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How will software-defined WANs impact the enterprise?

SD-WAN has a lot of potential for enterprises, especially as developers cobble together custom services and capabilities.

By Robert Sturt • Sept. 2, 2015

ICYMI: Ethernet market hits $5.8B mark in Q2

IDC says the Ethernet switch and router market remains healthy; retailers are ready to spend on IoT.

By Chuck Moozakis • Sept. 2, 2015

HP seeks NSX certification for FlexFabric switch

HP seeks NSX certification to sell the VMware network virtualization software with the FlexFabric switch.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 1, 2015

Wi-Fi update 802.11ac set to take over in 2016

Research firm IDC expects the latest Wi-Fi update 802.11ac to account for the majority of access point shipments and revenue in 2016.

By Tracee Herbaugh, News Writer • Sept. 1, 2015

VMware updates SDN platform for data center networking

VMware releases a new version of its SDN platform. Network administrators are expected to welcome the latest NSX features.

By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 31, 2015

WAN optimization techniques pace IT investment

TechTarget's most recent Networking Purchasing Intentions survey reveals IT's priority to invest in WAN optimization techniques in the next 12 months.

By Diana Hwang • Aug. 28, 2015

HP open switches mark the latest challenge to Cisco

HP introduced two Altoline open switches that increase the company's portfolio of alternatives to Cisco's proprietary hardware.

By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 27, 2015

Intel-Mirantis collaboration could ease OpenStack integration with networking

The Intel-led $100 million investment in Mirantis is expected to help ease the pain of OpenStack integration with corporate networks.

By Tracee Herbaugh, News Writer • Aug. 26, 2015

Xirrus unveils high-capacity 802.11ac Wave 2 access point

Xirrus plans to release in October an 802.11ac Wave 2 access point. The device is expected to fill a niche in the wireless market.

By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 25, 2015

NIA: Saisei’s FlowCommand SDN appliance secures network flows

Saisei, our latest Network Innovation Award winner, uses its FlowCommand virtual SDN appliance to control network flows and prevent individual users from hogging bandwidth.

By Alissa Irei • Aug. 24, 2015

OPM hack two months later: What was learned?

Network security expert Michele Chubirka shares her thoughts about June's OPM hack and what steps IT should take to fend off future attacks.

By Michele Chubirka • Aug. 21, 2015

Container IT gets boost with Docker enhancement

In this week's SN blogs, analysts discuss Docker, the real value of an industry certification and the capabilities of a new Linux project aimed at virtualized environments.

By Chuck Moozakis • Aug. 21, 2015

Big Switch SDN fabric gets better OpenStack, VMware support

The Big Switch SDN fabric upgrade improves OpenStack and vSphere support for cloud providers and high-scale data centers.

By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 18, 2015

SDN blogs: How white box networking saves money

In this week's blogs, experts explain why white box networking costs less, and the differences between SD-WAN and WAN optimization.

By James Maimonis • Aug. 17, 2015

Analysts: SDN wouldn’t have prevented United Airlines network outage

Some speculate that SDN could prevent a network outage like the one that brought United Airlines to a screeching halt. Others, however, say the industry needs an SDN reality check.

By Alissa Irei • Aug. 13, 2015

Google Fiber targets San Antonio for fiber optic cable rollout

Google Fiber plans to lay 4,000 miles of fiber optic cable in the San Antonio area; FCC voted to revise IP transition rules.

By James Maimonis • Aug. 12, 2015

SDN monitoring means new transitions for engineers

SDN network management means tools are transforming from listening mode to active mode.

By Leon Adato • Aug. 12, 2015

SN blogs: Cloud workspace approach can work if you plan correctly

An analyst debates the merits of cloud-assembled workflows; and a new security feature gets a thumbs-up.

By Chuck Moozakis • Aug. 6, 2015

Facing network breach threats, visibility is key

In this Q&A, an IT pro at Penn Mutual shares how his dual strategy of user education and Layer 7 visibility helps prevent network breaches.

By Jessica Scarpati • Aug. 4, 2015

Classic optimization takes back seat as WAN technologies evolve

The growth of cloud apps and the increased use of Internet over traditional WAN technologies has forced WAN optimization to evolve.

By Jessica Scarpati • Aug. 4, 2015

ICYMI: Brocade assists CERN with open SDN

Brocade teams up with CERN openlab to create an SDN strategy for the "new IP," while Fujitsu offers Midokura's software in its OpenStack cloud architecture.

By James Maimonis • July 30, 2015

News recap: FCC OKs $48.5 billion AT&T-DirecTV deal

After a year of review, the FCC approved the AT&T-DirecTV acquisition. Additionally, the FCC might add mobile speeds to its broadband review.

By James Maimonis • July 30, 2015

Juniper rise could be good news for enterprise tech buyers

Juniper Networks is selling to more enterprises, a trend that could heat up the competition for the wallets of tech buyers.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 29, 2015

SN blogs: Google OpenStack support could have ulterior motives

Industry analysts speculate about Google's decision to back an OpenStack initiative and discuss the impacts of 'attacktivism.'

By Chuck Moozakis • July 29, 2015

Cisco stops SSD hardware production for UCS servers

Cisco has dropped its Invicta all-flash product line, leaving customers to buy SSD hardware for its UCS servers from third parties.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 27, 2015