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Results tagged "software-defined networking"

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Knowledge Is Key When Implementing SDN

May 13, 2013 02:19 PM
Companies must confront security concerns and vendor hype when planning and adopting software-defined networking.

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.

VMware's SDN Strategy Is No Threat to Cisco, Juniper or Anyone Else

August 07, 2012 03:08 PM
VMware has purchased Nicira--but Cisco, HP and Juniper shouldn't worry about the company's SDN strategy. Find out why.

Calling Xsigo Software-Defined Networking Doesn't Make It So

July 30, 2012 02:52 PM
Oracle snapped up Xsigo today. The technology is a great fit for Oracle clusters, but it's not software-defined networking.

VMware Finally Gets a Network Strategy

July 24, 2012 12:59 PM
After some ill-fated attempts, VMware has left private cloud networking to its partner Cisco. By purchasing Nicira, the company regains control of its virtual network strategy in a big way.

Cisco's Answer to SDN: Open Network Environment

June 13, 2012 12:32 PM
Cisco introduces Open Network Environment, its take on software-defined networking, at Cisco Live. Learn how it's approaching SDN.

Four Signs of SDN Support to Watch for from Vendors

June 11, 2012 03:41 PM
Is your vendor using APIs or SDKs? Is it using its own APIs? Learn what signs to look for from vendors to indicate SDN support.

Unleashing the Power of Software-Defined Networking on Virtual Tunnels

June 08, 2012 10:14 AM
There's a lot of buzz about SDN, but what's it supposed to do? Big Switch's virtual tunnel endpoints plan may be an opportunity for software-defined networking.

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?

Xsigo Systems Upgrades Open Fabric Architecture

June 05, 2012 03:02 PM
The company's vendor-neutral software, hardware improves SDN management and supports five major hypervisors.

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