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- January 10, 2017
10 Jan'17
Chit chat: The new team collaboration apps go mainstream
Gone are the days of dial-up internet and ubiquitous AOL accounts, when Meg Ryan had mail and no one owned a smartphone. Yet, many years and seven iPhone generations later, email -- for all its frustrations and shortcomings -- still reigns as the ...
- January 09, 2017
09 Jan'17
WAN optimization, routers becoming a part of SD-WAN products
The need for stand-alone enterprise routers and optimization technology in the WAN is fading, as SD-WAN products deliver the same capabilities.
- January 05, 2017
05 Jan'17
Private equity firms interested in Brocade networking business
Several private equity firms are interested in buying the Brocade networking business, which would include the Ruckus wireless LAN portfolio.
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- January 05, 2017
05 Jan'17
Looking at cybersecurity initiatives in 2016 and 2017
This week, bloggers explore cybersecurity initiatives, Google Compute Engine and new Versa SD-WAN options.
- January 03, 2017
03 Jan'17
Nyansa user experience tools platform garners Network Innovation Award
Nyansa uses a blend of cloud-based analytics, real-time DPI and an easy-to-understand console for its user experience tools platform.
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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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- December 28, 2016
28 Dec'16
Looking back at the biggest 2016 tech trends in networking
In 2016 tech trends in networking, the industry witnessed the growth of analytics, Cisco's embrace of software and services and new Ethernet standards.
- December 27, 2016
27 Dec'16
Cisco software strategy worries network operators
Cisco's push into SDN concerns network operators who see the Cisco software strategy as de-emphasizing traditional hardware.
- December 22, 2016
22 Dec'16
Network overhaul performs in the clutch for auto supplier
Clutch manufacturer FCC tore out its antiquated switches and mainframes in a network overhaul meant to keep the company alive.
- December 21, 2016
21 Dec'16
2016 SDN trends: The year of the software-defined WAN
As 2016 draws to a close, SD-WAN paced SDN trends as it permeated the SDN world; Cisco and VMware dominated SDN deployments; and concerns remain about training.
- December 20, 2016
20 Dec'16
Data center forecast for 2017 focuses on SD-WAN, infrastructure management
Eric Hanselman, 451 analyst, cites interconnect technologies and deployment of infrastructure management techniques as key data center forecast trends.
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- December 20, 2016
20 Dec'16
Networking decides between modern Ethernet standards
This week, bloggers discuss the debate between modern Ethernet standards, compare network management to landlords and examine 2017 cybersecurity threats.
- December 15, 2016
15 Dec'16
Cisco closing Intercloud Fabric in cloud strategy shift
Cisco is in the process of moving customers off the Intercloud Fabric as the company prepares to close the infrastructure-as-a-service offering.
- December 14, 2016
14 Dec'16
AWS device cited as stepping stone to Amazon foray into HCI
This week, bloggers assess what Amazon's Snowball Edge really means when it comes to HCI, as well as discuss some of the new features of Arista's new leaf and spine switch.
- December 14, 2016
14 Dec'16
Why 2017 promises to bring more network automation systems
Arista, Cisco and Juniper took steps this year toward providing better network automation systems. Next year, companies can expect to see technology from other vendors.
- December 14, 2016
14 Dec'16
Seven trends in place for SD-WAN technology in 2017
SD-WAN technology and deployment made leaps in 2016, with an increased number of use cases and suppliers. Check out seven trends on the SD-WAN horizon for 2017.
- December 08, 2016
08 Dec'16
County government redesigns data center around Cisco ACI fabric
Durham County, N.C., had a traditional data center. But it also had forward-thinking employees looking at Cisco ACI fabric to lay the groundwork for tech innovation.
- December 07, 2016
07 Dec'16
Ethernet switch market up 2%: IDC
The worldwide Ethernet switch market grew 2%, racking up revenues of $6.29 billion in the third quarter, according to IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Ethernet Switch Tracker and Worldwide Quarterly ...
