Michael Cooney
Senior Editor
Michael Cooney is a Senior Editor with Network World who has written about the IT world for more than 25 years. He can be reached at michael_cooney@idg.com.
Palo Alto launches an enterprise-grade security pack for remote workers
Palo Alto’s Okyo Garde package includes a WiFi-6-based hardware device and mobile application software to deliver malware, ransomware and phishing protection.
Cisco: Product sales jump, so do some prices
From Cisco's year-end earnings call: Its software strategy is working, 400G Ethernet is on the march, supply shortages affect some pricing.
Cisco to buy Epsagon for application, microservice management
Cisco’s fifth acquisition this year is Epsagon, whose application-performance technology will be integrated into Cisco’s AppDynamics performance-management platform.
Juniper touts cloud-ready data center, AI, automation
Juniper’s chief operating officer Manoj Leelanivas sees AI and automation as leading a change in network architecture.
Extreme targets SD-WAN services with Ipanema buy
Extreme Networks says it will acquire Ipanema’s SD-WAN business for about $73M.
Chip shortage has networking vendors scrambling
The most recent round of earnings calls found many large high-tech vendors battling supply chain problems and higher costs brought on by the current semiconductor shortage.
Juniper software triggers network response to threats
Juniper Cloud Workload Protection controls application execution, monitors for signs of attacks, and takes steps to block them.
Extreme CEO: Cloud, hybrid workplaces drive big growth for networking
As Extreme Network's revenues top $1 billion, CEO Ed Myercord claims the company's XIQ management has features that Cisco's and other company's products lack.
Cisco preps now for the hybrid workforce
Cisco says its employees will work from home part of the time and be supported with its networking gear.
IBM upgrades its Big Iron OS for better cloud, security, and AI support
IBM's latest version of z/OS addresses easier provisioning and embraces Linux applications and utilities.
What is Network as a Service (NaaS)?
NaaS typically includes integrated hardware, software and licenses delivered in a subscription-based offering.
10 competitors Cisco just can’t kill off
Try as it might to be all-things-networking to all enterprises, Cisco faces a wily group of rivals with assets that are hard to overcome. Here’s our list of a notable 10.
Cisco completes purchase of security risk-management firm
Cisco bought Kenna Security to integrate its data-science-driven, security risk-management technology into Cisco's Secure X platform.
Cisco bolts together enterprise and industrial edge with new routers
The new Catalyst 5G Industrial Router family includes three modular routers and a gateway that run Cisco's core operating system, IOS XE, and support a variety of network access technologies such as SD-WAN, Wi-Fi 6, 5G, 4G, Private...
Cisco upgrades intent-based-networking performance, security, analytics
The new DNA Center software integrates a ThousandEyes agent to improve network-intelligence monitoring, double the number of clients the system supports, and strengthen security.
Juniper Networks upgrades its Apstra intent-based networking software
Juniper aims to improve its data-center story with streamlined configuration tools, real-time monitoring, and support for VMware NSX and the SONiC network operating system.
Palo Alto Networks pushes enterprise zero trust
Palo Alto Networks has added products and features to for enterprises looking to a zero-trust protection environment.
Cisco CEO: There's no enterprise perimeter to defend anymore
At RSA, Cisco announces new features for SecureX, Secure Endpoint, and Umbrella, plus integration between Cisco/Meraki Wi-Fi and Cisco SD-WAN
Chip shortage will hit IT-hardware buyers for months to years
Tech executives and analysts say the current processor-chip shortage and disruption of supply chains thanks to COVID-19 could have a long-term impact on price and availability.
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