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- 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.
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- 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.
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Sponsored News
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It’s Time to Modernize Your SOC
Sponsored by Microsoft - With the shift to remote work caused by COVID-19, Security Operations Centers (SOCs) are under more pressure than ever, particularly with many SOC workers also working from home. Today’s reality is that SOCs have to embrace a new way of working in order to keep their analysts and admins effective and to ensure that morale doesn’t collapse under the weight of too much work and pressure. See More
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6 Factors to Consider in Building Resilience Now
Sponsored by Microsoft - COVID-19 has been, and continues to be, a stark reminder of the importance of business resilience. Organizations of all types and sizes have had to adjust to rapidly changing and unpredictable circumstances: A shift to remote work, supply chain disruptions, new digitally driven business models and an environment where uncertainty is the rule, not the exception. See More
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Why Zero Trust, Why Now
Sponsored by Microsoft - The concept of a Zero Trust cybersecurity architecture has been around for more than a decade, but adoption didn’t really begin to take hold until the past couple of years. As with many technology innovations, it hasn’t always been clear just what Zero Trust is all about and, more important, how to implement it easily and cost effectively. See More
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5 Best Practices To Secure Remote Workers
Sponsored by Microsoft - The impact of COVID-19 has changed the dynamics and landscape of remote work for at least the foreseeable future and, probably, forever. All of a sudden, organizations across all industries had to scale remote workers at unprecedented intensity and speed. See More
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- 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.
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- 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
- November 16, 2017
16 Nov'17
LiveAction software focuses on provisioning resources
Bloggers look into LiveAction software aimed at provisioning resources, the threat posed by the cybersecurity skills shortage and using Linux for data center switches.
- November 10, 2017
10 Nov'17
Remediation engine to improve Nyansa Voyance network monitoring
New remediation engine in Nyansa Voyance flags the cause of network troubles and recommends changes to correct it. Other improvements include more syslog data for better analytics.
- November 03, 2017
03 Nov'17
What endpoint security systems do companies need?
This week, bloggers look into advances in endpoint security systems, achieving greater functionality with AirCheck G2 and the continued role of the command-line interface in an API era.
- October 31, 2017
31 Oct'17
ONUG conference: SD-WAN and automation continue to grow
The 2017 ONUG conference focused on new uses for SD-WAN, the development of standards and offered a sneak peek into emerging technologies, like containerization and automation.
- October 30, 2017
30 Oct'17
Ethernet switch market trends show 40 GbE losing share
The global Ethernet switch market grows, according to IHS Markit, while ThousandEyes focuses on device health and network visibility. Riverbed and Teneo team up on new service.
- October 27, 2017
27 Oct'17
Getting to know serverless computing architecture
Bloggers explore the dynamics of serverless computing architecture, efficacy and efficiency with endpoint security and use cases for bidirectional forwarding detection
- October 24, 2017
24 Oct'17
To buy or build IT infrastructure focus of ONUG 2017 panel
During ONUG's fall conference, panelists debated whether to buy or build IT infrastructure. Company IT execs say the final decision depends on a company's culture and talent.
- October 20, 2017
20 Oct'17
Why open network systems are so difficult to find
Bloggers explore open network systems, look into the development of unified security operations and analytics, and recommend how to tweak an Ansible playbook.
- October 13, 2017
13 Oct'17
Cybersecurity evolution brings shifts for network security
Bloggers explore cybersecurity evolution and its impact on network security, new network fabrics from Extreme and take a deep dive on routing protocols, such as BFD.
- October 06, 2017
06 Oct'17
ETSI industry group publishes six NFV specifications
The ETSI Industry Specification Group for NFV is living up to its name with the publishing of six new NFV specifications. Also, NSS Labs puts SD-WAN products to the test.
- October 06, 2017
06 Oct'17
Dell open networking gets more 25 GbE switches, SD-WAN appliances
An expanded Dell open networking portfolio includes a high-performing switch for connecting data centers and a 25 GbE model with a new OS for managing network fabrics.
- September 29, 2017
29 Sep'17
Cloud-based infrastructure meets networking at ONUG fall conference
Cloud-based infrastructure is reshaping the networking industry -- an issue ONUG has seen within its user community and will address at its upcoming fall conference in New York City.
