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One in three Aussie organisations to deploy SDN
Network Infrastructure

One in three Aussie organisations to deploy SDN

Software Defined Networking among Australian companies is set to soar, according to a new survey from KEMP Technologies.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Nov 2015
Huawei completes SDN industry first
Network Infrastructure

Huawei completes SDN industry first

Huawei has completed the industry's first multi-vendor Wireless Transport SDN Proof of Concept (PoC) with the Open Networking Foundation (ONF).

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2015
Cloud migration brings automation and programmability to the forefront
Network Infrastructure

Cloud migration brings automation and programmability to the forefront

Organisations need to rethink application networking when moving to the cloud, according to A10 Networks ANZ managing director.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2015
SDN and SD-WAN on the rise
Network Infrastructure

SDN and SD-WAN on the rise

Software-Defined Networking adoption in the data centre is gaining interest, with SD Wide-Area Networking emerging as the next wave of innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Oct 2015
Brocade partners with wireless network vendors to target universities
Network Infrastructure

Brocade partners with wireless network vendors to target universities

Brocade has introduced a new Open Mobility Solutions Programme to address advances in wireless technology and enable tertiary education customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
SDN security: A reseller 101 for protection in a virtual world
Firewalls

SDN security: A reseller 101 for protection in a virtual world

Resellers must embrace SDN and virtual security in order to stay relevant to customers. So here's a quick 101 on securing software defined networks.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2015
Brocade looks to dominate open source SDN market
Network Infrastructure

Brocade looks to dominate open source SDN market

Brocade announces new releases to shake up the open source software-defined networking space, offering interoperability and choice for customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Sep 2015
Fortinet offers up SDN security framework
Firewalls

Fortinet offers up SDN security framework

Fortinet has announced a new 'first of its kind' SDN security framework, which it says provides advanced threat protection across the data centre.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2015
Allied Telesis enterprise SDN solution wins top award
Network Infrastructure

Allied Telesis enterprise SDN solution wins top award

Allied Telesis has scooped up its second iCMG Architecture Award, this time for its Secure Enterprise SDN solution.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Sep 2015
It's time carriers embrace opportunities from the Cloud
Network Infrastructure

It's time carriers embrace opportunities from the Cloud

As enterprises embrace the cloud, carriers have an incredible opportunity to assist with migration, layer on orchestration, and differentiate services.

By Alan Zeichick • 8 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2015
REANNZ rolls out SDN switch, completes NZ first
Network Infrastructure

REANNZ rolls out SDN switch, completes NZ first

New Zealand's REANNZ has deployed the country's first organisation-wide Software-Defined Networking switch in its Wellington office.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2015
SDN market spells opportunity for vendors
Network Infrastructure

SDN market spells opportunity for vendors

The data centre and enterprise SDN market is set to grow more than 15-fold by 2019, according to recent research from IHS.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2015
Brocade offering more control over OpenDaylight SDN traffic
Network Infrastructure

Brocade offering more control over OpenDaylight SDN traffic

Brocade is giving organisations more control over SDN traffic – and the reseller channel 'greater ROI' with its latest launch.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2015
InternetNZ announces new funding for internet research
Network Infrastructure

InternetNZ announces new funding for internet research

InternetNZ has announced the recipients of its latest Community Grants funding round, with projects focused on internet research.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 5th May 2015
Brocade tackles campus data demand with new offerings
Network Infrastructure

Brocade tackles campus data demand with new offerings

New Brocade offerings add the ability to mix different switches in a single stack, offering Kiwi resellers plenty of benefits.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2015
Avaya makes SDN easier at the edge
Network Infrastructure

Avaya makes SDN easier at the edge

Avaya has introduced an open SDN architecture which it says is the first to deliver a 'connect anything, anywhere' simplicity'.

By Donovan Jackson • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
Software Defined Networking to be a billion dollar market by 2018
Network Infrastructure

Software Defined Networking to be a billion dollar market by 2018

According to IDC the Software-Defined Networking (SDN) market will surpass the $1 billion mark by 2018 in the APEJ region alone.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2015
Victoria University jumps on SDN bandwagon
Network Infrastructure

Victoria University jumps on SDN bandwagon

Victoria University of Wellington is set to run a Software Defined Network (SDN) workshop for Wellington's tech community.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
Brocade offering enterprises free one-year SDN controller license
Network Infrastructure

Brocade offering enterprises free one-year SDN controller license

Brocade Vyatta Controller eliminates vendor lock-in, enabling customers to deliver network innovations for the new IP.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2015