Broadcom Positions New XLP II Multi-core Processors for Cloud Scale Networking

Broadcom is expanding its XLP II multi-core communications processors family designed for Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) and Software Defined Networking (SDN) equipment. The XLP500 processor features 32 NXCPUs with an innovative quad-issue, quad-threaded superscalar architecture with out-of-order execution for 80 Gbps performance. The processor supports Broadcom's Open NFV platform provides seamless interoperability with Broadcom's StrataXGS...

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Supermicro Shows Intel-based SDN Superswitch and MicroBlade Microserver

Super Micro Computer introduced its new advanced Software Defined Networking (SDN) SuperSwitch and MicroBlade microserver solutions. The new 1U SDN switch platform was developed using the Intel Open Network Platform (ONP) top of rack (TOR) switch reference design. It uses the Intel FM6764 Ethernet Switch and an Intel Core i3 Processor with Intel Communications Chipset 8900 combined with Intel Open Network Software (ONS).  The programmable...

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Riverbed Enhances Stingray for Cloud Applications

Riverbed Technology announced new features for its Stingray virtual application delivery controller (ADC) product family that improve the performance of business applications like Microsoft SharePoint 2013; increase reliability and scalability on Amazon Web Services (AWS); deliver enhanced visibility of an ADC-as-a-Service deployment; and enable enterprise and service provider customers to quickly and easily deploy application delivery services on...

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Telefónica acquires eyeOS for Virtual Desktop Service

Telefónica has acquired eyeOS, a cloud computing start-up based in Barcelona, Spain offering an open-source web desktop.  Financial terms were not disclosed. Telefónica said the acquisition brings an open-source desktop virtualisation service (DVS), adding to Telefónica's current cloud software.  eyeOS makes it possible for companies to translate legacy applications to mobile as well as harness desktop virtualisation technology and apply...

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Spirent Intros SDN/NFV Test Environment

Spirent Communications introduced a virtual lab environment for SDN/NFV. Spirent Velocity allows users to quickly set-up a predictable and repeatable virtualized test fabric to a desired deployment architecture, including choice of hypervisors, guest operating systems, reference server setup, NFV and other network elements such as SDN controllers and switches. Spirent Velocity’s cloud-based design seamlessly incorporates the Spirent TestCenter...

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Open Cloud Project to Build Silicon Valley Test Bed

The CloudEthernet Forum (CEF) and the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) are launching an "Open Cloud Project" to advance their cloud service delivery paradigm for service providers, industry vendors and over-the-top (OTT) cloud service providers. The Open Cloud Project includes a dedicated proof of concept test laboratory based in Silicon Valley to provide ongoing testing and support for the iterative development of the CEF’s CloudE 1.0 open cloud environment....

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What is the Open Cloud Project?

Bob Mandeville, Founder and President of Iometrix Labs, introduces The Open Cloud Project - an initiative of the Cloud Ethernet Forum aimed at advancing standards for cloud services connectivity. The ongoing reference architecture of the Cloud Ethernet Forum will be reproduced in a reference test bed. Six cloud Ethernet use cases will integrated into the test bed.  See video: http://youtu.be/nmBIgeYin9g Filmed at Net Event's Cloud...

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Overture Adds adds Copper Density to Ethernet over Optical and TDM

Overture rolled out a number of enhancements to its 6500 service aggregation and switching platform, including a 96-pair Ethernet over Copper (EoC) interface module that makes the 6500 the industry’s highest density EoC solution on the market. The EoC interface module offers from 1 to 24 pair bonding across cards for resilient delivery of up to 300Mbps of symmetric performance-assured Ethernet service. The 6500 integrates seamlessly with Overture’s...

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Broadcom's 802.11ac Chip Offers Sub-Meter Indoor Location

Broadcom introduced an 802.11ac system-on-chip (SoC) featuring indoor positioning technology. The BCM43462 SoC uses Broadcom's new AccuLocate technology to provide sub-meter accuracy on physical locations enabling retailers and public venue operators to deliver more personalized experiences to consumers.  It leverages fine timing measurement (FTM) technology, which Broadcom says yields highly accurate positioning regardless of environmental...

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Equinix Opens Fifth Data Center in Dallas

Equinix opened its fifth International Business Exchange (IBX) in Dallas. Equinix invested over $34 million in the first phase of the DA6 data center which includes space, power, and cooling for 450 cabinets. Future expansion phases of DA6 will accommodate 900 additional cabinets for a total of over 82,000 square feet of usable colocation space. With the addition of DA6 at full build, Equinix's total Dallas footprint will exceed 230,000 square feet...

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Embrane Hires Bill Burns to Lead Company

Embrane, a start-up developing application-centric network services, appointed Bill Burns as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).  Burns previously was CEO of Spirent Communications plc, a global leader in test and measurement solutions.  Burns also held several executive leadership positions at Tellabs, Inc., including Senior Vice President Global Marketing, Strategy and Business Development, Senior Vice President – Europe,...

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