- September 20, 2017
20 Sep'17
Aruba launches 360 Secure Fabric user behavioral analytics system
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are key components of the newly launched Aruba 360 Secure Fabric user behavioral analytics security software.
- September 15, 2017
15 Sep'17
Comcast networking adds ActiveCore SD-WAN; AT&T NetBond tackles cloud
Comcast networking now includes the new ActiveCore SD-WAN platform. The company is the first U.S. cable operator to offer the SDN service. Meanwhile, AT&T has unveiled better cloud connectivity.
- September 15, 2017
15 Sep'17
Huawei wants to grow public cloud market share
Bloggers explore Huawei's efforts to grow its public cloud market share, workload performance in containers and Cisco's new emphasis on LISP.
- September 08, 2017
08 Sep'17
Switch used as container platform in software-based networking
Developers are building open technology on Linux to turn a top-of-rack white box switch into a services platform for software-based networking.
- September 07, 2017
07 Sep'17
VMware network security improves with AppDefense launch
Bloggers examine AppDefense -- a new VMware network security offering -- and look into synchronizing BGP and OSPF, as well as the capabilities of new Savvius analytics.
- August 30, 2017
30 Aug'17
VeloCloud's SD-WAN security program adds more partners
VeloCloud introduced new members to its SD-WAN security program, while Canonical Ltd. and SnapRoute combine technologies to develop an integrated white box switching stack.
- August 29, 2017
29 Aug'17
The many uses of remote access services and products
Learn how remote access services and products enable essential business capabilities, including file sharing, remote support and maintenance, and face-to-face communications.
- August 24, 2017
24 Aug'17
Trends in VMware business model anticipated for VMworld 2017
Analysts explore trends in the VMware business model, what makes an enterprise-class security vendor, and the costs of hardware and disaggregation.
- August 18, 2017
18 Aug'17
Cisco revenues fall, likely to go lower
Top-line Cisco revenues fell in the July quarter, as the company's legacy switching business continued to weaken. Cisco could soon reach two straight years of revenue declines.
- August 18, 2017
18 Aug'17
WatchGuard launches new firewall appliances, 5G focus of MWC
Bloggers examine WatchGuard firewall appliances, explore transparency as a vendor virtue and assess the role of 5G in future SD-WAN deployments.
- August 17, 2017
17 Aug'17
ManageEngine launches OpManager Plus deep packet inspection tool
ManageEngine launches OpManager Plus, a new deep packet inspection tool; Nyansa broadens analytics for Voyance; and Aerohive premieres a new combined switch-access point.
- August 11, 2017
11 Aug'17
Cybersecurity machine learning moves ahead with vendor push
Bloggers explore the growing role of cybersecurity machine learning, the capabilities of Microsoft's containers and how well SIEM works for threat detection.
- August 11, 2017
11 Aug'17
Big Switch-HPE partnership opens chances for enterprise SDN
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is partnering with SDN vendor Big Switch. The HPE partnership is expected to take advantage of Big Switch's limited success in the enterprise market.
- August 04, 2017
04 Aug'17
Does Mojo have the mojo to change WLAN architecture?
Bloggers explore Mojo Networks' efforts to disrupt the delivery of WLAN architecture, DevTest in clouds and new directions in network management.
- August 03, 2017
03 Aug'17
Riverbed Xirrus merger brings SD-WAN, wireless integration
The Riverbed Xirrus merger will lead to unified management of SD-WAN and wireless products. Riverbed SteelConnect Manager will get some control over Xirrus access points this year.
- July 28, 2017
28 Jul'17
2017 cybersecurity trends at the Black Hat conference
This week, bloggers look into 2017 cybersecurity trends leading up to the Black Hat conference, Movidius deep learning and Mist's approach to WLAN.
- July 26, 2017
26 Jul'17
Update expands Mist Wi-Fi management platform use cases
The latest update to the Mist Wi-Fi management platform makes it more useful for divvying up network access in hotels, college dormitories and apartment buildings.
- July 24, 2017
24 Jul'17
Ericsson-Cisco partnership activity expected to slow until 2020
The Ericsson-Cisco partnership is likely to produce little in the way of sales or technology, as carriers wait to rearchitect networks for 5G broadband.
