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Tip
31 Jul 2026
Understanding the network-as-software transformation
Manual methods no longer cut it as enterprises adopt advanced architectural models. Instead, software-based approaches like NaaS and infrastructure as code are gaining traction. Continue Reading
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News
24 Jul 2026
NetScout doubles AI DDoS defenses after infrastructure buy
NetScout boosts its attack mitigation capacity to 33 Tbps and plans to strengthen integration between its on-premises and cloud-based tools. Continue Reading
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News
14 Sep 2016
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. Continue Reading
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News
13 Sep 2016
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. Continue Reading
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News
08 Sep 2016
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. Continue Reading
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News
07 Sep 2016
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. Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 Sep 2016
Automation key element in network monitoring best practices
The fundamentals underpinning network monitoring might be simple, but it doesn't mean keeping tabs on your network is easy. What can you do to improve your monitoring tool framework? Continue Reading
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News
02 Sep 2016
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. Continue Reading
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News
01 Sep 2016
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. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Aug 2016
IP subnetting: How to calculate subnet masks
Check out IP subnetting shortcuts on how to do subnet mask calculations and break down IP address classes to route traffic within your network. Continue Reading
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News
25 Aug 2016
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. Continue Reading
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24 Aug 2016
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. Continue Reading
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News
18 Aug 2016
Cisco layoffs a response to industry shift to software, cloud services
The latest Cisco layoffs are a result of customers moving to networking software and the cloud instead of the company's proprietary hardware. Continue Reading
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Answer
18 Aug 2016
What do I need to do to create successful hybrid WANs?
The market for hybrid network services is growing, and with it comes the challenge of successfully creating hybrid WANs. Continue Reading
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News
12 Aug 2016
New Huawei Enterprise chief handicapped by politics, not products
David He, newly appointed president at Huawei Enterprise U.S., is ready to turn over 100% of sales to partners. He is optimistic despite cloud of Chinese cyber spying. Continue Reading
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News
12 Aug 2016
Agencies urged to speed up Next-Generation 911 transition
Municipalities are being urged toward Next-Generation 911 as phone companies complete fiber optic cable transition, and Google Fiber's Webpass acquisition will make wireless broadband connections possible. Continue Reading
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News
10 Aug 2016
Wi-Fi Alliance blasted for 'bias' in test for carrier LTE-U on Wi-Fi
A wireless carrier group has accused the Wi-Fi Alliance of kowtowing to cable operators as it nears completion of a test for LTE-U on Wi-Fi. Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Aug 2016
Infinite options tempt, but cutting proprietary management even better
Are the bad old days of control interface proliferation back again? Patrick Hubbard says it's time for network administrators to put their foot down. Continue Reading
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News
03 Aug 2016
Software WAN reaches peak of hype cycle
This week, networking industry analysts assess the networking hype cycle, Black Hat 2016 and networking in the 1980s. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Aug 2016
Comparing cable types: Fiber vs. copper twisted pair
What's the difference in fiber vs. copper cables? Key differences include cost, speed and more when it comes to fiber optic and copper twisted-pair cabling options. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Aug 2016
ScienceLogic EM7: Network performance monitor overview
ScienceLogic EM7 is still a newcomer to the network performance monitoring market, but it offers flexible deployment options, including VMs and software-as-a-service installations. Continue Reading
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News
29 Jul 2016
Verizon launches virtualized services for enterprises
ICYMI: Verizon launches VNF service to enterprises; Ethernet organizations plan 2.5, 5 GbE plugfest for fall and Riverbed beefs up SteelCentral. Continue Reading
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28 Jul 2016
Cisco DNA means goodbye to CLI?
