Cisco Introduces CloudVerse, an End-to-End Framework to Build, Manage and Connect Clouds

Cisco today introduces Cisco CloudVerse®, a framework that combines the foundational elements needed to enable organizations to build, manage and connect public, private and hybrid clouds. Cisco CloudVerse combines these key cloud elements – Unified Data Center, Cloud Intelligent Network, and Cloud Applications and Services – enabling businesses to realize all of the benefits of… Continue reading Cisco Introduces CloudVerse, an End-to-End Framework to Build, Manage and Connect Clouds

NetScout Integrates Virtual Probe Technology into Cisco UCS Express Platform

NetScout Systems, Inc. today announced the nGenius Integrated Agent for the Cisco Unified Computing System™ Express (UCS Express) platform. A virtualized implementation of the widely deployed nGenius Probe technology, the nGenius Integrated Agent seamlessly extends high-definition packet-flow monitoring and analysis capabilities into networking and compute platforms to provide valuable, always-on insight into service performance, user… Continue reading NetScout Integrates Virtual Probe Technology into Cisco UCS Express Platform

Talari Networks’ WAN Virtualization Technology Enables Highly Resilient, High-Availability Network

Talari Networks, Inc. today announced Equity Office has deployed Talari’s adaptive private networking (APN) for WAN Virtualization appliances at two corporate data centers and 40 remote offices to ensure high-availability networks for voice and data applications. By using Talari’s WAN Virtualization technology, the commercial real estate leader has reduced its annual connectivity spending by 50… Continue reading Talari Networks’ WAN Virtualization Technology Enables Highly Resilient, High-Availability Network

Enterprise Network Spending to be Driven by Green IT

A survey of European business enterprises by CommScope, Inc., a global leader in infrastructure solutions for communications networks, has revealed that the majority of businesses (55%) expect investment in network infrastructure to grow by 10-25% in 2012, despite the continued struggles of the global economy. This increased investment will be fuelled primarily by the implementation… Continue reading Enterprise Network Spending to be Driven by Green IT

Updated CompTIA Network+ Exam Adds Virtual Networking Content, Strengthens Objectives

CompTIA, the leading provider of vendor-neutral skills certifications for information technology (IT) professionals, today launched a new version of the CompTIA Network+ certification exam. The new CompTIA Network+ exam (N10-005) places greater emphasis on network security and the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model for implementing networking protocols in seven layers. Content on virtual networking is… Continue reading Updated CompTIA Network+ Exam Adds Virtual Networking Content, Strengthens Objectives

SyncE Capability Introduced in the 10 GE AMC Packet Processor Network Adapter

Interphase Corporation, a leading global provider of solutions for converged communications networks, introduces the new synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) capability in its technology-leading 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GE) AdvancedMC™ (AMC) packet processor, the iSPAN® 36MC2 10 GE OCTEON™ Packet Processor AMC. With its SyncE capabilities, the 36MC2 can support accurate network timing synchronization for communications applications such… Continue reading SyncE Capability Introduced in the 10 GE AMC Packet Processor Network Adapter

Defense officials seek balanced cloud computing solution

Defense Department officials are looking to balance efficiency, effectiveness and security while moving away from the department’s decentralized network of computer servers and data centers and into “cloud” computing, the DOD’s deputy chief information officer said Sept. 7. “We must balance all three,” said Robert J. Carey, who is also the deputy assistant secretary of… Continue reading Defense officials seek balanced cloud computing solution

F5’s New ARX Platforms Help Organizations Reap the Benefits of File Virtualization

SEATTLE: F5 Networks, Inc., the global leader in Application Delivery Networking, today announced new hardware platforms for F5® ARX® file virtualization solutions. With the introduction of the ARX1500 and ARX2500 appliances, the ARX product line continues to offer compelling performance capabilities for enterprise organizations. Specifically, the new platforms provide small and mid-sized enterprises with advanced… Continue reading F5’s New ARX Platforms Help Organizations Reap the Benefits of File Virtualization