Software-defined network (SDN) business issues
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SD-WAN Buyer's Guide: What to Know Before You Buy
In this two-part guide, analyst Lee Doyle reveals the top 7 SD-WAN trends to watch for this year, and our editors compare 13 leading SD-WAN products in one handy infographic to help guide your purchasing decision.
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April 11, 2018
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Apr'18
MEF launches SDN certification and specs for Presto APIs
MEF worked with The Linux Foundation and ETSI to develop an NFV and SDN certification to focus on related knowledge and skills. Meantime, MEF published specs for its Presto APIs.
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April 04, 2018
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Apr'18
IDC names four SDN providers to watch
An IDC report named Apstra, Big Switch Networks, Plexxi and Pluribus Networks as SDN providers to watch; Martello aims to validate Elfiq-based SD-WAN; and Aryaka extends to China.
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January 12, 2018
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Jan'18
Cisco, Hyundai to add software-defined platform to vehicles
Cisco and Hyundai will release jointly developed software-defined vehicles in 2019. These connected cars will boast a Cisco-built software-defined platform and 1 Gbps Ethernet.
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December 27, 2017
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Dec'17
Nuffield Health finds SD-WAN deployment worth the added cost
The additional SD-WAN cost brought more value to the LANs of 189 Nuffield hospitals and fitness centers in the United Kingdom.
Software-defined network (SDN) business issues Get Started
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How to bridge the network engineering skills gap
Training for new network engineering skills should emphasize basic concepts behind building a network, whether it's software-defined, intent-based or disaggregated. Continue Reading
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network engineer
A network engineer is a technology professional who has the necessary skills to plan, implement and oversee the computer networks that support in-house voice, data, video and wireless network services. Continue Reading
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Software-defined branch networks: Why and how to do them
Software networking virtualization has reached branch networks. Learn the whys and hows of creating the software-defined branch using the latest software networking technologies. Continue Reading
Evaluate Software-defined network (SDN) business issues Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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The future of SDN in 2018 moves toward increased automation
The future of SDN could show variations of the technology becoming more prominent among enterprises, as organizations look increasingly toward programmability and automation. Continue Reading
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Network subscription packages gain steam among enterprises
Networking suppliers are increasingly offering network subscription packages, as enterprises have become more familiar with paying for services with monthly subscriptions. Continue Reading
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How do IoT sensors intersect with SD-WAN?
Most traditional WANs can't handle the increasing number of IoT sensors -- and the data they collect. But SD-WAN can help improve IoT performance and analysis. Continue Reading
Manage Software-defined network (SDN) business issues
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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SDN is viable approach to networking containers
SDN and other software-based approaches could be key requirements for networking containers, especially when it comes to providing scalability and visibility. Continue Reading
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Evaluate SDN and machine learning capabilities and trade-offs
SDN and machine learning can combine to form knowledge-defined networking, which uses gathered data to manage network configuration. It’s important, however, to consider trade-offs. Continue Reading
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Choose a container network model that matches the enterprise setup
The difference between a container vendor's network specifications and the organization's main network shouldn't prevent implementation. These configurations fit each networking model. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Software-defined network (SDN) business issues Issues
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Networked cloud emerges to meet evolving infrastructure needs
Some enterprise network managers are beginning to move networking out to the cloud, as they sort out how to best meet their organizations' evolving infrastructure needs. Continue Reading
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How to assess the benefits of SDN in your network
Find out what three networking problems the benefits of SDN could address in your network and the questions you should ask to make sure you're on the right track. Continue Reading
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DevOps and automation in the software-defined network
Software-defined networking allows today's networks to keep pace with DevOps and automation demands, making rapid and reliable software delivery possible. Continue Reading