'18

  Multi-cloud connectivity behind Citrix acquisition of Cedexis

  Citrix's acquisition of Cedexis marks its entry into the business of connecting multiple cloud data centers. Citrix is expected to combine NetScaler with Cedexis technology.

• February 13, 2018 13 Feb'18

  ExtraHop intros Reveal(x) cybersecurity analytics software

  ExtraHop fortifies its packet capture platform with cybersecurity analytics software, Reveal(x); Mist introduces a virtual network assistant powered by artificial intelligence.

• February 13, 2018 13 Feb'18

  Enterprises won't reap benefits of 5G until 2020s

  The first commercial 5G deployments are scheduled for later this year. One report's 5G timeline predicts many enterprises won't reap the benefits of 5G until the mid-2020s.

• February 12, 2018 12 Feb'18

  Wireless vendors count on 5G equipment sales for rescue

  Wireless 5G equipment sales could take off in the next two years, possibly saving wireless vendors. AT&T increases the use of bots in its business, and Verizon expands owned fiber.

• February 09, 2018 09 Feb'18

  Cisco: Cloud computing workloads to skyrocket by 2021

  By 2021, Cisco says, cloud computing workloads will make up the lion's share of data center traffic as enterprises expand security, IoT and other activities in the cloud.

• February 09, 2018 09 Feb'18

  Orange offers Cisco SD-WAN, Vonage intros SmartWAN for SMBs

  Vonage offers VeloCloud-based SmartWAN for SMBs while French mobile network operator Orange launches an SD-WAN service on Cisco's virtualized network services platform.

• February 09, 2018 09 Feb'18

  Is machine learning needed for network traffic routing?

  This week, bloggers assess the role of machine learning for network traffic routing, new hurdles for identity management due to the cloud and what to ask AI vendors.

• February 08, 2018 08 Feb'18

  Gartner: Networking innovation in the cloud tops vendors

  A Gartner report says enterprises waiting on vendors for networking innovation are missing out on the better technology coming from cloud providers.

• 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.

• January 31, 2018 31 Jan'18

  What is happening with AI in cybersecurity?

  This week, bloggers focus on the growing role of AI in cybersecurity, achieving simple, stable networks and running EVPN in a single data center fabric.

• January 30, 2018 30 Jan'18

  Cisco Assurance services verify intent-based networking

  Cisco has advanced its intent-based networking plans with a layer of analytics that verify compliance with policies. The new Cisco Assurance is tied to the company's SDN platform.

• January 30, 2018 30 Jan'18

  Cryptomining, ransomware are top malware in 2017

  Check Point issues new top malware research that finds cryptomining, mobile attacks and ransomware growth in second half of 2017.

• January 26, 2018 26 Jan'18

  Cisco HyperFlex system upgrade targets hybrid cloud

  The Cisco HyperFlex system is now available with AppDynamics, CloudCenter and other software for managing hybrid cloud applications. The new all-in-one system scales to 64 nodes.

• January 26, 2018 26 Jan'18

  Big content providers influence undersea cable price drops

  The undersea cable market has become increasingly competitive, as large content providers build new routes and wavelength prices drop, leaving telecom operators concerned.

• January 26, 2018 26 Jan'18

  Selecting network configuration software for automation

  This week, bloggers look into choosing the right network configuration software for an automation project, endpoint security and the future of SD-WAN as a stand-alone service.

• January 26, 2018 26 Jan'18

  Open source networking projects unite under Linux Foundation

  The Linux Foundation created an umbrella platform, the LF Networking Fund, to promote cross-project collaboration among open source networking projects under its wing.

• January 24, 2018 24 Jan'18

  Apstra bolsters IBN with customizable analytics

  Startup Apstra has introduced customizable analytics in its network operating system. The latest AOS upgrade bolsters Apstra's intent-based networking capabilities.

• January 23, 2018 23 Jan'18

  Talari adds SD-WAN appliance for smaller edge sites

  With its recently added SD-WAN appliance, Talari aims for smaller branch locations, like retail and remote sites; Cradlepoint introduces subscription-based networking packages.

• January 22, 2018 22 Jan'18

  5G wireless technology influences telecommunication's future

  The capabilities of 5G wireless technology and event-driven networking hold the promise for telecommunication's future, but solving the remaining challenges will determine the outcome.

• January 19, 2018 19 Jan'18

  ThousandEyes-Juniper pact focuses on hybrid WANs

  ThousandEyes and Juniper boost visibility for hybrid WANs; IDC records sharp rise in cloud spending; and a vendor group issues specifications for optical 100 Gbps interoperability.

• January 17, 2018 17 Jan'18

  ExtremeLocation latest addition to Extreme wireless portfolio

  Extreme Networks is targeting retailers with a new set of services, called ExtremeLocation. The latest technology adds location-based customer-tracking services to the Extreme wireless portfolio.

• January 16, 2018 16 Jan'18

  Cybersecurity skills shortage continues to worsen

  This week, bloggers explore the cybersecurity skills shortage, the challenges of deploying edge computing and how best to mitigate Meltdown in a software-centric environment.

• January 12, 2018 12 Jan'18

  Cisco, Hyundai to add software-defined platform to vehicles

  Cisco and Hyundai will release jointly developed software-defined vehicles in 2019. These connected cars will boast a Cisco-built software-defined platform and 1 Gbps Ethernet.

• January 11, 2018 11 Jan'18

  No need to rush network patching for Spectre and Meltdown

  Security experts said Spectre and Meltdown pose a low risk to corporate networking gear. Nevertheless, vendor patches should be applied following thorough testing.

