Cisco's New Data Center Architecture Unifies Network Services - September 16, 2010
By Sean Michael Kerner
Cisco is looking beyond unified computing and unified fabric. With unified network services, the networking giant seeks to bring a new approach to data center architectures.
IPS Market Approaches $1 Billion - July 22, 2010
Demand for intrusion prevention systems continues to rise, pushing the market close to the $1 billion mark and vendors jockeying for position.
Governance Must Improve for Cloud Computing to Thrive: Ovum - June 17, 2010
By Larry Barrett
Cloud computing has already become the next big thing, but analysts at independent research firm Ovum say IT governance will be crucial if companies are to realize the full benefits of on-demand systems.
Bandwidth Demand Slows but Continues to Grow - June 11, 2010
While the rate at which bandwidth demand is increasing is tapering off, the volume continues to rise. Video is fast becoming the chief bandwidth hog.
Ethernet Switch, Router Markets Rebound - May 28, 2010
IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Enterprise Networks Tracker reported Ethernet switch revenue grew 35.3 percent on a year-over-year basis in first quarter 2010, while switch revenue hit a new milestone.
Wireless Networking Gets a Speedbump - May 14, 2010
A new, unlicensed spectrum is being positioned to be the home for the next generation of high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity.
Microsoft Outsources Internal IT to Indian Firm - April 14, 2010
By Stuart J. Johnston
Infosys, a global outsourcer of IT functions that is almost as old as Microsoft itself, announced it will take over many of the software firm's IT functions on a worldwide basis.
Juniper Looks to Physics for Networking Research - February 25, 2010
At Juniper Networks' annual presentation to financial analysts this week, execs explained how they plan to use
the laws of physics to improve network efficiency.
Cisco's Telepresence Expands Reach - January 28, 2010
With the Cisco Telepresence Interoperability Protocol, it's no longer a Cisco or nothing world.
Aruba AirWave Delivers Networking Trifecta - January 14, 2010
With the release of AirWave 7, Aruba Networks is expanding its reach to deliver unified management of Wi-Fi, Ethernet and mobile devices.
Brocade Brings Big Bandwidth to Small Routers - November 19, 2009
By Sean Michael Kerner
Brocade's first carrier Ethernet release since its 2008 acquisition of Foundry puts 136 Gbps of throughput into a pizza box sized router.
HP to Buy 3Com for $2.7 Billion - November 12, 2009
By Christopher Saunders
With its eye on Cisco, HP moves to strengthen its position in enterprise networking.