OpenFlow startup takes aim at Cisco, VMware

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	OpenFlow startup takes aim at Cisco, VMware Big Switch Networks has announced the general availability of its OpenFlow-based software-defined networking products and applications, as well as customers and partners. Read More WHITE PAPER: HP Tie Together Multi-Vendor Devices in the Enterprise Network The complexity of multi-vendor network management is bogging down IT. Discover a platform that provides comprehensive insights into the network across the entire enterprise – from wired and wireless networks to physical and virtual environments. Manage all network resources, services and users with one tool, regardless of device manufacturer. Learn More In this Issue Palo Alto Networks targets VMware shops with virtualized next-gen firewalls FAQ on Sinofsky's departure from Microsoft 6 tools to manage large file transfers The 10 most powerful supercomputers on the planet INSIDER Review: Best tools to set up secure Wi-Fi for BYOD INSIDER A sampling of BYOD user policies RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: Ipswitch Wired & Wireless Networks? WhatsUp Gold can help! As an IT manager, you're busy taking care of the availability, performance & security of your company's IT infrastructure. But things like BYOD, rogue devices, AP over-subscription & bandwidth policy abuse can make that complex. WhatsUp Gold provides ONE dashboard to visualize, isolate & resolve wireless problems before they impact your organization. Stop being the last to know about your wireless issues- Try WhatsUp Gold free for 30 days! Palo Alto Networks targets VMware shops with virtualized next-gen firewalls Palo Alto Networks Tuesday unveiled the first virtualized version of its next-generation firewall, server-based software intended to run on the VMware platform to allow security managers to set up firewall application-layer controls in virtual machines (VM). Read More FAQ on Sinofsky's departure from Microsoft In a stunning move, Microsoft has announced that the man who oversaw the creation of Windows 8, Windows phone 8 and the Microsoft Surface tablets is leaving the company. Here are some questions and answers about the move. Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: AT&T VoIP Solutions Provide Enterprises With Various Benefits VoIP migration is a top telecom priority for many North American enterprises. Do you know why? Find out in this Forrester study, which reveals the opinions of telecommunications decision-makers like you. Read the report. 6 tools to manage large file transfers The managed file transfer (MFT) industry has a players ranging from big-name tech titans to up-and-coming next-generation cloud-based vendors. Below is a list of some, but not all, players in this industry and a brief description. Read More The 10 most powerful supercomputers on the planet The latest Top500 list details the world's mightiest silicon Read More WHITE PAPER: Brocade Scaling Out Data Centers Organizations of all sizes are facing daunting challenges as they struggle to adapt their data center networks to new technologies and applications. The move toward cloud architectures in particular is demanding a high-performance network interconnect that can host servers potentially numbering in the thousands. Read Now INSIDER Review: Best tools to set up secure Wi-Fi for BYOD Deploying the enterprise mode of Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2) with 802.1X authentication provides great Wi-Fi security, but complicates the client configuration and connection process. In bring-your-own-device (BYOD) environments, this can cause user frustration and a spike in help desk calls. The solution is to deploy an automated configuration process so users can easily connect their devices without invention from IT staff. Read More INSIDER A sampling of BYOD user policies Just say the words "bring your own device" and IT staffers start to rub their foreheads. Allowing users to attach their consumer devices, including smartphones and tablets, to the network might seem like a bad idea, but with a clear user policy that is re-signed annually, you can reduce a lot of organizational risk. Read More
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