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• February 24, 2022 24 Feb'22

  Dell, Marvell partner on telco 5G hardware

  The combination Dell PowerEdge server and Marvell-powered inline 5G Layer 1 processing card can run carriers' open or virtualized radio access networks.

• February 23, 2022 23 Feb'22

  NetBrain's new tool automates network troubleshooting

  NetBrain's Problem Diagnosis Automation System leans on network manager expertise instead of AI to automate troubleshooting and resolve network issues.

• February 15, 2022 15 Feb'22

  Juniper acquires zero-trust security startup WiteSand

  Juniper has acquired zero-trust security company WiteSand. The startup's cloud-native technology could find a home in Juniper's Mist and SASE platforms.

• February 11, 2022 11 Feb'22

  Research predicts enterprises will skip Wi-Fi 6E entirely

  Supply chain issues plaguing Wi-Fi 6E will lead many enterprises to skip the wireless standard and go straight to Wi-Fi 7, according to the Dell'Oro Group.

• February 09, 2022 09 Feb'22

  Palo Alto announces ML-enabled software update and firewalls

  Palo Alto's updated PAN-OS software uses machine learning to analyze network traffic in real time, and two firewall appliances provide the processing power to support it.

• February 03, 2022 03 Feb'22

  Cisco launches APs, switches to enhance hybrid workplaces

  Cisco has launched two Wi-Fi 6E APs and four switches to update campus networks and improve hybrid workplaces.

• February 03, 2022 03 Feb'22

  Juniper Networks launches Secure Edge firewall as a service

  Secure Edge, the as-a-service version of Juniper's SRX firewalls, is managed through the Security Director Cloud platform for SASE released last May.

• February 01, 2022 01 Feb'22

  Cato Networks adds CASB to growing SASE portfolio

  Cato Networks has added CASB app visibility and enforcement capabilities to its growing SASE portfolio, and plans to add data loss prevention in the coming months.

• January 28, 2022 28 Jan'22

  Cisco adds Webex support to SD-WAN Cloud OnRamp

  Cisco's SD-WAN Cloud OnRamp integration with Webex brings the number of supported cloud platforms and SaaS applications to 14. Cisco plans to add automation to Cloud OnRamp next.

• January 25, 2022 25 Jan'22

  Juniper announces routers, line card using new Trio 6 ASIC

  Juniper Networks has announced routers and a line card to take advantage of the more scalable, efficient Trio 6 ASIC. It also announced a higher-throughput Express 5 ASIC.

• January 21, 2022 21 Jan'22

  Cisco launches industrial Catalyst switch

  The IE9300 uses Cisco's Cyber Vision to improve visibility and security. The latest hardware bolsters Cisco's portfolio of Catalyst hardware for industrial use.

• January 21, 2022 21 Jan'22

  Juniper adds SSR management features to Mist cloud

  Network managers can configure, deploy and manage Juniper's Session Smart Routers through the Mist cloud, which monitors the company's SD-WAN on the SSR.

• January 10, 2022 10 Jan'22

  Google updates bring Apple-like interoperability to Android

  Google will roll out a host of Android OS updates and features throughout 2022 focused on improving interoperability between Android, Windows and Chrome devices.

• January 05, 2022 05 Jan'22

  Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband to roll out in 46 cities

  Verizon plans to roll out its faster 5G Ultra Wideband service to 46 US cities later this month. But contentious negotiations with the FAA threaten the service's timing.

• December 22, 2021 22 Dec'21

  In 2022, AI network management is all about growing trust

  AI network management tools are poised for significant growth in the coming year, but making the most of the tech's capabilities will require trust.

• December 20, 2021 20 Dec'21

  AWS to rearchitect support network following major outage

  AWS plans to rearchitect its support system to run across multiple regions to prevent a future hours-long outage. Also, it will release an updated Service Health Dashboard.

• December 10, 2021 10 Dec'21

  Aryaka releases SASE, managed SD-WAN offerings

  Aryaka's managed SD-WAN and SASE products for midsize enterprises deliver their services over the company's new L3 private core. Aryaka plans to ship the products next year.

