Big Switch Networks & Cyphort Use SDN to Deliver Advanced Threat Detection
Big Switch Networks and Cyphort have just announced a new partnership that will bring a SDN defense product to market by combining Big Tap and Advanced Threat Defense Platform.
Alcatel-Lucent Gives Pre-SDN Enterprises an Intelligent Fabric
QoS inside a VXLAN tunnel is among the proto-SDN features AlcaLu is touting for its OmniSwitch.
Pica8 Digs Up Labeled BGP for Network Virtualization
As if VXLAN needed another rival. But labeled BGP, ancient by SDN standards, has carrier appeal, Pica8 claims.
Intel and Ericsson Deepen Ties in Managed Security Services
Another partnership between the two giants, this time targeting telco-managed security.
Our Top Session Picks for RSA Conference 2015
Juniper, DevOps, and RSA itself — it's a packed week at the annual security confab.
VMware Creates Its Own Linux OS for Containers
VMware continues to build out its own container infrastructure, including a container-optimized spin on Linux.
Broadcom’s Trident II Gets a VXLAN Booster
Broadcom is announcing a new version of its Trident II Ethernet switch chip family today, with one notable feature being improved performance for VXLAN and other tunneling protocols. The StrataXGS Trident-II+, a drop-in replacement for the Trident II, arrives as Broadcom tries to spread its Ethernet switch franchise into new areas. The recently announced StrataDNX Read more >
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SDxCentral Weekly News Roundup — April 17, 2015
Nokia hires an ex-Cisco exec; Cyan's 100G win; CradlePoint's Series B; and more.
Virtualization: There’s got to be more!
Porting to Intel and Virtual Machines is a technical implementation detail, not a business solution.
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Hyperscale + White Box Switches: Prepare to Be Shocked
The Googles and Facebooks aren't necessarily set in their choices of Ethernet switches.
The Internet of Things Is Here – But We Can’t Trust the Things
IoT Needs Security-Enabled Networks with SDN
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France: Matchmaker to Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent?
Nokia shoots and scores, with assists from Sprint and the French government.
Intel Backs Skyport’s Security Dream Team in $30M Round
Big names, big money, but few details on an actual product.
Nokia to Acquire Alcatel-Lucent for $16.6 Billion
Well, that was quick. Two days after rumors started, Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent announce a $16.6B hookup.
Nokia-Alcatel Deal Could Push Ericsson Into M&A Mode
A megamerger could be trouble for Ericsson and even for Juniper.
Nokia Confirms Talks To Buy Alcatel-Lucent
Acquisition faces political scrutiny.
Docker Inc. Raises Even More Money — $95M More
A lot can change in six months — including comfort of a $40 million funding cushion, apparently. Docker Inc. raised that much with a C round in September. But the startup needs even more, so today, it’s announcing a $95 million Series D round. Yes, already. Interest in open source Linux containers is still exploding, with Docker Read more >