Vendors and Providers

10 most powerful Wi-Fi vendors

Cisco, HPE-Aruba, Ubiquiti, CommScope are driving the transition from Wi-Fi 5 to Wi-Fi 6 and beyond with automation, AI and machine learning

Cisco pushes for more recycling of its used gear

Cisco is launching two sustainability initiatives aimed at reusing or recycling all of its hardware that's at end-of-use.

Cisco SD-WAN software gains broader application access, enhanced analytics

Cisco upgraded its SD-WAN Cloud OnRamp for SaaS service to provide secure connectivity to a wider range of cloud-based apps and greater visibility into network metrics.

New from Cisco: Workplace-safety service, branch office firewall

Cisco unwraps Secure Firewall 3100 Series and SmartWorkspace, monitoring that can locate free workplace meeting rooms, report on their occupancy, even their humidity.

Microsoft launches Azure VMs powered by new Ampere Altra Arm-based chips

AMD grabs DPU maker Pensando for a cool $1.9B

AMD wants the DPU-based architecture and technology that Pensando is developing and that could be instrumental in smartNICs.

IBM’s game-changing mainframe moments

The latest generation of IBM mainframes, the z16, is just the most recent chapter of one of the longest running tech success stories.

Aruba exec: Centralized policies, NaaS, segmentation are big

Network and security perimeters are becoming outdated, and AI can help optimize network efficiency, says Aruba chief product and technology officer David Hughes.

Cisco upgrades target Kubernetes, cloud, and AI/ML

Cisco has added new features to its Intersight cloud management system, UCS X-Series server, and HyperFlex hyperconverged system.

HPE’s GreenLake expansion adds NaaS, HPC, storage options

HPE unveiled 12 new cloud services in networking, data services and high performance computing, expanding its GreenLake platform to more than 50 cloud services.