5 must-have network tools

Software-defined WAN promises a simplified, cost-effective way to manage multiple types of broadband Internet connections. While most enterprises today are only in the very early stages of piloting or implementing SD-WAN, Gartner predicts that by the end of 2019, 30% of enterprises will have deployed SD-WAN technology in their branches, up from less than 1% today. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here(Insider Story)

Savvius Insight Review

Recently, I had the opportunity to evaluate a Savvius Insight appliance. Like most freelance network professionals, much of my interaction with my clients’ networks is remote. This leaves me with fewer options for network analysis and troubleshooting, so I jumped at the chance to look at something that might fill that gap. The Hardware The appliance […]

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Savvius Insight Review

Recently, I had the opportunity to evaluate a Savvius Insight appliance. Like most freelance network professionals, much of my interaction with my clients’ networks is remote. This leaves me with fewer options for network analysis and troubleshooting, so I jumped at the chance to look at something that might fill that gap. The Hardware The appliance […]

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On many IoT projects, IT shops get left behind

IT departments are playing second fiddle to operations people as enterprises tune up for the Internet of Things. That’s one of the surprising findings from a survey of people involved in business IoT projects in the U.S. The survey, conducted last month by Technalysis Research, also revealed that monitoring employees is the No. 1 thing companies want to do with the widely hyped technology. IoT straddles IT and operational technology, two disciplines that for decades have lived side by side without much interaction. Operations people handle things like lights, locks, and machine tools, while IT folks buy the computers and run them.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

Trade commission will review contentious Cisco-Arista patent dispute

In what will probably be a long series of parries, the International Trade Commission this week granted a full review of certain patents in the now 15-month old patent suit between Cisco and Arista Networks.Specifically the ITC granted full review of the three patents that Arista is allegedly infringing under the initial determination issued by the presiding judge on Feb 2. In February, the ITC made an initial determination that Arista infringed on three Cisco patents in its switches -- patents associated with a central database for managing configuration data (SysDB) and private VLANs.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

Trade commission will review contentious Cisco-Arista patent dispute

In what will probably be a long series of parries, the International Trade Commission this week granted a full review of certain patents in the now 15-month old patent suit between Cisco and Arista Networks.Specifically the ITC granted full review of the three patents that Arista is allegedly infringing under the initial determination issued by the presiding judge on Feb 2. In February, the ITC made an initial determination that Arista infringed on three Cisco patents in its switches -- patents associated with a central database for managing configuration data (SysDB) and private VLANs.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

Trade commission will review contentious Cisco-Arista patent dispute

In what will probably be a long series of parries, the International Trade Commission this week granted a full review of certain patents in the now 15-month old patent suit between Cisco and Arista Networks.Specifically the ITC granted full review of the three patents that Arista is allegedly infringing under the initial determination issued by the presiding judge on Feb 2. In February, the ITC made an initial determination that Arista infringed on three Cisco patents in its switches -- patents associated with a central database for managing configuration data (SysDB) and private VLANs.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

IDG Contributor Network: Weaveworks moves beyond Docker with plug-in for Kubernetes

An announcement coming today from networking vendor Weaveworks is interesting in and of itself, but even more so when seen in the broader context. Weaveworks is the vendor behind Weave, a networking and monitoring tool for the Docker containerization platform. The company is today announcing the availability of a plug-in for the Kubernetes cloud-native operating system. Weave Net 1.5 works with the Kubernetes Container Networking Interface and allows multicast networking integrated with Kubernetes-based applications. Weaveworks is talking up the applicability of this offering to specific verticals, in particular, the financial services industry:To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

iPhone 7 concept video is jaw-dropping

A new iPhone 7 concept video circulating across the web is absolutely mesmerizing and well worth taking a look at. Now does the video bear any resemblance to what Apple will likely introduce later this fall? Not a chance. Still, sometimes we need a well-crafted concept video to remind us that there's still a lot of room for innovation out there.Put together by Glaxon Paul, the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Pro concepts below envision a sleek device framed by an edge-to-edge display with a dynamic home button that can not only change color, but display images as well. Spec wise, the concept dreams of a 4K display coupled with a 20 megapixel rear camera and a 12 megapixel camera on the front.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

