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Thinking beyond the box: Why software-defined networks are the future
Network Infrastructure

Thinking beyond the box: Why software-defined networks are the future

Enterprises are constantly under pressure to innovate, scale and deploy new services at speed all while trying to ensure costs remain low.

By Lee Field • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Jun 2018
Gemalto unveils new virtualized encryption platform
Network Infrastructure

Gemalto unveils new virtualized encryption platform

Gemalto has launched a virtualized network encryption platform to help organizations improve their data security needs.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Jun 2018
Ixia enables VMware NSX partners to accelerate certification of network products
Network Infrastructure

Ixia enables VMware NSX partners to accelerate certification of network products

The solution uses Ixia's IxNetwork to enable network equipment manufacturer partners to self-certify their products.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018
Shots fired: Cisco claims it has global data centre solution of choice
Network Infrastructure

Shots fired: Cisco claims it has global data centre solution of choice

Cisco claims that to meet increasing cloud infrastructure demands, service providers are turning to its SDN solution.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Apr 2018
Why Telstra's decision to acquire VMtech makes sense
Network Infrastructure

Why Telstra's decision to acquire VMtech makes sense

Telstra's acquisition of VMtech strategically boosts its ability to transform network, security, and cloud infrastructure for better agility and performance.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Apr 2018
Telstra using acquisition to augment SD-WAN security
Network Infrastructure

Telstra using acquisition to augment SD-WAN security

Last year Telstra announced the acquisition of VMtech, with the company now detailing how it plans to use those technologies augment SD-WAN exposure.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
How VMtech SD-WAN facilitates the next generation of work tools
Network Infrastructure

How VMtech SD-WAN facilitates the next generation of work tools

VMtech aims to assist businesses and simplify their network architectures, directing traffic to the required platform via the most direct path.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
Huawei unveils an Intent-Driven CloudCampus solution
Network Infrastructure

Huawei unveils an Intent-Driven CloudCampus solution

By leveraging telemetry technology, CampusInsight collects network and application data from network devices in real time and on demand.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
D-Link to offer SDN enabled switches for data centers
Network Infrastructure

D-Link to offer SDN enabled switches for data centers

D-Link adds support for SDN with firmware upgrade and new data center switches, offering up to 32 100GbE ports.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2018
NEC contributes to virtualized network ecosystem
Network Infrastructure

NEC contributes to virtualized network ecosystem

NEC announced its membership to the OpenMSA community, an open source ecosystem launched by UBiqube for promoting virtualized network orchestration.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2018
Tech Mahindra and VMware team up to drive telco network and service transformation
Virtualisation

Tech Mahindra and VMware team up to drive telco network and service transformation

As part of the partnership, Tech Mahindra has onboarded VMware vCloud NFV into Tech Mahindra's Virtual Network Function (VNF) Xchange programme.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2018
An industry first report on 5G network slicing for smart grids
Unified Communications

An industry first report on 5G network slicing for smart grids

China Telecom, State Grid, and Huawei release a pioneering report on 5G network slicing for smart grids, detailing major advances and future plans.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2018
Epsilon establishes interconnect points at the 'Continental Edge'
Network Infrastructure

Epsilon establishes interconnect points at the 'Continental Edge'

Epsilon provides access to an interconnected mesh of subsea cable providers, enabling connectivity between Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
China Mobile teams up with Huawei to kick off next phase of cloud initiative
Network Infrastructure

China Mobile teams up with Huawei to kick off next phase of cloud initiative

China Mobile partners with Huawei to implement its CloudFabric solution, creating the world's largest OpenStack resource pool.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018
Exclusive interview: AT&T on how they're making waves in ANZ
Network Infrastructure

Exclusive interview: AT&T on how they're making waves in ANZ

AT&T managing director for ANZ Martin Creighan gives us an update on their ANZ progress and where they're making technology investments.

By Patrick Martlew • 8 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2017
Interoute wins Cloud Infrastructure Award for second year in a row
Network Infrastructure

Interoute wins Cloud Infrastructure Award for second year in a row

nteroute has come away from the World Communication Awards smiling after taking out the Cloud Infrastructure Award for the second year running.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2017
Verizon provides 7 trends driving IT transformation in 2018
Network Infrastructure

Verizon provides 7 trends driving IT transformation in 2018

​Already we're breaking into November with December not far behind – where has the year gone? Verizon has provided key trends for the year ahead.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Nov 2017
Vodafone Australia moves into NEXTDC's Perth data center
Network Infrastructure

Vodafone Australia moves into NEXTDC's Perth data center

Vodafone is launching a point-of-presence at NEXTDC's perth data center which will link to the teleco company's super hub.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2017
Colt launches On Demand SDN services in Japan
Network Infrastructure

Colt launches On Demand SDN services in Japan

The launch coincides with the debut of Colt's 50th Metro Area Network in Nagoya, continuing the company's investment and expansion in Asia.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Oct 2017