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How can cloud management apps organize data across clouds?

If you need to pull together different data sets, cloud management apps can track information workloads across multiple clouds and present the data in a simplified way.

By Amy DeCarlo • Jan. 29, 2018

Cisco HyperFlex system upgrade targets hybrid cloud

The Cisco HyperFlex system is now available with AppDynamics, CloudCenter and other software for managing hybrid cloud applications. The new all-in-one system scales to 64 nodes.

By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 26, 2018

Big content providers influence undersea cable price drops

The undersea cable market has become increasingly competitive, as large content providers build new routes and wavelength prices drop, leaving telecom operators concerned.

By Kate Gerwig • Jan. 26, 2018

Selecting network configuration software for automation

This week, bloggers look into choosing the right network configuration software for an automation project, endpoint security and the future of SD-WAN as a stand-alone service.

By Eamon Earls • Jan. 26, 2018

Open source networking projects unite under Linux Foundation

The Linux Foundation created an umbrella platform, the LF Networking Fund, to promote cross-project collaboration among open source networking projects under its wing.

By Jennifer English • Jan. 26, 2018

Application delivery controllers evolve to meet new demands

ADC devices have evolved to deliver a wide range of functionality, including web application firewall, denial-of-service protection, SSL offload and scalable performance.

By Kevin Tolly • Jan. 25, 2018

Apstra bolsters IBN with customizable analytics

Startup Apstra has introduced customizable analytics in its network operating system. The latest AOS upgrade bolsters Apstra's intent-based networking capabilities.

By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 24, 2018

Which VMware NSX features handle networking and security?

The VMware NSX network virtualization platform provides a flexible software-defined networking overlay and granular security to round out the company's software-defined data center.

By Stephen Bigelow • Jan. 24, 2018

What are the benefits of the NSX network virtualization platform?

VMware's NSX network virtualization platform applies software-layer abstraction to networking, adds network functionality and enforces granular security policies.

By Stephen Bigelow • Jan. 23, 2018

5G networks advance in U.S. with expanded trials

Operators' 5G networks move forward with expanded trials; wireless WPA3 standard will help secure public Wi-Fi; and Verizon acquires threat detection startup that uses machine learning.

By David Harbeck and Kate Gerwig • Jan. 23, 2018

Talari adds SD-WAN appliance for smaller edge sites

With its recently added SD-WAN appliance, Talari aims for smaller branch locations, like retail and remote sites; Cradlepoint introduces subscription-based networking packages.

By Jennifer English • Jan. 23, 2018

5G wireless technology influences telecommunication’s future

The capabilities of 5G wireless technology and event-driven networking hold the promise for telecommunication's future, but solving the remaining challenges will determine the outcome.

By Tom Nolle • Jan. 22, 2018

How can you use perfect forward secrecy for mobile security?

How can companies increase data protection in mobile communications environments and enhance perfect forward secrecy to safeguard user activity?

By Amy DeCarlo • Jan. 22, 2018

ThousandEyes-Juniper pact focuses on hybrid WANs

ThousandEyes and Juniper boost visibility for hybrid WANs; IDC records sharp rise in cloud spending; and a vendor group issues specifications for optical 100 Gbps interoperability.

By Eamon Earls • Jan. 19, 2018

ExtremeLocation latest addition to Extreme wireless portfolio

Extreme Networks is targeting retailers with a new set of services, called ExtremeLocation. The latest technology adds location-based customer-tracking services to the Extreme wireless portfolio.

By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 17, 2018

Take network configuration management tools to the next level

Script management systems and intent-based networking are driving the future of network configuration management tools, shifting the paradigm of how networking systems are managed.

By David Jacobs • Jan. 16, 2018

Cybersecurity skills shortage continues to worsen

This week, bloggers explore the cybersecurity skills shortage, the challenges of deploying edge computing and how best to mitigate Meltdown in a software-centric environment.

By Eamon Earls • Jan. 16, 2018

NFV disaggregates firewall appliance to increase scalability

A traditional firewall appliance can incorporate many services, but NFV can virtualize firewalls to offer individual services that scale for application requirements.

By Russ White • Jan. 15, 2018

Cisco, Hyundai to add software-defined platform to vehicles

Cisco and Hyundai will release jointly developed software-defined vehicles in 2019. These connected cars will boast a Cisco-built software-defined platform and 1 Gbps Ethernet.

By Jennifer English • Jan. 12, 2018

No need to rush network patching for Spectre and Meltdown

Security experts said Spectre and Meltdown pose a low risk to corporate networking gear. Nevertheless, vendor patches should be applied following thorough testing.

By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 11, 2018

Campus network architecture strategies to blossom in 2018

This week, bloggers focus on the growing relevancy of campus network architecture planning, BGP route selection and the next generation of cloud-vendor partnerships.

By Eamon Earls • Jan. 11, 2018

IBN: Enablement for a configuration management process?

How realistic are claims about intent-based networking helping organizations to enhance the network configuration management process?

By Amy DeCarlo • Jan. 10, 2018

How does SD-WAN manage real-time network traffic performance?

Most people have experienced poor quality when it comes to real-time network traffic, like VoIP and video. But SD-WAN can help prioritize traffic and improve reliability.

By Lee Doyle • Jan. 9, 2018

AT&T 5G headed for 12 U.S. markets this year

AT&T plans to roll out 5G mobile services in a dozen U.S. markets by the end of the year. But details on the AT&T 5G services have not been released.

By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 5, 2018

Cisco ETA security integrated into Catalyst, ASR, ISR

Cisco has integrated Encrypted Traffic Analytics into Catalyst switches and ASR and ISR routers. Cisco ETA searches encrypted traffic for malware activity.

By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 4, 2018