Cisco introduces network disaggregation for data centers and carriers

Networking Digest A roundup of network technology content from TechTarget|April 2, 2018 FEATURED STORY Cisco network disaggregation for carriers, enterprises by Antone Gonsalves, News Director Cisco has embraced network disaggregation for data centers and carriers. The company is providing the option of running its network operating systems on third-party switches. (SearchNetworking.com) Advertisement NEWS   Polycom acquisition expands Plantronics endpoint portfolio Less than two years after going private, Polycom is preparing to become a part of Plantronics. The $2 billion Polycom acquisition will expand Plantronics' endpoint portfolio. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Team collaboration app Atlassian Stride adds 20 integrations Team collaboration app Atlassian Stride announced 20 new third-party integrations. The vendor is urging HipChat users to switch to Stride, as it concludes an early access program. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Survey: SD-WAN challenges include immaturity and complexity Complexity and maturity concerns rank among top SD-WAN challenges, according to a survey from Cato Networks. Also, Juniper's OpenContrail is rebranded to Tungsten Fabric. (SearchSDN.com)   Slack still seen as leader in team communication apps market Facing growing pressure from Microsoft and Cisco, Slack is expected to remain competitive in the team communication apps market because of its loyal customers and strong reputation. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   New Arista switches offer 25/100 GbE for large data centers The latest Arista switches are 25/100 GbE hardware designed to provide a smooth migration from systems with less bandwidth. The new gear is for companies with large data centers. (SearchNetworking.com)   Cloud-based Aruba NetInsight focuses on Wi-Fi performance Aruba's latest cloud-based analytics compares user Wi-Fi performance to let companies see why theirs is underperforming. Aruba NetInsight pricing starts at $50 per managed device. (SearchNetworking.com)   Gluware launches Config Modeling network automation tool Gluware launches Config Modeling, a new network automation tool intended to help customers overcome the hurdles of CLI as they manage multivendor legacy networks. (SearchNetworking.com)   Google releases cloud text-to-speech service for developers A new Google text-to-speech service generates natural-sounding speech in 32 voices and 12 languages. Developers can integrate the software with most enterprise apps and devices. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Cisco Spark Room 70, Polycom Pano advance conference room tech Conference room technology comes in all shapes and sizes. But, these days, almost all conference room products aim to start meetings quicker to make meetings more productive. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Casemore: Cloud, as-a-service honing networking industry trends Cloud and as-a-service delivery are bringing new urgency to networking. IDC analyst Brad Casemore cites the key networking industry trends worth watching in 2018. (SearchNetworking.com) EXPERT ADVICE   Network data analysis driving business intelligence According to a study from Enterprise Management Associates, network data analysis tools are now being used by enterprises to deliver valuable information to business units. (SearchNetworking.com)   Examine CORD architecture's benefits and challenges CORD architecture offers service providers a compelling way to combine open hardware and software in the central office, boost service delivery and enable NFV capabilities. (SearchSDN.com)   How to navigate a Microsoft Teams migration from Skype for Business A Microsoft Teams deployment seems inevitable for Skype for Business users. Learn how to prepare your organization, whether you're in the cloud or on premises.  (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   CPaaS vs. UCaaS platform: Which should you choose? While the CPaaS vs. UCaaS debate might focus on overlapping features, the two technologies can be complementary, according to industry analyst Michael Brandenburg. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   What cloud data center interconnect technologies can do Data center interconnect technologies and services now use cloud. Learn how CDCI improves traffic delivery and how to choose the right equipment and services. (SearchNetworking.com)   Meet network management goals with new tech and techniques Meeting network management goals is not optional. Learn what tech and techniques are out there now that can make this essential task easier. (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 2018 TechTarget. All rights reserved.