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Q&A: David Meyer, Brocade's New SDN Expert


News Analysis - Craig Matsumoto - Comments (3)
January 2, 2013 : Recently transplanted from Cisco, Meyer talks about SDN's audiophile potential and the ad-hoc implementations of early adopters

APAC's Telcos Take SDN for a Spin


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December 20, 2012 : Software-defined networking and virtualization are already up and running in Asia/Pacific carrier networks

Juniper Buys Contrail for (More) SDN Smarts


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December 12, 2012 : The startup with some fresh ideas about how to apply software defined networking has already been snapped up for $176M in cash and stock

Ex-Stoke Startup Aims to Shake Up 4G Core


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December 10, 2012 : New company called Connectem has developed software that will take 4G packet core networks into the cloud

Alcatel-Lucent Has a Top-Secret SDN Startup!


News Analysis - Craig Matsumoto - Comments (10)
December 10, 2012 : Except that we found out. Because they told us. But it has a cool French name. Take that, Cisco

Plexxi's SDN Really Flattens the Data Center


News Analysis - Craig Matsumoto - Comments (8)
December 5, 2012 : The company's software-defined networking architecture takes a whole new approach to provisioning and planning the data center

How to Save Nokia Siemens's Optical Business


News Analysis - Craig Matsumoto - Comments (15)
December 4, 2012 : The private-equity spinoff of Nokia Siemens's optical business is about consolidation, but some wonder if that's the wrong play

Cisco Pledges SDN Openness With Cariden


News Analysis - Craig Matsumoto - Comments (6)
November 30, 2012 : Laugh if you will, but Cisco insists it's been 'open' about SDN and will stay that way after its latest acquisition

Optical SDN Gets a Test Run


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November 29, 2012 : The proposed Open Transport Switch gets a trial run from Infinera and ESnet, bringing software-defined networking to the optical layer

Cisco to Spend $141M for More SDN Help


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November 29, 2012 : The acquisition of a 12-year-old, profitable software company gives Cisco more IP and optical management tools that could boost its software-defined networking strategy
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The SPIT Manifesto 2.0


Reports - Ray Le Maistre - Comments (8)
March 26, 2012 : It's been two years since we introduced the Service Provider IT (SPIT) terminology to the industry and while a lot has changed, the basic premise that 'SPIT is hot stuff' still holds true
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2013 Predictions: Napatech


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December 24, 2012 : Dan Joe Barry, VP at Napatech, offers his predictions for 2013

Optus Tests Cloud-based Core Tech


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December 10, 2012 : Optus conducts trial of cloud-based mobile packet core technology to tackle network congestion during major events

PC Telcom Picks Entone


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November 29, 2012 : Infinera and ESnet announce first successful demonstration of SDN open transport switch

Cisco to Acquire Cariden


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November 29, 2012 : This acquisition further strengthens Cisco's ability to lead the evolution in service provider networking

Vyatta Added to AWS Market


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November 27, 2012 : Vyatta software-based networking, security solution now available on AWS marketplace

Great Plains Deploys Cyan SDN


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November 27, 2012 : Great Plains Communications deploys 40-channel Cyan backbone connecting Omaha with Denver

Aricent Adds OpenFlow


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November 27, 2012 : Aricent adds OpenFlow to its wireline communications portfolio to support network evolution

R&E Network Picks Pica8 and OpenFlow


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November 19, 2012 : National Education Consortium selects Pica8 switches for OpenFlow-driven, software defined networking research projects

Extreme Boosts 100G Density


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November 13, 2012 : Extreme Networks announced new 100GbE and 40 GbE modules for its Open Fabric switch, the BlackDiamond® X8

Huawei Unveils SDN Controller Prototype


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November 13, 2012 : Huawei announces the SDN controller prototype for transport networks
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SDN Added to Interop Test


EuroBlog - Ray Le Maistre - Comment (1)
January 2, 2013 : 11:00 AM OpenFlow and Path Computation Element (PCE) will be part of EANTC's annual multivendor Carrier Ethernet/MPLS interoperability test

Where SDN Is Going Next


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December 26, 2012 : 6:00 AM Well, it seems to be going everywhere, but here are some guesses as to what might come of that

Huawei SoftCOM: The Way Toward SDN


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December 14, 2012 : At the SDN Summit 2012, Li Sanqi, CTO of Huawei’s Carrier Network Business Group, and senior expert Dai Libin discuss what is driving the transformation toward SDN and present the company’s SDN ambitions and 'SoftCOM' corporate strategy for SDN

Contrail Sizes Up SDN


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December 13, 2012 : Some interfaces beyond OpenFlow are the really important hot spots for software-defined networking, according to the startup's CEO

Juniper Cracking SDN Open


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December 13, 2012 : 5:00 AM The $176M acquisition of startup Contrail looks like an attempt to create an open-source movement in software-defined networking

Cisco's View on Today's Ethernet Trends


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December 12, 2012 : Ron Johnson, director of high-end routing and optical at Cisco, discusses some of the emerging trends in the marketplace. Ron addresses things that are driving the demand for Ethernet along with the challenges and advances to meet this demand

MRV: Layer Convergence in Access Networks


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November 30, 2012 : Zeev Draer, VP of strategic marketing at MRV, discusses how convergence of layers and monetization of services drive networking for service providers and how real estate issues are creating the need for efficient optical and packet platforms

Putting OpenFlow to the Test


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November 27, 2012 : Toshal Dudhwala, product manager at Ixia, talks about the some of the initial OpenFlow/SDN applications in the networks, testing requirements and Ixia OpenFlow test solution

Built for Speed!


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November 26, 2012 : In the Ethernet world, it's about customer experience. Speed is the key to success; with focus on service delivery, agility and assurance working in concert. John Hawkins of Ciena shares his insights on what it takes to win in today's market

SDN & the Commodity Question


Valley Wonk - Craig Matsumoto - Comments (8)
November 14, 2012 : 6:00 PM Software-defined networking won't eradicate Cisco or Juniper. At least not right away
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