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Trigger gets props among hot next-gen network automation tools

This week, bloggers look into network automation tools, incident response, and the new reality of MPLS and SD-WAN.

By Eamon Earls • Jan. 19, 2017

Enterprises finding high value in 25 GbE, 100 GbE switches

Research finds shipments of 25 GbE and 100 GbE switches are outpacing 10/40 GbE hardware, as companies find more value in the higher-bandwidth gear.

By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 19, 2017

DARPA project could help with mobile security in the enterprise

A DARPA project seeks researchers from academia and business to improve security for mobile networks and devices. The program could bring better tools for the enterprise.

By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 18, 2017

API growth forcing vendors to take notice or risk losing out

The API is fast becoming a must-have in modern networking. But API growth is forcing vendors to rethink how they want their devices to be configured and managed.

By Teren Bryson • Jan. 13, 2017

Seeking truth in network device configuration

This week, bloggers look into network device configuration, the tools the next generation of network engineers will require and security scalability.

By Eamon Earls • Jan. 12, 2017

Cisco market share report shows big lead for the vendor

This week, a report shows a big lead in Cisco market share in multiple segments; Ericsson extends its Cisco partnership; and Extreme targets retailers with new products.

By Eamon Earls • Jan. 12, 2017

Will NFV standards address orchestration in the near future?

NFV standards for orchestration are affected by the number of standards groups and service providers' individual approaches, says SDN expert Lee Doyle.

By Lee Doyle • Jan. 5, 2017

Looking at cybersecurity initiatives in 2016 and 2017

This week, bloggers explore cybersecurity initiatives, Google Compute Engine and new Versa SD-WAN options.

By Eamon Earls • Jan. 5, 2017

Nyansa user experience tools platform garners Network Innovation Award

Nyansa uses a blend of cloud-based analytics, real-time DPI and an easy-to-understand console for its user experience tools platform.

By Chuck Moozakis • Jan. 3, 2017

Looking back at the biggest 2016 tech trends in networking

In 2016 tech trends in networking, the industry witnessed the growth of analytics, Cisco's embrace of software and services and new Ethernet standards.

By Eamon Earls • Dec. 28, 2016

Cisco software strategy worries network operators

Cisco's push into SDN concerns network operators who see the Cisco software strategy as de-emphasizing traditional hardware.

By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 27, 2016

2016 SDN trends: The year of the software-defined WAN

As 2016 draws to a close, SD-WAN paced SDN trends as it permeated the SDN world; Cisco and VMware dominated SDN deployments; and concerns remain about training.

By Jennifer English • Dec. 21, 2016

Networking decides between modern Ethernet standards

This week, bloggers discuss the debate between modern Ethernet standards, compare network management to landlords and examine 2017 cybersecurity threats.

By Eamon Earls • Dec. 20, 2016

Cisco closing Intercloud Fabric in cloud strategy shift

Cisco is in the process of moving customers off the Intercloud Fabric as the company prepares to close the infrastructure-as-a-service offering.

By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 15, 2016

AWS device cited as stepping stone to Amazon foray into HCI

This week, bloggers assess what Amazon's Snowball Edge really means when it comes to HCI, as well as discuss some of the new features of Arista's new leaf and spine switch.

By Eamon Earls • Dec. 14, 2016

Why 2017 promises to bring more network automation systems

Arista, Cisco and Juniper took steps this year toward providing better network automation systems. Next year, companies can expect to see technology from other vendors.

By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 14, 2016

County government redesigns data center around Cisco ACI fabric

Durham County, N.C., had a traditional data center. But it also had forward-thinking employees looking at Cisco ACI fabric to lay the groundwork for tech innovation.

By Jennifer English • Dec. 8, 2016

Arista, Brocade intro better spine, leaf switches for the data center

Arista and Brocade have introduced spine and leaf switches. Arista has focused on performance; Brocade has added network automation and visibility.

By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 6, 2016

HPE Aruba networks readied for mobile, IoT

HPE Aruba networks are getting the access switch and software needed to support mobile and IoT devices, such as surveillance cameras and medical gear.

By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 30, 2016

Mobile edge computing promises wide variety of uses

Mobile edge computing can bring applications and data closer to the end user, resulting in lower latency and better data analytics for network virtualization and IoT.

By Lee Doyle • Nov. 22, 2016

Cisco patent infringement avoided, new Arista OSes OK to import

Federal officials have cleared Arista's newer switches for importation to the U.S. after trade officials found older Arista products in violation of three Cisco patents.

By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 22, 2016

Viptela, CA Technologies merge network performance management, SD-WAN

Viptela's SD-WAN meets CA Technologies' network performance management in a new partnership; VeloCloud adds voice quality monitoring to SD-WAN services; and AT&T and Colt test SDN interoperability.

By Jennifer English • Nov. 22, 2016

Cisco earnings show service providers are not buying

The latest Cisco earnings show a drop in overall revenue, as service providers spend less. Cisco blames lower sales on macroeconomics.

By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 17, 2016

Network engineering tools changing as cloud shift pressures profession

As more companies examine the cloud, network engineering tools are changing, requiring engineers to rethink and recraft their job descriptions.

By Russ White • Nov. 16, 2016

Identifying the IT operations analytics product your enterprise needs

This guide to IT operations analytics tools explains how ITOA works so networking pros can determine the most important features and assess vendor offerings.

By Kim Lindros • Nov. 16, 2016