Communications, network and cloud service providers have assumed much of this responsibility and make it easy for enterprises to take advantage of the latest network capabilities. Providers like Equinix play a major role in enabling enterprises to connect globally and manage network resources and interconnection far more efficiently and cost-effectively than ever before.
A shift towards software-defined security can deliver improvements in automation, virtualization and a holistic security architecture.
CenturyLink and Perseus execs share real-world experiences, reminding everyone there are no easy paths to virtualization.
Enterprises need straightforward use cases that clearly demonstrate value before they begin adopting SDN.
Many mainstream enterprises still don't appear ready to invest in and use SDN, despite ongoing interest in and innovation around the technology.
Software-defined networking (SDN) is the biggest revolution to hit enterprise networking since the Internet. It represents the latest leap forward in a nonstop progression of technological and social change that has reinvented business applications (SaaS), scale-out computing (cloud), data processing and analytics (big data), and employee work styles (mobility). With SDN, networking finally enters the …
A look at the relationship between SDN and SDS and potential performance issues.
The recent buzz in the industry is astonishing. I would dare to argue that we have never before seen this
Using a well-researched approach that explains the cost and functionality advantages of SDN is essential when selling company management on SDN technology.
Network service chaining and service function chaining uses SDN capabilities connecting a series of virtualized network services within the same network flo
There’s a largely unaddressed area of digital transformation, the opportunity to modernize networking infrastructure— software-defined networks (SDNs).
With the advent of SDN, NFV and more, networks are being upgraded at a faster pace than ever.
Research reveals how some drivers for enterprise SDN deployment have shifted while others remain constant.
Any CEO concerned with organizational agility should ensure SDN is a priority within their IT department.
The software-defined infrastructure effort is gaining traction and will soon be commonplace because of the many benefits of SDN.
Do standards bodies represent the future of SDN and NFV, or will vendors lead the charge?
sFlow-based traffic monitoring provides feedback to SDN controllers so they can allocate resources in response to changing demand.
Follow these steps to reap the benefits of SDN without disrupting your IT environment
Are the massed ranks of SDN and related groups getting in each other's way?