Data center interconnect
A solid data center interconnect strategy is vital for enterprises managing ever-growing volumes of data traffic. Find out how companies are connecting data centers and read expert advice and analysis about the latest data center internet connection options. See how optical interconnects, an evolving technology, offer new ways to transmit data across greater distances.
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How to Prepare your WLAN for the 802.11ax Standard
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Data center interconnect News
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December 19, 2018
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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.
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June 20, 2017
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Jun'17
Arista pumps up its spine-leaf architecture for huge data centers
Arista has upgraded its spine-leaf architecture for service providers and huge data centers. The update includes a new spine switch and line cards.
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May 17, 2017
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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.
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March 24, 2017
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Mar'17
Latest Juniper line cards add flexibility to DCI product portfolio
The latest Juniper line cards provide more connection options for companies using the vendor's data center interconnect technology.
Data center interconnect Get Started
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Optical interconnect DCI frameworks need more flexibility to keep pace
An optical interconnect framework can support high-speed DCI deployments. But it's important that optical networks become programmable to ensure reliability. Continue Reading
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What cloud data center interconnect technologies can do
Data center interconnect technologies and services now use cloud. Learn how CDCI improves traffic delivery and how to choose the right equipment and services. Continue Reading
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10 Gigabit Ethernet tutorial: Connecting data centers, storage, LAN and beyond
As IT teams build 10 Gigabit Ethernet networks, they'll have to choose the right 10 Gigabit Ethernet cabling and components in order to ensure data center optimization and prevent latency in the network. They''ll also need to be sure their networks ... Continue Reading
Evaluate Data center interconnect Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Consider these 5 factors of DCI technology
This feature showcases five pieces of advice that detail what you need to know about data center interconnect, its pros and cons, and its relationship with other networking areas. Continue Reading
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Software networking supports campus network convergence
Software networking, along with intent-based capabilities, can help improve campus network visibility and authentication, while also supporting Ethernet and Wi-Fi convergence. Continue Reading
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Now data center interconnect lets traffic ride the cloud
SD-WAN and cloud data center interconnect options are becoming more common as a supplement or replacement for the traditional WAN. Should you to consider either, or both? Continue Reading
Manage Data center interconnect
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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How data center interconnect technologies shape WAN performance
Latency, congestion and sluggish TCP stacks can plague application performance, but understanding data center interconnect technologies is key. Continue Reading
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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. Continue Reading
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Umpqua Bank employs NSX, micro-segmentation for enterprise security
Umpqua Bank's Sam Guidice tells how the organization deployed VMware's NSX as part of its effort to utilize micro-segmentation for enterprise security. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Data center interconnect Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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Data center interconnects rife with application challenges
Avoid pushing complexity into your network. This is especially true with data center interconnect design, Layer 2 mobility and application requirements. Continue Reading
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Need for speed: Demand for faster DCI technology grows
As the amount of traffic traveling between data centers explodes, both enterprises and service providers look for high-octane data center interconnect options. Continue Reading
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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 ... Continue Reading