Cisco Posts Record Revenues, up 4% YoY in Latest Quarter

Cisco reported fourth quarter revenue of $12.8 billion  (increase of 4% year over year) , net income (GAAP) of $2.3 billion or $0.45 per share, and non-GAAP net income of $3.0 billion or $0.59 per share. "I'm stepping into the CEO role at an incredibly exciting time for Cisco. We closed out our fiscal year with record revenues and record non-GAAP EPS, for both Q4 and FY15. I'm particularly pleased with the strong growth of deferred revenue...

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Docker Content Trust Ensures Integrity of Containers

A newly released Docker Content Trust capability uses digital signatures to ensure the integrity of Dockerized content. The idea is to allow Docker users to operate exclusively on signed content when building or deploying Dockerized applications. The capability is built using Notary and The Update Framework. When enabled, Docker Content Trust ensures that all operations using a remote registry enforce the signing and verification of images. In...

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Windstream Expands 100G Rollout with Infinera

Windstream Carrier Solutions, which has been deploying a 100G long-haul express network using Infinera's Intelligent Transport Network solution since 2014, confirmed a number of milestones. This year, Windstream has implemented: 12 new 100G markets including:  Buffalo, Denver, Houston, San Antonio, Oklahoma City, and Tulsa  added 3,900 fiber route miles featuring Infinera’s 500G super-channel technology  20 Day Express Install...

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ADTRAN Simplifies Virtual Network Function Rollouts

ADTRAN introduced its Virtual Network Function (VNF) solution suite, offering the same feature set and proven interoperability found in ADTRAN’s advanced multi-service, multi-functional networking solutions currently deployed in small businesses. The VNF suite is aimed at helping telecom and cable service providers to transition from embedded customer premises equipment (CPE) solutions to virtualized, software-based networks without compromising...

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Red Hat Supports Container-Based Deployment Strategies

Red Hat release a new version of its Satellite systems management solution, adding security capabilities, enhanced discovery and container management capabilities across physical, virtual and cloud environments. Red Hat Satellite 6.1 brings users significant upgrades in three key areas: Container management Security Provisioning Container Management The core capabilities of Satellite 6.1 provide Docker with more control around versioning,...

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SoftBank Group Buys More Shares of Sprint on Open Market

Saying it believes the share price of Sprint is under valued, SoftBank Group announced a program of open market purchases of Sprint's publicly traded shares. Speaking on Sprint's quarterly financial conference call last week, Masayoshi Son, Chairman & CEO of SBG and Chairman of Sprint, said he is enthusiastic about Sprint's prospects. http://www.softbank.jp/en/co...

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