Bi-Monthly Computer Networking/IT Industry Updates (Apr. 22 – May 5, ’14)

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Welcome to bi-monthly Computer Networking/IT industry updates. In this edition, let’s look at some interesting news and product releases from the vendors in our industry, over the last two weeks (April 22 – May 07, 2014).

#1. Cisco launches Managed Threat Defense service: This is a subscription-based security protection service against unknown zero-day attacks provided directly by Cisco. Read more…

#2. Hp introduces new Enterprise Storage Array: It’s called the Hp XP7 Storage Array and can handle up to 4.5 PB of internal storage on a single array. Read more… Hp offers Facility-as-a-Service for Data Center sourcing: To offset the high initial costs of building a data center, Hp has come up with a new FaaS model in which customers pay the capital expenditure over a period of five years. Read more… Also, Hp has introduced a new Information Security managed service: Hp Security Metrics Services. Read more…

#3. Ruckus introduces ZoneFlex R300 Access Point: This is a dual-band 802.11n AP that supports up to 600 Mbps of bandwidth. This can be a stand-alone AP or can be managed by a Ruckus Wi-Fi Controller. Read more…

#4. Check Point introduces 41000 Data Center Security System: This 6U modular security system provides 40 Gbps of Firewall throughput and 25 Gbps of IPS throughput. It comes with 40 GbE connectivity interface, as an option. Read more… Check Point has also upgraded their Smart-1 Security Management appliance family. Read more…

#5. Symantec introduces new Managed Security Services for Advanced Threat Protection: Details here…

#6. Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Center Networking can be accessed from the link on this page (courtesy VMware).

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