Network virtualization technology and services
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Network virtualization technology and services News
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November 16, 2018
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Nov'18
LiveAction updates LiveNX network management service
In networking news, LiveAction launches LiveNX 8 and LiveWire; Kaloom and Red Hat collaborate for a virtualized central office; and Siemens and Aruba bridge the IT-OT gap.
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October 19, 2018
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Oct'18
Array Networks pursues virtualized network services channel
Array Network's new ASAP program looks to enable VARs and MSP partners to offer services around its AVX Series Network Functions Platforms, and other news from the week.
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January 25, 2018
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Jan'18
Cisco HyperFlex update may open partner opportunities
Cisco HyperFlex gets an upgrade that the company said offers multi-cloud integration and a sales opportunity for channel partner companies.
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April 19, 2017
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Apr'17
Avaya unveils platform for virtualized network functions in the campus
Avaya has introduced a platform for taking virtualized network functions to campus networks. New products include an operating system and orchestration engine.
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How do network virtualization and network abstraction compare?
Network virtualization and network abstraction share similarities, like supporting the creation of virtual resources, but the two approaches vary in complexity and outcome. Continue Reading
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SD-WAN: Providers could see strong growth, but face hurdles
The SD-WAN market beckons with high-growth potential, but channel partners must confront incomplete feature sets, training requirements and market consolidation. Continue Reading
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Spinning up a hosted virtual desktop business
The hosted virtual desktop market has matured in recent years, leading to growing interest for the cloud-based technology among small and medium-sized businesses and channel partners alike. Research projects strong adoption around the corner, and ... Continue Reading
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NFV systems converge virtual network services at the edge
Explore functions, products and use cases that illustrate how NFV and edge computing trends combine SD-WAN endpoints and other network services on single pieces of hardware. Continue Reading
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VMware NSX vs. Microsoft Hyper-V network virtualization
When comparing VMware NSX to Microsoft Hyper-V network virtualization, it's important to examine the software-defined networking features these two hypervisor platforms offer. Continue Reading
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Accenture enables Enel's strategic digital transformation goals
Enel Group's strategic digital transformation initiative provided the European energy behemoth with the flexibility it needed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading
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VM deployment: Stack Overflow team designs custom automation app
Stack Overflow engineer George Beech says when he couldn't find the right tool to automate the VM deployment process, he and his team members decided to create their own. Continue Reading
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In virtualized networking, availability tracking is key
With virtualized networking now on the scene, tracking availability is more complex than ever. Learn about the latest technology and techniques for keeping the network manageable. Continue Reading
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In virtualized environments, importance of hardware remains
It's tempting to get swept up in the hype around software-defined everything and cloud mania, but even in virtualized environments, networking hardware is still critical. Continue Reading
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Overcoming network functions virtualization implementation challenges
Carriers need network functions virtualization implementation prespecification, so they'll look to TM Forum and cloud management models for help. Continue Reading
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Understanding the relationship between SDN and NFV
SDN and NFV are not part and parcel to each other, but when the two sets of technology meet they advance each other's capabilities. Continue Reading
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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. Continue Reading