VMware brings NSX to the branch with VeloCloud SD-WAN integration

Networking Digest A roundup of network technology content from TechTarget|May 7, 2018 FEATURED STORY NSX networking update unifies branch, data center, cloud by Antone Gonsalves, Director of News VMware is using its VeloCloud SD-WAN to extend NSX networking to the branch. The move makes NSX the unifier of branch, data center and cloud networking. (SearchNetworking.com) Advertisement NEWS   Workplace by Facebook integrations broaden app's appeal Facebook added dozens of business tools to a newly created app directory in its platform for businesses. The Workplace by Facebook integrations should broaden the product's appeal. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Cisco loses Trollope, acquires relationship intelligence startup In a surprise announcement, Cisco said Rowan Trollope was leaving to lead Five9 and would be replaced by the CEO of the relationship intelligence startup Accompany, which Cisco expects to acquire. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Why hybrid cloud data protection is so crucial This week's roundup of analyst musings includes discussions about the importance of hybrid cloud data protection and whether it's beneficial to strike a work-life balance. (SearchNetworking.com)   Why going private should help grow Mitel cloud A private equity firm plans to acquire Mitel for $2 billion in the second half of 2018. The move should give the vendor more flexibility, as it pushes adoption of Mitel cloud. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Verizon SDN used to manage legacy Cisco, Juniper routers Verizon has built a software-defined networking controller for its legacy routers. The Verizon SDN technology is being used on Cisco and Juniper hardware delivering Ethernet services. (SearchSDN.com)   Enterprises move from SD-WAN testing to deployment, IHS says Enterprises are undergoing SD-WAN testing to gauge how the technology can offer better WAN control, IHS Markit says. Also, OPNFV releases Fraser to support cloud-native applications. (SearchSDN.com) EXPERT ADVICE   How do I choose between commercial SDN and open source? Commercial SDN offers vendor-backed support, while open source platforms can be upgraded more quickly. Whether an enterprise chooses one over the other depends on its preferences. (SearchSDN.com)   What tools are needed to build a DevOps management model? Amy Larsen DeCarlo answers why so many businesses are combining their development and operations teams and what tools are needed to make effective DevOps management happen. (SearchNetworking.com)   Software-based networking claims center stage The concept of software-based -- as opposed to software-defined -- networking is gaining traction as enterprises explore new ways to oversee their networks. (SearchNetworking.com)   What are the steps to ensure SIP implementation success? A robust strategy and several steps are needed to deploy SIP successfully. Networking expert Carrie Higbie Goetz explains the pieces that comprise a SIP strategy, from creating an RFI to documentation. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Navigating the network ADC buying process Application delivery controllers have evolved considerably from being just load balancers. Today's network ADC devices offer a full range of functionality. Learn how these advances can benefit your organization. (SearchNetworking.com)   The role of SDN in 5G technology and the WAN: Can it scale? Network operators have a narrow window to figure out if SDN in 5G technology can scale well enough to move it beyond the data center and into the WAN. (SearchTelecom.com)   Dolby Voice Room conferencing product wins Network Innovation Award Dolby's new video conferencing product, Dolby Voice Room, targets the huddle room market, while touting high-end audio capabilities and ease of management. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.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.