The Future of Virtualization
In this eBrief from SDxCentral, we take an in-depth look at the future of virtualization and the role of intent-based networking and what it means for service providers and enterprises.
Uptycs Raises $13M, Launches Osquery-Based Security Platform
Facebook developed the osquery security framework to monitor its own infrastructure before open sourcing it in 2014.
Docker’s Name and Operations Could Appeal to Microsoft, Red Hat, VMware
Acquisition rumors are nothing new for Docker, which said it has attracted more than 1 million new developers and hosted more than 1 million new applications in its Docker Hub over the past year.
Sprint Is Building a Dedicated IoT Core Network
By creating a separate core network, Sprint can dynamically add capacity and computing power as it is needed.
Public Cloud Providers Spent 32% More on Infrastructure Year Over Year, Says Synergy Research
This is squeezing the growth opportunity for traditional vendors such as Dell EMC, Cisco, and HPE.
Pivot3 CEO: Our HCI Tops the Acquisition Target List
CEO Ron Nash expects his company to be profitable by next year, which could set the stage for an IPO if Pivot3 isn’t gobbled up first.
How Hans Vestberg Will Change Verizon’s Future
By elevating Vestberg to CEO, Verizon is signaling how important the network and the underlying technology is to the future of the operator’s business.
San Jose to Benefit From AT&T Vs. Verizon 5G Battle
The initial benefits will be focused on smart city programs, but the small cell deployment plans will boost the carriers' respective 5G services.
Telco Systems Co-Develops ARM-Based Universal CPE
With ARM, NXP, Marvell, and Cavium, Telco Systems is focusing on the development of performance acceleration, containerization of VNFs, and cybersecurity.
Broadcom Cuts 1,100 Employees, Blames Brocade Acquisition
In an SEC filing the company said it saved $178 million during the first two fiscal 2018 quarters “primarily related to employee termination costs.”
SDxCentral’s Weekly Roundup — June 15, 2018
The FCC repeals net neutrality; Intel finds a way to monetize 5G; and AT&T closes on its Time Warner deal.
5 Myths About Hyperconvergence Software
Myths about the drawbacks and limits of hyperconvergence software have spread due to the fact that many of these “appliance solutions in software clothing” don’t have the flexibility of a true software solution.
Schneider Electric Saves $60K Using Cohesity SD-Storage
Cohesity’s technology helped Schneider Electric eliminate its reliance on legacy backup and shift to a hybrid cloud approach.
Is Kubernetes Ready to Replace OpenStack and VMware?
CNCF Executive Director Dan Kohn said the group is focused during the second-half of this year on seeing if Kubernetes can take on a greater role in shaping the future of cloud architecture.
Huawei and InfoVista Partner to Improve SD-WAN User Experience
InfoVista’s VNF will be added to Huawei’s open SD-WAN service to support application monitoring and delivery capabilities, WAN optimization, and analytics.
New ‘Lazy FPU’ Chip Flaw Hits Intel Processors
Similar to the earlier Spectre and Meltdown bugs the new security flaw could allow access to sensitive data through a side channel. Intel ranks it as a “moderate” vulnerability.
Citrix’s Karl Brown Discusses the Importance of Real-Time and Dynamic Applications in Managed SD-WAN
In this interview, Karl Brown, senior director of product management for the Citrix NetScaler SD-WAN platform, talks about Citrix’s approach to SD-WAN.
3GPP Hits Another 5G Milestone by Approving 5G SA
This latest specification means that operators can deploy 5G without being dependent upon an underlying 4G LTE network.
Veea Snaps Up MEC Platform Provider Virtuosys to Boost IoT Play
Virtuosys' software relies on containers to support and secure applications. That use is similar to a cloud deployment using VMs for greater efficiency, but uses containers because VMs were considered too "heavy" to work at the edge.
Why SD-WAN Won’t Kill MPLS
The idea that SD-WAN will make MPLS obsolete plays on the frustrations of enterprise IT professionals that are dissatisfied with their current WAN provider and want to kick them to the curb.