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• Why are open APIs needed in a software-defined network?

  Open APIs are architectural components of a software-defined network that push configurations or information to routers and switches or other apps. Continue Reading

• How will creating intellectual property affect the role and purpose of IT?

  As intellectual property becomes the objective of business, IT must focus more on security and flexibility. Continue Reading

• Five software-defined data center tips to consider before investing

  The software-defined data center combines programmable networks, servers and storage. But these SDDC tips show you what to look for beyond basic flexibility. Continue Reading

• Is passive optical networking good for enterprises?

  An information systems engineer explains passive optical networking and how it can help an enterprise reduce costs. Continue Reading

• Software-based routers on x86 servers are becoming reality

  With stronger processing power and advanced software features, software-based routers are becoming a reality -- but only in some cases. Continue Reading

• What separates white-box software from bare-metal switches?

  Network administrators can choose between white-box software and bare-metal hardware and receive the same performance.Continue Reading

• Packaging firm wraps network issues with WAN Optimization as a Service

  When Rieke Packaging Systems tried to roll out a new ERP system, its old MPLS connectivity couldn't deliver the goods. Enter: cloud-based WAN.Continue Reading

• How the open transport switch will make operator SDN a reality

  SDN holds plenty of promise in operator networks, but it'll take open transport switches to translate protocols like OpenFlow to the underlying network.Continue Reading

• Hybrid cloud optimization: Ensure hybrid cloud works at your business

  An expert discusses ways IT professionals can overcome major obstacles when deploying a hybrid cloud.Continue Reading

• Five key trends in data center technology

  Enterprise data center technology is evolving more quickly than ever before. To decide what steps you need to take, consider these five trends.Continue Reading

• Anuta Networks expands device support for LAN and WAN orchestration

  Anuta Networks has expanded device and feature support for network orchestration across data centers, campuses and branches.Continue Reading

• SDN optical transport networks: Programmability, but first, challenges

  SDN can be used to optimize optical transport networks, but first, engineers must learn to apply it to the diverse architectures of operator networks.Continue Reading

• New IT tools to help you take charge in the age of the hybrid cloud

  An IT pro must be able to optimize service delivery and control the cloud operating environment. Learn about the new tools that make this task easier.Continue Reading

• Key impacts of hosting virtual desktop infrastructure

  Expert Keith Townsend says enterprises have to plan carefully in order to roll out VDI effectively.Continue Reading

• Lower network Opex needed to maximize new service revenue

  Operators need to reduce network Opex to maximize new services revenue, and different approaches are emerging to address the challenge.Continue Reading