Monthly Computer Networking/IT Industry Updates

#1. Cisco announces intent to acquire Sunnyvale-based Springpath for the latter’s distributed file system for hyperconvergence that enables server-based storage systems. More…

#2. Juniper Networks Contrail Security helps protect applications running in multiple heterogeneous cloud environments. More…

#3. Lumina Networks enters the SDN market by introducing Lumina SDN controller based on OpenDayLight, Lumina Flow Manager, and Lumina Zero Touch Installer. More…

#4. AWS introduces Amazon Macie, a security service that helps customers to classify the sensitivity of their data on Amazon S3, monitor & report on risks and anomalous access. More… AWS Glue, an ETL service that automates the preparation of data for analytics, to be available to all customers. More…

#5. Riverbed launches Riverbed Xirrus Wave 2 AP (Model XD2-230) Wireless Access Point with three radios and integrated controller. This 802.11ac AP supports 3.9 Gbps of total WiFi bandwidth and Bluetooth Low Energy tech. More…

#6. Digium launches new Switchvox Telephony appliances: E-Series ~ E510, E520, E530, and E540. More…

#7. DigiCert to Acquire Symantec’s Website Security and Related PKI Solutions. More… Norton Core WiFi router, with emphasis on security – according to the company, has been launched in the U.S. market. More…

#8. Microsoft announces the Coco Framework to improve performance, confidentiality and governance characteristics of enterprise blockchain networks. More…

#9. Watchguard introduces new M-Series Firebox appliances:  M470, M570, and M670. More… Watchguard introduces new 802.11ac AP420 with 4×4 MIMO and a third radio for WIPS. More… WatchGuard Technologies Acquires Datablink and Adds Multi-factor Authentication to SMB Security Portfolio. More…

#10. VMware has many announcements this month. Check them all here.

#11. Polycom introduces DaaS (Device-as-a-Service) program for VoIP with a monthly payment and no capital expenses for customers. More…

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