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Cisco targets shadow IT with online cloud security broker

Cisco has launched a cloud security broker that finds, monitors and analyzes employee use of online services.

By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 14, 2016

The ‘sad state’ of enterprise network architecture

This week, bloggers explore enterprise network architecture challenges, the increasing danger of exploit kits and how best to oversee private cloud management.

By Eamon Earls • Jan. 14, 2016

IPv6 connectivity: Ignore at your own peril

Gathering knowledge on IPv6 connectivity and implementation is critical to success in modern IP networking.

By Leon Adato • Jan. 11, 2016

First 802.11ad products shipping soon for wireless office

A Qualcomm Wi-Fi chipset scheduled for release this year will power 802.11ad products designed for the wireless office.

By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 11, 2016

Predictions for SDN development in 2016

This promises to be an exciting year for software-defined networking enthusiasts, with SDN development poised for explosive growth. Analyst John Burke shares his predictions.

By John Burke • Jan. 8, 2016

Looking ahead at NFV trends in 2016

In our latest roundup of posts from SDN blogs, analysts explore network functions virtualization trends, SD-WAN adoption rates and software-defined security tools.

By Eamon Earls • Jan. 8, 2016

Cisco heading again to hyper-converged hardware market

Cisco has reportedly partnered with Springpath in developing hyper-converged hardware for the data center.

By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 7, 2016

Recent trends in IT networking: One observer’s view

In this week's SN blog roundup, analysts explore recent trends in IT, the Juniper breach and next-generation firewalls.

By Eamon Earls • Jan. 5, 2016

SDN development gets serious in 2016

Next year is expected to be a breakout year for SDN development, as a large number of enterprises and service providers take their projects into production.

By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 29, 2015

EMC-Dell merger good for open SDN?

The EMC-Dell merger has plenty of people wondering what will become of VMware NSX. But could the deal, counterintuitively, actually be good for open SDN?

By Patrick Hubbard • Dec. 23, 2015

Common network errors and their causes

Network not behaving? Learn how to identify the most common network errors -- like discards and collisions -- and how to implement solutions to get your network humming again.

By John Burke • Dec. 23, 2015

My MPLS service contract expires soon -- should I renew?

The rise of SD-WAN has many asking: Do we really need MPLS connectivity? Expert John Burke explains what factors to consider before renewing your existing contract.

By John Burke • Dec. 22, 2015

Hack in Juniper firewalls spurs investigation

ICYMI: A serious breach in Juniper firewalls spurs industry and government reaction; Gartner names three APM leaders; and Savvius targets twin-stream packet capture for WLAN device.

By Eamon Earls • Dec. 22, 2015

SDN trends: All eyes on SD-WAN; open SDN’s path unclear

Our most-read SDN news stories of the year reveal a collective obsession with SD-WAN, as well as a strong interest in the future of open SDN.

By Alissa Irei • Dec. 22, 2015

Learn SDN with the pros: Top expert pieces from 2015

Continuing our list of the most-read expert contributions of 2015, software-defined networking pros tackle questions on SD-WAN, NFV, OpenFlow and more.

By Alissa Irei • Dec. 18, 2015

SDN learning: Top expert advice of 2015

You've got SDN questions, and we've got answers. Covering topics ranging from SD-WAN to NFV, here is the most-read advice from SearchSDN's experts this year.

By Alissa Irei • Dec. 18, 2015

Data center forecast calls for DCI, containers

A data center forecast by 451 Research predicts demand for data center interconnect services to blossom.

By Chuck Moozakis • Dec. 16, 2015

Taking a look at network automation tools to ease oversight

This week, bloggers explore network automation tools, how vendors must promote disaggregated switching and if it's time for a networking version of Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

By Eamon Earls • Dec. 16, 2015

Ethernet switch market makes gains

IDC probes the Ethernet switch market, Gigamon improves network visibility and Riverbed survey of 900 IT illustrates application performance fears.

By Eamon Earls • Dec. 14, 2015

System management vendors target full-stack oversight

This week, bloggers explore a new breed of system management vendors, networking takeaways from the VTech breach, and endpoint detection and response.

By Eamon Earls • Dec. 9, 2015

Cisco seeks to please customers in SDN framework update

Cisco has launched an update of its SDN framework. The latest features stem from customer demands for broader support for non-Cisco technologies.

By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 4, 2015

Are you ready for an SDN deployment?

The principal motivation behind SDN deployments is the need for a responsive and nimble IT organization. While the network architecture is definitely in the future, not all are ready for it.

By Michele Chubirka • Dec. 2, 2015

Aruba Sensor takes tracking beacons to other Wi-Fi networks

Aruba's new Sensor product makes it possible to use the company's indoor tracking beacons on third-party Wi-Fi networks.

By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 2, 2015

Making packet editing effective

In this week's blog roundup, networking analysts explore effective packet editing, cite some significant trends in networking and discuss the evolution of BYOD policies.

By Eamon Earls • Dec. 2, 2015

OPNFV: Nearly 60% of telecom pros exploring NFV

A survey shows more than half of telecom pros are considering NFV; Talari focuses on financing SD-WAN; and Platform9 broadens private cloud management.

By Eamon Earls • Nov. 30, 2015