• December 09, 2021 09 Dec'21

  Nasdaq CIO prepares to shift financial markets to the cloud

  CIO Brad Peterson said Nasdaq's experience with AWS during the past dozen years has shown that the cloud is ready to run the millisecond transactions of the global markets.

• December 08, 2021 08 Dec'21

  Aruba unveils EdgeConnect Microbranch for home office

  IT staff can use the Aruba Central management console to onboard EdgeConnect Microbranch devices, which deliver wireless connectivity, security and traffic management.

• December 06, 2021 06 Dec'21

  AWS launches Cloud WAN to manage global networks

  AWS Cloud WAN, which creates a centralized dashboard to manage globally distributed on-premises and cloud-based networks, is available in preview mode.

• December 01, 2021 01 Dec'21

  AWS to take on Microsoft Azure in private 5G

  The AWS Private 5G managed service will compete with Microsoft Azure's private multi-access edge computing system. Unlike Microsoft, the AWS product focuses on an unlicensed spectrum.

• December 01, 2021 01 Dec'21

  Palo Alto Networks and GTT to launch managed SASE platform

  GTT Communications and Palo Alto Networks announced they will partner to offer a managed SASE platform using Prisma Access, Palo Alto's cloud-based security function.

• November 19, 2021 19 Nov'21

  Supply chain issues mean backlog, price increases for Cisco

  Cisco product orders were up 33% in its most recent fiscal quarter. Supply chain issues, rising prices and historic backlog could threaten that growth's longevity.

• November 18, 2021 18 Nov'21

  Nvidia launches the Quantum-2 InfiniBand platform

  The Quantum-2 InfiniBand platform, introduced this week, includes software, a BlueField-3 DPU, a Quantum-2 switch, and a ConnectX-7 network adapter.

• October 05, 2021 05 Oct'21

  VMware Edge brings consistency with cloud, data center

  VMware's latest edge product portfolio is consistent with the infrastructure the company provides for the cloud and the enterprise data center.

• September 30, 2021 30 Sep'21

  FCC commissioner urges more funding for satellite broadband

  FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington said satellite-based wireless broadband should be available in remote areas where fiber isn't an option.

• September 09, 2021 09 Sep'21

  Exium offers 5G network security to IBM EAM

  Exium is IBM's latest partner in 5G network security. Enterprises have the option of using Exium's network as a service with the IBM Edge Application Manager.

• August 26, 2021 26 Aug'21

  Comcast Business to acquire network service provider Masergy

  Masergy could bring needed midsize to large enterprise business to Comcast Business. Masergy, based in Plano, Texas, provides managed SD-WANs, cloud security and UCaaS.

• July 01, 2021 01 Jul'21

  Microsoft will host AT&T 5G network on Azure

  AT&T will move its 5G services to Microsoft's Azure cloud. The move provides Microsoft with a critical 5G customer while AT&T cuts costs and gains scalability.

• June 11, 2021 11 Jun'21

  Cisco DNA Center update tackles customer headaches

  The latest DNA Center upgrade simplifies deploying the campus network controller and scaling the platform to handle more endpoints. Cisco plans to release it in mid-June.

• June 04, 2021 04 Jun'21

  Cisco readies portfolio for hybrid cloud, modern data centers

  Cisco tackles hybrid cloud complexity with the introduction of the UCS X-Series unified computing system, ThousandEyes integrations and Intersight advancements.

• June 02, 2021 02 Jun'21

  Microsoft buys ReFirm Labs to bolster IoT firmware security

  Microsoft has bought ReFirm Labs in an IoT security play. The company said Refirm's open source-based products would help it address firmware vulnerabilities in IoT devices.

• May 27, 2021 27 May'21

  Juniper ships first major Apstra release

  Juniper said the latest update to its recently acquired Apstra network automation product sends a message to customers that the company is committed to multi-platform support.

• May 20, 2021 20 May'21

  Demand for Cisco products rises during pandemic recovery

  Cisco reported higher product demand and sales as massive COVID-19 vaccination efforts in the U.S. led companies to prepare for an economic recovery.

