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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circuit
In electronics, a circuit is a complete circular path that electricity flows through. Continue Reading
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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
Evaluate Data center interconnect Vendors & Products
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Strategies, benefits of data center network automation
Data center networks aren't new, but ways of managing them are -- such as with data center network automation. Strategies include cloud automation, DevOps automation and more. Continue Reading
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Explore 5 SASE vendors to cut through the truth vs. hype
Secure Access Service Edge can address common networking and security dilemmas, but it's still a new technology. Learn more about five leading platforms in this in-depth roundup. 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
Manage Data center interconnect
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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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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
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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