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Vodafone Vindicates VMware Virtualization Journey

The expansive deal positions VMware as Vodafone’s central nervous system for networks and IT systems. Read more.

IBM Divorcee Kyndryl Inks Microsoft Partnership

The companies aim to accelerate hybrid-cloud adoption, advance artificial intelligence, enhance cybersecurity resilience, and modernize enterprise IT operations. Read more.

Extreme Narrows In On Cisco, Posts Robust Q1

“In cloud-managed networking ... our 13% market share is larger than the No. 3 and No. 4 vendor share combined,” Extreme CEO Ed Meyercord said. Read more.

Will Telcos Seize This $9.5B Security Opportunity?

“Is it fast enough for them to maximize their market share? Time will tell,” analyst and report author Grant Lenahan said. “We’re trying to sound the alarm.” Read more.

SDxCentral 2-Minute Weekly Wrap

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