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Avaya VSP NOS targets network disaggregation

This week, bloggers explore Avaya VSP updates, the federal Software Assurance Marketplace and packet loss with TCP.

By Eamon Earls • June 23, 2016

Pica8 open switching OS supports 25/50/100 GbE

Pica8 introduces open switching OS for 25/50/100 GbE. The use of higher throughput switching is growing in mega data centers.

By Antone Gonsalves • June 21, 2016

Netronome offers P4 support on server adapters

This week, networking industry bloggers examine Symantec's decision to buy Blue Coat and whether cloud-native applications have merit.

By Eamon Earls • June 16, 2016

VMware’s Arkin acquisition to bolster NSX microsegmentation

VMware says it will acquire startup Arkin to provide analytics that help customers broaden the use of NSX microsegmentation.

By Antone Gonsalves • June 14, 2016

Barefoot Networks debuts high-speed programmable chip for switches

Barefoot Networks emerges from stealth mode with a high-speed switch chip that makes packet processing programmable.

By Chuck Moozakis • June 14, 2016

WAN-cloud eXchange extends the private WAN to the cloud

Enterprises can reap cloud benefits while relieving concerns about security and reliability with a WAN-cloud eXchange, or WAN-CX.

By John Burke • June 9, 2016

Latest Lenovo networking offerings include NOS, Juniper switches

The latest Lenovo networking products reflect the vendor's shift to technologies outside of the shrinking PC market.

By Antone Gonsalves • June 8, 2016

Avi software ADC gets Innovation Award

Avi Networks' software ADC brought new features and capabilities to the load balancing and application delivery market.

By Chuck Moozakis • June 8, 2016

Corsa boosts its programmable switch system offerings

This week, bloggers assess Corsa's programmable switch offerings, Verizon DBIR, and how to create a marketing and technology 'lingua franca.'

By Eamon Earls • June 7, 2016

Talari Networks seeks market edge with SD-WAN partnership program

Talari has rolled out a new strategic alliance program, indicating the vendor's interest in supporting third-party products that complement its own SD-WAN technology.

By Antone Gonsalves • June 6, 2016

Managed OpenStack services may have appeal over public cloud

Managed OpenStack services may appeal to enterprises wary of private cloud platform's complexity, but want to use its APIs and security, rather than public cloud.

By Kate Gerwig • June 3, 2016

SS8 takes new approach to cyberthreat intelligence

SS8 launches BreachDetect, a Layer 7 'time machine' for breach detection in enterprises and a new addition to the cyberthreat intelligence marketplace.

By Eamon Earls • June 2, 2016

IT professionals consider network uptime

This week, bloggers weigh network uptime, workloads in the public cloud and Dell OS10.

By Eamon Earls • June 1, 2016

Physical network infrastructure to decrease in SDN virtual evolution

Ethernet switches, Wi-Fi APs and routers may be the only physical network infrastructure you need in a virtual-, SDN- and cloud-based future, according to networking expert Craig Mathias.

By Craig Mathias • May 25, 2016

Should IT be looking at a Cisco alternative?

This week, bloggers debate whether it would be better if the industry found a Cisco alternative and reveal what one survey indicated will be the top IT priorities in 2016.

By Eamon Earls • May 25, 2016

Wireless management in the cloud heralds transformation

Placing wireless management in the cloud is gaining traction among enterprises as companies examine more efficient ways to oversee their networks. It's part of a shift that's affecting network infrastructure.

By Craig Mathias • May 24, 2016

When will SD-WANs ‘cross the chasm’?

It can be difficult to separate hype from reality, especially when it comes to SDN technology. Here, analyst Jim Metzler explores when software-defined WANs might go mainstream.

By Jim Metzler, Ph.D. • May 23, 2016

Cisco sales down in switching; up in software, services

Cisco sales last quarter revealed weakness in its switching and router business, as revenue from software subscriptions and cloud-based services increased.

By Antone Gonsalves • May 20, 2016

What’s going on with Broadcom Tomahawk?

In this week's roundup, a blogger expresses frustration with Broadcom, and analysts assess the next generation of endpoint security market and monitoring.

By Eamon Earls • May 19, 2016

U.S. lab considers SDN for growing ESnet research network

The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has turned to SDN and Corsa data-plane appliances in tackling soaring demand on ESnet research network.

By Antone Gonsalves • May 18, 2016

New SteelCentral probes deeper into application behavior

Riverbed upgrades SteelCentral with support for public cloud, containers and Skype for Business.

By Chuck Moozakis • May 17, 2016

Networks may appear to disappear in data center evolution

Data center evolution will drive the illusion that the network has disappeared, Google networking lead tells networking crowd at Interop 2016.

By Eamon Earls • May 6, 2016

Martin Casado predicts infrastructure evolution at Interop 2016

Speaking at Interop 2016, Martin Casado laid out his vision for infrastructure evolution instead of a future that predicts its demise.

By Eamon Earls • May 5, 2016

Verizon NFV infrastructure offers interchangeable parts

This week, networking analysts explore Verizon NFV, SD-WAN as intent-based networking and automation costs.

By Eamon Earls • May 2, 2016

Network refresh: Look at your needs, not the name on the box

In this Q&A, one networking pro shares why he and his team broke from their existing vendors during a network refresh and went with a new roster for their routers and switches.

By Jessica Scarpati • May 2, 2016