- December 07, 2016
07 Dec'16
Zero downtime goal of new industry group
Networking analysts discuss if a new zero-downtime initiative will be viable and the best way to unlock the value of the hybrid cloud.
- December 07, 2016
07 Dec'16
Cisco refreshes Meraki switches, adds access point for hotel industry
Cisco has released the first Layer 2 Meraki switches with 10 GbE uplinks. The vendor also introduced an access point designed for the hotel industry.
- December 06, 2016
06 Dec'16
Arista, Brocade intro better spine, leaf switches for the data center
Arista and Brocade have introduced spine and leaf switches. Arista has focused on performance; Brocade has added network automation and visibility.
- December 05, 2016
05 Dec'16
Amazon Snowball Edge a possible threat to server, network vendors
Amazon Snowball Edge, a server-like IoT device, could eventually pose a threat to server and networking vendors, which are already losing business to the public cloud provider.
- December 01, 2016
01 Dec'16
From Sonnet 18 to SD-WAN technology: An unlikely networking career
From teaching Shakespeare's Sonnet 18 to taking on a major SD-WAN technology deployment: Senior engineer Phil Gervasi shares the major career pivot that brought him to networking.
- December 01, 2016
01 Dec'16
White-box switches save green, but they aren't for everyone
While some networking pros say white-box switching is the 'next big thing,' others argue that's a myth that needs busting. As usual, enterprises must consider the business case.
- December 01, 2016
01 Dec'16
Integrate UC platform with business-critical SaaS for competitive edge
By one current estimate, the average business operates across six different clouds. With many software-as-a-service platforms still unable to communicate with each other, enterprise workers must straddle the space between them -- leading to ...
- November 30, 2016
30 Nov'16
HPE Aruba networks readied for mobile, IoT
HPE Aruba networks are getting the access switch and software needed to support mobile and IoT devices, such as surveillance cameras and medical gear.
- November 29, 2016
29 Nov'16
A10 intros Lightning brand of cloud application delivery services
A10 has introduced the Lightning brand of cloud-based application delivery services. The latest product stems from the July acquisition of Appcito.
- November 22, 2016
22 Nov'16
Cisco patent infringement avoided, new Arista OSes OK to import
Federal officials have cleared Arista's newer switches for importation to the U.S. after trade officials found older Arista products in violation of three Cisco patents.
- November 22, 2016
22 Nov'16
Furniture manufacturer deploys data center SDN despite fear of change
After learning about the benefits of data center SDN technology, Steelcase Inc. overcame a fear of change and made the leap to Pluribus Networks' Netvisor operating system.
- November 22, 2016
22 Nov'16
Viptela, CA Technologies merge network performance management, SD-WAN
Viptela's SD-WAN meets CA Technologies' network performance management in a new partnership; VeloCloud adds voice quality monitoring to SD-WAN services; and AT&T and Colt test SDN interoperability.
- November 21, 2016
21 Nov'16
Cloud security challenges encapsulate service delivery
In this week's blog roundup, bloggers examine cloud-delivered security and the obstacles standing in the way of redefining the network.
- November 21, 2016
21 Nov'16
Gartner: SD-WAN providers to disrupt edge router market
SD-WAN providers are building products that are replacing routers in the branch office. Gartner says half of WAN edge infrastructure refreshes will be based on SD-WAN by 2020.
- November 18, 2016
18 Nov'16
Republican leaders recommend postponing FCC regulations
Following the presidential election, Republican leaders suggest the FCC take a pause in voting on any new FCC regulations. Plus, Facebook turns its attention to telecom.
- November 18, 2016
18 Nov'16
Cisco cloud survey reveals nonstop growth and expansion
This week, a Cisco cloud survey digs into the explosive growth of cloud data, Xirrus deploys a new Wave 2 access point and Nexthink updates end-user analytics.
