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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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What's the latest on NFV and VNFs for enterprises?
As virtualized network functions become more and more common, will that change NFV and VNF roles in businesses? Probably not, but other roadblocks may hinder further results. Continue Reading
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Edge computing market: Far-reaching opportunities for channel partners
The confluence of edge computing and IoT are generating a broad range of partner opportunities. Learn about the scope of the edge computing market and skills needed to pursue it. Continue Reading
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Enterprise network market: Key trends partners should monitor
Key networking trends channel partners can expect to navigate include a shift in WAN design, developments in network microprocessor tech and rising demand for automation. 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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VMware NSX platform: Implications for network virtualization security
Expert Paul Kirvan discusses the debut of the VMware NSX platform and what it means to both network virtualization security and cloud security. 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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New virtual networking technologies make convergence real
Three models of virtual networking technologies, including SDN, are enabling Network as a Service, which makes virtual convergence a realistic goal. Continue Reading