- July 21, 2017
21 Jul'17
SaaS SIEM offers enterprise networks refined analytics
This week, bloggers explore SaaS SIEM, applications as drivers of hybrid cloud, and the benefits and drawbacks of integrated systems.
- July 20, 2017
20 Jul'17
MEF looks to SD-WAN standards with open APIs, orchestration framework
MEF has made the move to establish consistent SD-WAN standards for its service provider members through a set of open APIs and a lifecycle service orchestration framework.
- July 20, 2017
20 Jul'17
Extreme to unify wired, wireless campus with Avaya fabric software
Extreme Networks plans to embed Avaya fabric technology in switches and management software to enable centralized control of large wired and wireless campus networks.
- July 14, 2017
14 Jul'17
Microsoft Azure Stack has leg up on VMware Cloud on AWS
Microsoft's Azure Stack will likely be more successful in the hybrid cloud market than VMware Cloud on AWS, according to analysts. Both products are set to ship by September.
- July 13, 2017
13 Jul'17
SN blogs: Can cloud-based routing do the trick?
This week, bloggers assess how Volta Networks is shifting to cloud-based routing, device identification, and IPv6 and VLAN interfaces.
- June 28, 2017
28 Jun'17
Cisco DNA Center headed for central enterprise network management
The new Cisco DNA Center policy software may become the central enterprise management console for data center and campus networks, integrating Cisco's APIC controller.
- June 27, 2017
27 Jun'17
Cisco and Apple alliance deepens, targets security and Wi-Fi projects
With Cisco's Ericsson partnership on hold for now, the Cisco and Apple CEOs hinted at joint work on Wi-Fi and security at Cisco annual customer conference.
- June 22, 2017
22 Jun'17
New Catalyst switches, Cisco DNA force rethinking of campus network
Cisco has launched a Catalyst switching line that provides a redesigned platform for the campus network. The Cisco DNA software console provides the policy-based management layer.
- June 14, 2017
14 Jun'17
Enterprises seek operational insight from network analytics
This week, bloggers look into operational insight from network analytics, vulnerabilities in the wake of WannaCry and slow 25 GbE switch adoption.
- June 02, 2017
02 Jun'17
Chef gets compliments for network automation tool features
Networking industry pros discuss the Chef automation tool and how it can be used as a network automation tool. They also examine the evolution of AI and talk about a controller upgrade gone bad.
- May 18, 2017
18 May'17
Comcast Business beta trials managed SD-WAN with Versa Networks
Comcast Business chooses Versa Networks as its managed SD-WAN partner, while Sprint turns to VeloCloud. Also, NEC and Dell EMC announce the availability of their SD-LAN service.
- May 17, 2017
17 May'17
SNAS open source networking project captures BGP telemetry
This week, bloggers look into the open source networking option SNAS, SIEM for enterprises and automating device configurations.
- May 17, 2017
17 May'17
Console's cloud interconnect lets users link multiple providers
Console unveils a cloud interconnect service that offers a more secure and stable connection between multiple cloud providers.
- May 11, 2017
11 May'17
Latest Verizon CPE aimed at simplifying deployment of network services
Verizon's latest customer premise equipment is meant to simplify deployment of virtual network functions. The new Verizon CPE was introduced this week at the OpenStack Summit.
- May 05, 2017
05 May'17
Cisco-Viptela deal first step of segment consolidation?
This week, bloggers look into the Cisco-Viptela acquisition, barriers to hybrid cloud adoption and improving cloud analytics for midmarket groups.
- May 04, 2017
04 May'17
Software-based networks ease staff manual labor, increase efficiency
Find out how three enterprises are experiencing the benefits of software-based networks as their staffs are freed up from manually tweaking network components.
- May 01, 2017
01 May'17
Cisco to acquire Viptela
Cisco said it would acquire SD-WAN vendor Viptela Inc. in a deal valued at $610 million. The transaction, expected to close later this year, will fortify Cisco's existing SD-WAN portfolio with ...
- May 01, 2017
01 May'17
Nyansa premieres new Voyance network analytics tools
This week, Nyansa premieres new Voyance network analytics tools, espionage takes off as a security threat and the midmarket struggles with cybersecurity.
- April 21, 2017
21 Apr'17
Xirrus wireless LAN makes Riverbed WAN portfolio stronger for the branch
The acquisition of wireless LAN provider Xirrus makes the Riverbed WAN portfolio more appealing to companies with branch offices.
