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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Data center interconnect News
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August 18, 2020
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Aug'20
Chip startup debuts with Fungible data processing unit (DPU)
Fungible, backed with $300 million-plus in funding, launches data processing unit (DPU) chips it will use to build high-performance composable infrastructure storage systems.
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December 04, 2019
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Dec'19
3 networking startups rearchitect routing
Networking startups Arrcus, DriveNets and Volta Networks help service providers redefine routing in the data center and at the edge.
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September 25, 2019
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Sep'19
Stateless offers software-defined interconnect platform
The new platform, Luxon, provides software control that replaces customized hardware and offers more configuration possibilities with new switch technology.
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September 17, 2019
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Sep'19
Cisco acquisitions in 2019 bolster service provider strategy
Cisco acquisitions in 2019 and 2018 include three that show the company preparing for when carriers will increase spending to ready networks for next-generation business services.
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SASE model aims to boost network security, performance
Secure Access Service Edge is the new approach to improving network performance in enterprises powered by cloud and mobile. Here's what you must know about SASE. Continue Reading
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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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Cloud exchange provider deploys Blue Planet orchestration
In this case study, a Denver-based colocation and cloud exchange provider explains how Ciena's Blue Planet orchestration technology has helped make over its cloud exchange. Continue Reading
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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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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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A WAN manager’s guide to data center interconnect
Virtualization is changing the role of the WAN for data center interconnect. WAN managers need to understand and prepare for the new requirements for data center links. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Data center interconnect Issues
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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