- November 17, 2016
17 Nov'16
Cisco earnings show service providers are not buying
The latest Cisco earnings show a drop in overall revenue, as service providers spend less. Cisco blames lower sales on macroeconomics.
- November 16, 2016
16 Nov'16
F5 pushing application delivery platform to the Equinix hybrid cloud
Data center provider Equinix has agreed to provide customers with the option of using the F5 application delivery platform in hybrid cloud environments.
- November 16, 2016
16 Nov'16
Broadcom Brocade deal leaves questions
This week, bloggers weigh the possible outcomes of the Broadcom Brocade deal and discuss cybersecurity lessons fueled by the 2016 U.S. election.
- November 15, 2016
15 Nov'16
Startups launch verification technology to help manage networks
Forward Networks and Veriflow Systems have introduced verification technology to help engineers manage corporate networks.
- November 11, 2016
11 Nov'16
Aviatrix wins Network Innovation Award
This month's Network Innovation Award winner, Aviatrix, wants to help firms bridge the spaces between their clouds with their enterprise cloud-defined networking technology.
- November 11, 2016
11 Nov'16
Facebook's new switching platform completes 100 Gb data center pod
Facebook has completed its open source 100 Gb data center pod. The technology for hyperscale data centers includes a second-generation modular switching platform called Backpack.
- November 11, 2016
11 Nov'16
President-elect silent on federal cybersecurity policies
This week, bloggers look ahead to the new administration's cybersecurity policies, how to close gaps in app delivery management and the best way to optimize data centers.
- November 08, 2016
08 Nov'16
Nyansa adds app monitoring to network traffic analytics
Nyansa has widened the capabilities of its network traffic analytics system with the addition of application monitoring. The latest capabilities are packaged as Voyance+.
- November 08, 2016
08 Nov'16
Dell EMC code contributions restructure OpenSwitch architecture
In this blog roundup, networking bloggers discuss changes in OpenSwitch architecture, SD-WAN's advantages and disadvantages, and the latest container security project.
- November 04, 2016
04 Nov'16
Brocade acquisition to attract several buyers for unwanted Ruckus WLAN
Broadcom's decision to sell the Ruckus WLAN product following the Brocade acquisition is expected to lead to offers from Dell, Juniper and Nokia.
- November 03, 2016
03 Nov'16
Cisco pledges a quicker rollout of network automation tools
Cisco tells Partner Summit attendees it will move faster to deliver the network automation tools the vendor has been slow to provide.
- November 03, 2016
03 Nov'16
Is API adoption necessary for successful network automation?
This week, bloggers explore API adoption for network automation, Igneous Systems' hyperconverged cloud management and NetBeez's troubleshooting.
- November 02, 2016
02 Nov'16
Broadcom buys Brocade in $5.9B deal
Broadcom Ltd. Nov. 2 said it would acquire storage and networking supplier Brocade Communications Systems Inc. in a deal valued at $5.9 billion. Chip-maker Broadcom said it will keep Brocade's ...
- November 01, 2016
01 Nov'16
Where have all the legacy voice engineers gone?
When traditional voice engineering went the way of the dinosaurs, many of its practitioners had to evolve.
- November 01, 2016
01 Nov'16
Cloud-native networking gains fans in the enterprise
Cloudy with a chance of networking: Forecast calls for increasing cooperation between enterprise clouds and networks, as IT pros explore how to meet new infrastructure challenges.
- November 01, 2016
01 Nov'16
Cloud-based networking meets changing infrastructure needs
A growing number of network managers have their heads in the cloud, and that's a good thing. Cloud-based networking technologies are emerging to help solve a number of enterprise problems, and organizations are busy exploring what "the networked ...
- October 31, 2016
31 Oct'16
Liquor distributor turns to SD-WAN to support digital operation
Liquor distributor Republic National Distributing Co. chose the less expensive Silver Peak SD-WAN to raise the reliability of its new digital operation.
