OpenFlow stories

5 key benefits of SDN in the data centre
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
With almost any program available at our fingertips, it is undeniable software continues to impact businesses across the board.

What is the edge, how is it changing and how can you make the most of it?
Mon, 14th Mar 2016
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
The edge isn’t always a physical place anymore as much as a set of activities... it’s where the user interfaces and interacts with an application.

OpenFlow: What is it actually good for?
Tue, 1st Mar 2016
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ddos
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brocade
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openflow
In the early 90s, Pete Moyer began his networking career with Cisco. Now with Brocade, here are his insights on OpenFlow.

What is OpenFlow and why should you care?
Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Network switch manufacturers traditionally competed on the speed, features and software running and monitoring their products - change is in the air.

SDNs: Open for business
Fri, 4th Jan 2013
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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sdn
Open networks mean networks are open for business, says Wayne Neich, Silver Peak Systems regional director Oceania.

Enterprise networking - It affects every CIO
Tue, 18th Dec 2012
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
CIOs face changing digital landscapes as the ONF promotes software-defined networking, aiming to simplify enterprise connections.

Forget the tin, networking is becoming a software game
Mon, 3rd Sep 2012
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Networking's hardware era wanes as software takes the lead, powered by Open Networking Foundation's innovative, user-centric approach.

Extreme focus for Kiwi resellers
Fri, 10th Aug 2012
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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partner programmes
Extreme Networks says it has a bullish outlook for New Zealand with plans to inject more resources into the local operations this financial year.

Nimble Business Demands Nimble Networks
Mon, 23rd Jul 2012
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
SDN revolutionises corporate networks, making them adaptable to rapid business changes, says Extreme Networks' VP, Joy Ghosh.

Dell’s ambitions in the network switching space
Mon, 18th Jun 2012
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Dell pushes deeper into networking with Force10 acquisition, aiming to disrupt giants like Cisco and HP with its growing ethernet switch business.

Brocade and NEC announce SDN partnership
Wed, 23rd May 2012
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network infrastructure
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digital signage
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sdn
Brocade and NEC forge a strategic SDN partnership, aiming to revolutionise data centre and WAN management with open standards solutions.

What is OpenFlow and why should enterprises care?
Fri, 27th Apr 2012
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
OpenFlow revolutionises networking, fostering switch vendor interoperability and shaking up the $6 billion market. A boon for enterprises.

HP's vision of a less complex enterprise network
Wed, 25th Apr 2012
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
HP's Chief Technologist sees a future of less complex networks and data centers, with Virtual Application Networks leading the way.