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08 Sep 2026
API-first networking considerations for IT leaders
API-first network infrastructure offers benefits and flexibility, but enterprises must plan their deployments carefully to ensure their networks aren't exposed to new threats. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Sep 2026
How InfiniBand vs. RoCE compare for AI networking
InfiniBand and RoCE both offer distinct advantages to companies determining the best way to support their AI training strategies. But the cheaper option might not be the best one. Continue Reading
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News
08 Nov 2016
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. Continue Reading
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04 Nov 2016
Three advances making NFV deployments better for the business
NFV deployments made progress this year, thanks to three significant developments, but will they be enough to make NFV's business case more compelling among other industry changes? Continue Reading
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03 Nov 2016
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. Continue Reading
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03 Nov 2016
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. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
02 Nov 2016
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 ... Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Nov 2016
Networked cloud emerges to meet evolving infrastructure needs
Some enterprise network managers are beginning to move networking out to the cloud, as they sort out how to best meet their organizations' evolving infrastructure needs. Continue Reading
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News
31 Oct 2016
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. Continue Reading
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28 Oct 2016
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. Continue Reading
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27 Oct 2016
Riverbed software update boosts performance monitoring
A Riverbed software update blends SteelCentral; Gigamon intros a security appliance; Check Point warns of 2017 ransomware threats. Continue Reading
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27 Oct 2016
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. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Oct 2016
Intent-driven networking reshaping network service delivery
When configuring a network, engineers often focus on individual tasks to enable network service delivery. Intent-driven networking transfers the focus to the overall network. Continue Reading
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26 Oct 2016
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. Continue Reading
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News
20 Oct 2016
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. Continue Reading
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19 Oct 2016
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. Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2016
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. Continue Reading
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18 Oct 2016
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. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Oct 2016
WAN access options multiply when buying network services
A new menu of WAN access options means companies have a wide variety of means to reach cloud and network services. But more choice also means more potential pitfalls. Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2016
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. Continue Reading
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13 Oct 2016
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. Continue Reading
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12 Oct 2016
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. Continue Reading
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07 Oct 2016
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. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Oct 2016
CN Tower climbs heights with mobile engagement platform
The CN Tower, Canada's tallest building, implements an Aruba mobile engagement platform to connect with customers. Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2016
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. Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Oct 2016
Amidst complex infrastructures, network visualization is needed
Today's networks are increasingly complex. An overhaul in network visualization is needed to help parse and diagnose modern networks. Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2016
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. Continue Reading
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27 Sep 2016
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. Continue Reading
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26 Sep 2016
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. Continue Reading
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23 Sep 2016
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. Continue Reading
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22 Sep 2016
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. Continue Reading
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20 Sep 2016
The white box switching market gets a closer look
Following years of development, is the potential of the white box switching market finally being realized? Continue Reading
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19 Sep 2016
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. Continue Reading
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16 Sep 2016
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. Continue Reading
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14 Sep 2016
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. Continue Reading
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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