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Software-defined networking washing is the new cloud washing
Marketing pros sell every new technology as if it's software-defined networking. But this 'SDN washing' masks true innovation and insults our intelligence. Fast Packet
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Keeping OpenDaylight truly open: Q&A with Brocade's Dave Meyer
Brocade CTO Dave Meyer, chairman of the technical steering committee for OpenDaylight, describes his agenda for openness in this Q&A. News | 03 May 2013
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Daylight project: Big bucks to contribute to open source controller
Vendors in the secretive SDN-based Daylight project are devoting significant resources to building an open source controller. Column | 18 Mar 2013
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Networking blog roundup: Peek at VMware-Nicira network virtualization
In this networking blog roundup bloggers discuss VMware-Nicira network virtualization, the impact of the Open Compute project and their hopes for VDI. Fast packet | 04 Feb 2013
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Why are venture capitalists investing in software defined networking?
Software defined networking has brought venture money back to networking after years of drought. Here's why Big Switch backer Index Ventures invested. News | 27 Nov 2012
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Big Switch Networks' new-world order ... without Cisco and VMware
Big Switch Networks has partnered with every major networking and hypervisor vendor for software defined networking -- except Cisco and VMware. News | 13 Nov 2012
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ADARA launches SDN technology channel partner program
Partners sell SDN technology through a channel partner program that offers necessary skills to play in the SDN market, but not without challenges. News | 02 Nov 2012
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Midokura network virtualization: Layer 2-7 services, OpenStack
Japanese startup Midokura unveils its Layer 2-7 network virtualization with network overlay and OpenStack integration. News | 17 Oct 2012
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IBM's OpenFlow controller: Big Blue eyes SDN's application layer
The IBM OpenFlow controller will enable Big Blue to develop network applications on top of software defined networks. News | 08 Oct 2012
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New HP SDN portfolio: Controller, switches and network apps
A new HP OpenFlow controller with northbound APIs and production-ready network applications boosts HP's software defined networking strategy. News | 03 Oct 2012
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Network Innovation Award: NEC ProgrammableFlow; OpenFlow networking
NEC ProgrammableFlow wins the SearchNetworking Network Innovation Award for software-defined networking. News | 25 Jul 2012
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Embrane
Embrane is a company that makes software products for the delivery of SDN (sofware-defined networking) services, including load balancers, firewalls and VPNs. Definition
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Plexxi
Plexxi is a Cambridge Massachusetts company that makes software-defined networking (SDN) software. The company was founded with venture-based funding in 2011. Plexxi's management team is composed of networking professionals. Definition
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Nicira Inc.
Nicira is a network virtualization and SDN (software-defined networking) company that Martin Casado, Nick McKeown and Scott Shenker founded in 2007. Definition
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Big Switch Networks
Big Switch Networks is a network virtualization and SDN (software-defined networking) company that was founded in 2010. Definition
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Five venture capitalist firms that invest in the SDN market
SDN companies have gained the backing of venture capitalists, bringing SDN to fruition. Here are five venture capitalists fueling the SDN market. Photo Story
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SDN security: Chris Young of Cisco says SDN can boost network security
Video: Chris Young of Cisco explains the networking giant's SDN security strategy, how Cisco ONE fits in and how SDN can boost network security. Video
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Five venture capitalist firms that invest in the SDN market
SDN companies have gained the backing of venture capitalists, bringing SDN to fruition. Here are five venture capitalists fueling the SDN market. Photo Story
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Keeping OpenDaylight truly open: Q&A with Brocade's Dave Meyer
Brocade CTO Dave Meyer, chairman of the technical steering committee for OpenDaylight, describes his agenda for openness in this Q&A. News
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SDN security: Chris Young of Cisco says SDN can boost network security
Video: Chris Young of Cisco explains the networking giant's SDN security strategy, how Cisco ONE fits in and how SDN can boost network security. Video
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Daylight project: Big bucks to contribute to open source controller
Vendors in the secretive SDN-based Daylight project are devoting significant resources to building an open source controller. Column
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Embrane
Embrane is a company that makes software products for the delivery of SDN (sofware-defined networking) services, including load balancers, firewalls and VPNs. Definition
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Plexxi
Plexxi is a Cambridge Massachusetts company that makes software-defined networking (SDN) software. The company was founded with venture-based funding in 2011. Plexxi's management team is composed of networking professionals. Definition
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Nicira Inc.
Nicira is a network virtualization and SDN (software-defined networking) company that Martin Casado, Nick McKeown and Scott Shenker founded in 2007. Definition
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Big Switch Networks
Big Switch Networks is a network virtualization and SDN (software-defined networking) company that was founded in 2010. Definition
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Networking blog roundup: Peek at VMware-Nicira network virtualization
In this networking blog roundup bloggers discuss VMware-Nicira network virtualization, the impact of the Open Compute project and their hopes for VDI. Fast packet
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Software-defined networking washing is the new cloud washing
Marketing pros sell every new technology as if it's software-defined networking. But this 'SDN washing' masks true innovation and insults our intelligence. Fast Packet
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SDN is still largely driven by a group of dynamic startups that have been bold enough to create new network applications that could forever change the way enterprises run their data centers, WANs and LANs. In this section, learn about the work of SDN startups and pioneers, as well traditional vendors that are becoming SDN companies, with our news, expert advice and guides.