Software-defined networking (SDN)
Software-defined networking (SDN) is the latest buzzword in the networking industry, but there is still vast debate on the best way to implement it and which businesses it is suitable for. Read the latest about SDN and find tips and advice on the technology trend taking networking by storm, with all the news, case studies and advice in this topic section.
SD-WAN: Hitting the mainstream
Join our experts as they explore the current state of play of the SD-WAN market and discover why it's hitting the mainstream.
News : Software-defined networking (SDN)
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April 11, 2019
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Ahead of FTTP and 5G, BT picks Nokia to enhance core capacity
With the national full-fibre broadband roll-out in full swing and 5G expected to launch, BT is deploying new Nokia hardware at its network core to boost capacity for data-hungry services
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April 01, 2019
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How Australia’s Curtin University is transforming the digital classroom
The Perth-based institution has been using collaborative learning spaces to better engage students and bring its classes to the world
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March 29, 2019
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Huawei looks to ISPs for enterprise business growth
The Chinese technology bigwig is counting on internet service providers to fuel its enterprise business in the South Pacific region
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March 28, 2019
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Singapore’s UOB signs up for VMware Cloud on AWS
United Overseas Bank has become the first in Southeast Asia to use VMware Cloud on AWS in its move to the hybrid cloud
In Depth : Software-defined networking (SDN)
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SD-WAN vendor lock-in is unavoidable, but not necessarily bad
It's practically impossible to avoid SD-WAN vendor lock-in. But, instead of being deterred by lock-in, companies should focus on wisely locking in the vendor with which they want to partner. Continue Reading
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What are the SD-WAN requirements for a multicloud environment?
SD-WAN is becoming a go-to option for businesses managing branch and other edge communications to the cloud. But what makes a successful deployment? Continue Reading
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The pitfalls of multicloud network management
Migrating to and managing a multicloud network introduces new complexities into the network. We look at how to avoid the potential pitfalls Continue Reading
Blog Posts : Software-defined networking (SDN)
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Cisco, the developer company, right?
You know Cisco, that networking company that makes hardware for deep internal systems and spends all its time developing switches, routers, hubs and token ring adapters and suchlike, right? No, ... Continue Reading
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Will SDN replace MPLS? Not so fast
This is a guest blog post by Tony Judd, MD UKI and Benelux at Verizon With the popularity of new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT) and ... Continue Reading
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Load-Balancing Reinvented
Like VoIP optimisation I've been blogging about recently, so I've been testing network (LAN and WAN in old money) optimisation solutions since the late '90s. The former, AKA Load-Balancing and ... Continue Reading
Opinion : Software-defined networking (SDN)
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Bright future for OTT video – if the network can support it
The emergence of over the top video services is having a massive impact on underlying network technology, according to the ITP Continue Reading
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Can Huawei untangle the AI mess?
Huawei is building a digital platform with “device-cloud synergy” to support artificial intelligence applications, but enterprises should be wary of being locked into a single AI stack Continue Reading
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VMware microsegmentation in NSX trumps going sans SDN
Software-defined networking can help plug security holes and minimize microsegmentation management tasks; it's worth a look for companies that haven't virtualized their networks yet. Continue Reading