Articles about Cisco Systems

Cisco Weaves Faster Network Fabric

Thanks to the proliferation of virtual machines, a lot of IT architectures are out of balance. Not only are the servers that run all these virtual machines becoming starved for memory, the bandwidth that these virtual machines are consuming on the network is steadily increasing. Continue Reading »

The Coming HotSpot 2.0 Revolution

Cisco is out trying to stir up a revolution concerning what users should come to expect in the way of wireless access that should have a profound effect on IT departments everywhere. Continue Reading »

Cisco Ups WAN Optimization Game

Next-generation of WAN optimization appliances are positioned as mainstream networking gear. Continue Reading »

Cisco Report Highlights the Disconnect of Being Connected

Cisco Systems recently released the results of its annual Connected World Technology Report, which this time around looked at the importance of the Internet in the daily lives of college students and young professionals. When I took a look at the survey findings, I tried to keep an open mind. But the results kept nagging at me – they show an obvious disconnect from human interaction. Continue Reading »

The SPB Versus TRILL Debate

There’s a debate in network circles these days about the future of Ethernet switches that is roughly equivalent to the argument between VHS and Betamax that took place when video cassette recorders first came to market. Continue Reading »

Tufin Simplifies Next-generation Firewall Management

Tufin Technologies adds ability to manage more sophisticated firewalls from companies such as Palo Alto Networks. Continue Reading »

Cisco Advances Virtual Networking with VMware

Pair submits VXLAN as new industry standard for managing virtual network segments. Continue Reading »

Future Shock: M2M Gaining Ground

It seems as though the hot acronym of the month is M2M (machine-to-machine), the technology that enables two or more machines (processors, really) to “speak” to each other, thereby cutting out the middle man (also known as humans). Continue Reading »

Xsigo Unifies Data Center Management

Xsigo launches its Xsigo Server Fabric to reduce data center management costs. Continue Reading »

Microsoft Takes on the Competition

A couple of weeks ago, 15,000 Microsoft partners from around the world gathered in downtown Los Angeles for the annual Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference. This event, held each July, is Microsoft’s opportunity to connect with partners, talk business and strategy, and layout its vision for the next 12 months. Continue Reading »

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