Software-Defined Networking

Networking

HP launches industry’s first SDN App Store

September 25, 2014 Mark Cox Comments Off on HP launches industry’s first SDN App Store
Eight applications, with attached services, are available at launch, but HP is hopeful that will expand significantly.

Is SDN hype holding back networking sales?
Networking

SDN hype weighs on networking sales

June 2, 2014 Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) Comments Off on SDN hype weighs on networking sales
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.

Dominic Wilde spoke on SDN
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HP bets on SDN going mainstream… next year

April 1, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on HP bets on SDN going mainstream… next year
Customers are educated on what software-defined networking (SDN) is, but still need help to understand what it can do for them, HP says.

Dell Networking Z9500
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Dell pushes for enterprise credibility with new networking solutions

March 28, 2014 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell pushes for enterprise credibility with new networking solutions
Dell introduces a new high-density data centre switch, and a new fabric controller for OpenStack.

making deals with the new technology buyer
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Ericsson, Ciena try to jump-start SDN

February 19, 2014 Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Ericsson, Ciena try to jump-start SDN
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.

VMware channel chief Dave O'Callaghan
Data Centre

VMware preps partners for software-defined enterprise

February 11, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on VMware preps partners for software-defined enterprise
Vmware kicks off Partner Exchange 2014 by making the case for partners to look beyond server virtualization to the “software-defined data centre.”

Raelyn Kritzer, director of channel marketing at Brocade
Channel Programs

Brocade adds software networking channel program

February 4, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Brocade adds software networking channel program
Brocade adds new components to its Alliance Partner Network to help partners ready themselves for SDN opportunities in the market.

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

November 7, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Cisco Unveils Insieme Plans: Application-Centric Infrastructure
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,

A mockup of HP's planned SDN App Store
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HP Introduces SDN Development Tools, Plans App Store

September 30, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on HP Introduces SDN Development Tools, Plans App Store
HP is looking to do for SDN what Apple did for mobile devices with plans to offer an dev environment and eventually a store to monetize applications.

VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger
Channel Programs

VMware Chief: Virtualization Has a Decade of Runway

August 27, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on VMware Chief: Virtualization Has a Decade of Runway
As VMware broadens its borders beyond its sweet spot in server virtualization, does it risk coming into increased conflict with allies and channel partners?