BROWSING: Software

Google unveils Andromeda 2.0 Google announced it has made some updates to software-defined networking (SDN) platform Andromeda, which the company said should reduce network latency between Compute Engine virtual machines (VMs) by 40% and almost a factor of eight since launched in 2014. Andromeda is a...

VMware announces plans to purchase VeloCloud VMware announced Thursday it intends to acquire VeloCloud, a startup making a splash in the software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) market. The move deepens the rivalry between VMware and Cisco, which purchased VeloCloud competitor Viptela for $610 million in...

Riverbed integrates Zscaler cloud security into SD-WAN platform SteelConnect Riverbed Technology announced at its annual customer event in New York that it is working with cloud security vendor Zscaler to deliver a different type of network architecture. In particular, the company is melding its software-defined...

AlgoSec survey highlights hurdles enterprises face moving to the cloud Although interest in the public cloud continues to grow, security issues are hindering organizations from embracing the platform, stymieing widespread adoption in return. That is the conclusion of a recent survey by AlgoSec titled “Hybrid...

PacketFabric looks to extend its SDN platform to Europe using Aqua Comms' AE Connect Aqua Comms, the operator of Ireland's first subsea fibre-optic network interconnecting New York, Dublin and London, announced it will provide PacketFabric, a NantWorks company, access to its trans-Atlantic America-Europe (AE) Connect...

IBM launches new Cloud Private software built on Kubernetes IBM rolled out its new Cloud Private software platform Wednesday aimed at tech-companies that want on-premise cloud capabilities to deploy and launch applications. Many companies intend to migrate to the public cloud, but are hesitant to abandon...

Using CORD to turn central offices into edge data centers MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--In order to support the evolving demands placed on telecommunications networks, a number of complex things need to happen. Increasing capacity demands require more fiber, more fixed sites and more mobility sites; support...

AT&T partners with IBM to improve backend processes with microservices AT&T announced it is partnering with IBM to deliver a new microservices supplier program. According to the companies, IBM will work with AT&T to develop and launch microservices that will improve business backend processes. Microservices is...

Google targets hybrid cloud market with Dedicated Interconnect updates Google announced Tuesday updates to Dedicated Interconnect, which are aimed at Google customers seeking to develop hybrid cloud deployments. The company is expanding its networking capabilities to allow customers to have more ways to connect to...

The AI project, dubbed Acumos, is led by the Linux Foundation AT&T and Indian firm Tech Mahindra are working in a project led by the Linux Foundation, which has the aim to make artificial intelligence (AI) widely available by providing a common framework and platform...

OPNFV Project launches fifth platform ‘Euphrates’ The OPNFV Project, an open platform that facilitates the development and evolution of NFV components, recently released its fifth platform dubbed Euphrates. The release marks the fifth and only platform by OPNFV that includes the open source system Kubernetes. OPNFV...

Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft and Intel beat earning expectations Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft and Intel posted quarterly earnings last Thursday, which reflected a shift away from company-owned data centers and toward the cloud. All of the companies surpassed expected earnings, resulting in a surge in share prices...

Google and Cisco team up on hybrid cloud solution offering Google and Cisco recently announced they are teaming up to provide a hybrid cloud solution that allows applications and services to be launched, managed and secured over on-premise environments and Google Cloud Platform. The collaboration indicates...

The smart traffic initiative stipulates the deployment of smart signals on 14 corridors across the state Maryland’s Governor Larry Hogan announced  the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing $50.3 million to deploy smart traffic signals that will improve traffic operation and ease congestion for...

Arm launches online learning platform aimed at digital transformation of education Advances in technology are opening up new modes of learning that extend beyond the classroom. In an effort to help train digital natives entering the workforce, Arm recently launched a new online training platform...

Hackers increasingly using phishing emails to trick employees, cautions cybersecurity expert It’s no secret cyber attacks are on the rise, but not all cyber attacks are created equal. Many cyber attacks are specifically targeted at employees who have access to sensitive company data, resources or...

Cyber Psychologist and Arm CEO probe cybersecurity challenges and opportunities Santa Clara, Calif. – Cyber Psychologist Mary Aiken alongside Arm CEO Simon Segars participated in a Q&A with New York Times Contributor Don Clark at Arm TechCon, discussing why more progress with cybersecurity hasn’t been made,...

Ericsson will provide IoT and 5G-related equipment and software for a total of $471 million Ericsson has signed an agreement with Russian operator MTS to modernize the telco’s network infrastructure in order to pave the way for future IoT and 5G deployments. Under the terms of...

“There is more and more intelligence in the networks that is joining us together,” Arm CTO says Santa Clara, Cali. – Chief Technology Officer of Arm Mike Muller, in a keynote presentation during the 2017 Arm TechCon, discussed some of the major engineering feats that...

Companies expand partnership to boost app migration to the cloud IBM and Docker recently announced they are extending their current partnership with an eye toward enabling companies to use Docker containers to transfer workloads to the cloud faster. The collaboration will focus on three areas: expanding...

SoftBank transitions to DevOps work environment with Red Hat methodologies SoftBank Corp., a Japanese multinational telecommunications and internet company, announced it is embracing a DevOps culture by adopting a slew of Red Hat open source technologies and services, including Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform and...

Microsoft announces Azure Government Secret service expansion at Government Cloud Forum Microsoft recently announced it is expanding its Azure Government Secret service at its Government Cloud Forum. The service will provide the U.S. Government, along with defense agencies, the intelligence community and every U.S. military...

DevOps adoption continues to pick up steam, KMS survey finds DevOps, the integration of IT staff and software developers, continues to acquire momentum as organizations seek to deliver quicker time-to-market applications with lower costs and better quality. That is the conclusion of a recent survey...

Nokia, AWS partnership focuses on service providers in the cloud migration process Nokia announced Thursday it is teaming up with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to stimulate cloud migration. The Finnish multinational communications company is targeting service providers switching to the AWS platform by offering a...