Bi-Monthly Computer Networking/IT Industry Updates (Sept 17 – 30, ’13)

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Welcome to another edition of bi-monthly Computer Networking/IT industry updates. Let us look at some interesting news, product releases and articles published by the vendors in our industry over the last two weeks (Sept 17 – Sept 30, 2013).

#1. Hp launches Open SDN Ecosystem: Hp has launched the Hp SDN developer kit and Hp SDN App store which allows partners to develop and offer networking services/apps directly to customers, thereby creating an Open Software Defined Networking (SDN) ecosystem. Read more…

#2. Brocade introduces Vyatta 5600 vRouter: Designed for Telco-class networks and service-providers, the Brocade Vyatta 5600 vRouter is basically a software module that can run on x86 generic/network-centric hardware. Read more…

#3. Riverbed introduces new Cloud Storage Appliances: Available as physical or virtual appliance, the new Riverbed Cloud Storage appliances integrate with Cloud storage solutions (like Amazon Glacier) and eliminates the need for tape-based backup solutions. Read more…

#4. F5 Networks to acquire Versafe: Based out of Tel Aviv, Israel, Versafe provides web-based anti-phishing, anti-malware and anti-fraud solutions. F5 Networks has announced that they would shortly be acquiring Versafe in order to compliment their Web Application Delivery Firewall solution. Read more…

#5. Axis Communications introduces A1001 Network Door Controller: With this product introduction, Axis Communications enters the physical access control market (network-based). Read more…

#6. Google makes QuickOffice Free for everyone: Previously available only for Google Apps Enterprise customers, QuickOffice is now free to use for anyone with a Google account. Now you can create/edit documents with this Google app (available on the Playstore) on mobiles & tablets, on the go. Read more…

#7. SafeNet announces Licensing Live! 2013 Conference: To be held on Oct 9-10, at Cupertino, California, this conference will focus on latest software licensing trends, especially in cloud environments. Read more…

#8. Infoblox announces an Open Source tool to measure Network Complexity: Tapestry is the open source tool released by Infoblox that helps customers generate a Network Complexity Index (NCI) for their network (based on DNS, etc.). By monitoring that number over time, CIOs can better understand the complexity growth curve of their networks (according to Infoblox). Read more…

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