This week, bloggers look at Cisco's shift from CLI, Savvius' packet capture appliance and cybersecurity as a vertical industry. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jul 2016
A10 buys Appcito to bolster cloud-based ADC services
A10 has acquired Appcito to improve its portfolio of ADC services for enterprises adopting cloud computing. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jul 2016
Cisco vCenter plug-in bridges physical, virtual data center networks
Cisco has launched a vCenter plug-in for connecting the VMware management tool to applications running on non-virtualized servers. Continue Reading
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20 Jul 2016
New AT&T Network on Demand service provides Cisco virtual router, more
The latest AT&T Network on Demand service provides virtualized versions of Cisco or Juniper routers, Fortinet firewalls or Riverbed WAN optimization technology. Continue Reading
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Answer
20 Jul 2016
What vSphere's latest features mean for VMware vDS
VSphere 5 and 6 offer a number of features to boost networking performance. Let's take a look at how these features affect the functionality of vSphere Distributed Switches. Continue Reading
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Answer
18 Jul 2016
How can a vSphere Distributed Switch improve your networking experience?
Tools like the vSphere Distributed Switch help numb the pain of networking by introducing robust network features and aggregating virtual switches into a single distributed switch. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jul 2016
CEO Robbins wants more Cisco applications, cloud services
CEO Robbins said at the Live conference customers should expect a much higher percentage of future products to be delivered as Cisco applications or cloud services. Continue Reading
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13 Jul 2016
Cloud falling short as mobile management tool?
ICYMI: CenturyLink debuts a managed mobile analytics service in concert with Meraki; Xirrus rounds out its high-speed Wave 2 access point portfolio. Continue Reading
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11 Jul 2016
Cisco lifts branch security with latest software release
Cisco introduced at its Live conference branch security software for the ISR router. The networking company also improved malware protection in the Meraki MX appliance. Continue Reading
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11 Jul 2016
Glue provides SD automation for more network appliances
Glue Networks has added support for more than a dozen network products in its orchestration engine. The Gluware engine provides greater SD automation. Continue Reading
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30 Jun 2016
CloudLock to make Cisco security portfolio better at cloud security
Cisco spends $293 million on technology that secures mobile users' access to the cloud. It's the latest addition to the Cisco security portfolio. Continue Reading
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29 Jun 2016
Mist spreads new idea for cloud-managed Wi-Fi
Startup Mist rolls out a wireless service that blends artificial intelligence, virtual Bluetooth Low Energy beacons and unprecedented visibility into network performance. Continue Reading
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News
29 Jun 2016
Using microsegmentation to create a secure communication channel
This week, bloggers look at a startup using microsegmentation to create a secure communication channel, FireEye and customized managed network services. Continue Reading
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Answer
29 Jun 2016
What is the difference between bit rate and baud rate?
Learn how to understand the difference between bit rate and baud rate in this expert answer. Continue Reading
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News
29 Jun 2016
Juniper simplifies branch network deployment with SD technology
Juniper has introduced SD technology for enterprises that the vendor says will simplify the deployment of branch networks. Continue Reading
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23 Jun 2016
Avaya VSP NOS targets network disaggregation
This week, bloggers explore Avaya VSP updates, the federal Software Assurance Marketplace and packet loss with TCP. Continue Reading
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21 Jun 2016
Pica8 open switching OS supports 25/50/100 GbE
Pica8 introduces open switching OS for 25/50/100 GbE. The use of higher throughput switching is growing in mega data centers. Continue Reading
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16 Jun 2016
Netronome offers P4 support on server adapters
This week, networking industry bloggers examine Symantec's decision to buy Blue Coat and whether cloud-native applications have merit. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2016
VMware's Arkin acquisition to bolster NSX microsegmentation
VMware says it will acquire startup Arkin to provide analytics that help customers broaden the use of NSX microsegmentation. Continue Reading
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14 Jun 2016
Barefoot Networks debuts high-speed programmable chip for switches
Barefoot Networks emerges from stealth mode with a high-speed switch chip that makes packet processing programmable. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Jun 2016
WAN-cloud eXchange extends the private WAN to the cloud
Enterprises can reap cloud benefits while relieving concerns about security and reliability with a WAN-cloud eXchange, or WAN-CX. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jun 2016
Latest Lenovo networking offerings include NOS, Juniper switches
The latest Lenovo networking products reflect the vendor's shift to technologies outside of the shrinking PC market. Continue Reading
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08 Jun 2016
Avi software ADC gets Innovation Award
Avi Networks' software ADC brought new features and capabilities to the load balancing and application delivery market. Continue Reading
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07 Jun 2016
Corsa boosts its programmable switch system offerings
This week, bloggers assess Corsa's programmable switch offerings, Verizon DBIR, and how to create a marketing and technology 'lingua franca.' Continue Reading
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06 Jun 2016
Talari Networks seeks market edge with SD-WAN partnership program
