Cisco earnings show support for software-centric networking

Networking Digest A roundup of network technology content from TechTarget|February 18, 2019 FEATURED STORY Cisco earnings, revenue show strength of product roadmap by Antone Gonsalves, Director of News Cisco earnings and revenue show customers are putting aside global uncertainties and buying into the company's shift toward a more software-centric form of networking. (SearchNetworking.com) Advertisement NEWS   Avaya revenue report misses mark in first quarter of 2019 Avaya revenue fell short of projections for the first quarter of fiscal 2019, as the company continues to focus on selling more software and services. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Netsurion intros low-maintenance SD-branch Netsurion has introduced a software-defined branch product for retailers, hotels and restaurants. The managed SD-branch, called BranchSDO, includes networking and security. (SearchNetworking.com)   SnapRoute cloud NOS leans on Kubernetes for orchestration SnapRoute has introduced a network operating system for cloud environments. The cloud NOS, called Cloud Native Network OS, uses Kubernetes for network orchestration. (SearchNetworking.com)   Block Kit developer tool could improve Slack integrations A new framework for building third-party apps for Slack could help developers design simpler, more interactive Slack integrations. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com) EXPERT ADVICE   5 trends driving AI in contact centers Contact center AI is evolving to meet the needs of organizations. Vendors are focusing on five trends that are driving the market for AI in contact centers. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   How SD-WAN architectures improve network flexibility and efficiency The key benefits of SD-WAN architectures include better network redundancy, efficient MPLS connections and added flexibility to deploy new services remotely. (SearchNetworking.com)   What are the E911 location tracking requirements for VoIP? The rules around E911 location tracking have evolved as more businesses move away from traditional wired connections to VoIP. Here's how to stay compliant with FCC regulations. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   What is intent-based networking and how does it work? Intent-based networking might be the future of networking, but it needs to be more than just another networking strategy that offers advanced automation and simplified provisioning. (SearchNetworking.com)   What 4 questions can help prepare your network for IoT? Increasingly, organizations are seeing a marriage of IoT and networking for more efficiency and enhanced services. Here's what you need to know to prepare your networks for IoT. (SearchNetworking.com)   Business desk phones see changing role in the enterprise Desk phones seem to be going the way of the Dodo in favor of softphones and mobile clients. But research suggests organizations are finding new ways to use desk phones for business. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Waiting too long for Wi-Fi upgrade puts security at risk To the average end user, wireless gear tends to be out of sight and out of mind. But experts warn: Put off an overdue Wi-Fi upgrade and you put your network's security at risk. (SearchNetworking.com)   How do network virtualization and network abstraction compare? Network virtualization and network abstraction share similarities, like supporting the creation of virtual resources, but the two approaches vary in complexity and outcome. (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.