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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.

By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 18, 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.

By Tim Naramore • Aug. 18, 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.

By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 12, 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.

By Jennifer English • Aug. 12, 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.

By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 10, 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.

By Patrick Hubbard • Aug. 4, 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.

By Eamon Earls • Aug. 3, 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.

By Carrie Goetz • Aug. 1, 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.

By Andrew Froehlich • Aug. 1, 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.

By Eamon Earls • July 29, 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.

By Eamon Earls • July 28, 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.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 27, 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.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 25, 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.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 20, 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.

By Stephen Bigelow • July 20, 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.

By Stephen Bigelow • July 18, 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.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 14, 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.

By Chuck Moozakis • July 13, 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.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 11, 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.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 11, 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.

By Antone Gonsalves • June 30, 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.

By Chuck Moozakis • June 29, 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.

By Eamon Earls • June 29, 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.

By Chris Partsenidis • June 29, 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.

By Antone Gonsalves • June 29, 2016