Talari has rolled out a new strategic alliance program, indicating the vendor's interest in supporting third-party products that complement its own SD-WAN technology. Continue Reading
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03 Jun 2016
Managed OpenStack services may have appeal over public cloud
Managed OpenStack services may appeal to enterprises wary of private cloud platform's complexity, but want to use its APIs and security, rather than public cloud. Continue Reading
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02 Jun 2016
SS8 takes new approach to cyberthreat intelligence
SS8 launches BreachDetect, a Layer 7 'time machine' for breach detection in enterprises and a new addition to the cyberthreat intelligence marketplace. Continue Reading
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News
01 Jun 2016
IT professionals consider network uptime
This week, bloggers weigh network uptime, workloads in the public cloud and Dell OS10. Continue Reading
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Opinion
25 May 2016
Physical network infrastructure to decrease in SDN virtual evolution
Ethernet switches, Wi-Fi APs and routers may be the only physical network infrastructure you need in a virtual-, SDN- and cloud-based future, according to networking expert Craig Mathias. Continue Reading
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News
25 May 2016
Should IT be looking at a Cisco alternative?
This week, bloggers debate whether it would be better if the industry found a Cisco alternative and reveal what one survey indicated will be the top IT priorities in 2016. Continue Reading
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Opinion
24 May 2016
Wireless management in the cloud heralds transformation
Placing wireless management in the cloud is gaining traction among enterprises as companies examine more efficient ways to oversee their networks. It's part of a shift that's affecting network infrastructure. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 May 2016
When will SD-WANs 'cross the chasm'?
It can be difficult to separate hype from reality, especially when it comes to SDN technology. Here, analyst Jim Metzler explores when software-defined WANs might go mainstream. Continue Reading
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News
20 May 2016
Cisco sales down in switching; up in software, services
Cisco sales last quarter revealed weakness in its switching and router business, as revenue from software subscriptions and cloud-based services increased. Continue Reading
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19 May 2016
What's going on with Broadcom Tomahawk?
In this week's roundup, a blogger expresses frustration with Broadcom, and analysts assess the next generation of endpoint security market and monitoring. Continue Reading
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18 May 2016
U.S. lab considers SDN for growing ESnet research network
The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has turned to SDN and Corsa data-plane appliances in tackling soaring demand on ESnet research network. Continue Reading
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17 May 2016
New SteelCentral probes deeper into application behavior
Riverbed upgrades SteelCentral with support for public cloud, containers and Skype for Business. Continue Reading
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06 May 2016
Networks may appear to disappear in data center evolution
Data center evolution will drive the illusion that the network has disappeared, Google networking lead tells networking crowd at Interop 2016. Continue Reading
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05 May 2016
Martin Casado predicts infrastructure evolution at Interop 2016
Speaking at Interop 2016, Martin Casado laid out his vision for infrastructure evolution instead of a future that predicts its demise. Continue Reading
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02 May 2016
Verizon NFV infrastructure offers interchangeable parts
This week, networking analysts explore Verizon NFV, SD-WAN as intent-based networking and automation costs. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 May 2016
Network refresh: Look at your needs, not the name on the box
In this Q&A, one networking pro shares why he and his team broke from their existing vendors during a network refresh and went with a new roster for their routers and switches. Continue Reading
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02 May 2016
New Verizon data centers support businesses, jar suppliers
New Verizon data centers are part of a two-pronged strategy of helping customers and taming suppliers through open technology. Continue Reading
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29 Apr 2016
Networking panels at Interop conference cover gamut
Interop networking track chair Tom Hollingsworth talks about the topics he believes are most important to today's networking engineers. Continue Reading
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28 Apr 2016
Dell, Aerohive partner in WLAN infrastructure management
Partners Dell and Aerohive have collaborated on software for managing WLAN infrastructure hardware, including switches and access points. Continue Reading
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27 Apr 2016
Veriflow aims to prevent network outages
This week, networking bloggers discuss a new way to eliminate network outages, OpenStack networking and whether SDN is novel or just natural. Continue Reading
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26 Apr 2016
Juniper provides container firewall to banks, cloud
Juniper Networks has added a container firewall to its SRX portfolio. The latest product provides container protection for banks, carriers and cloud providers. Continue Reading
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26 Apr 2016
Riverbed SD-WAN design goes beyond optimization
The Riverbed SD-WAN strategy blends optimization, orchestration, management and other services in a single platform, called SteelConnect. Continue Reading
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19 Apr 2016
Carrier shift to NFV driving virtual CPE deployments
Carrier adoption of software-based network functions will lead to better virtual CPE for enterprise branch networks. Continue Reading
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Answer
19 Apr 2016
How can my company reap the advantages of SDN if its culture is risk-averse?
