Bi-Monthly Computer Networking/IT Industry Updates (8 – 21, Apr. ’14)
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Welcome to bi-monthly Computer Networking/IT industry updates. In this edition, let us look at some important news & product releases from the vendors in our industry, over the last two weeks (April 08 to April 21, 2014).
#1. Internet of Things World Forum & IoT Grand Innovation challenge by Cisco: Cisco has announced that the 2014 Internet of Things World Forum will be held at Chicago, from Oct. 14 – 16, 2014. For entrepreneurs and start-ups developing cutting edge technologies related to Internet of Everything, Cisco has announced a Grand Challenge contest with prize money of $250,000. Read more…
#2. Riverbed introduces Riverbed SteelFusion 3.0: Formerly known as Riverbed Granite, this branch converged infrastructure solution uses BlockStream storage technology, built-in WAN optimization, branch optimized virtualization to effectively consolidate branch servers into a centralized data center. Read more…
#3. F5 introduces 2U Modular (expandable) Application Deliver Controller Chassis: The new VIPRION 2200, targeted at mid-range customers, offers 160 G of L7 throughput, 72 Gbps of SSL crypto throughput, 80 Gbps of hardware compression, among others. More…
#4. Oracle introduces Oracle Virtual Compute Appliance X4-2: This enables virtual machines, software defined infrastructure deployment, any x86 applications and workloads, in addition to Oracle applications to run. More…
#5. Microsoft launches SQL Server 2014, Big Data in a Box: Microsoft has launched the latest version SQL Server – 2014 with built-in in-memory technology and public cloud scale with Microsoft Azure. They have also introduced ‘Analytics Platform System (APS) or Big Data in a Box’ that combines Microsoft SQL Server Database and Hadoop technology in one offering. Read more…
#6. Axis Communications introduces POE+ over Coax cables: For effective migration of analog cameras to IP cameras without changing the coax cable medium already present, Axis announces POE+ over Coax blade. More…
#7. Gartner’s Magic Quadrant released for Enterprise Firewalls: You can see it from the link given here (Courtesy: Palo Alto Networks). Also, Palo Alto Networks has acquired Israel-based Cyvera Ltd, specializing in blocking unknown, zero-day attacks on end points. Read more…
#8. VMware introduces vCloud Hybrid Service for Disaster Recovery: Customers who are on VMware platform, can avail this cloud-based DR service offered by VMware (through one of their data centers in US & UK) at a monthly cost. More…
#9. A10 Networks introduces four new Application Delivery Controller models: One of them has a 100 Gigabit Ethernet interface! Read more…
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