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It’s official: VMware and Dell have split

VMware and Dell have untied the knot that has held them together since 2016, giving VMware new flexibility for partnerships and investment.

By Michael Cooney

Nov 1, 2021 3 mins

Cloud Computing VMware

Cisco upgrades network and collaboration tools for hybrid work

Cisco is integrating its ThousandEyes agents to the Webex collaboration platform to give greater visibility into conferencing connections.

By Michael Cooney

Oct 26, 2021 6 mins

Asset Management Software Cisco Systems Small and Medium Business

MTU size issues, fragmentation, and jumbo frames

The maximum transmission unit (MTU) for a protocol sets the top limit on how big its packets can be. However, the network devices they pass through, encapsulation, and other factors can complicate things.

By Josh Fruhlinger and Scott Hogg

Oct 20, 2021 14 mins

Cisco Systems Networking

Aruba switch can cut the need for separate, single-function appliances

The Aruba CX 10000 switch integrates a DPU from Pensando that helps support firewall, DDoS, encryption, network-address translation, load balancing, network telemetry, and automation.

By Michael Cooney

Oct 19, 2021 4 mins

HPE Network Security Networking

Cisco: Networking, security, collaboration at heart of hybrid workforce concerns

Cisco’s new quarterly Hybrid Work Index tracks workforce challenges by analyzing data culled from users of its Meraki networking, ThousandEyes internet visibility, Webex collaboration, and security platforms.

By Michael Cooney

Oct 7, 2021 3 mins

Cisco Systems Networking

VMworld 2021: VMware to pack more security into NSX

An upcoming release of VMware's core NSX networking software will add anomaly detection, analytics, and data-gathering software sensors.

By Michael Cooney

Oct 6, 2021 4 mins

Data Center Management Network Security VMware

VMware takes aim at multicloud services, security

New cross-cloud services, cloud management tools and bolstered security offerings from VMware are designed to help enterprises manage and secure the multicloud world.

By Michael Cooney

Oct 5, 2021 5 mins

Cloud Computing Cloud Management VMware

VMware reveals new software services for the edge

At VMworld, VMware rolls out an edge platform to run, manage, and secure “edge-native” apps across multiple clouds.

By Michael Cooney

Oct 5, 2021 4 mins

Cloud Management Edge Computing VMware

Data-center network overhaul nets big savings for healthcare system

Cisco's portfolio of data-center networking gear is at the core of Kaleida Health’s modernization efforts.

By Michael Cooney

Oct 4, 2021 5 mins

Cisco Systems Data Center Data Center Management

Juniper targets data-center networks with flexible 400G switch

Juniper has announced QFX5700, a flexible switch that can be upgraded to support 400GbE networks and includes tight integration with the company’s Apstra intent-based networking (IBN) software.

By Michael Cooney

Sep 29, 2021 3 mins

Juniper Networks Networking