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ETSI industry group publishes six NFV specifications

The ETSI Industry Specification Group for NFV is living up to its name with the publishing of six new NFV specifications. Also, NSS Labs puts SD-WAN products to the test.

By Jennifer English • Oct. 6, 2017

Dell open networking gets more 25 GbE switches, SD-WAN appliances

An expanded Dell open networking portfolio includes a high-performing switch for connecting data centers and a 25 GbE model with a new OS for managing network fabrics.

By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 6, 2017

Carrier cloud could create bigger roles in future for SDN and NFV

Increasing carrier cloud deployment could be the key that drives SDN and NFV technologies forward in the future of virtual networking -- not the other way around.

By Tom Nolle • Oct. 4, 2017

Users want hybrid cloud networking to be simple

As more services move to the cloud and become more mobile, if the network is invisible and performs well, IT pros are doing their jobs in users' eyes.

By Jean DerGurahian • Oct. 2, 2017

Cloud-based infrastructure meets networking at ONUG fall conference

Cloud-based infrastructure is reshaping the networking industry -- an issue ONUG has seen within its user community and will address at its upcoming fall conference in New York City.

By Jennifer English • Sept. 29, 2017

Comparison of popular technical SD-WAN service models

Two main SD-WAN service model options exist for users to choose from, but more could be on the way due to regulatory and industry development efforts. Find out what works for you in this comparison.

By Tom Nolle • Sept. 27, 2017

LPWAN (low-power wide area network)

Low-power WAN (LPWAN) is a wireless wide area network technology that interconnects low-bandwidth, battery-powered devices with low bit rates over long ranges.

By Sharon Shea • Sept. 26, 2017

How to use traceroute to troubleshoot network problems

Traceroute is a tool that can provide more insight than you might think. Learn how to use traceroute to troubleshoot network issues.

By Michael Gregg • Sept. 26, 2017

Visions of software-defined branch begin to take hold

Software-based technologies can apply to the vision of a software-defined branch that converges network elements and centralizes management. But getting there will take time.

By Lee Doyle • Sept. 25, 2017

Aruba launches 360 Secure Fabric user behavioral analytics system

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are key components of the newly launched Aruba 360 Secure Fabric user behavioral analytics security software.

By Eamon Earls • Sept. 20, 2017

Comcast networking adds ActiveCore SD-WAN; AT&T NetBond tackles cloud

Comcast networking now includes the new ActiveCore SD-WAN platform. The company is the first U.S. cable operator to offer the SDN service. Meanwhile, AT&T has unveiled better cloud connectivity.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 15, 2017

Huawei wants to grow public cloud market share

Bloggers explore Huawei's efforts to grow its public cloud market share, workload performance in containers and Cisco's new emphasis on LISP.

By Eamon Earls • Sept. 15, 2017

The story of SDN: Control planes, OpenFlow protocol and disaggregation

When discussing SDN, control planes and programmability are often lumped into the conversation -- along with a dose of OpenFlow protocol and disaggregation.

By Russ White • Sept. 8, 2017

Switch used as container platform in software-based networking

Developers are building open technology on Linux to turn a top-of-rack white box switch into a services platform for software-based networking.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 8, 2017

VMware network security improves with AppDefense launch

Bloggers examine AppDefense -- a new VMware network security offering -- and look into synchronizing BGP and OSPF, as well as the capabilities of new Savvius analytics.

By Eamon Earls • Sept. 7, 2017

VeloCloud’s SD-WAN security program adds more partners

VeloCloud introduced new members to its SD-WAN security program, while Canonical Ltd. and SnapRoute combine technologies to develop an integrated white box switching stack.

By Jennifer English • Aug. 30, 2017

How should IT manage connected devices?

As IT teams become tasked to manage connected devices more often, what steps need to be taken to avoid performance and security-related problems?

By Amy DeCarlo • Aug. 28, 2017

Trends in VMware business model anticipated for VMworld 2017

Analysts explore trends in the VMware business model, what makes an enterprise-class security vendor, and the costs of hardware and disaggregation.

By Eamon Earls • Aug. 24, 2017

Cisco revenues fall, likely to go lower

Top-line Cisco revenues fell in the July quarter, as the company's legacy switching business continued to weaken. Cisco could soon reach two straight years of revenue declines.

By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 18, 2017

WatchGuard launches new firewall appliances, 5G focus of MWC

Bloggers examine WatchGuard firewall appliances, explore transparency as a vendor virtue and assess the role of 5G in future SD-WAN deployments.

By Eamon Earls • Aug. 18, 2017

ManageEngine launches OpManager Plus deep packet inspection tool

ManageEngine launches OpManager Plus, a new deep packet inspection tool; Nyansa broadens analytics for Voyance; and Aerohive premieres a new combined switch-access point.

By Eamon Earls • Aug. 17, 2017

Big Switch-HPE partnership opens chances for enterprise SDN

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is partnering with SDN vendor Big Switch. The HPE partnership is expected to take advantage of Big Switch's limited success in the enterprise market.

By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 11, 2017

Why some Wi-Fi jobs are best for WLAN professionals to avoid

Some Wi-Fi jobs can become nearly impossible to complete. When engineers contend with inflated expectations or bad designs, it may be best to walk away.

By Lee Badman • Aug. 10, 2017

Open source network tools compete with shrinking vendor equipment

Vendor equipment consolidation could limit network operator service automation efforts, but new open source network tools offer options and prevent lock-in.

By Tom Nolle • Aug. 9, 2017

Does Mojo have the mojo to change WLAN architecture?

Bloggers explore Mojo Networks' efforts to disrupt the delivery of WLAN architecture, DevTest in clouds and new directions in network management.

By Eamon Earls • Aug. 4, 2017