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CableLabs Snaps Kubernetes Into Its NFV, SDN Platform Stack
The SNAPS-Kubernetes platform helps to deliver virtual network functions that use fewer resources, are more fault-tolerant, and can scale quickly to meet demand.
Infinera Acquires Optical Transport Rival Coriant for $430M
Both vendors were recently labeled as "challengers" by IHS Markit in the optical networking space behind heavyweights Cisco, Ciena, Huawei, and Nokia.
IBM-Led Nabla Container Platform Touts Isolation for Its Security Posture
The design differs from traditional Docker-based containers that allow for a host kernel to be shared by running containers, which leads to more interaction between the host and container pods.
Cisco, Ciena, Huawei, and Nokia Lead Optical Vendors, IHS Says
IHS said that the top optical equipment vendors posted more than $1 billion in revenues last year. Worldwide, Huawei remains the market heavyweight.
Microsoft Throws Down Cloud Revenue Challenge for AWS, Google
The computing giant touted cloud as driving its latest revenue surge, and it has set a high bar for its rivals to match.
The Chief Barrier to Container Adoption Is Persistent Storage, SDxCentral Report Says
Other adoption challenges cited by the report include multi-cloud/cross-data center integration, data management in containerized environments, and security profiles.
Commercial Kubernetes Services: There’s an App for That
The Google Cloud Platform Marketplace updates its previously launched Cloud Launcher service and offers applications that are tested and vetted to work on Kubernetes.
Security Vendor Claims 98 Percent of Serverless Deployments at Risk
The company scanned thousands of serverless-based apps running in production on AWS, with 16 percent of those at risk considered "serious."
BlueData Throws Kubernetes at Stateful Storage Challenges
Although there are other Kubernetes projects about stateful storage they lack the enterprise-level capabilities to support more robust application sets, says BlueData.
Orange Plucks Basefarm Cloud Biz for $410 Million
The deal will add data management, big data, and multi-cloud support to Orange Business Services. It also expands its footprint across Europe.
Cloud, Container, and Serverless Developers Are In Big Demand
Sylabs is offering $2,500 to any non-employee that refers a developer that is eventually hired by the company.
5 Serverless Ecosystem Players You Need to Know
A recent survey from DigitalOcean found that half of developers said they did not have a strong understanding of serverless. Of those, a vast majority said they plan to research the topic within the next 12 months.
EdgeConnex Expands Denver Data Center Footprint, Strikes Megaport, Colt Deals
The expansion is in the form of a new 115,000-square foot building that can support up to 21 megawatts of capacity.
Nokia Strikes 5G Test Deal With China Social Media Giant Tencent
The vendor has seen around 20 percent growth per quarter over the past two quarters across its enterprise, webscale, and cable TV markets.
Mode2, Cloudability Monitor Serverless Usage as Market Seeks Direction
Recent surveys show surging use of serverless platforms and the potential for performance benefits. But deployment challenges could open the door for Kubernetes to act as an orchestrating element.
Vodafone SDN-Based Optical Trial Taps Facebook Voyager Platform
The trial used a Voyager device running a network operating system from Cumulus Networks, Zeetta Networks’ NetOS Software Defined Network orchestration, and architecture help from ADVA.
PKS Remains a Cross-Selling Tool for VMware, Pivotal
The collaborative platform received an update this week but analysts have noted that uptake of the service remains elusive.
Codefresh Kubernetes-Native CI/CD Platform Lures Microsoft Cash
The company's platform helps developers to automate their application deployment to Kubernetes in as little as 10 minutes and is more Kubernetes-centric than Spinnaker.
GitLab Ditches Microsoft Azure for Google Cloud, Kubernetes
The move is tied to the company’s desire to further exploit Google's Kubernetes support. Although the timing is interesting given Microsoft's recent announcement that it is purchasing GitHub.
DevOps Players CloudBees, Puppet Score $100M in Funds
The DevOps market was worth nearly $2.8 billion in 2016, and is predicted to grow at an 18.6 percent CAGR through 2025, according to a Grand View Research report.