Bi-Monthly Computer Networking/IT Industry Updates (1-14 Oct. ’13)
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Welcome to the latest edition of bi-monthly Computer Networking/IT industry updates. In this post, let us look at some interesting happenings & news from the vendors in our industry, from 1st Oct to 14th Oct, 2013.
#1. Brocade releases ICX-6540 Switch: Brocade releases its compact enterprise-class fan-less networking switch (ICX-6540) with 12 gigabit ports, 2 fiber/copper uplinks and 4 POE/POE+ ports. Read more…
#2. Enterasys delivers a cloud-based fully-managed Wi-Fi solution via PCM: Seems like the new cloud-based Wi-Fi deployment/management model is catching up with Wi-Fi vendors. Have a look at this offering from Enterasys.
#3. Aruba Networks introduces new Switch, Aruba Instant APs and a new Aruba Central Cloud hosted service: Aruba Networks has introduced S1500 series Mobility Access Switches, Aruba Instant 155/220 Series Access Points and a new Aruba Central Cloud hosted Wi-Fi management service, which the company claims, can inter-operate with its controller-based solution and stand-alone AP solution. Read more…
#4. Siemens Enterprise Networks has been re-branded as Unify: When I visited the Siemens Enterprise Networks site, I saw SEN being re-branded as Unify. One additional news is, their Project Ensemble will shortly available as cloud-based SaaS offering that would support both OpenScape solutions from Unify and corporate telephony solutions from competitors. Read more…
#5. Amazon Web Services introduces Amazon Activate: Amazon Activate is a new offering from AWS that is focused on start-ups to get familiar and build on the AWS Cloud platform. Many start-up focused benefits are in the offing. Read more…
#6. Arista Networks introduces two new switches to the Arista 7000 family: Arista Networks has announced two new switch models – 7050QX-32 and 7050SX-128. They have also introduced two new applications to their EOS switch operating system – Path Tracer and MapReduce Tracer. Read more…
#7. Barracuda Networks releases five new models for Barracuda NG Firewall F600: Higher data throughput, multiple port options and dual internal power supplies are among the highlights of the new firewall models. Read more…
#8. Digium introduces Web-enabling Asterisk API – Asterisk REST Interface: As a part of the strategy to web-enable Asterisk, the popular open-source VOIP Telecommunications switch, Digium has introduced the new ARI (Asterisk REST Interface) that will allow programmers to write applications using Python, PHP & JavaScript, in addition to the C programming language that was already supported. Read more…
#9. Fortinet introduces Fortigate-3700D Firewall that supports up to 160 Gbps throughput: This new firewall is aimed at data centers, carriers, service providers and cloud providers. Read more…
#10. See Gartner’s Magic Quadrant positioning for Mobile Data Protection: Here (Via Checkpoint).
#11. Axis introduces outdoor-ready bullet styled Axis Q1765-LE Network Surveillance Camera with built-in IR illumination: Details here.
#12. SolarWinds acquires Confio Software: Confio software is the maker of Ignite Database Performance Management Software. Read more…
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