• May 14, 2021 14 May'21

  Cisco's latest acquisition spree nabs three companies

  Cisco's acquisitions, announced this week, would improve event hosting in Webex, boost network speeds for 5G, and enhance its security platform. Deal terms were not released.

• May 12, 2021 12 May'21

  Cisco bolsters CSP portfolio with Sedona Systems acquisition

  Cisco's acquisition of Sedona Systems is expected to add significant carrier technology for 5G slicing and routed optical networking.

• May 04, 2021 04 May'21

  Verizon media group sale brings cash for 5G network

  Verizon's sale of the media group, which includes AOL and Yahoo, comes as it deals with a cash crunch and $129 billion in debt. Verizon competes with AT&T and T-Mobile.

• April 16, 2021 16 Apr'21

  Aruba product integrations advance its SASE strategy

  Aruba's latest SASE-related integrations involve the Silver Peak-based SD-WAN, Threat Defense and the ClearPass Policy Manager. More product integrations are likely.

• April 08, 2021 08 Apr'21

  Arista simplifies network management in latest CloudVision

  Arista's CloudVision 2021 has better analytics for spotting network congestion and a dashboard for monitoring Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Google Workspace and other applications.

• April 06, 2021 06 Apr'21

  Verizon, AWS launch mobile edge computing platform

  The AWS, Verizon mobile edge computing offering is a managed service that combines private 5G connectivity with AWS Outposts.

• April 01, 2021 01 Apr'21

  Cisco integrates ThousandEyes with AppDynamics, Catalyst

  The latest Cisco ThousandEyes integration adds internet intelligence to the AppDynamics application performance dashboard, a plus for AppOps and NetOps teams in Cisco shops.

• March 30, 2021 30 Mar'21

  Cisco network as a service for hybrid clouds on the horizon

  Cisco's first network-as-a-service product will deliver hybrid cloud infrastructure. The company plans to start selling the NaaS offering and an all-in-one SASE product this year.

• March 16, 2021 16 Mar'21

  Nokia to cut up to 10,000 jobs over two years

  The job cuts stem from a major restructuring that formed four business groups, including two focused on emerging technologies like cloud-delivered network infrastructure.

• March 16, 2021 16 Mar'21

  Nokia partners with largest cloud providers on 5G RAN

  Nokia's RAN-related partnership with AWS, Microsoft and Google solidifies its strategy of delivering cloud-based 5G infrastructure to service providers and major enterprises.

• March 10, 2021 10 Mar'21

  News briefs: Koch Industries picks Alkira, Palo Alto

  Koch industries combines Alkira networking and Palo Alto security for remote office connectivity; Cisco promotes three women on International Women's Day; AT&T, Fortinet partner.

• March 03, 2021 03 Mar'21

  Cisco completes $4.5 billion Acacia deal

  Cisco said it will sell and support Acacia's optical networking products separately. Cisco will also continue selling the technology with its switches and routers.

• February 24, 2021 24 Feb'21

  Juniper adds Mist AIOps to its 128 Technology-based SD-WAN

  Juniper has brought Mist's cloud-based analytics to the 128 Technology SD-WAN that the company acquired late last year. Juniper also launched Mist integration with the SRX gateway.

• February 19, 2021 19 Feb'21

  News briefs: Cisco investigates embezzlement scheme in China

  Cisco has started an investigation of employees in China who allegedly made payments to workers at state-owned enterprises. Cisco disclosed the probe in an SEC filing.

• February 17, 2021 17 Feb'21

  Palo Alto to buy Checkov creator, Bridgecrew

  Palo Alto said it will acquire Bridgecrew, the developer of the static code analysis tool Checkov. DevOps teams use the open source tool to build cloud applications.

• February 10, 2021 10 Feb'21

  Cisco expects revenue to grow as people return to offices

  Cisco forecasts revenue growth between 3.5% and 5.5% this quarter, driven by increased sales of wireless networking products and video conferencing hardware and software.

