Riverbed widens WAN portfolio with Xirrus

Networking Digest A roundup of network technology content from TechTarget|April 24, 2017 FEATURED STORY Xirrus wireless LAN makes Riverbed WAN portfolio stronger for the branch by Antone Gonsalves, News Director The acquisition of wireless LAN provider Xirrus makes the Riverbed WAN portfolio more appealing to companies with branch offices. (SearchNetworking.com) Advertisement NEWS   Avaya unveils platform for virtualized network functions in the campus Avaya has introduced a platform for taking virtualized network functions to campus networks. New products include an operating system and orchestration engine. (SearchNetworking.com)   UCC market evolution driven by digital transformation A report finds digital transformation initiatives are driving the UCC market, while CoreDial and VeloCloud partner to bring SD-WAN features to cloud UC services. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   ONUG Spring 2017 conference issues include barriers to cloud adoption The ONUG Spring 2017 conference includes sessions with market-leading cloud providers, like Amazon and Microsoft, addressing barriers to enterprise cloud adoption. (SearchSDN.com)   Wi-Fi vendor segment needs 'code enforcers' to cut glitches Networking analysts discuss the state of Wi-Fi vendor quality, how BGP can be made to work more efficiently and why enterprises should consider startups. (SearchNetworking.com) EXPERT ADVICE   Messaging platforms flout traditional real-time telephony Business messaging defies traditional telephony-centric, real-time communications. The persistence and efficiency of web-based messaging offers a new way to collaborate. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Data center SDN transition can help with DCI, SD-WAN and 5G Most SDN connections run less than 100 feet within one data center. The mission now is to move data center SDN into broader network uses, like DCI, SD-WAN, 5G wireless and CDNs. (SearchSDN.com)   Voice applications, analytics suites part of UC evolution With the help of the cloud, voice applications enjoy a mini resurgence, as vendors build API products and analytics suites to track voice interactions. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   The WAN revolution: Wide area network design marches forward Wide area network design has moved beyond just MPLS, with SD-WAN and cloud technologies putting plenty of options on the table for enterprises. (SearchNetworking.com)   API vendors show how to build web-calling features Web calling is a core component to communication API platforms. In this video, see how API vendors provide building blocks to enable browser-based calls. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   New WAN design options revitalize branch networks Emerging wide area network technologies transform enterprise WANs for the better, giving network managers more choice and control. (SearchNetworking.com) About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Networking Digest, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget Networking Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2017 TechTarget. All rights reserved.