Cisco, Google reenergize multi-cloud/hybrid cloud nuptials
Cisco and Google have expanded their joint cloud development activities with Google's Anthos announcement
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Cisco warns of two security patches that don’t work, issues 17 new ones for IOS flaws
Cisco is issuing 17 new fixes for security problems with IOS and IOS/XE software that runs most of its routers and switches, while it has no patch yet to replace flawed patches to RV320 and RV 325 routers.
Cisco forms VC firm looking to weaponize fledgling technology companies
Decibel, an investment firm focused on early stage funding for enterprise-product startups, will back technologies related to Cisco's core interests.
Cisco directs high priority patches for IP phone security exposures
Cisco has advised customers using its 7800 and 8800 series IP phones they should patch a variety of high-priority vulnerabilities.
Cisco spreads AI across WebEx meetings
Cisco WebEx has rolled out a package of AI-based features designed to make business meetings more efficient and intuitive.
How SDN, SD-WAN and security fit in VMware's strategy
VMware networking and security chief Tom Gillis looks at competing with Cisco and how the tech giant will bolster NSX and more.
VMware firewall takes aim at defending apps in data centre, cloud
VMware has taken the wraps off a firewall it says protects enterprise applications and data inside data centers or clouds.
Cisco uncorks 26 security patches for switches, firewalls
Cisco is patching holes in software for Nexus 3000, 3500, 7000, 9000 switches and for Firepower 4100 Series next-generation firewall and Firepower 9300.
Juniper buys Mist, a start-up founded by Cisco executives, in $405M deal
Juniper has entered into an agreement to buy advanced wireless-gear-maker Mist Systems for $405 million.
Cisco warns a critical patch is needed for a remote access firewall, VPN and router
Cisco is warning organisations with remote users that have deployed a particular Cisco wireless firewall, VPN and router to patch a critical vulnerability in each.
VMware preps milestone NSX release for enterprise-cloud push
VMware's NSX-T 2.4 includes network-configuration automation among 100 new features to better support corporate hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
ICANN urges adopting DNSSEC - now
Continuing attacks on directory name services have prompted ICANN to prompt enterprise DNS uses to push their suppliers for DNSSEC services to block some of these attacks that can compromise corporate data.
Cisco warns on Hyperflex security vulnerabilities
Cisco has identified two “High” security vulnerabilities in its HyperFlex data centre package that could let attackers gain control of the system.
Wi-Fi 6, 5G play big in Cisco’s mobile forecast
Cisco: By 2022 mobile will represent nearly 20 percent of all global IP traffic, fueled in part by the internet of things
IBM marries on-premises, private- and public-cloud data
IBM is introducing Cloud Integration Platform so customers can better integrate data securely no matter where it resides in on-premises, private, hybrid or public cloud.