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Application Defined Networking: The Next Wave

August 23, 2012 10:36 AM
Application defined networking's top-down approach is the next big wave in virtualized environments. Get on board or get left behind.

Networking Vendors Should Step Up With an SDN Strategy

June 07, 2012 12:31 PM
Sure, big-name networking vendors are declaring support for OpenFlow? But what about software-defined networking? Who has an SDN strategy?

Brocade's Software-Defined Networking and 100 Gb OpenFlow

May 22, 2012 11:34 AM
Brocade clarifies its position on SDN with OpenFlow announcements and a partnership with NEC. Learn how OpenFlow plays into its MLX routers, NetIron offerings, ADX application deliver controllers and more.

Fabric Wars: Too Soon To Pick A Winner

May 01, 2012 09:00 AM
While the networking giants--Cisco Systems, Brocade and Juniper Networks--battle it out for domination of the emerging fabric networking segment, a host of new competitors are nipping at their heels. Other networking companies--such as Avaya, Enterasys and Alcatel-Lucent--as well as computer companies edging into the networking space--such as HP and Dell--are among those joining the fray.

Brocade Broadens 16-Gbps Fibre Channel Portfolio

April 20, 2012 11:00 AM
Brocade is broadening its line of 16-Gbps Fibre Channel switches with the introduction of the entry-level 24-port 6505 Switch, and has identified IBM as its first OEM partner to deliver a 16-Gbps Brocade switch as a component of the IBM Flex System x240. Finally, the network infrastructure vendor's stand-up 16-Gbps HBAs are now available for integration with IBM System x in rack and tower form factors.

Rackspace, Nicira Extend OpenStack Cloud

April 17, 2012 09:00 AM
The OpenStack open source initiative for developing cloud computing resources is gaining traction. Rackspace is introducing a number of new products based on OpenStack, including Rackspace Cloud Networks for delivering software-defined networking. Nicira will be partnering with Rackspace to deliver "networking as a service" based on the OpenStack Networking project code-named Quantum.

EMC Unveils More Flexible IT Bundling

April 12, 2012 09:00 AM
These days, companies basically have two options for bringing new information technology into their data centers. They can acquire all the servers, storage, networking and software from different vendors, try to put it all together and make it work, or they can buy one big appliance that’s simpler to set up but is of a fixed configuration. EMC is offering a third option that combines the best attributes of the previous options, which it calls VSPEX.

Big Switch Unveils 'Open' SDN Architecture

March 20, 2012 11:00 AM
Big Switch Networks, which is considered an early leader in the push for software-defined networking (SDN) based on the Open Flow protocol, is putting its own stake in the ground, declaring its commitment to open standards in developing new technology to bring virtualization to networking environments. This week, to mark its second anniversary, the company announced its Open SDN (a trademarked term) architecture based on 'three pillars' of open standards, open APIs and open source.

IT Buyers Seek Flexible Pricing

March 13, 2012 09:00 AM
Capital spending by businesses took a beating during the recent recession, but IT spending held up pretty well by comparison. Still, as the economy slowly recovers from the downturn, businesses are keeping tight control of their capital budgets and are looking for flexible pricing on IT products and services, industry analysts say.

Brocade HyperEdge Promises To Ease LAN Management

March 06, 2012 02:15 PM
Brocade has announced a new initiative to simplify switch configuration and management. HyperEdge lets IT professionals designate a master switch that can manage all other switches on the LAN. Brocade HyperEdge is a response to Cisco, Juniper and other vendors that are offering simplified management. HyperEdge software creates a virtual stack of Brocade's ICX and FCX switches, allowing IT to manage tens or hundreds of devices as a single logical unit. HyperEdge should ease multidevice management and provide a clear upgrade path from low-cost edge switches to higher-cost, more capable products. While Hyper Edge should be welcome news to Brocade customers, it won't be available until the first quarter of 2013.

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