- October 28, 2016
28 Oct'16
Yahoo, Verizon execs: Prepare your networking team for SDN and DevOps
Enterprises need to prepare networking team members for SDN and DevOps, as the industry continues to change, Verizon and Yahoo said at the ONUG fall conference.
- October 27, 2016
27 Oct'16
Riverbed software update boosts performance monitoring
A Riverbed software update blends SteelCentral; Gigamon intros a security appliance; Check Point warns of 2017 ransomware threats.
- October 27, 2016
27 Oct'16
Wi-Fi AP vendors getting creative to stand out in the market
Vendors Extreme Networks and Mist are promoting Wi-Fi APs that include services delivered today by other devices on the wireless network. The new products are unique in the market, but experts expect that to change.
- October 26, 2016
26 Oct'16
Why one Gartner analyst is 'not sorry' about DDoS attack program
This week, bloggers look into the DDoS attack program that leveraged IoT devices, Webscale's cloud-resource-allocation platform and alternative views of digital transformation.
- October 20, 2016
20 Oct'16
Facebook Wedge switch still a curiosity in the enterprise
The latest version of the Facebook Wedge switch raises the hardware's throughput to 100 Gbps. But the networking gear remains a non-enterprise technology.
- October 19, 2016
19 Oct'16
VMware hybrid cloud announcement gets reality check
Analysts examine how the VMware hybrid cloud announcement pits the vendor against OpenStack and Azure, and they discuss must-have features in an automation RFP.
- October 18, 2016
18 Oct'16
FCC proposal seeks to reduce price cap on TDM business data services
FCC chairman proposes reducing price caps on TDM business data services. Google Fiber and Verizon propose expansion in wireless testing locations and high-frequency spectrum, respectively.
- October 18, 2016
18 Oct'16
VMware-AWS hybrid cloud challenges OpenStack
The VMware-AWS hybrid cloud partnership pressures OpenStack supporters to simplify deployment of the open source cloud platform in the enterprise.
- October 14, 2016
14 Oct'16
Mist introduces new analytics capabilities for wireless
ICYMI: Mist premieres new analytics capabilities on its Wi-Fi platform, while Broadcom targets large data centers with its new switches and IDC sees more security spending.
- October 13, 2016
13 Oct'16
KodaCloud provides Wi-Fi management, access points for monthly fee
Startup KodaCloud is providing access points and Wi-Fi management for a monthly fee. The service is aimed at small and medium-sized businesses.
- October 13, 2016
13 Oct'16
Digital transformation to be major theme in ONUG 2016 fall conference
Nick Lippis, co-founder and co-chairman of ONUG, describes what to expect from ONUG 2016. Major topics will include digital transformation and its effect on the IT industry.
- October 12, 2016
12 Oct'16
Digital infrastructure technology is the 'glue' of cohesion
This week, bloggers look into digital infrastructure technology, threat fatigue and virtual appliance optimization for data centers.
- October 12, 2016
12 Oct'16
Citrix bolsters security with better routing in NetScaler SD-WAN
Banks and medical centers can use the advanced routing features in Citrix's NetScaler SD-WAN to protect traffic to critical applications.
- October 12, 2016
12 Oct'16
VMware's partnership mixes NFV architecture and cloud orchestration
NFV architecture meets cloud orchestration in VMware's collaboration with GigaSpaces; Viptela and Versa Networks announce partnerships.
- October 07, 2016
07 Oct'16
Avaya joins vendors offering cloud-based management of WLANs
Avaya plans to offer in the first half of next year cloud-based management for its access switches and WLAN 9100 access points.
- October 06, 2016
06 Oct'16
AT&T joins long list of SD-WAN service providers
AT&T plans to offer the VeloCloud SD-WAN service. The cloud-based offering will join other managed network services in AT&T FlexWare portfolio.
