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Cisco Attacks Apps, Containers Using HCI, AppDynamics

The new HyperFlex Application Platform is an integrated, managed Kubernetes service deployed on Cisco’s hyperconverged infrastructure. Read more.

Cloud, Software Revenues Prop Up Juniper’s Q4 Earnings

Cloud revenues continued to be a sweet spot for the networking vendor. The vertical saw strong growth for the third consecutive quarter and was up 18% year over year. Read more.

SoftBank Adds 128 Technology to Its SD-WAN Portfolio

The SD-WAN vendor is expanding into the Japanese market with the launch of SoftBank's SD-WAN Type X product line. Read more.

Huawei 5G Equipment Barred From UK Core Networks

The ban basically limits the use of Huawei equipment to the network RAN, and even then to just 35% of a total 5G build. Read more.

FCC Greenlights Shared Spectrum in CBRS Band

The effort, which eventually gathered interest and buy-in from multiple federal agencies and 159 members of the CBRS Alliance, got underway in 2013. Read more.

Apstra Adds Time Travel to Intent-Based Networking

The software release also includes extended enterprise-class support for the SONiC open source network operating system. Read more.

SASE Vendor Open Systems Snaps Up AIOps Provider Sqooba

The company is the latest secure access service edge vendor to add AI-powered data analysis to its portfolio. Read more.

Cisco Study: Businesses Must Pony Up on Data Privacy

The 2020 data privacy study shows tangible, financial benefits in being more than a minimally compliant company. Read more.