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On Network Virtualization and SDN

Scott Lowe

Is there a difference between network virtualization and Software-Defined Networking (SDN)? So, in a similar fashion to my post on network overlays vs. network virtualization , I thought I’d weigh in with some thoughts. To compare network virtualization to SDN, we must first define SDN.

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How Zero Trust is supposed to look

CIO Business Intelligence

Over the last few years, it has become more and more apparent that the status quo for networking and security is no longer viable. Endlessly extending hub-and-spoke networks to more remote users, branch offices, and cloud apps increases risk, harms the user experience, and is prohibitively complex and expensive.

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The rule of 30: The metric your job search needs

CIO Business Intelligence

Long before it was fashionable to promote workplace diversity or draw attention to the IT leadership talents of women, Kristen Lamoreaux was on a mission to do exactly that. Lamoreaux Search In January 2007, she founded SIM Women, a networking and career development organization within the Society for Information Management.

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Forget the FUD: VMware NSX and Cisco ACI SDN solutions

Virtualized Greek

There has been a good deal of FUD spread since VMware has announced their NSX network hypervisor based on software from their $1 billion Nicira acquisition. VMware is a large corporation but, $1 billion is a lot of money to any company and a big bet on network virtualization. This places VMware and Cisco on a collision course.

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Blockchain Business Innovation

Cloud Musings

If used in this fashion, it can enable transactional applications that can have embedded trust, accountability and transparency attributes. With this kind of transactional visibility, all activities within that network are observable and auditable by every network user.

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GeekWire 200 update: Top Pacific Northwest tech startups hold their ground atop the list

GeekWire

Companies such as Big Fish Games, Cheezburger Network, and Tableau Software once sat atop the GeekWire 200 , our ranking of the Pacific Northwest’s privately-held tech startups. 192) — Fashion tech platform connecting customers to personal stylists. 198) — Virtual peer-coaching platform for managing remote teams. Tatango (No.

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CES 2024: Here are the Washington state companies taking tech innovation to Las Vegas

GeekWire

AYL Tech The Sammamish-based company is parent to Happysite, a brand that offers tech-enabled and fashionable products such as LED-enhanced backpacks. Dr.Tail Photo) Dr.Tail Seattle-based Dr.Tail provides vet consultations and comprehensive medical record management via a virtual platform. Bluetooth SIG Kirkland, Wash.-based

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