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Is SDN hype holding back networking sales?

SDN hype weighs on networking sales

June 2, 2014 Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) Comments Off

Service providers may covet the heady promises being made by SDN and NFV purveyors, but their wait and see approach is harming traditional network sales.

HP bets on SDN going mainstream… next year

April 1, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off

Customers are educated on what software-defined networking (SDN) is, but still need help to understand what it can do for them, HP says.

HP enters the cloud-managed WiFi fray

March 31, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off

HP introduces its first cloud-managed WiFi offering, pitching SMB on ease of management and simplicity.

Dell pushes for enterprise credibility with new networking solutions

March 28, 2014 Mark Cox Comments Off

Dell introduces a new high-density data centre switch, and a new fabric controller for OpenStack.

making deals with the new technology buyer

Ericsson, Ciena try to jump-start SDN

February 19, 2014 Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) Comments Off

In a marriage of SDN convenience, Ericsson and Ciena are teaming up on joint transport solutions that bring together the pair’s optical and IP capabilities.

New Juniper CEO a Sign of SDN Commitment

November 18, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

Juniper Networks appoints Shaygan Kheradpir to replace retiring Kevin Johnson in the CEO post.

Cisco's Nexus 9000 family is a big part of its Insieme Application-Centric Infrastructure Play

Cisco Unveils Insieme Plans: Application-Centric Infrastructure

November 7, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off

Cisco unveils plans to purchase the rest of spin-in Insieme Networks, and to use their technology to power a new assault on software-defined networking,

DiFranco: HP’s Got Its Mojo Back

October 31, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

As other big vendors show signs of slowing sales and transitional challenges, HP is emerging from its reorganization appearing a little more confident.