Cisco acquires Duo for cloud security

Networking Digest A roundup of network technology content from TechTarget|August 6, 2018 FEATURED STORY Cisco bolsters cloud security with Duo acquisition by Antone Gonsalves, Director of News Cisco has bought Duo Security to add its two-step authentication services to Cisco's cloud-based security offerings. Cisco plans to close the Duo acquisition by October. (SearchNetworking.com) Advertisement NEWS   Juniper multi-cloud strategy aimed at enterprise data centers Faced with a revenue slump, Juniper is focused on reaching a broader range of enterprises. The Juniper multi-cloud strategy aims to do that with Contrail Enterprise Multicloud, which is set for release this quarter. (SearchNetworking.com)   Gartner UC Magic Quadrant ranking belies Avaya's challenges Despite regaining a leadership spot in the Gartner UC Magic Quadrant, Avaya faces challenges from underinvestment in products as rivals Cisco and Microsoft strengthen their grip on the UC market. (SearchUnifiedCommunicationscom)   Cisco and Google deepen collaboration partnership Cisco and Google have committed to creating seamless integrations between Webex and the productivity apps in G Suite, which should help both vendors compete against Microsoft. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Cisco eyes advanced video use cases in Webex overhaul Cisco is rolling out a new user interface for the Cisco Webex app. The vendor has enhanced its cloud infrastructure, with the goal of eventually supporting more advanced video use cases, such as augmented reality. (SearchUnifedCommunications.com)   Kontron heeds carrier demand for software, buys Inocybe Kontron has bought open source networking company Inocybe. The specialty hardware maker is adding SDN software to its portfolio as telco customers buy more commodity systems. (SearchSDN.com) EXPERT ADVICE   How can network analytics tools benefit IT staff? Network analytics tools can help IT managers proactively pinpoint network performance issues and trends -- even before the underlying problem is revealed. (SearchNetworking.com)   Google plays catch-up with cloud-based contact center AI Google is jumping into the cloud-based contact center market with AI services and vendor partnerships. But is it enough to help Google compete against more established providers? (SearchUnifedCommunications.com)   Social concept points to an SDN model with two control planes It might not seem like control planes and SDN models have a lot in common with a social concept, but together, they could highlight how business intent and operations inform network design. (SearchSDN.com)   Compare leading on-premises and cloud-managed WLAN products In order for your organization to select the WLAN architecture that will best meet its needs, you must compare product types, deployment options and capabilities. (SearchNetworking.com)   What you need to know about managed SD-WAN services If you need a quick and dirty guide on managed SD-WAN services, look no further. This compilation of expert tips and answers lays out five key phases in figuring out managed SD-WAN. (SearchSDN.com)   SR-IOV specification poses promise and pitfalls in virtualized networks The SR-IOV specification gives network administrators another tool for workload optimization. While SR-IOV could offer many benefits, it does have its drawbacks. (SearchNetworking.com)   How are contact center vendors using APIs? Contact center vendors are turning to communications APIs to support voice calling in traditionally nonvoice channels. Learn how contact centers are using third-party CPaaS providers and developing their own API integrations. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Origin authentication a small step toward resolving BGP security issues Although content verification, origin authentication and shared information can address aspects of BGP security, it's unlikely we'll be able to resolve the issues completely. (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.