IT spending rally could hit $3.9T in 2021
Gartner projects worldwide IT spending will total $3.9 trillion in 2021, representing an increase of 6.2 per cent compared to 2020.
Stories by Michael Cooney
Cisco tags critical security holes in SD-WAN software
Cisco has noted and fixed two critical and a number of high-degree vulnerabilities in its SD-WAN software portfolio.
Cisco and Acacia make up with $4.5B acquisition pact
Cisco has raised its takeover offer for Acacia to $4.5 billion, up from $2.6 billion, in a move aimed at boosting the vendor's optical system strategy.
Cisco coughs up another $1.9B to buy Acacia
After some saber-rattling, Cisco has sweetened the pot to acquire optical technology firm Acacia. The amended agreement calls for Cisco to pay $4.5 billion instead of the originally agreed upon $2.6 billion deal.
Cisco adds to its Nexus data-center-management software
Most recently, Cisco said it has added similar support for its Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) software which manages existing networking systems running NX-OS.
Pat Gelsinger exits as VMware CEO to run Intel
Intel has unveiled plans to bring on current VMware leader Pat Gelsinger as new CEO, replacing Bob Swan in a significant statement of market intent.
Spotlight on home office connectivity intensifies
Work from home users to get more sophisticated network hardware and software as enterprises consider options such as SD-WAN and SASE.
Cisco fights to keep alive planned $2.6B purchase of optical tech vendor Acacia
Tech giant brokered deal for Acacia in 2019 for approximately $2.6 billion to bolster optical systems portfolio, and Acacia wants out.
Cisco takes additional steps to fight counterfeit network gear
Cisco has added new security labels and enhanced cooperation with online marketplaces to crack down on criminals hawking counterfeit network hardware and software.
Multi-cloud management: Challenges for tech, people, processes
When it comes to managing hybrid and multi-cloud environments there are many options but no easy path nor lack of challenges.
SolarWinds Trojan: Affected enterprises must use hot patches, isolate compromised gear
SolarWinds is recommending that customers hit by the Trojan embedded in a version of its Orion platform update to a new release of the software.
AWS improves SD-WAN-to-cloud connectivity with Cisco, Aruba, Arista and others
Amazon Web Services has rolled out a new, more native way to connect SD-WAN infrastructures with AWS resources.
Aruba unveils new data centre orchestration software, switches
Aruba has taken the wraps off new orchestration software and switches that target users looking to build and support distributed data centres.
Juniper reinforces intent-based networking with Apstra buy
Looking to shore-up its intent-based networking software portfolio, Juniper Networks will buy Apstra for an undisclosed amount.
AWS enlists partners to encourage mainframe-to-cloud migration
AWS expands Competency Program with help from consultants Deloitte and Tata, plus technology alliance partners.
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