‘Your face is big data:’ The title of this photographer’s experiment says it all

Got privacy? You may think you do, but a recent experiment by a Russian photographer suggests otherwise.In a project entitled, "Your face is big data," Rodchenko Art School student Egor Tsvetkov began by photographing about 100 people who happened to sit across from him on the subway at some point. He then used FindFace, a facial-recognition app that taps neural-network technology, to try to track them down on Russian social media site VK.It was ridiculously easy to find 60 to 70 percent of the subjects aged between 18 and 35 or so, he found, although for older people it was more difficult.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

‘Your face is big data:’ The title of this photographer’s experiment says it all

Got privacy? You may think you do, but a recent experiment by a Russian photographer suggests otherwise.In a project entitled, "Your face is big data," Rodchenko Art School student Egor Tsvetkov began by photographing about 100 people who happened to sit across from him on the subway at some point. He then used FindFace, a facial-recognition app that taps neural-network technology, to try to track them down on Russian social media site VK.It was ridiculously easy to find 60 to 70 percent of the subjects aged between 18 and 35 or so, he found, although for older people it was more difficult.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

Response:What should IETF “standard track” actually mean?

Russ White blogs on “What should IETF “standard track” actually mean?”. I’m critical of two things: lack of focus on Enterprise networking that standards being produced have little relevance to real world uses. The second is likely to be  people problem because organisations inherently build up resistance to new ideas and become self-referential. The first […]

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Intel to ship thumb-sized Compute Sticks with Skylake chips in late April

If you've been waiting patiently for Intel's new Compute Sticks with Skylake chips, there's good news: Those thumb-sized PCs will start shipping on April 29.The three Compute Sticks, which have Intel's Core M3 and M5 chips, can turn a TV or display with an HDMI port into a PC. All you need to do is plug the Compute Stick into the HDMI port.These new Compute sticks were announced in January at CES. Starting at US $299, the Skylake-based Compute Sticks aren't priced as low as older models but pack the processing power of lightweight laptops.The benefits of Compute Sticks are still debated. These computers rate high in portability but have memory, storage, and port limitations. Users also need to lug around a wireless keyboard and mouse.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

Zuckerberg teases Aries and Terragraph projects to expand data networks

Facebook plans to unveil two projects on Wednesday that promise to improve Internet connectivity for users in cities and urban areas. The two, called Aries and Terragraph, will be detailed at its F8 conference in San Francisco, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on Tuesday. Together, they represent an extension of Facebook's connectivity efforts that so far have been most closely identified with Aquila, a high-flying drone designed by the company to beam down an Internet signal to remote areas. Getting people online and keeping them connected is key to Facebook's expansion plans. After all, it won't be able to persuade new users to come to its services if the Internet connection isn't reliable.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

Facebook’s Zuckerberg takes shot at Donald Trump

Mark Zuckerberg, co-founder and CEO of Facebook, used his keynote speech at the company's annual developer conference today to take on Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump.As Zuckerberg took the stage, he briefly mentioned what the audience of about 8,000 developers, analyst and press expected -- virtual reality and artificial intelligence.Then his speech quickly took a different turn and, without mentioning Trump by name, Zuckerberg took on the controversial businessman and his campaign platform.+ ALSO: Donald Trump vs. Steve Jobs: The tale of two con artists +To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

50% off Tripp Lite Rotatable Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip – Deal Alert

If you're in the market for a full featured power strip with surge-protection, this model from Tripp Lite may be worth reviewing, especially given the current 50% discount. The TLP608RUSBB averages 4.5 out of 5 stars from nearly 600 customers (browse reviews). With a list price of $54, you can purchase now via Amazon for just $27.12.The strip is mountable, and its 6 outlets are rotatable, so it can be placed anywhere and each cord is conveniently free to run in its own direction. Also convenient is its 8 foot long cord and 2 built-in USB charging ports. The most critical spec though may be the AC surge protection which guards against voltage spikes, and comes backed by a lifetime warranty and $50,000 Ultimate Lifetime Insurance for any connected components damaged by a power surge.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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