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April 11, 2018 11 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.
April 04, 2018 04 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.
January 12, 2018 12 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.
December 27, 2017 27 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.

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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
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
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

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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
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
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

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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
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
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

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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
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
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

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