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Juniper targets data centre networks with flexible 400G switch

Juniper Networks has announced QFX5700, a flexible switch that includes tight integration with the vendor's Apstra intent-based networking software.

VMware gears up for a challenging future

As VMware prepares for VMworld 2021, it faces questions about cloud strategy, the evolution of NSX networking software and executive upheaval.

Cisco patches three critical holes in IOS XE software

Cisco has patched three critical security holes in its IOS XE software, which is used across a variety of its core routers and switches.

Palo Alto shapes integrated SASE package for hybrid enterprises

Palo Alto Networks has bolted together its SD-WAN and security technologies to offer an integrated, cloud-based Secure Access Service Edge offering aimed at simplifying the modern distributed enterprise.

Cisco forecasts a bright future for network, app, hybrid work technologies

Cisco targets agile networks, optimised applications, hybrid work, the Internet of the future, end-to-end security and edge networking growth

Juniper enables Mist to handle network-fabric management

Juniper offers support for EVPN-VXLAN campus-fabric networks that can be managed, controlled and streamlined by its Mist management service.

VMware CEO looks to accelerate enterprise multicloud expansion

After 100 days on the job, VMware CEO Raghu Raghuram says its upcoming split from Dell will give his company increased strategic, operational and financial flexibility.

IT skills shortage hobbles cloud, edge, automation growth

IT executives have plans to invest in emerging technologies despite the challenge of finding IT pros with the right training.

Palo Alto launches an enterprise-grade security pack for remote workers

Palo Alto’s Okyo Garde package includes a Wi-Fi-6-based hardware device and mobile application software to deliver malware, ransomware and phishing protection.

Cisco: Product sales jump as do some prices

From Cisco's year-end earnings call: Its software strategy is working, 400G Ethernet is on the march, supply shortages affect some pricing.

Juniper touts cloud-ready data centre, AI, automation

Juniper’s chief product officer Manoj Leelanivas sees AI and automation as leading a change in network architecture.

Cisco to buy Epsagon for application, microservice management

Cisco’s fifth acquisition this year is Epsagon, whose application-performance technology will be integrated into Cisco’s AppDynamics performance-management platform.

Extreme Networks targets SD-WAN services with Ipanema buy

With an eye toward reinforcing its cloud management business, Extreme Networks will acquire Ipanema’s SD-WAN business for about US$73 million.

Chip shortage has networking vendors scrambling

The most recent round of earnings calls found many vendors battling supply chain problems and higher costs due to the current semiconductor shortage.

Juniper Networks software triggers network response to threats

Juniper Networks continues to grow its enterprise cloud-security family with a new product that promises to protect application workloads.

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