Juniper targets network automation with Juniper Bots

Networking Digest A roundup of network technology content from TechTarget|December 11, 2017 FEATURED STORY New Juniper Bots apps boost network automation by Antone Gonsalves, Director of News Network automation gets a boost with new Juniper Bots apps for DevOps testing and network anomaly tracking. The apps are set for release next year. (SearchNetworking.com) Advertisement NEWS   VMware NSX-T gets support for Pivotal Container Service VMware NSX-T upgrade gets support for the Pivotal Container Service and the Pivotal Cloud Foundry. The update is designed to improve the use of vSphere in hybrid clouds. (SearchNetworking.com)   Aerohive cloud to combine Wi-Fi and SD-WAN Early next year, the Aerohive cloud-managed wireless LAN will include SD-WAN. Analysts said the vendor is adding a necessary feature to compete with Cisco Meraki. (SearchSDN.com)   Alexa for Business sounds promising, but security a concern Amazon's enterprise virtual assistant connects Echo devices and voice commands to conference rooms and business applications as the service looks to ease meeting complexities. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Barefoot Tofino chip tapped for Deep Insight network monitor Barefoot Networks has introduced packet-based monitoring software, called Deep Insight. The new product uses data processed on switches powered by the Barefoot Tofino chip. (SearchNetworking.com)   Five years later, CLI still rules as an operational interface How long will CLI remain a dominant operational interface? That's one of the key questions network analysts are asking in this week's blog roundup. (SearchNetworking.com)   Equinix business exchange network offers direct connection Equinix introduced a service that uses its business exchange network to directly connect customers through a single portal. Also, VeloCloud adds VeloCloud Edge to AWS Marketplace. (SearchSDN.com) EXPERT ADVICE   Twilio Studio visual builder eases communications design The CPaaS market continues to evolve, as Twilio Studio offers a visual drag-and-drop interface that could reduce the reliance on developers to build communications tools. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Promise of 5G wireless evolution dazzles, but is cost justified? The 5G wireless evolution is expected to bring benefits ranging from high broadband speeds to shared wired and wireless infrastructure uses, but cost and business use cases must align. (SearchTelecom.com)   Determine if hyper-converged integrated systems are right for you The IT industry makes a compelling case for hyper-converged technology. HCI systems, which bring together compute, storage, networking and virtualization resources in an integrated software-based environment, offer the chance of faster, cloud-like provisioning. (SearchNetworking.com)   Is UC or CPaaS better for mobile communication and collaboration? Organizations can choose between CPaaS and UC for mobile communications apps. The internal and external communications needs of employees will determine which approach to take. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Networking management: Are you equipped to face the future? Data center networking management has never been so challenging -- or crucial. As the volume of applications and services continues to grow, the role data centers play is more important than ever. (SearchNetworking.com)   Four tips for moving to a new managed SD-WAN service provider Switching to a new managed SD-WAN service provider doesn't have to be difficult for businesses unhappy with their existing service. Check out four steps to ease the transition. (SearchSDN.com)   The omnichannel contact center is now mandatory The phone is still the preferred mode of communications across all age groups for consumers dealing with contact centers, according to a recent survey. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Data center network design trending toward faster, denser Expect data center networks -- and interconnects between DCs and cloud providers -- to get both denser and faster, while topologies continue to evolve.  (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.