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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise expands SDN capability
Network Infrastructure

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise expands SDN capability

Alcatel-Lucent has recently revealed new software defining networking (SDN) technologies for the OmniSwitch Ethernet Lan portfolio of its Enterprise division.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2014
Brocade: Channel partners must get up to speed with SDN
Network Infrastructure

Brocade: Channel partners must get up to speed with SDN

Brocade highlights urgent need for channel partners to catch up with SDN trends, as 'Data Center availability' worries loom large among customers.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2013
Top 10 NZ Business Predictions for 2014
Network Infrastructure

Top 10 NZ Business Predictions for 2014

With 2014 almost upon the ICT industry, Symantec has offered an indicator into what lies ahead for the New Zealand technology sector.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2013
HP boosts partner opps with new SDN App Store
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HP boosts partner opps with new SDN App Store

HP unveils first SDN open ecosystem, boosting partner opportunities with a new app store and developer kit, promising innovation and agility.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2013
Three reasons to watch Juniper succeed in 2014
Network Infrastructure

Three reasons to watch Juniper succeed in 2014

Juniper's 2014 outlook shines with device/data growth, enterprise focus, and new leadership poised to excel in the networking sphere.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2013
SDN - One of the hottest networking topics at present
Network Infrastructure

SDN - One of the hottest networking topics at present

One of the hottest topics in networking at the moment – if not the whole of IT, is the concept of Software Defined Networking or SDN.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2013
Westcon's CTO Bill Hurley's top channel topics
Network Infrastructure

Westcon's CTO Bill Hurley's top channel topics

Westcon's Global CTO Bill Hurley joined the company in New Zealand for Imagine 2013, offering an insight into how his approach can accelerate your bus.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2013
Open Networking Foundation Drives Commercialisation of SDN
Network Infrastructure

Open Networking Foundation Drives Commercialisation of SDN

The Open Networking Foundation has successfully completed its third semi-annual PlugFest for the promotion of Software-Defined Networking.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2013
SDNs: Open for business
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SDNs: Open for business

Open networks mean networks are open for business, says Wayne Neich, Silver Peak Systems regional director Oceania.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jan 2013
Enterprise networking - It affects every CIO
Network Infrastructure

Enterprise networking - It affects every CIO

CIOs face changing digital landscapes as the ONF promotes software-defined networking, aiming to simplify enterprise connections.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2012
Silver Peak shows SDN importance to IT
Network Infrastructure

Silver Peak shows SDN importance to IT

Silver Peak Systems says over half of companies feel software defined networking (SDN) is important to their IT strategies.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Dec 2012
Extreme Networks reveals Super Scale Ethernet modules
Network Infrastructure

Extreme Networks reveals Super Scale Ethernet modules

New 40 & 100GbE modules raise the bar on scale as company supports partner Big Switch Networks' Big Tap and BVS apps.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Nov 2012
Forget the tin, networking is becoming a software game
Network Infrastructure

Forget the tin, networking is becoming a software game

Networking's hardware era wanes as software takes the lead, powered by Open Networking Foundation's innovative, user-centric approach.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Sep 2012
Extreme focus for Kiwi resellers
Network Infrastructure

Extreme focus for Kiwi resellers

Extreme Networks says it has a bullish outlook for New Zealand with plans to inject more resources into the local operations this financial year.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Aug 2012
Nimble Business Demands Nimble Networks
Network Infrastructure

Nimble Business Demands Nimble Networks

SDN revolutionises corporate networks, making them adaptable to rapid business changes, says Extreme Networks' VP, Joy Ghosh.

By Donovan Jackson • 11 min read • Mon, 23rd Jul 2012
Dell's ambitions in the network switching space
Network Infrastructure

Dell's ambitions in the network switching space

Dell pushes deeper into networking with Force10 acquisition, aiming to disrupt giants like Cisco and HP with its growing ethernet switch business.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Jun 2012
Microsoft issues near-final version of Windows 8
Network Infrastructure

Microsoft issues near-final version of Windows 8

Microsoft launches Windows 8 'release preview', a step before it hits the PCs, with Internet Explorer 10 - market release could be months away.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Jun 2012
Brocade and NEC announce SDN partnership
Network Infrastructure

Brocade and NEC announce SDN partnership

Brocade and NEC forge a strategic SDN partnership, aiming to revolutionise data centre and WAN management with open standards solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2012
What is OpenFlow and why should enterprises care?
Network Infrastructure

What is OpenFlow and why should enterprises care?

OpenFlow revolutionises networking, fostering switch vendor interoperability and shaking up the $6 billion market. A boon for enterprises.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Apr 2012