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HPE kicks off software-defined storage-as-a-service

HPE is rolling out Data Services Console, a cloud offering that utilises HPE Aruba Edge Services Platform to support AI-based analytics.

Cisco adds to Catalyst software stack for back-to-work safety

New Cisco solution designed to utilise existing core wireless and wired systems to help enterprises better control physical environments.

Extreme Networks CEO talks AI, automation, chip shortages

Tools that incorporate automation, AI, and ML can help IT catch more problems earlier and head them off before they hit the network.

IBM acquires Turbonomic for AIOps, hybrid cloud management support

IBM kept its chequebook open this week buying AI-based application and network-performance management vendor Turbonomic.

How Juniper is managing the complexity of future networks

Manoj Leelanivas explains the vendor's software strategies that include intent-based networking, AI, automation and the SONiC network operating system.

VMware targets branch-of-one workforce with integrated access, security and network package

VMware has unveiled an integrated package of cloud security, access control and networking software aimed at addressing remote workforce needs.

Cisco tool opens telemetry for advanced network, security analytics

Cisco is offering a new tool designed to democratise the use of key telemetry streams to help customers more effectively populate analytics apps.

Cisco DevNet certifications: One year in, 10K have been awarded

Tech giant's revamped DevNet certification portfolio focuses on network programming, automation and application development.

From the data centre to enterprise software, worldwide IT outlay to hit $4T in 2021

Gartner forecasts the biggest growth in IT spending this year will be on laptops, mobile phones and enterprise software.

Arista Networks adds cloud, automation features

Arista Networks has added intelligent features to its core CloudVision management platform to help manage and automate distributed workloads.

Cisco streamlines and upgrades SASE bundle

Cisco is making it simpler to buy its SASE offerings, adding passwordless authentication and helping to customise the package through a SASE channel.

Cisco brings network intelligence skills to Catalyst switches, app performance management

Cisco has claimed that upgrades to its Catalyst switch and AppDynamics package will let enterprises more easily see and fix network and app problems.

Cisco takes first steps towards network-as-a-service

Cisco has taken a big step forward with its first network-as-a-service offering that ultimately will let customers buy enterprise-network hardware and software components on an as-needed basis.

Open source, programmability and as-a-service to play big role in future networks

As networks rely more on software, industry experts expect open source to play a role in Layer2 and 3 functionality, and that data centres will rely more on cloud-like services.

Google Cloud and Cisco extend SD-WAN, cloud network management integration

Cisco has integrated SD-WAN technology with Google Cloud's Network Connectivity Center to simplify on-premises and cloud networking.

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