• January 11, 2018 11 Jan'18

  Campus network architecture strategies to blossom in 2018

  This week, bloggers focus on the growing relevancy of campus network architecture planning, BGP route selection and the next generation of cloud-vendor partnerships.

• January 05, 2018 05 Jan'18

  AT&T 5G headed for 12 U.S. markets this year

  AT&T plans to roll out 5G mobile services in a dozen U.S. markets by the end of the year. But details on the AT&T 5G services have not been released.

• January 04, 2018 04 Jan'18

  Cisco ETA security integrated into Catalyst, ASR, ISR

  Cisco has integrated Encrypted Traffic Analytics into Catalyst switches and ASR and ISR routers. Cisco ETA searches encrypted traffic for malware activity.

• January 04, 2018 04 Jan'18

  Managing first-hop router complexity with an IPv6 prefix

  This week, bloggers explore IPv6 prefix complexities, the reasons behind high turnover among CISOs and whether the adage 'just reboot it' holds true with advanced wireless LANs.

• January 04, 2018 04 Jan'18

  Zayo SD-WAN available as a managed or on-premises product

  Zayo Group has launched an SD-WAN product. The Zayo SD-WAN is available as an on-premises or managed product. Zayo is a bandwidth infrastructure provider in the U.S. and Europe.

• December 27, 2017 27 Dec'17

  Nuffield Health finds SD-WAN deployment worth the added cost

  The additional SD-WAN cost brought more value to the LANs of 189 Nuffield hospitals and fitness centers in the United Kingdom.

• December 26, 2017 26 Dec'17

  Recapping 2017's biggest trends in networking technology

  In 2017 trends in networking technology, network management software got more intelligent, switches more versatile and vendor consolidation accelerated.

• December 21, 2017 21 Dec'17

  Looking ahead to the biggest 2018 cybersecurity trends

  Bloggers explore upcoming 2018 cybersecurity trends, issues associated with Border Gateway Protocol and new developments with mobile enterprise application platforms.

• 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 19, 2017 19 Dec'17

  Smart network management products, automation on tap in 2018

  The next 12 months will usher in a new crop of smarter network management products enterprises will use to make their networks more proactive, a leading analyst predicts.

• December 15, 2017 15 Dec'17

  Cisco Security Connector watches activity on iPhone, iPad

  Cisco launches a security app for Apple iOS devices. The Cisco Security Connector lets companies protect network activity generated by employees using corporate iPhones and iPads.

• December 14, 2017 14 Dec'17

  Juniper Contrail battles Cisco ACI, VMware NSX in the cloud

  Juniper Networks is extending the Contrail network virtualization platform to public clouds. The Juniper Contrail Enterprise Multicloud will compete with Cisco ACI and VMware NSX.

• 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.

• December 13, 2017 13 Dec'17

  SD-WAN a tool for combining networks, engineer says

  When your company acquires another, combining networks can be a chore. But SD-WAN could ease the pains associated with integrating disparate topologies.

• December 12, 2017 12 Dec'17

  Juniper Junos Space Security Director gets automation boost

  Juniper's network security portfolio has a new version of Junos Space Security Director. The latest iteration of the management console lessens the manual labor needed to mitigate threats.

• December 08, 2017 08 Dec'17

  Aerohive cloud to combine Wi-Fi and SD-WAN

  Early next year, the Aerohive cloud-managed wireless LAN will include SD-WAN. Analysts said the vendor is adding a necessary feature to compete with Cisco Meraki.

• December 07, 2017 07 Dec'17

  New Juniper Bots apps boost network automation

  Network automation gets a boost with new Juniper Bots apps for DevOps testing and network anomaly tracking. The apps are set for release next year.

• December 07, 2017 07 Dec'17

  Equinix business exchange network offers direct connection

  Equinix introduced a service that uses its business exchange network to directly connect customers through a single portal. Also, VeloCloud adds VeloCloud Edge to AWS Marketplace.

• December 06, 2017 06 Dec'17

  Barefoot Tofino chip tapped for Deep Insight network monitor

  Barefoot Networks has introduced packet-based monitoring software, called Deep Insight. The new product uses data processed on switches powered by the Barefoot Tofino chip.

• December 06, 2017 06 Dec'17

  Five years later, CLI still rules as an operational interface

  How long will CLI remain a dominant operational interface? That's one of the key questions network analysts are asking in this week's blog roundup.

• December 05, 2017 05 Dec'17

  VMware NSX-T gets support for Pivotal Container Service

  VMware NSX-T upgrade gets support for the Pivotal Container Service and the Pivotal Cloud Foundry. The update is designed to improve the use of vSphere in hybrid clouds.

• November 30, 2017 30 Nov'17

  Aporeto app security uncoupled from network infrastructure

  Aporeto app security startup has introduced security software that achieves scale by decoupling application security from the network infrastructure of a hybrid cloud environment.

• November 29, 2017 29 Nov'17

  New ONAP architecture provides network automation platform

  The new ONAP architecture release offers a modular network automation platform for carriers and service providers. Also, MEF 3.0 shifts focus to global services.

• November 29, 2017 29 Nov'17

  Network command-line interface to remain part of the mix

  Bloggers explore the future of network command-line interface versus APIs, Veriflow's network verification tool and hyper-converged infrastructure performance metrics.

• November 27, 2017 27 Nov'17

  VeloCloud SD-WAN made more responsive to network troubles

  The latest version of the VeloCloud SD-WAN lets users configure the software to take corrective measures when network performance degrades.

• November 22, 2017 22 Nov'17

  Why device upgrade strategies fail

  The industry is built on 30-year-old code, writes one analyst, and that is one reason why device upgrade strategies often fall short.