Michael Dell: On SDNs and networking for the masses

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	Michael Dell: On SDNs and networking for the masses Dell is synonymous with home and business PCs, and data center servers. Yet Dell also has an ambitious software-defined networking activity underway called the Open Networking Initiative, where it partners with SDN software companies like Cumulus Networks and Big Switch Networks to bundle operating systems and applications on Dell switches. The Big Switch deal was announced last week, and Dell Founder and CEO Michael Dell found time to provide Network World Managing Editor Jim Duffy with some perspective on that partnership, and on Dell's overall networking and Open Networking Initiative. Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: Silver Peak Systems Forced into a Riverbed Upgrade? Is your Riverbed WAN optimization hardware up for a refresh? Discover the better choice. Former Riverbed customers have realized a 50% faster ROI, higher performance and 80% cost savings by switching to Silver Peak software. Learn more and download a free trial now! In this Issue Cisco, Akamai team to boost branch performance Geopolitics aside, Huawei still selling to carriers in the US Netgear patch said to leave backdoor problem in router Enterprise and service provider networking port revenues reach $39B Fave Raves: 33 tech pros share their favorite IT products Band releases album as Linux kernel module Geek-Themed Meme: It's a real pain in the neck WHITE PAPER: Alert Logic and PEER 1 Hosting Defense Throughout the Vulnerability Life Cycle This whitepaper provides insight into how to leverage threat and log management technologies to protect your IT assets throughout their vulnerability life cycle. Learn More Cisco, Akamai team to boost branch performance Cisco and Akamai this week announced a collaboration to boost application performance for branch office sites. Read More Geopolitics aside, Huawei still selling to carriers in the US Despite its setbacks in the U.S., Huawei Technologies still expects growth from its carrier business in the nation, and is focusing on the market's smaller network operators to increase sales. Read More WEBCAST: CDW CDW Software Asset Management SAM is a process, not a one off project. Chances are you've either been audited, or you will be soon. In fact, nearly two-thirds of all US business entities will be audited within the next 12 months. View Now Netgear patch said to leave backdoor problem in router The security researcher who identified an admin backdoor in a range of routers last year has found that Netgear's patches don't adequately address the security issue. Read More Enterprise and service provider networking port revenues reach $39B Routers, switches and other networking gear became a $39 billion market in 2013, as 40G took hold in the data center and 100G became the new standard for service providers, according to the latest research from Infonetics. Read More WHITE PAPER: Attachmate Zero-Footprint Terminal Emulation for Mobile Devices See how host access in the cloud can provide big benefits for users and IT alike. As the powerhouse working behind the scenes, Attachmate Verastream simplifies mobile enablement with a modern three-tier approach. Learn More Fave Raves: 33 tech pros share their favorite IT products What IT pros like, in their own words Read More Band releases album as Linux kernel module A Seattle-based band called netcat - not to be confused with the networking tool of the same name - has perked ears in the software community by releasing its debut album as a Linux kernel module (among other more typical formats.) Why? From the band's Facebook page: Read More Geek-Themed Meme: It's a real pain in the neck No. 40 in our Geek-Themed Meme of the Week series, brought to you by the Internet, addresses the inherent risks associated with having multiple screens. Want more? Check out the "Geek-themed Meme of the Week Archive": Read More
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