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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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Cisco Partner Summit: Partners positive about Cisco SDN strategy
With Cisco's partner summit under way, attendees talk Cisco's stance on SDN, what they're hoping to hear and the future of Cisco's SDN strategy. News | 07 Jun 2013
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Big Switch abandons OpenDaylight after controller spat with Cisco
Big Switch has left the OpenDaylight Project over the perceived influence of incumbent vendors like Cisco and IBM. News | 06 Jun 2013
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To push past SDN hype, it'll take innovation by the networking 99%
The hype around SDN will be short-lived, then fade, but network admins must be willing to learn how to make SDN work after vendors have moved on. Opinion | 05 Jun 2013
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The SDN implications of Facebook's open source switch
In this Q&A, Facebook explains how the Open Compute Project's plans to design a switch will affect SDN -- and potentially make OpenFlow scalable. News | 28 May 2013
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Five SDN problems aired by analyst Jim Metzler
Software-defined networking is exciting, but analyst Jim Metzler says there are five SDN problems that must be addressed before users can invest. News | 09 May 2013
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Infographic: ONS gauges SDN market growth, SDN benefits
In anticipation of the Open Networking Summit, the ONF gathered expert research on SDN market growth and SDN benefits. Infographic | 29 Mar 2013
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It'll take a channel to drive SDN sales
Software-defined networking is great in theory, but now it's time to take products to the streets. SDN sales will be driven by a strong channel. Fast Packet | 13 Dec 2012
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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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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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In software-defined networking, complexity...what a turnoff
In all the excitement over software-defined networking and network programmability, one problem is often overlooked -- code complexity. Is SDN complexity worth it? Fast Packet | 11 Jun 2012
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In mobile networks, SDN and NFV mean service orchestration
In mobile networks today, it can take months to deploy infrastructure and services, but SDN and NFV allow for orchestration and dynamic provisioning. Tip
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Why you need a hybrid network while migrating to SDN
While migrating to software-defined networking, hybrid SDN and traditional networks must support both physical and virtual switching environments. Answer
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software-defined networking (SDN)
Software-defined networking (SDN) is an approach to networking in which control is decoupled from the physical infrastructure, allowing network administrators to support a network fabric across multi-vendor equipment. 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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Software-defined network technology interest now, future investment
Survey trends reveal IT professionals have interest in software-defined network technology but are not ready to bring the technology to primetime. Slideshow
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In mobile networks, SDN and NFV mean service orchestration
In mobile networks today, it can take months to deploy infrastructure and services, but SDN and NFV allow for orchestration and dynamic provisioning. Tip
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Cisco Partner Summit: Partners positive about Cisco SDN strategy
With Cisco's partner summit under way, attendees talk Cisco's stance on SDN, what they're hoping to hear and the future of Cisco's SDN strategy. News
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Big Switch abandons OpenDaylight after controller spat with Cisco
Big Switch has left the OpenDaylight Project over the perceived influence of incumbent vendors like Cisco and IBM. News
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To push past SDN hype, it'll take innovation by the networking 99%
The hype around SDN will be short-lived, then fade, but network admins must be willing to learn how to make SDN work after vendors have moved on. Opinion
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The SDN implications of Facebook's open source switch
In this Q&A, Facebook explains how the Open Compute Project's plans to design a switch will affect SDN -- and potentially make OpenFlow scalable. News
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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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Five SDN problems aired by analyst Jim Metzler
Software-defined networking is exciting, but analyst Jim Metzler says there are five SDN problems that must be addressed before users can invest. News
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Infographic: ONS gauges SDN market growth, SDN benefits
In anticipation of the Open Networking Summit, the ONF gathered expert research on SDN market growth and SDN benefits. Infographic
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Why you need a hybrid network while migrating to SDN
While migrating to software-defined networking, hybrid SDN and traditional networks must support both physical and virtual switching environments. Answer
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It'll take a channel to drive SDN sales
Software-defined networking is great in theory, but now it's time to take products to the streets. SDN sales will be driven by a strong channel. Fast Packet
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About SDN strategy and ROI
The point of SDN implementation is to create network programmability and flexible SDN management. But that should lead to hardware consolidation and operational savings. In this section, learn about designing SDN environments that will be successful and how to incorporate an ROI strategy into your overall plan, with our news, tips and expert advice.