Cisco's 'intent-based networking' vision means new challenges ahead

Networking Digest A roundup of network technology content from TechTarget|July 3, 2017 FEATURED STORY Cisco faces challenges in building DNA network management center by Antone Gonsalves, Director of News Cisco has the pieces for building a software-based network management center for the enterprise WAN. But reaching that goal will require integration work and customer hand-holding. (SearchNetworking.com) Advertisement NEWS   Cisco and Apple alliance deepens, targets security and Wi-Fi projects With Cisco's Ericsson partnership on hold for now, the Cisco and Apple CEOs hinted at joint work on Wi-Fi and security at Cisco's annual customer conference. (SearchNetworking.com)   Team chat applications face interoperability woes Team collaboration apps are booming among businesses. But a lack of interoperability is creating headaches for users who rely on multiple apps for internal and external collaboration. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Avaya customer engagement platform melds omnichannel and APIs In UC news, Avaya announces a platform that combines Oceana and Breeze for omnichannel customer engagement, while a credit union deploys Vidyo for video-banking services. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Cisco DNA Center headed for central enterprise network management The new Cisco DNA Center policy software may become the central enterprise management console for data center and campus networks, integrating Cisco's APIC controller. (SearchNetworking.com)   Microsoft Stream lacks key video content management tools Despite its name, Microsoft Stream currently does not offer live streaming. The enterprise video service, launched last week, also lacks API support and analytics tools. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com) EXPERT ADVICE   Why SD-WAN doesn't mean the end of MPLS connections Many organizations are opting to keep their MPLS connections, even after deploying SD-WAN, defying predictions of the death of MPLS with SD-WAN's rise -- at least for some circuits. (SearchSDN.com)   How well is ARM NFV positioned for NFV deployments? It's ARM vs. Intel again, as the two competitors each look to become the leading silicon microprocessor chip provider for NFV applications. ARM NFV could prove to be a challenger to Intel. (SearchSDN.com)   What can I do to address hardware vulnerabilities in my network? Hackers target hardware vulnerabilities in networks, but you can take proactive steps to prevent attacks. (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.