Networking

What is SONiC and how can enterprises try the open-source NOS?

Software for Open Networking in the Cloud (SONiC) is an open-source networking operating system that has the potential to become 'the Linux of networking,' experts say.

Optical networking challenges gain attention as AI networking demands rise

Demand for higher speeds, AI network development and energy efficiency are driving advances in optical networking technologies.

Cisco steps up full-stack observability play with Splunk tie-ins

Work has already begun to integrate Splunk, AppDynamics, and ThousandEyes as Cisco strengthens its observability lineup.

Cisco Live: AI takes center stage

Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins says the AI evolution is coming on fast, like the cloud transition on steroids.

AT&T taps Cisco fixed 5G wireless gateways for WAN service

Cisco Meraki devices are also part of fixed 5G wireless services from T-Mobile and Verizon.

Cisco gears up to capitalize on Splunk deal, AI revolution

Despite recent rough patch, Cisco has growth opportunities on multiple fronts.

Arista announces AI networking agent, Nvidia and Vast partnerships

The remote AI agent can be hosted directly on an Nvidia BlueField-3 SuperNIC and enables Arista’s EOS to configure, monitor, and debug network problems on the server.

Cisco research highlights network complexity, security challenges

Cisco’s 2024 Global Networking Trends Report finds IT leaders are besieged by rising cybersecurity risks, workload types, and distributed infrastructures.

Proof-of-concept quantum repeaters bring quantum networks a big step closer

Secure quantum networks that use existing fiber to transmit entangled protons are a step closer to reality as three different teams in US, China and the Netherlands have figured out ways to build quantum repeaters.

Red Hat seeks to be the platform for enterprise AI