SDN expert Will Murrell discusses how the advantages of SDN will speak to cautious companies only when network engineers can make a case for SDN's lower cost and high functionality. Continue Reading
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News
18 Apr 2016
Nyansa rethinks network performance monitor space
Cloud-based analytics, real-time DPI and an easy-to-digest console anchor Nyansa's network performance monitor for wired and wireless networks. Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 Apr 2016
Analyzing big data in the cloud to boost business
Google's GCP Next event highlights the growing trend of analyzing big data in the cloud to boost business. Continue Reading
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News
06 Apr 2016
Cancer Center gets help from AT&T Network on Demand
Austin, Texas, Cancer Center uses AT&T's Network on Demand to get tumor diagnoses to patients faster. Continue Reading
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06 Apr 2016
U.S. hosts 72% of compromised DNS domains
This week, networking bloggers examine why the United States has so many compromised DNS domains, architecting for things and Brocade's acquisition plans. Continue Reading
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Podcast
06 Apr 2016
Managing apps requires holistic, reactive approach
Managing apps' performance must be planned holistically with an eye to reactive management and proactive management. Continue Reading
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News
05 Apr 2016
Brocade's Ruckus buy betters chances in campus WLAN market
Brocade's acquisition of Ruckus Wireless would counter the stronger portfolios of Cisco and HPE for the campus WLAN. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Apr 2016
Network automation scripts: Separating myth from reality
Network automation can make work easier, but be careful which processes you automate. Done wrong, automation can break more things than it fixes. Continue Reading
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News
01 Apr 2016
Arista spine hardware aimed at largest data centers
Arista has introduced the 7500R series -- a suite of third-generation spine hardware that has a maximum capacity of 115 Tbps. Continue Reading
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Opinion
01 Apr 2016
Internet of Things use cases that do more than lock doors
The Internet of Things isn't only about locking doors. It's also about having a network that knows who to let in and who to keep out, without any human intervention. Continue Reading
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News
30 Mar 2016
Users find harmony in Cisco, VMware SDN software
Baystate Health and Sugar Creek Packing give Cisco and VMware SDN software separate chores in data center networks. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
25 Mar 2016
Group begins work on 400 Gbps QSFP interfaces
Thirteen networking and electronics industry suppliers said they would work together to develop a new generation of double-density quad small form-factor pluggable (QSFP) interfaces that would ... Continue Reading
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News
23 Mar 2016
100 Gigabit switch sales soar
100 Gigabit Ethernet switch sales pace growth of market in '15, Comcast Business partners with AWS, and Nomadix deploys Deep Packet Inspection platform. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Mar 2016
Business is 'destroying' the application delivery process
Business has changed, and so must the application delivery process. It's time for IT to go from being provider of services to a broker between clouds and end users. Here's how. Continue Reading
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News
22 Mar 2016
Managing Internet of Things risks
This week, bloggers explore management for Internet of Things risks, layered protocol stacks and TELoIP's SD-WAN offering. Continue Reading
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17 Mar 2016
AT&T reveals details of ECOMP SDN platform
AT&T is seeking developer input in deciding whether to open source its ECOMP SDN platform for self-service networking. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Mar 2016
Discover three ways to get your WAN software defined
There are three ways to get your WAN software defined: overlay, replace and as a service. Learn what these entail and how they can reduce costs and improve WAN performance. Continue Reading
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16 Mar 2016
