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Rebuttal to VMware Comments on ACI and SDN Architectures
Rebuttal to VMware Comments on ACI and SDN Architectures
In a January 13, 2014 NetworkWorld article, VMware executive, Steve Mullaney, compared VMware NSX to Cisco ACI and other SDN architectures. Cisco’s
Jan. 21, 2014
The Year Ahead in Networking
The Year Ahead in Networking
Throughout 2013, I’ve had the opportunity to meet with services provider leaders from around the globe.  Whether they are large or small, focused on
Dec. 19, 2013
SDN Reflections on the London Gartner Data Center Conference – Part 1
SDN Reflections on the London Gartner Data Center Conference – Part 1
Last week I was in London for the Gartner Data Center Conference.  As always there was a wide range of interesting topics being discussed, all very useful.  Working in Cisco...
Dec. 6, 2013
Leading the Network Evolution to SDN – Helping You with Your SDN Adoption Strategy
Leading the Network Evolution to SDN – Helping You with Your SDN Adoption Strategy
If you are following the industry debates around Software Defined Networking (SDN), and are wondering “What really is SDN?”, “How the concepts of network virtualization and network programmability relate...
June 23, 2013
Services – the Missing “S” in the SDN Debate
Services – the Missing “S” in the SDN Debate
While I’ve been writing about Cisco Domain TenSM, I’ve been watching the SDN debate evolve in our industry, and I have to say, I’ve had my concerns.
June 7, 2013
Is Software Defined Networking (SDN) a journey to somewhere?
Is Software Defined Networking (SDN) a journey to somewhere?
Not One-size-fits-all In the world of fashion, one-size-fits all has very limited appeal. People come in all shapes and sizes, with tastes, preferences,
Feb. 14, 2013