- October 05, 2016
05 Oct'16
Juniper responds to Cisco AMP with Sky ATP cloud service
Juniper has improved its cloud-based malware detection service Sky ATP, making it a much stronger competitor against Cisco AMP. Both products secure the network access layer.
- October 04, 2016
04 Oct'16
CloudPhysics details virtual machine cost in the cloud
This week, bloggers look into virtual machine cost in the cloud, incident response automation and untangling Mac OS X PPTP connections.
- October 03, 2016
03 Oct'16
Learn SDN in school, experts urge today's networking students
Despite old school ways, academic tides slowly turn in SDN's favor -- as textbooks and instructors recognize network programming is here to stay.
- October 03, 2016
03 Oct'16
High-speed DCI technologies critical in age of cloud, big data
High-speed data center interconnect can help network managers handle the data explosion, preventing east-west traffic jams in the era of cloud and hyper-converged infrastructure.
- October 03, 2016
03 Oct'16
Data center interconnect market: Enterprises, providers fuel growth
The data center interconnect market is poised for significant growth, thanks to a number of factors altering the IT landscape -- including the growing use of cloud services, the massive proliferation of data, the increasing adoption of ...
- September 30, 2016
30 Sep'16
DirecTV Now on target to become AT&T's main video platform
AT&T plans to test wireless broadband traveling near power lines; AT&T pushes its online-streaming platform, DirecTV Now; and Yahoo and Verizon weigh the effects of the largest recorded company hack on its deal.
- September 29, 2016
29 Sep'16
New IEEE Ethernet standard ups CAT5e, CAT6 bandwidth to 5 Gbps
The latest IEEE Ethernet standard gets more life out of CAT5e and CAT6 cables by raising bandwidth from 1 Gbps to as much as 5 Gbps.
- September 29, 2016
29 Sep'16
Network outages cost even small enterprises big money
ICYMI: Talari survey studies the cost of network outages, ARM introduces a chip interconnect system and a study indicates that phishing attacks are taking aim at system files.
- September 28, 2016
28 Sep'16
Continuous packet capture reflects needs of today's networking
This week, bloggers look into ExtraHop continuous packet capture, Oracle's cloud computing goals and the breach at Yahoo.
- September 27, 2016
27 Sep'16
SD-WAN vendors seek larger market slice through partnerships, services
Silver Peak, Versa Networks and Viptela are the latest SD-WAN vendors to launch partnerships and services in a market expected to top $6 billion by 2020.
- September 26, 2016
26 Sep'16
Data-center-to-cloud, direct-connection platform wins innovation award
The Console networking platform bypasses the public internet to offer subscribers on-demand, one-to-one connections with cloud providers and other partners.
- September 23, 2016
23 Sep'16
New Cisco professional services aimed at hybrid clouds
The latest Cisco professional services are aimed at helping companies build and manage hybrid clouds. The offering reflects a shift in Cisco's cloud strategy.
- September 22, 2016
22 Sep'16
ONF Project Boulder continues working toward SDN interoperability
SDN market-watchers discussed Project Boulder's SDN interoperability trial, nine good reasons to buy white box switches and Riverbed's latest SD-WAN strategy.
- September 21, 2016
21 Sep'16
How challenging is containerized networking for IT departments?
This week, networking industry analysts and engineers examine containerized networking, Brocade's new router and the cost of modern networking.
- September 20, 2016
20 Sep'16
Survey finds bulk of service providers implementing SDN
A recent survey by IHS Markit finds that a majority of service providers are implementing SDN with an eye toward developing new managed services like SD-WAN.
- September 19, 2016
19 Sep'16
Masergy, Interoute to offer Silver Peak managed SD-WAN services
Silver Peak has joined a growing list of WAN vendors partnering with service providers to roll out managed SD-WAN services for enterprise customers.
- September 16, 2016
16 Sep'16
ExtraHop 6.0 adds new packet search to IT analytics platform
ExtraHop introduces a new IT analytics appliance that lets IT search and download packets associated with a particular transaction.
