Cisco describes its SDN vision: A Q&A with Soni Jiandani

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	Cisco describes its SDN vision: A Q&A with Soni Jiandani Soni Jiandani is one of Cisco's serial entrepreneurs, having been a key member of the teams that developed everything from the Nexus 5000 to Cisco's Unified Computing System (which in five years has leapt to the top of the x86 blade server market in North America, according to IDC). Read More WHITE PAPER: McAfee The Only Next Gen Firewall to Stop AETs The risk of network security systems being compromised by AETs continues to grow as more and more cybercriminals actively exploit this vulnerability. The answer is to combine stream-based inspection with data normalization on multiple protocol layers. The risk of network security systems being compromised by AETs continues to grow as more and more cybercriminals actively exploit this vulnerability. The answer is to combine stream-based inspection with data normalization In this Issue Midyear jobs outlook: What to know about IT hiring, skills, benefits 25G Ethernet moving fast Wearables will make first breakthrough in enterprise, panelists say More mobile gadgets than people? Seven countries now qualify Internet, wireless spectrum pioneers win Golden Goose Awards -- and that's a good thing Cisco counterfeiter gets 37 months in prison, forfeits $700,000 Microsoft verging on single OS across all devices Dropbox for Business grows more security, IT admin muscles Ayehu extends IT automation into security automation WHITE PAPER: Dell Achieve Deeper Network Security and Application Control Next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) have emerged to revolutionize network security as we once knew it. Yet to safeguard an organization from today's ever-evolving threats, NGFWs must be able to deliver an even deeper level of network security. View Now Midyear jobs outlook: What to know about IT hiring, skills, benefits The second half of 2014 is looking good for job-hunting IT pros, particularly if they possess coveted skills. IT employment numbers are rising, employers are forging ahead with hiring plans, and CIOs are confident about hiring budgets. Read More 25G Ethernet moving fast wenty-five gigabit Ethernet is taking off fast. A handful of very powerful data center and cloud vendors and suppliers – Google, Microsoft, Broadcom, Arista and Mellanox – formed a consortium three weeks ago to promote and catalyze development of it. Cisco said it too is planning to join this group. Read More Wearables will make first breakthrough in enterprise, panelists say Fitbits and smart watches and Google Glass are all well and good, but the most meaningful early use of wearable technology will happen in industrial and enterprise settings, according to experts on a Wednesday panel discussion at the Wearable Tech Expo in New York. 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 >> More mobile gadgets than people? Seven countries now qualify Wireless broadband subscriptions now outnumber people in seven countries as consumers continue to snap up smartphones and tablets, according to a new report. Read More Internet, wireless spectrum pioneers win Golden Goose Awards -- and that's a good thing You might think upon first hearing of the Golden Goose Awards that they are snarky honors doled out for some sort of notable failures or another. But in fact, these awards given since 2012 are quite the opposite. Read More Cisco counterfeiter gets 37 months in prison, forfeits $700,000 A company and its CEO has been whacked by a US federal court for conspiring to build and sell counterfeit Cisco gear. Read More WHITE PAPER: HP 2013 Cyber Risk Report The "Cyber risk report 2013 Executive summary" presents the major findings of HP Security Research's comprehensive dive into today's cyber vulnerability and threat landscape. It provides information you need to effectively plan your cyber security strategy and deploy your defenses. Learn More Microsoft verging on single OS across all devices Microsoft seems on the brink of announcing a major enhancement to its operating system lines, namely merging them into a single OS that could bring big benefits for corporate users. Read More Dropbox for Business grows more security, IT admin muscles Dropbox will continue beefing up the business version of its cloud storage and file sharing service, adding security features to shared links, full-text search capabilities and new tools for enterprise developers. Read More Ayehu extends IT automation into security automation There's hardly a person in IT that doesn't have too much to do and too little time to do it. Since few IT departments are on a hiring binge, it's probably safe to say there are too few people handling the routine tasks to keep systems up and running along with the never ending firefighting. Read More
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