• February 05, 2021 05 Feb'21

  News briefs: Dell, partners to deliver OneBox MEC

  OneBox MEC is a 5G-enabled mobile edge computing platform. The hardware will contain turnkey technology for deploying a private 5G network and application services.

• February 04, 2021 04 Feb'21

  Arista launches zero-trust security with a Forescout option

  Arista's zero-trust security framework segments devices into groups and sets policies for network access. Forescout integration is available for dynamic device identification.

• January 29, 2021 29 Jan'21

  Cisco adds lower-end routers to Catalyst 8000 line

  The 8200 and 8500L are for branch and aggregation use cases, respectively. The 8200 is for companies requiring an entry-level device for running a Cisco SD-WAN in the branch.

• January 28, 2021 28 Jan'21

  Network startup DriveNets reaches unicorn status

  DriveNets' latest round of funding drove its valuation to $1 billion. The company's plans include developing network services that service providers run as microservices.

• December 29, 2020 29 Dec'20

  Private 5G networks to gain momentum in 2021

  Enterprises using industrial IoT devices are among the early adopters of private 5G networks, which could become an $8 billion market by 2027.

• December 17, 2020 17 Dec'20

  Cloud recasts global data center switch market

  Cloud providers and enterprise cloud makers have dramatically changed the global switch market, dampening traditional networking gear's importance in the modern data center.

• December 09, 2020 09 Dec'20

  Aruba launches orchestration software for CX fabric

  The Aruba Fabric Composer is best suited for a CX switching fabric within a small and midsize data center. The company also introduced the 8360 series of CX hardware.

• December 08, 2020 08 Dec'20

  Juniper snags Apstra in latest acquisition

  The Apstra acquisition could help Juniper sell networking hardware and software to heterogeneous data centers and large-scale public clouds.

• November 18, 2020 18 Nov'20

  VMware adds access control features to Tanzu

  VMware has added attribute-based access control to the Tanzu Service Mesh. VMware is also adding a load balancer for Tanzu-managed containers.

• November 13, 2020 13 Nov'20

  Cisco sees an end to string of quarterly revenue declines

  Cisco is cautiously optimistic that revenues will improve following a 9% drop last quarter. Rising enterprise orders contributed to a positive forecast for the current quarter.

• November 05, 2020 05 Nov'20

  Dell readies server with Sonic SmartNIC for branch offices

  Companies could install and manage the business application server remotely. The product would be small enough to mount on a wall and use open source Sonic for networking.

• October 22, 2020 22 Oct'20

  Bye-bye ISR, hello Catalyst 8000 for Cisco SD-WAN

  The new Catalyst 8300 Series of routers replace ISRs that customers said were ill-equipped to run the Cisco SD-WAN. Cisco also introduced Catalyst 8500 aggregation routers.

• October 20, 2020 20 Oct'20

  Juniper's 128 acquisition needed to improve SD-WAN

  Juniper Networks plans to 'enhance' its Contrail SD-WAN through the acquisition of 128 Technology. 128 has a more advanced SD-WAN that competes with Cisco and VMware products.

• October 08, 2020 08 Oct'20

  Cisco ordered to pay $1.9B in Centripetal security patent suit

  U.S. District Judge Henry Coke Morgan Jr. ruled that Cisco's infringement of Centripetal Network's patents was 'willful and egregious.' Cisco said it would appeal the ruling.

• October 02, 2020 02 Oct'20

  VMware updates vRealize Network Insight, NSX-T

  Launched at VMworld 2020, the latest version of vRealize Network Insight has verification technology that lets managers see the impact of network changes before deploying them.

• September 30, 2020 30 Sep'20

  VMware unveils rearchitected vSphere as Project Monterey

  At VMworld 2020, VMware unveiled a rearchitected vSphere dubbed Project Monterey. The new product will benefit VMware customers across industries, an analyst said.

• September 18, 2020 18 Sep'20

  Palo Alto SD-WAN gets analytics, Prisma security

  The Prisma integration and root cause analysis in the Palo Alto SD-WAN could help it standout in a market packed with competitors. Palo Alto also launched two SD-WAN appliances.