AWS ushers in new era of cloud-native applications
This week, bloggers explore the arrival of cloud-native applications and platforms, as well as recap the 2016 RSA Conference and assess a new SD-WAN security offering that says no to MPLS. Continue Reading
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15 Mar 2016
Microsoft open tech promises switch hardware independence
The latest Microsoft open tech takes the brains of data center networking out of proprietary switches and places it in hardware-agnostic software. Continue Reading
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09 Mar 2016
Survey shows how early adopters define SDN
In this week's blog roundup, a survey of early adopters offers insights into the evolving definition of SDN, and several service providers join an SDN alliance. Continue Reading
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08 Mar 2016
Enterprise software agreements shape SaaS use
This week bloggers address enterprise software agreements and SaaS, the case of SD-WAN and HPE's expected entry into the hyper-converged infrastructure market. Continue Reading
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04 Mar 2016
ONUG hosts SDN hackathon to jump-start network automation
The Open Networking User Group is hosting the first ONUG Grand Challenge Hackathon, with the goal of encouraging the development of new automation applications. Continue Reading
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04 Mar 2016
Serro unveils new open source SDN framework, AuSM
Serro releases its new open source SDN framework, AuSM, to link up network and monitoring tools via API. Continue Reading
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02 Mar 2016
Mulling the network impact of the Internet of Things
This week, bloggers examine the network impact of IoT, tackle RSA Conference priorities and how to use MS Visio for network diagramming. Continue Reading
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News
02 Mar 2016
Cisco NFV platform could become a 'game changer' for customers
The new Cisco NFV software stack will eventually run on any Intel-based x86 server. Continue Reading
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29 Feb 2016
Versa Networks updates software-defined security offerings
Versa Networks says new security features will help providers create safer branch networks; SDN could make medical devices more secure; and Aryaka claimed two SDN-related patents. Continue Reading
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26 Feb 2016
Could OpenConfig resolve automation struggles?
SDN bloggers consider the need for standard network models, why simplicity rules in buying decisions and how automation cut a five-week configuration project to four minutes. Continue Reading
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26 Feb 2016
Cisco NFV technology targeted at mobile carriers
Introduced at Mobile World Congress, the latest Cisco NFV technology is an all-in-one package of computing, storage and networking infrastructure. Continue Reading
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26 Feb 2016
Fiber Mountain Glass Core embraces Layer 1 devices, software
In the world of SDN, Layers 2 and 3 tend to take all the glory. But Fiber Mountain's Glass Core architecture puts the focus on the physical layer for the first time. Continue Reading
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News
26 Feb 2016
Casado departure not expected to hurt VMware SDN tech plans
SDN pioneer Martin Casado is leaving VMware, and analysts say the departure is unlikely to affect VMware's SDN tech strategy. Continue Reading
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26 Feb 2016
New Verizon service uses Viptela SD-WAN technology
Verizon has rolled out a managed SD-WAN service using technology from startup Viptela, in addition to a similar service using Cisco IWAN, which it introduced last year. Continue Reading
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24 Feb 2016
Security company uses SDN framework to fight DDoS attacks
Cybersecurity company Nexusguard said it implemented SDN technology to fight large DDoS attacks -- automating routing decisions and scaling network resources. Continue Reading
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23 Feb 2016
5G wireless standards years away but 5G testing moves ahead
The competition is on for 5G wireless dominance at Mobile World Congress as carriers beef up their fiber networks a la Verizon's XO deal, and AT&T rolls out landline texting. Continue Reading