- April 19, 2017
19 Apr'17
Avaya unveils platform for virtualized network functions in the campus
Avaya has introduced a platform for taking virtualized network functions to campus networks. New products include an operating system and orchestration engine.
- April 11, 2017
11 Apr'17
VeloCloud introduces SD-WAN security partnership program
VeloCloud introduced a partner program that lets security vendor partners develop integrated SD-WAN security services. Current partners include Fortinet, IBM Security and Check Point.
- April 07, 2017
07 Apr'17
Google Espresso to boost delivery of cloud-based application services
Google Espresso, unveiled at the Open Networking Summit, is a peering architecture that improves the delivery of application services from Google Cloud.
- March 30, 2017
30 Mar'17
SD-WAN vendor Silver Peak enticing enterprise with security, routing
SD-WAN vendor Silver Peak releases an EdgeConnect update that takes the company closer to a complete branch office networking platform.
- March 28, 2017
28 Mar'17
Session stickiness in the race for load-balancer performance
This week, bloggers look into load-balancer performance, congressional changes to ISP rules and software-defined perimeters.
- March 17, 2017
17 Mar'17
Barefoot Networks' Ethernet switch chip wins Network Innovation Award
Tofino, a high-speed programmable chip that brings software-defined networking capabilities to the forwarding plane, aims to revolutionize the network.
- March 15, 2017
15 Mar'17
Users of Avaya networking products could benefit from Extreme purchase
Users of Avaya networking products would be in a strong negotiating position if Extreme Networks bought the portfolio.
- March 15, 2017
15 Mar'17
Assessing the Google Cloud security strategy
This week, bloggers assess the Google Cloud security strategy, Cisco's lessons from OpenStack and Arista's new containerized network operating system.
- March 09, 2017
09 Mar'17
New York cybersecurity regulations could have big impact nationwide
This week, bloggers assess the effect of New York cybersecurity regulations, whether the network edge will grow in importance and how customers create complexity.
- March 07, 2017
07 Mar'17
Cisco adds cloud management to hyper-converged integrated systems
Cisco has added cloud-based management to its HyperFlex hyper-converged integrated systems. The vendor also released a HyperFlex model with a much larger network interconnect.
- March 03, 2017
03 Mar'17
Customer-focused strategy more key than digital transformation hype
The tech industry's chatter about digital transformation and disruption are scare tactics that shouldn't distract companies from making purchases based on a customer-focused strategy.
- March 03, 2017
03 Mar'17
Versa Networks' SD-WAN platform now supports IPv6
In SDN news, Versa Networks announces SD-WAN that supports IPv6, and ONUG releases the speaker lineup for its upcoming spring conference, hosted in San Francisco on April 25-26.
- March 02, 2017
02 Mar'17
SDN service for sale ... from a healthcare provider?
Early NSX adopter BayState Health is weighing the possibility of a future as an SDN service provider -- using multi-tenancy to run other organizations' networks parallel to its own.
- March 02, 2017
02 Mar'17
The connected stadium: If you build it, they will come
In the next-generation sports venue, the home team's stadium network can serve as a strategic resource, driving fan engagement, concession sales and more.
- March 02, 2017
02 Mar'17
With new IEEE Ethernet standard, old cables learn new tricks
The new IEEE Ethernet standard offers some much-needed flexibility for network managers trying to keep up with skyrocketing bandwidth demand while working under long refresh cycles that prevent frequent rip-and-replace upgrades. With 802.3bz, or ...
- February 23, 2017
23 Feb'17
Higher spending on public cloud service providers bad news for Cisco
Enterprise spending on public cloud service providers will increase almost 22% annually through 2020, depressing sales of data center switches from Cisco and other suppliers.
- February 22, 2017
22 Feb'17
New Cisco VNF hardware designed for data centers, branch offices
Cisco has introduced hardware that contains all the components for running virtual network functions. The new gear delivers Cisco VNFs in the data center and branch office.
- February 17, 2017
17 Feb'17
Arista Networks' revenue rises, while rival Cisco stumbles
Arista Networks' revenue rose more than 33% on strong sales of switches and routers. Arista released results a day after Cisco reported a decline in sales of networking gear.