• September 17, 2020 17 Sep'20

  Extreme launches ExtremeCloud IQ apps, switches

  The latest apps for Extreme's cloud-based network management portal include intrusion prevention , IoT onboarding and compliance testing for the wireless LAN.

• August 20, 2020 20 Aug'20

  Arista will charge a premium for CloudVision as a service

  Arista's CloudVision as a service will have a higher subscription price than the on-premises version. The vendor says the new product will have better network analytics.

• August 14, 2020 14 Aug'20

  Cisco restructuring follows weak revenues, forecast

  The Cisco restructuring includes shifting research and development to different technology areas and offering employees early retirement. An analyst says layoffs are likely.

• August 07, 2020 07 Aug'20

  T-Mobile 5G progresses, Samsung intros 5G tablets

  This week's 5G news includes T-Mobile 5G taking a significant step forward, Samsung releasing tablets and Intel and VMware joining forces on network infrastructure.

• July 30, 2020 30 Jul'20

  Juniper Mist stretches to WAN management

  Jackson Electric Cooperative expects Juniper Mist's new WAN management features to reduce the number of customer trouble tickets and simplify access to network performance data.

• July 22, 2020 22 Jul'20

  VMware load balancing aimed at NSX-T

  Users reacted positively to the latest VMware load-balancing product. The NSX Advanced Load Balancer promises to improve application performance in a VMware NSX-T virtual network.

• July 14, 2020 14 Jul'20

  HPE ups SD-WAN chops with Silver Peak acquisition

  Hewlett Packard Enterprise's Silver Peak acquisition could significantly improve the software-defined WAN offering that's available today in HPE's Aruba-branded network portfolio.

• July 02, 2020 02 Jul'20

  Tech pros focus on application delivery during pandemic

  Tech pros have added security, automation and session capacity to their application delivery infrastructure to support business operations during the pandemic.

• June 26, 2020 26 Jun'20

  COVID-19 tech will fail without employee privacy

  Businesses can choose from a growing number of mobile apps and Wi-Fi software to protect workers from COVID-19. But tech won't succeed without top-of-the-line privacy protection.

• June 09, 2020 09 Jun'20

  Aruba Central touches more devices, gets better analytics

  A new version of Aruba Central will include features for managing as many as 50,000 network devices from the cloud. The upgrade also includes better analytics for troubleshooting.

• June 03, 2020 03 Jun'20

  Cisco DNA Center's new features may mean more user headaches

  Cisco continues to add features to DNA Center to centralize more network control within the software. But as the product grows more complex, users struggle to deploy it.

• May 29, 2020 29 May'20

  Cisco acquisition of ThousandEyes has many user benefits

  Cisco's acquisition of ThousandEyes could benefit companies using Cisco's SD-WAN, AppDynamics, Duo Security and AnyConnect. Cisco plans to close the deal by the end of October.

• May 29, 2020 29 May'20

  Wi-Fi vendors pitch people tracking for COVID-19 safety

  Wi-Fi vendors Aruba and Juniper Networks work with partners to offer in-office people tracking to defend against a COVID-19 outbreak. Cisco focuses on managing gatherings in physical spaces.

• May 21, 2020 21 May'20

  Small vendors that stand out in network automation

  When incumbent vendors fall short, enterprises should consider these small vendors for new approaches to analytics and network automation.

• May 15, 2020 15 May'20

  Cisco says IT spending uptick possible despite pandemic

  Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins said some industries could resume IT spending soon, despite the pandemic. Robbins' comments came after the company reported an 8% drop in quarterly revenue.

• May 14, 2020 14 May'20

  Enterprises struggle to learn Microsoft Sonic networking

  Problems with Microsoft Sonic include a lack of management tools, weak support from hardware vendors and a steep learning curve for engineers, companies said at the OCP Virtual Summit.

• May 07, 2020 07 May'20

  Nvidia acquisitions open up AI opportunities

  Nvidia's recent acquisition of Cumulus Networks and Mellanox provide the components for building systems to power future AI applications.

