Software-Defined Networking (SDN)

Multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments need fast WAN solutions.

Sixth release of open-source Software Defined Networking platform debuts, providing new stability and performance.

Riverbed jumps into Network-as-a-Service market with new platform that melds the DevOps approach of agile development with NFV and SDN.

New Juniper hardware includes the QFX5110 data center switch and Network Director 3.0 technologies.

Open-source SDN originally started by Juniper Networks,  now has a new support.

Networking this year will be all about delivering great application experiences over distance.

After several years of trying to build a sustainable Software Defined Networking business, PLUMgrid is done.

Juniper picks up application infrastructure software vendor in a bid to help meet demand in the growing OpenStack IaaS market.

Global Data Center and Enterprise Software Defined Networking hits $1.1B in the first half of 2016

The role of network admins will certainly change as IT automation takes hold.

How far are we from self-service networks of the future?

The two complementary efforts come together under the Open Networking Foundation banner in a bid to foster Software Defined Networking.

The answer to networking needs could be in chips.

Is a single virtual network possible? Yes and no.

The need to push connectivity across greater distances is becoming critical.

Even as network infrastructure consolidates, demand for connectivity will rise.

New release provides improvements for both north and southbound interfaces.