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HP Brings SDN To Converged Wi-Fi Networks
Adding SDN functions to network kit will let companies make money from their own Wi-Fi networks, while cloud management could help SMBs, HP promises
Chip Makers Build SDN Into Microprocessors
Semiconductor companies including Freescale and Broadcom are supporting software-defined networking efforts with chip-level technogies
MWC 2014: Wind River And Radware Reveal NFV, SDN Plans
Wind River and Radware announce initiatives surrounding SDN and network-function virtualisation
MWC 2014: Juniper Expands SDN Range
Juniper Networks has broadened its lineup of software-defined networking products aimed at service providers
Big Switch CEO Touts New SDN Strategy
The boss of Big Switch explains how a strategic change gives it an edge in the competitive SDN space
IBM Seeks Buyers For SDN Business – Report
IBM is reportedly seeking to divest itself of its SDN unit and has approached several networking vendors
Emulex Adapters Target SDN, Hybrid Cloud
Emulex's OneConnect OCe14000 adapters are intended to improve server virtualisation density and make it easier to connect hybrid clouds to the network fabric
Oracle Boosts SDN Portfolio With Corente Deal
Oracle is to purchase Corente, which specialises in software-defined networks for WAN environments
Study Finds SDN Deployments Emerging Gradually
Amidst strong interest, few enterprises have so far actually deployed software-defined networks, according to Quinstreet Enterprise
Alcatel-Lucent Bolsters SDN Capabilities
Alcatel-Lucent builds OpenFlow and OpenStack support into its OmniSwitch Ethernet portfolio
Intel Targets Enterprise Networks With High-End Platform
Intel bolsters its networking silicon to expand in the enterprise, cloud-provider, and carrier network space
Big Switch Networks Appoints New CEO
SDN specialist Big Switch Networks appoints former Juniper executive as its new CEO
Cisco Launches First Products Focused On Applications
The networking vendor also buys Insieme startup as its looks to address the challenges presented by SDN
IP Expo: Brocade Fighting Network Cost And Complexity With New Switch
Julian Starr from Brocade talks about the benefits of Software-Defined Networking
VMworld 2013: Gelsinger Trumpets Network And Storage Virtualisation
With the servers all virtualised, VMware CEO wants to own the rest of the software defined data centre
HP Announces App Store For Software Defined Networks
All your appliances could turn into apps on HP's SDN
Cisco To Unveil SDN Insieme Plans Early November
Cisco may reportedly unveil its SDN product on 6 November from its Insieme Networks venture
Infoblox Promises Tapestry, Open Source Network Complexity Tool
How complex is your network? The Tapestry tool can tell you
Brocade Beefs Up Network Virtualisation Credentials
Brocade adds new VDX switches, a new Vyatta virtual router, and enhances its VCS Fabric software
Juniper Ships ‘Contrail’ SDN Controller
Juniper has launched its SDN controller, and wil also make the technology available in the form of open source code
OpenDaylight Prepares ‘Hydrogen’ SDN Platform
The first release of OpenDaylight's SDN architecture comes five months after founding members including IBM, Cisco and the Linux Foundation announced the initiative
Cisco CTO Criticises Software-Only SDN
Cisco's Padmasree Warrior reveals strategic differences between Cisco and VMware around software-defined networking
SDN Market Set To Boom, Study Predicts
The software-defined networking (SDN) space will be a boom market over the next five years, predicts a new study
Avaya Takes First SDN Step And Unveils Framework
Avaya has unveiled a data centre framework as part of its first move into the crowded SDN space
Huawei Deepens Cisco Challenge With SDN, BYOD Switches
More headaches for Cisco as Huawei offers up the new S12700 Series switches for SDN and BYOD
Juniper Boss To Retire Despite Stellar Results
Juniper puzzles investors after the announcement its CEO is to retire
F5 Networks Updates Big-IP For SDN Push
F5 Networks released updated versions of its Big-IP software platform and hardware portfolio
Ageing Data Centre Tech Hampers Enterprises, Brocade Warns
Outdated data centre infrastructure hampers the ability of enterprises to handle growing business demands
Startup PLUMgrid Launches Data Centre SDN Platform
A startup is offering an easy to use cloud software package that virtualises and automates data centre operations