Cisco enterprise controller going through paces

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	Cisco enterprise controller going through paces Cisco is adding its APIC Enterprise Module, an enterprise controller for its programmable Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI), to its software development community to ready it for general release. APIC EM is intended to allow IT to extend policy-based automation and configuration to WAN and access networks. Read More   In this Issue Google may bring Wi-Fi to New York City pay phones Big Switch aims to control the cloud with SDN product MIT may have just solved all your data center network lag issues Open Wireless Router firmware aims for better router security, network performance Verizon amps FiOS upload speeds for all residential customers Cisco, Microsoft chasing clouds AirMagnet Wi-Fi security tool takes aim at drones The Cisco ASA 1000V Big data security analytics 'plumbing' WEBCAST: Fujitsu America   Network Management Challenges & the Benefits of Outsourcing Virtually every business needs to do more with less, and IT is no exception. At the same time, the network has to meet the growing demands of the business. New research conducted by IDG explores the network management challenges that IT and telecom leaders face and how they are dealing with them. Learn more about the research results. Learn more >> Google may bring Wi-Fi to New York City pay phones Google may be among the hopefuls vying to turn the New York City phone booths of the past into 'communication points' of the future with free Wi-Fi and cellphone charging. Read More   Big Switch aims to control the cloud with SDN product Big Switch Networks this week is unveiling an SDN controller designed to bring Google-like hyperscale networking to enterprises. Read More   MIT may have just solved all your data center network lag issues A group of MIT researchers say they've invented a new technology that should all but eliminate queue length in data center networking. Read More   WHITE PAPER: Fujitsu America   Why Managed Network Outsourcing Makes Good Business Sense A recent survey by IDG Research Services indicates there are significant benefits to partnering with an experienced company capable of handling network management. The right partner can also eliminate the need to build, manage and maintain a network operations center. Learn more >> Open Wireless Router firmware aims for better router security, network performance Advocacy group the Electronic Frontier Foundation wants to address the poor security track record of home routers with a new firmware project that will encourage users to share their Internet connection publicly by setting up guest Wi-Fi networks. Read More   Verizon amps FiOS upload speeds for all residential customers Previously, FiOS service tiers offered upload speeds of anywhere from one-half to one-fifth of the advertised download speed. The new scheme will see those equalized – so entry-level consumers with 15Mbps download connections will get 15Mbps upload speeds as well, as opposed to the 5Mbps they currently receive. Read More   Cisco, Microsoft chasing clouds Cisco this week expanded its data center arrangement with Microsoft with a multiyear sales and go-to-market effort for integrated products. The deal builds upon one agreed to 15 months ago, when the two companies combined cloud offerings under their respective Cisco Unified Data Center and Microsoft Fast Track 3.0 architectures. Read More   WHITE PAPER: Radware Data Center ADC Virtualization and TCO Reduction The cost of ownership benefits associated with data center virtualization are well understood. Next generation application delivery controllers (ADCs) can now be virtualized too. Learn More AirMagnet Wi-Fi security tool takes aim at drones In its quest to help enterprises seek out and neutralize all threats to their Wi-Fi networks, AirMagnet is now looking to the skies. Read More   The Cisco ASA 1000V Many have heard about Cisco's virtual switch for VMware environments - the 1000V - fewer have heard about the virtual firewall possible with the ASA 1000V. Read More   Big data security analytics 'plumbing' Security analytics growth will drive growth in PCAP appliances, analytics distribution networks, SDN and middleware. Read More
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