- February 16, 2017
16 Feb'17
Will automation define the future of network technology?
This week, bloggers look at automation as the future of network technology, weigh in on Cumulus' EVPN features and examine ExtraHop's Addy machine learning analytics.
- February 15, 2017
15 Feb'17
ExtraHop intros Addy, machine learning as a service
ExtraHop integrates machine learning and artificial intelligence with Addy, its new machine-learning-as-a-service offering.
- February 14, 2017
14 Feb'17
Riverbed bolsters SteelHead WAN optimization appliance with SD-WAN
Riverbed cloaks its SteelHead SD-WAN optimization appliance with SteelConnect features to provide security and application acceleration.
- February 10, 2017
10 Feb'17
Cisco joins Microsoft in providing Azure Stack services in UCS server
Cisco and Microsoft have worked together in delivering Azure Stack services through Cisco's UCS server. The new product ships in the third quarter.
- February 09, 2017
09 Feb'17
An Avaya networking sale may prove challenging
This week, bloggers look into challenges facing an Avaya networking sale, ZeroStack's launch of automated infrastructure, and discuss the hot topics of this year's RSA Conference.
- February 06, 2017
06 Feb'17
Cato Networks' new SD-WAN service combines security and networking
This week's SDN news revolves around SD-WAN. Cato Networks introduces an SD-WAN service which merges networking and security, while Viptela and Riverbed roll out managed SD-WAN announcements.
- February 02, 2017
02 Feb'17
Aerohive eyes small firms with APs, cloud-based management software
Aerohive shifts gears with Wi-Fi for small businesses that feature cloud-based management software, Cisco considers the true cost of a data breach and Arista beefs up visibility.
- February 01, 2017
01 Feb'17
SN blogs: Are dropped packets better than delayed packets?
This week, bloggers look into whether dropped packets are better than delayed packets, discuss cloud-based shadow IT and clarify the meaning of microservices.
- February 01, 2017
01 Feb'17
New year, new WAN: SD-WAN adoption takes off
More and more enterprises are using software-defined networking principles in the wide area network, with industry experts predicting that SD-WAN adoption will skyrocket in 2017. In fact, some top analysts expect the market to grow as much as 90% ...
- February 01, 2017
01 Feb'17
Open source network software promises major industry shifts
Let the disruption commence! Observers say it's high time the networking sector accepts and sorts out open source, arguing it's not a question of if enterprises use it, but how.
- February 01, 2017
01 Feb'17
SD-WAN vendors enjoy rave reviews from happy users
Compared to data center SDN companies, SD-WAN vendors seem to have it easy, with a relative slew of satisfied customers eager to share their deployment stories.
- January 31, 2017
31 Jan'17
Juniper switch fabric includes single set of data center tools
The latest Juniper switch fabric is aimed at multiple data centers and includes a single set of management tools. The product is the latest under the Unite brand.
- January 27, 2017
27 Jan'17
HPE focuses on hyper-converged infrastructure consolidation
This week, bloggers assess hyper-converged infrastructure consolidation after HPE's buy, Cumulus Networks' new switch hardware and why companies accept poor cybersecurity.
- January 26, 2017
26 Jan'17
Hughes' managed SD-WAN supports range of broadband access options
Hughes now offers managed SD-WAN, which supports wireless, fiber and satellite connectivity. Also, an IHS Markit survey reveals 2016 SDN expectations didn't meet the actual numbers.
- January 23, 2017
23 Jan'17
IT infrastructure market jumps by 8% as Ethernet sales grow
The IT infrastructure market grows by 8%, while HPE acquires SimpliVity and Barefoot Networks strikes a chip deal with vendors.
- January 19, 2017
19 Jan'17
Trigger gets props among hot next-gen network automation tools
This week, bloggers look into network automation tools, incident response, and the new reality of MPLS and SD-WAN.
- January 19, 2017
19 Jan'17
Enterprises finding high value in 25 GbE, 100 GbE switches
Research finds shipments of 25 GbE and 100 GbE switches are outpacing 10/40 GbE hardware, as companies find more value in the higher-bandwidth gear.
- January 18, 2017
18 Jan'17
DARPA project could help with mobile security in the enterprise
A DARPA project seeks researchers from academia and business to improve security for mobile networks and devices. The program could bring better tools for the enterprise.