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Changing needs of tech buyers rattle ADC market

A new breed of tech buyer is demanding application delivery controllers geared toward mobile and cloud development.

By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 22, 2015

How to troubleshoot Android Wi-Fi connection problems

Android hotspots can fail because of carrier limits, settings conflicts, weak signal or security controls. Here are the quickest fixes IT teams should check first

By Lisa Phifer • Oct. 21, 2015

The mistake that could make NFV MANO irrelevant

In this week's round-up of blog posts from around the Web, an analyst takes a closer look at NFV management and orchestration (MANO), explaining why it could play second-fiddle to OpenStack.

By Eamon Earls • Oct. 16, 2015

Using threat intelligence feeds data before paying

In this week's blogs, analysts consider threat intelligence feeds, Datiphy database security software and Riverbed's new approach to SD-WAN.

By Eamon Earls • Oct. 15, 2015

Riverbed jumping into SD-WAN market in 2016

Riverbed plans a suite of SD-WAN services and products underpinned by new SteelHead OS.

By Eamon Earls • Oct. 14, 2015

Persuading management to support the IT buying process

What steps should you take to get your network buying needs approved by top management? One piece of advice: Learn what your manager needs.

By Leon Adato • Oct. 14, 2015

Brocade makes the enterprise wireless network more open

Brocade has partnered with two more Wi-Fi vendors to offer enterprise customers a more flexible wireless network.

By Tracee Herbaugh • Oct. 9, 2015

HP rallies partners around OpenSwitch as Cisco replacement

The HP-led OpenSwitch community is likely to attract the interest of large enterprises with Web-scale data centers.

By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 7, 2015

Cisco Mobility Express aims to make wireless easier

In this week's blogs, analysts discuss Cisco Mobility Express and examine whether enterprise networks can really handle an explosion of Internet of Things devices.

By Eamon Earls • Oct. 6, 2015

How can enterprises manage the cybersecurity skills gap?

Due to the demand for professionals with backgrounds in both computer science and networking, filling cybersecurity jobs is difficult. Technology will have to play a bigger role.

By Julian Weinberger • Oct. 6, 2015

Cisco to open SDN framework to nonpartner products

Cisco is preparing to open up ACI, the company's SDN framework, to nonpartner products that provide Layer 4-7 network services.

By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 2, 2015

There’s more to switch software than SDN

Hardware is still a critical component in data center networking equipment, but the influence of switch software shouldn't be overlooked.

By Jessica Scarpati • Oct. 1, 2015

SDN/NFV end-games, paths forward remain in flux

In this week's blogs round-up, an analyst predicts that SDN/NFV will see decisive changes in 2016, while a blogger says open source SDN projects are gaining steam.

By Alissa Irei • Sept. 30, 2015

What’s the best way to handle end-of-sale devices on your network?

A majority of organizations have end-of-sale and end-of-life devices on their networks. What's the best way to ensure your equipment is up to date?

By David Brisbois • Sept. 30, 2015

HP adds Pica8 to broaden use of Altoline SDN switch

HP agrees to resell the Pica8 network operating system on the Altoline SDN switch.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 29, 2015

Silver Peak pursues SD-WAN market ‘with a vengeance’

Is the SD-WAN market poised for ample growth? Silver Peak thinks so, and is calling on its partners to answer the call; plus, more IT channel news.

By Spencer Smith • Sept. 25, 2015

Comcast to offer enterprise network management services

Comcast enters the market for enterprise network management services as more large companies opt to have other businesses handle networking chores in data centers.

By Tracee Herbaugh • Sept. 22, 2015

Arista 25 GbE switches feed hungry hyperscale data centers

Arista introduces a portfolio of 25/50/100 GbE switches to meet the increasing demand for more throughput in hyperscale data centers.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 17, 2015

Time to get your cloud network architecture ready

Enterprises need to ensure their cloud network architecture is ready for the future. Here are some concepts network managers should think about.

By David Linthicum • Sept. 17, 2015

Latest Brocade ODL controller, apps ease use of open source in cloud

Brocade has released an ODL controller upgrade and apps for building private and public clouds based on OpenDaylight and OpenStack.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 15, 2015

Time to erase IT friction between InfoSec, NetOps

IT friction between your security and network operations personnel sap productivity. Maybe it's time for everyone to work together.

By Leon Adato • Sept. 10, 2015

Security in SDN effort puts Fortinet in limelight

Fortinet introduces a framework for security in SDN, as startups attract market spotlight.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 9, 2015

Is a hybrid WAN architecture right for you?

Hybrid WANs have a lot of benefits, but make sure you understand how they can work in your organization.

By Robert Sturt • Sept. 4, 2015

Do managed software-defined WAN services make sense?

By offering managed software-defined WAN services -- and potentially hastening MPLS' demise -- are providers sabotaging themselves? Our expert says no.

By John Burke • Sept. 3, 2015

SDN blogs: Will the SD-WAN market gold rush pan out?

How big is the SD-WAN market? One blogger says to take your best guess. And a network engineer argues that the ONF's definition of SDN is "mostly useless."

By Alissa Irei • Sept. 3, 2015