Networking

Networking

Aruba launches EdgeConnect Microbranch solution for SOHO setups in larger organizations

December 7, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Aruba launches EdgeConnect Microbranch solution for SOHO setups in larger organizations
The new solution extends Aruba’s longtime support for the SOHO market by extending SD-WAN and SASE security services through a single Access Point without the need for a gateway or an agent.

Cloud

Illumio adds agentless cloud-native visibility and control solution to Zero Trust Segmentation portfolio with Illumio CloudSecure

October 26, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Illumio adds agentless cloud-native visibility and control solution to Zero Trust Segmentation portfolio with Illumio CloudSecure
Illumio CloudSecure brings agentless visibility and cloud-native control capability to cloud environments, and in conjunction with the Illumio Core platform, provides full visibility in management in hybrid environments as well.

Networking

Aruba leverages Pensando partnership to create industry’s first Distributed Service Switch

October 19, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Aruba leverages Pensando partnership to create industry’s first Distributed Service Switch
The Aruba CX 10000 Series Switch creates a new product category that protects east-west traffic in the data centre, brings new economies of scale, performance and price, and won’t compete directly with partners’ existing firewall business.

Networking

VMware announces multitude of security enhancements at VMworld

October 7, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on VMware announces multitude of security enhancements at VMworld
In addition to their core product and service announcements around cross-cloud services and app modernization, VMware has introduced a large number of security enhancements, that leverage their strength in virtual networking to make the new and existing product more secure.

Networking

Building enterprise-grade DDI for modern hybrid organizations

September 30, 2021 Bob Rose, Sr. Product Marketing Manager, Solutions Marketing & DDI Value-Added Services at Infoblox Comments Off on Building enterprise-grade DDI for modern hybrid organizations
Bob Rose of Infoblox discusses how the integrated approach to network management DDI can support customers’ hybrid network future in this guest blog.

Networking

Palo Alto Networks unveils complete SASE offering managed through a single dashboard

September 15, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Palo Alto Networks unveils complete SASE offering managed through a single dashboard
The new Prisma SASE combines Prisma Access’ security capabilities and Prisma SD-WAN into a converged service that provides Zero Trust Network Access, Cloud Secure Web Gateway, CASB, Firewall as a Service and SD-WAN into a single solution managed with a unified dashboard.

Networking

Linksys, Fortinet expand partnership around Linksys HomeWRK for Business covering both corporate and personal accounts

September 13, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Linksys, Fortinet expand partnership around Linksys HomeWRK for Business covering both corporate and personal accounts
The companies see this combination of enterprise grade support for both corporate and personal accounts in the same device as a first in the market, fulfilling a need that has grown significantly during the pandemic.

Mobility

Cradlepoint sees strong Canadian, channel opportunities with industry’s first 5G wireless WAN enterprise router

August 30, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cradlepoint sees strong Canadian, channel opportunities with industry’s first 5G wireless WAN enterprise router
Cradlepoint’s new high end wireless router enters the market at a time when Cradlepoint continues to bolster its strength in Canada, and when the 5G market here is strengthening, with a very strong spectrum auction taking place a month ago.

Channel Programs

Kubernetes networking provider Tigera launches channel program to support developing channel

August 23, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Kubernetes networking provider Tigera launches channel program to support developing channel
Tigera has been selling commercial products using the Calico Open Source it developed for about two years, but within the last six months, increased channel interest has led them to develop that channel, now supported by a partner program.

Channel Programs

Cradlepoint formally launches new Cradlepoint Cascade partner portal

August 12, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cradlepoint formally launches new Cradlepoint Cascade partner portal
The new portal, which improves ease of use and adds new functionality, is designed for reseller partners, but similar support for MSPs through the portal is on the way.