- September 14, 2016
14 Sep'16
In virtualized networking, availability tracking is key
With virtualized networking now on the scene, tracking availability is more complex than ever. Learn about the latest technology and techniques for keeping the network manageable.
- September 14, 2016
14 Sep'16
NFV, SD-WAN and vCPE shift scope of managed WAN services
This week, a networking analyst examines the future of managed WAN services, while another one remembers his time at EMC in the wake of last week's Dell-EMC merger.
- September 14, 2016
14 Sep'16
Extreme buying Zebra's WLAN biz for $55M
Extreme Networks Inc. said it will purchase Zebra Technologies Corp.'s wireless LAN business for $55 million in cash to bolster its existing WLAN portfolio. The transaction is expected to close ...
- September 14, 2016
14 Sep'16
Riverbed SD-WAN upgrade means tighter integration for SteelConnect
The Riverbed SD-WAN refresh means companies can swap out existing routers; UNH opens a testing lab for 25 GbE; and Gartner warns NAC policies need tightening.
- September 13, 2016
13 Sep'16
Aruba launches a new mobile first platform for enterprises
Aruba is drawing together six network product offerings to create a new mobile first platform underpinned by APIs.
- September 13, 2016
13 Sep'16
Mushroom adds new WAN tools with VNF library
With its new VNF Design Studio, Mushroom Networks says it is providing customers with a whole new set of WAN tools to improve performance.
- September 08, 2016
08 Sep'16
The new Dell talks up cloud, convergence, but networking plans vague
The new Dell Technologies is bullish on hybrid cloud, convergence and cloud-native applications for enterprises, but Dell networking plans weren't in the spotlight.
- September 08, 2016
08 Sep'16
HPE Synergy case study points to valuable integration
In recent SDN blogs: One blogger proposes an additional SDN plane; a case study looks at testing HPE Synergy; and a researcher says SD-WAN complements the digital workspace.
- September 07, 2016
07 Sep'16
Network pricing may not matter very much to enterprises
This week, networking analysts discuss network pricing in enterprise decision making, Huawei's entry into the SD-WAN market and the message of VMworld 2016.
- September 02, 2016
02 Sep'16
CloudGenix SD-WAN available as virtualized software
CloudGenix SD-WAN has been released as virtualized software, raising to three the number of deployment options. The others include bare metal and a CloudGenix appliance.
- September 02, 2016
02 Sep'16
Enterprise public and private cloud workloads rise
ICYMI: Enterprise cloud workloads grow, Check Point tracks ransomware as a service and Cisco continues to dominate in the routing and switching market.
- September 01, 2016
01 Sep'16
Cisco ContainerX buy a step toward readying ACI for the cloud
Cisco's acquisition of startup ContainerX provides the networking company with technology to help ready ACI for container orchestration in the cloud.
- August 30, 2016
30 Aug'16
Citrix launches free load balancer software for developers
This week, bloggers look into Citrix's free load balancer, Nutanix's buying spree and cybersecurity predictions.
- August 26, 2016
26 Aug'16
AT&T seeks collaborators on 5G technology
AT&T's partner approach to deploying 5G technology is seen as significantly different from rival Verizon's work with vendor engineering teams.
- August 25, 2016
25 Aug'16
SDN, open source nexus to accelerate service creation
What's new in the SDN blog world? One expert says SDN advancements will be accelerated, thanks to SDN and open source convergence, while another points out the influence SDN has in the cloud industry.
- August 24, 2016
24 Aug'16
IT professionals aim to operationalize threat intel in the enterprise
This week, networking bloggers look into operationalizing threat intel, Google Fiber's deployment and home lab spending.
- August 23, 2016
23 Aug'16
Arista CloudVision gets network analytics boost
The latest Arista CloudVision upgrade has analytics and real-time data collection, which are expected to improve network troubleshooting and security.