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Gartner outlines five key steps towards SDN success, aiming to mainstream the revolutionary networking approach for agility and innovation.

SDN champions a shift towards simpler, more cost-effective networks, yet the role of switches remains pivotal, says Extreme Networks' expert.

Brocade unveils first software-defined networking solution, the Vyatta Controller, providing an open platform for management of services across networks.

Brocade champions SDN in transforming data centers into innovation platforms, showcasing AO Cloud's success in New Zealand.

Alcatel-Lucent explores SDN's crucial role in addressing network congestion and meeting the soaring demand for seamless, high-quality digital experiences.

Taking a holistic view with application performance management can improve the end-user experience, says Dimension Data's Brent Angus.

Software-defined networking (SDN) continues to gain ground within the broader enterprise and cloud service provider markets for data centre networking.

In a world where SDS attempts to cosmetically enhance storage solutions, the real beauty lies in the eye of the beholder.

Provisioning and managing a dozen virtual machines? That's easy. A few hundred or a few thousand? That's harder.

SDN and NFV are set to revolutionize the telecommunications industry, but implementing these new technologies may pose challenges for customers.

Every cloud provider has its own technologies, its own buzzwords, its own APIs – and that's a challenge for enterprises.

The cloud industry faces complex challenges requiring cross-discipline expertise. Collaboration via the CloudEthernet Forum is key, says President James Walker.

2014 set to be a big year for Ethernet with significant developments and cost-efficiencies in the global network sector.

Brocade sells network adaptor division to QLogic, sharpening its focus on data centre fabrics and software-defined networking.

Alcatel-Lucent has recently revealed new software defining networking (SDN) technologies for the OmniSwitch Ethernet Lan portfolio of its Enterprise division.

Brocade highlights urgent need for channel partners to catch up with SDN trends, as 'Data Center availability' worries loom large among customers.

With 2014 almost upon the ICT industry, Symantec has offered an indicator into what lies ahead for the New Zealand technology sector.

HP unveils first SDN open ecosystem, boosting partner opportunities with a new app store and developer kit, promising innovation and agility.

Juniper's 2014 outlook shines with device/data growth, enterprise focus, and new leadership poised to excel in the networking sphere.

One of the hottest topics in networking at the moment – if not the whole of IT, is the concept of Software Defined Networking or SDN.