VMware fortifies data centre software with Avi Networks buy
VMware has punched up its data centre network virtualisation capabilities by unveiling plans to buy Avi Networks for an undisclosed amount.
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Cisco offers cloud-based security for SD-WAN resources
Cisco, at its Cisco Live customer event this week, took aim at that requirement by telling customers it added support for the company’s cloud-based security gateway platform – known as Umbrella – to its SD-WAN software offerings.
Cisco rolls out developer-community cert program
Cisco has revamped some of its most critical certification and career-development programs in an effort to address the software-oriented-network environment.
Cisco to buy IoT security, management firm Sentryo
Buying Sentryo will give Cisco support for anomaly and real-time threat detection for the Industrial Internet of Things.
Cisco wil use AI/ML to boost intent-based networking
Cisco explains how artificial intelligence and machine learning fit into a feedback loop that implements and maintain desired network conditions to optimise network performance for workloads using real-time data.
IBM 'cloudifies' mainframe software pricing, adds hybrid, private cloud services
IBM brings mainframe to cloud consumption model; adds Docker container extensions
Cisco boosts SD-WAN with multicloud-to-branch access system
Cisco's SD-WAN Cloud onRamp for CoLocation can tie branch offices to private data centres in regional corporate headquarters via colocation facilities for shorter, faster, possibly more secure connections.
Cisco issues critical security warning for Nexus data centre switches
Cisco has issued some 40 security advisories but only one of them was deemed “critical”.
Cisco: DNSpionage attack adds new tools, morphs tactics
The group behind the Domain Name System attacks known as DNSpionage have upped their dark actions with new tools and malware to focus their attacks and better hide their activities.
Cisco warns WLAN controller, 9000 series router and IOS/XE users to patch urgent security holes
Cisco says unpatched vulnerabilities could lead to DoS attacks, arbitrary code execution, take-over of devices.
Cisco Talos details exceptionally dangerous DNS hijacking attack
Cisco Talos says state-sponsored attackers are battering DNS to gain access to sensitive networks and systems
Cisco taps into AWS for data centre, cloud applications
Cisco Cloud ACI for AWS lets customers manage and secure applications running in the data center or in Amazon Web Service cloud environments
Cisco directs high priority patches for IP phone security exposures
Cisco has advised customers using its 7800 and 8800 series IP phones they should patch a variety of high-priority vulnerabilities.
Cisco spreads AI across WebEx meetings
Cisco WebEx has rolled out a package of AI-based features designed to make business meetings more efficient and intuitive.
How SDN, SD-WAN and security fit in VMware's strategy
VMware networking and security chief Tom Gillis looks at competing with Cisco and how the tech giant will bolster NSX and more.
