Category: Networking

After some time to reflect on my trip to VMworld, it’s become clear that VMware is undergoing a massive evolution with respect to what it does in the network space. From software-driven environments to cloud-centric strategies, VMware is positioning itself in a world that’s largely leaving the data center and other legacy systems behind. In […]

With the threat of cyber attacks rapidly evolving, federal agencies need to ensure they have a security foundation in place that allows the flexibility to adapt quickly. That means keeping an eye on trends to make sure they’re procuring solutions that can be easily integrated into their existing systems. The difficulty for agencies is acknowledging […]

The White House recently signed the long-awaited cyber security executive order (EO), emphasizing the importance the administration is putting on managing cyber risk across government. This EO is a step in the right direction as it places a level of accountability on federal agencies to protect critical data through IT modernization, better cyber hygiene and […]

There is no disputing that software-defined networking (SDN) has brought new levels of capabilities to networking in the data center while reducing operator errors, overhead, and complexity. These same benefits can be extended to campus networking for many customers. Campus networks actually do share many of the same network challenges as data centers but for […]

More and more often, federal agencies are choosing not to be limited by the IT shackles that hardware presents. A rapidly growing trend in federal IT is a turn toward leveraging software-defined networking in very specific use-cases, through which organizations have found new levels of IT agility and enhanced networking capabilities, leading to better mission […]

What were some of the biggest trends in IT networking this year? That was the question posed when we sat down with Greg Stemberger, Technical Director of the NextGen Networking Practice at Iron Bow Technologies, for a recent podcast on TechSource. According to Stemberger, he said without a doubt, software-defined networking (SDN) was the most […]

Flexibility and agility in an ever-changing digital world is a challenge in any industry.  As federal agencies attempt to shed their traditional approach to procuring and managing IT, and embrace new digital ready networks, they are faced with many challenges.   According to a Cisco and IDC report, 4/5ths of organizations have not yet aligned […]

For some IT manufacturers, the managed services arena is simply not their area of expertise. While they may have robust global helpdesk and technical support mechanisms in place, customers are seeking a smart, proactive, intimate approach to the management of their network. When manufacturers and channel partners team up to provide a collaborative services approach, […]

The pace of data center evolution, accelerated by extensive consolidations, is driven by leaders hungry for efficiency and innovation. I was recently invited to meet with a large military data center team, where the original meeting objective was to share a technical overview of our latest innovations in scale-out network attached storage. However, upon commencing […]

As 2014 comes to a close, we are taking a look back at the trends and technologies that shaped the year. From time to time we enjoy having our partners contribute their knowledge and expertise for the benefit of our readers. This year our partners spanned the gamut of content sharing best practices and new […]

Will software defined networking (SDN) be the future for federal agencies? That is what a group of Federal IT execs discussed at the Federal Forum in Washington D.C. last month. The panel included Husnain Bajwa, Distinguished Engineer, Aruba Networks; Ron Bewtra, CTO, NOAA; Dr. Alissa Johnson and Bob Kimball, CTO, Ciena Government Solutions. SDN is […]

Network security metrics might not be the most tantalizing topic in the IT world, but it’s one that is increasingly important as networks become more complex and threats more pernicious. Metrics can help security managers identify risks and vulnerabilities, evaluate a network’s overall security posture and make necessary changes. In short, without them you don’t […]

In a time when government agencies are looking to maximize cost savings and reduce budgets, there’s a growing buzz around SDN – Software Defined Networking. This innovating approach to networking allows agencies to meet growing application and user demands without the need to replace, or purchase, physical devices. Cost savings, operational efficiencies, network flexibility, and […]