ONF Launches OpenFlow v1.3 Pilot Testing Program

The Open Networking Foundation (ONF) has launched a pilot OpenFlow v1.3 Conformance Testing Program. ONF members currently participating in the program include companies such as: Digital China Networks (DCN), Centec Networks, Extreme Networks, H3C Technologies, HP, Huawei, Meru Networks, NEC, and ZTE Corporation. “The interest we’ve received from member companies and the momentum we’ve experienced in conformance testing underscore industry demand...

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Interxion Adds Amazon Direct Connect in London

Interxion is now offering AWS Direct Connect from its London data centre campus. Further deployments for Interxion Cloud Connect are planned in Frankfurt and Amsterdam. Interxion Cloud Connect is a developing platform providing enterprises, SPs, SIs and carriers, private, secure and high performance connections to multiple clouds from within Interxion data centres enabling them to build complex hybrid IT solutions with the CSPs of their choice...

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Coriant Intros Transcend SDN Orchestrator based on OpenDaylight

Coriant launched its Transcend SDN software suite, providing an advanced programming environment and open interfaces that empower on-demand, application-centric service agility and monetization of network assets. The solution combines many of Coriant’s SDN and NSV solutions: Coriant Transcend Orchestrator based on the OpenDaylight Project, the Coriant Transcend Transport Controller, the Coriant Transcend Application Suite, and integration of Open...

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Amdocs Rolls Out Network Cloud Service Orchestrator

Amdocs introduced its Network Cloud Service Orchestrator, an open, vendor-agnostic, catalog-driven solution for defining and activating complex services containing virtual network functions (VNFs) from multiple vendors.  The idea is to converge service fulfillment and assurance into a holistic, real-time process.  Amdocs said its solution enables the continuous design, fulfillment and assurance of network services, from any VNF vendor,...

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SK Telecom Hits 300 Mbps with LTE-A Tri-Band Carrier Aggregation

SK Telecom demonstrated live LTE-Advanced Tri-Band Carrier aggregation in its commercial network, achieving downlink speeds of up to 300 Mbps. The demonstration, which was conducted in partnership with Ericsson, combined three separate bands of 10 MHz, 10 MHz and 20 MHz bandwidth. Park Jin-hyo, Senior Vice President and Head of Network R&D Center, SK Telecom, says: "SK Telecom is pleased to successfully demonstrate Tri-Band Carrier Aggregation...

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Ericsson Acquires Sentilla for Workload Mgt Software

Ericsson announced the acquisition of Sentilla, a start-up based in Redwood City, California, that develops IT infrastructure intelligence software. Financial terms were not disclosed. Sentilla develops software for optimal performance, real-time workload management and intelligent deployment decision-making in complex multi-technology environments. Ericsson said the acquisition enhances its ability to help service providers support IT organizations...

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Equinix's Planned REIT Convervsion Yields $7.57 Dividend

In conjunction with its previously announced conversion to a real estate investment trust (REIT), Equinix announced a special distribution of $416.0 million, or approximately $7.57 per share based on the number of shares currently outstanding, to its common stockholders. "Today's announcement marks an important step on our path to becoming a REIT. The declaration of the special distribution aligns with our expectations that we will begin operating...

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Intel Intros Data Protection Tech for Point-of-Sale Terminals

Intel introduced an end-to-end encryption technologyt that can be built into point of sale (POS) platforms powered by Intel silicon, including Intel Core and select Intel Atom processors.  The Intel Data Protection Technology for Transactions, which was developed in collaboration with NCR, adds an extra layer of software to protect the payment process, complementing current retail investments in EMV (Europay, MasterCard and Visa) credit card...

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Qualcomm to Acquire CSR for Bluetooth Silicon

Qualcomm agreed to acquire CSR plc, a developer of connectivity, audio, imaging and location chips, for at approximately £1.6 billion (about $2.5 billion). CSR's areas of expertise include silicon chips for voice & Music; Bluetooth Smart; Automotive Infotainment; Indoor Location\. “The addition of CSR’s technology leadership in Bluetooth, Bluetooth Smart1 and audio processing will strengthen Qualcomm’s position in providing critical solutions...

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Verizon Adds Aerohive Secure Enterprise Wi-Fi Router With Embedded LTE

Aerohive Networks introduced an enterprise Wi-Fi router optimized for branch offices and retail locations and featuring embedded LTE for the Verizon network. The Aerohive BR200-LTE-VZ Router provides embedded Verizon 4G LTE capabilities, along with centralized cloud management and easy deployment features. It combines Aerohive’s and LTE technologies to equip retail and branch locations with integrated Wi-Fi, switching, routing, and firewall for...

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Xilinx Posts Flat Quarterly Sales but Profitability Exceeds Guidance

Xilinx posted second quarter fiscal 2015 sales of $604 million, down 1% from the prior quarter and up 1% from the same quarter of the prior fiscal year.  Second quarter fiscal 2015 net income was $172 million or $0.62 per diluted share. "September quarter sales were in line with our guidance, but our profitability surpassed our expectations.  Operating margin was 33% in the September quarter, up from 27% in the same quarter a year ago,"...

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