• April 28, 2020 28 Apr'20

  How telemedicine, SD-WAN helped two firms get back to work

  COVID-19 is forcing companies to rethink their workplaces. Medical companies TrialCard and Vohra have turned to SD-WAN and telemedicine, respectively, to keep employees productive.

• April 22, 2020 22 Apr'20

  Cisco SD-WAN to use Google Cloud backbone

  Cisco plans to launch next year SD-WAN technology that improves WAN performance by directing traffic over Google Cloud's low-latency network backbone.

• April 17, 2020 17 Apr'20

  Cisco online certification tests are now available

  Cisco online certification testing launched April 15. To prevent cheating, the Pearson VUE testing software commandeers the video cameras and microphones on candidates' home PCs.

• April 16, 2020 16 Apr'20

  Cisco, HPE counter COVID-19 impact with tech financing

  Cisco and HPE are offering special tech financing to businesses struggling to keep IT projects going in an economy rocked by the COVID-19 crisis.

• April 15, 2020 15 Apr'20

  Short-depth Supermicro SuperServer targets 5G telecoms

  New 2U Supermicro SuperServer provides compute in micro data centers. The vendor said it aims to help telecommunications firms adopt open systems to support edge computing.

• April 10, 2020 10 Apr'20

  NSX-T 3.0 enriches VMware's hybrid IT offering

  VMware's new NSX-T 3.0 brings important tools to customers modernizing data centers for the cloud era.

• April 08, 2020 08 Apr'20

  Fluidmesh-Cisco deal fills gap in Cisco IIoT

  The recently announced Fluidmesh-Cisco deal would fill a gap in Cisco's industrial IoT portfolio. It would provide onboard Wi-Fi for high-speed public transportation systems.

• April 03, 2020 03 Apr'20

  Tech users weigh in on upcoming approval of more Wi-Fi 6 spectrum

  Technology users say the pending Federal Communications approval of additional spectrum for Wi-Fi 6 should bring much higher wireless performance than available today.

• April 01, 2020 01 Apr'20

  CloudGenix-Palo Alto buy combines SD-WAN with cloud security

  The CloudGenix-Palo Alto Networks acquisition will combine the Prisma cloud security suite with CloudGenix's software-defined WAN.

• March 26, 2020 26 Mar'20

  U-turn in network market forecast amid coronavirus pandemic

  IDC predicts the global market for switches and wireless LAN products will fall in 2020, with revenues from switches below last year and wireless LAN sales rising less than 1%.

• March 20, 2020 20 Mar'20

  Coronavirus: VPN hardware becomes a chokepoint for remote workers

  VPN hardware has become a bottleneck for companies with a high number of employees working from home as a result of efforts to combat the coronavirus.

• March 17, 2020 17 Mar'20

  Dell warns of order delays; tech buyers worry about IT supply chain

  Tech buyers feared the coronavirus pandemic could rattle IT supply chains. Meanwhile, Dell warned customers of delays in fulfilling orders on time.

• March 13, 2020 13 Mar'20

  HPE touts pricing, tech flexibility of 5G Core Stack

  HPE has unveiled carrier software for the 5G Core. HPE touts flexibility in pricing and tech in its 5G Core Stack, which would compete in a market dominated by six vendors.

• March 11, 2020 11 Mar'20

  Cisco restructuring follows Goeckeler departure

  The Cisco restructuring that follows the departure of executive VP David Goeckeler has reshuffled the company's executive team among five newly created product groups.

• March 06, 2020 06 Mar'20

  COVID-19 depresses 5G smartphone shipments

  Omdia is the latest analyst firm to lower its projections for 5G smartphone shipments because of the COVID-19 outbreak. The firm expects 20% fewer phones in 2020.

• February 28, 2020 28 Feb'20

  RSA 2020: US needs allies to battle China's 5G threat

  Experts at RSA 2020 said the United States and its allies have to solve trade disputes and combine resources to secure global 5G infrastructure against Chinese threats.