Cisco fills out SDN family with 40G switch, controller, cloud gear for data center

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	Cisco fills out SDN family with 40G switch, controller, cloud gear for data center Cisco this week will fill out its programmable networking family with a new line of data center switches, cloud connectivity extensions and a software-based SDN controller. Read More WHITE PAPER: Shoretel Sophisticated Simplicity The key is to build simplicity and ease of use into these solutions from Day 1. This white paper will demonstrate a clear path to UC simplicity, and to overall success of UC deployments. Learn more. In this Issue Do you really need the Nexus 7000? Cisco invests in OpenStack company Big Data Security Analytics or Big Data IT Analytics? Juniper routers open to attack WEBCAST: Exinda Expert Insights on Building a User Experience Network Join guest speaker, Forrester Research, Inc. Principal Analyst Andre Kindness and First State Bank IT leader Tristan Smith as they discuss the importance of putting end-users at the forefront of your network design. Learn More. Do you really need the Nexus 7000? Since Cisco introduced the cutting-edge Nexus 7000 line in 2008, network engineers have constantly debated over the Nexus versus the Catalyst. Those who oversee Catalyst 6500-powered networks are happy with (and accustomed to) the widely used, lower-cost Catalyst switches. Nexus advocates favor the newer line's speed and virtualization capabilities. While each side has good reason to advocate for... Read More WHITE PAPER: Ixia Anue The Evolving Visibility Challenge Network monitoring has become more complex over the last few years, due in large part to virtualization and convergence. Learn how a state-of-the-art monitoring system that maximizes your existing monitoring tool investment can help you attain greater visibility into your network without adding complexity. Say goodbye to virtual blind spots. Learn More Cisco invests in OpenStack company Cisco has helped fund an $8 million Series B round for Piston Cloud Computing, which is developing OpenStack cloud computing orchestration systems for enterprises. Other funders include Data Collective, Swisscom Ventures, Divergent Ventures, Hummer Winblad and True Ventures. Read More WHITE PAPER: IBM Corporation A Guide for a Successful ERP Strategy in the Midmarket Combining an experienced service partner with an informed ERP strategy helps to maximize ROI. This helps midmarket organizations to contain costs, communicate effectively, and improve to grow into more successful organizations. Learn More. Big Data Security Analytics or Big Data IT Analytics? According to ESG research, 44% of enterprise organizations believe that their security data collection, processing and analysis qualifies as "big data" today while another 44% believe that their security data collection, processing and analysis will qualify as "big data" within the next two years. Given this requirement and market opportunity, it is not surprise that IBM and RSA announced... Read More Juniper routers open to attack A flaw has cropped up in Juniper's router operating system that can cause the systems to crash and reboot. Read More
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