Network Switches

AI drives Ethernet switch buying, IDC reports

IDC data shows a robust market for Ethernet switches thanks to growing AI workloads, while on the wireless LAN front, Wi-Fi 6E adoption is ramping up.

Cisco and Aviz coordinate support for enterprise SONiC networks

The vendors are combining Cisco 8000 series routers, Aviz Networks’ SONiC management software, and 24-7 support to accelerate SONiC deployments in private and edge clouds.

Arista switches target ultra-low latency networking demands

Fortinet secures campus networking with high-end switches

The FortiSwitch 600 access switch and FortiSwitch 2000 campus core switch include ties to Fortinet’s security platform and AIops tools.

HPE Aruba intros Wi-Fi 6 access point, stackable switch for SMBs

HPE Aruba's Instant On product line is aimed at simplifying network deployment and management for small and medium businesses.

Cisco vision takes networking to the cloud in a big way

Cisco Networking Cloud will integrate multiple software and cloud offerings to intelligently manage and control all aspects of networking from a central location.

Ethernet turns 50, but its voyage has only begun

With the tech world celebrating Ethernet's 50th anniversary this week, the technology is adapting to evolving network demands as varied as AI, distributed computing, and virtual reality.

Extreme moves cloud-based network management to the edge

New releases include the ExtremeCloud Edge cloud management system, a power-efficient Wi-Fi 6E access point, and additions to Extreme’s Universal Switch series.

Broadcom’s new switching chip links GPUs, aims to boost AI networks

The new Jericho chip can connect up to 32,000 GPUs concurrently and promises shorter job completion times for AI workloads.

What is a virtual network

Virtual networks power cloud computing, VPNs and virtual LANs