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  • SDN in 2014: More of everything

    Last year saw tons of activity in software-defined networking, including the introduction of Cisco's response to the hardware-marginalizing trend. This year promises to be no different for SDN.

    Written by Jim Duffy02 Jan. 14 14:09
  • Hybrid cloud: The year of adoption is upon us

    2013 was the year vendors got their hybrid cloud strategies out in the open, and 2014 will be the year when customers start using them.

    Written by Brandon Butler02 Jan. 14 11:56
  • Is rapid detection the new prevention?

    There's a trend underway in the information security field to shift from a prevention mentality--in which organizations try to make the perimeter impenetrable and avoid breaches--to a focus on rapid detection, where they can quickly identify and mitigate threats.

    Written by Bob Violino02 Jan. 14 11:56
  • What to expect of Internet of Things in 2014

    The Internet of Things will continue to creep into consumers' homes in 2014, but the real growth in the next year is likely to be in the enterprise.

    Written by Colin Neagle02 Jan. 14 11:55
  • Virtualization, security advances on tap for ADCs

    As 2014 kicks off, two of the main issues for the growing ADC market are security and virtualization – the technology has several features that have implications for denial-of-service protection, and the trend toward SDN and network virtualization has many people looking for software-only application delivery.

    Written by Jon Gold02 Jan. 14 11:55
  • 2014 outlook: Innovation agenda makes shadow IT OK

    A rise in operational spending bodes well for hiring, which remains a bright spot in the tech industry. The biggest drivers of IT spending growth are cloud computing, mobility, big data and social networking technologies.

    Written by Ann Bednarz02 Jan. 14 11:55
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