Public cloud spending to dampen Cisco switch sales

Networking Digest A roundup of network technology content from TechTarget|February 27, 2017 FEATURED STORY Higher spending on public cloud service providers bad news for Cisco by Antone Gonsalves, News Director Enterprise spending on public cloud service providers will increase almost 22% annually through 2020, depressing sales of data center switches from Cisco and other suppliers. (SearchNetworking.com) Advertisement NEWS   New Cisco VNF hardware designed for data centers, branch offices Cisco has introduced hardware that contains all the components for running virtual network functions. The new gear delivers Cisco VNFs in the data center and branch office. (SearchNetworking.com)   ShoreTel offers Google Chrome integration with G Suite ShoreTel integrates its Connect platform with Google G Suite, while RingCentral Glip achieves HIPAA compliance for secure team chat in healthcare. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Cybersecurity policies take center stage at RSA 2017 Bloggers look at cybersecurity policies, how to best confront the challenges of hybrid cloud and what the SMS-Curvature merger will mean for customers. (SearchNetworking.com)   UC security lags despite the cloud creating new threats Information security professionals do not prioritize UC security, according to a report. But the rise of cloud unified communications presents new threats. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   ARRIS expected to go after large campuses with Brocade networking buy ARRIS plans to buy a portion of the Brocade networking portfolio that includes Ruckus Wireless. ARRIS is expected to target large public venues, education and hospitality. (SearchNetworking.com)   New Fuze software meshes with customer service systems Fuze integrates its cloud communications platform with customer service systems, and BroadSoft's quarterly revenue rises, but profits tumble. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com) EXPERT ADVICE   Network management platforms address big enterprises, ISPs The leading network availability monitoring tools troubleshoot networks deployed in big enterprises, as well as within service-provider environments that manage multiple domains. (SearchNetworking.com)   Choosing the best CPaaS product for your enterprise Assessing vendors and products to find the best communications platform as a service is complex. This guide will help your hunt. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Network Time Protocol (NTP) Learn about Network Time Protocol (NTP) and NTP servers. Also, gain a better understanding of some NTP features, including Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). (SearchNetworking.com)   Will edge routers be replaced as SD-WAN growth continues? SD-WAN growth is affecting the edge router market, according to Gartner forecasts. Network expert Andrew Froehlich discusses whether or not SD-WAN will replace edge routers. (SearchSDN.com)   The unified network management system is revived in move to cloud The single pane of glass, unified network management system is often thought to be a myth. But in the age of cloud computing, a viable framework is beginning to emerge. (SearchNetworking.com)   Four steps to prepare for an SD-WAN deployment SD-WAN touts promising benefits. But if you're considering SD-WAN deployment, take time to prioritize remote sites, and crunch the numbers to make sure it's right for your company. (SearchSDN.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.