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How Analytics Are Transforming NV
Big data and analytics are transforming Network Virtualization (NV) by taking advantage of new sources of data and providing analytics tools that can link to automation in software-defined networks (SDNs).
Network Virtualization Merging LANs & WANs
Network virtualization (NV) is starting to blur the lines between the LAN and the WAN.
Hardware Acceleration Teams Up with Software
New networking approaches such as SDN and NFV will require a balance between hardware and software.
Container Networking Breaking Out
Docker containers are clearly transforming nearly every aspect of IT these days – and networking is no exception.
Neutron Networking: Still Needs Work
Neutron networking open-source options are expanding for OpenStack, but users are still relying heavily on proprietary network virtualization solutions.
Container Networking an Opportunity for NV Overlays
With users citing container networking technology as a challenge, it opens the door for virtualization overlay technology to help.
Support Builds for P4 to Boost NFV
The P4 language is one of several new chip technologies emerging to boost performance in NFV and bring it up to the high standards of service provider networks.
Weaveworks Raises $15M for Network Containers
A commercial version of Weave is close.
How VMware Adapts to Cloud-Native World
Network service chaining and service function chaining uses software-defined networking (SDN) capabilities connecting a series of virtualized network services within the same network flow.
Coming to Terms With OpenStack
Every six months or so, the OpenStack community seems to swing between euphoria and despair – depending on the amount of progress being made in deploying OpenStack in production environments.
AT&T’s Saxena Details OpenStack Implementation in Network
AT&T is "choosing to be the disruptor."
Enterprise IT Starts to Warm Up to NFV
While telecommunications carriers are no doubt at the forefront of NFV, it turns out that more traditional enterprise IT organizations are not very far behind.
Dell Betting Big on the Economics of Software-Defined Infrastructure
Dell anticipates declining demand for proprietary networking and storage architectures.
HPE Debuts Its Hyperconverged Appliance
HPE enters the hyperconverged infrastructure market with its HC 380.
Cisco ‘DNA’ Targets Hyperconvergence, Openness & APIs
Cisco goes hyperconverge wild.
Mirantis Shores Up OpenStack Stability
Mirantis polishes OpenStack.