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Network Management stories - Page 43

Fundamental to the wellbeing of the networks relied upon for everything from home internet to enterprise connectivity, Network Management is a broad category of applications, tools and processes which underpin the reliable operation of network infrastructure. This includes tools for provisioning, operating, maintaining, administering and securing networks of every kind. Network Management keeps network resources available, efficient and safe for all users.
Advanced threat protection

Fortinet's advanced threat protection: Breaking the kill chain

Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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No longer satisfied with simply stealing credit card details or defacing web sites, today's malware mavens want to bring the internet to its knees.
Business poser

Silver Peak makes strong play in SD-WAN market

Thu, 20th Aug 2015
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Silver Peak is set to expand its Unity EdgeConnect ecosystem for building SD-WANs thanks to alliances with Infoblox, Nutanix and Zscaler.
Apt

WatchGuard wins Frost & Sullivan innovation accolade

Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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WatchGuard's APT Blocker wins Frost & Sullivan's 2015 New Product Innovation Award, with F&S noting it is 'conducive to the unique needs of SMBs'.
Business success

Fortinet hits security market milestone

Mon, 10th Aug 2015
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Fortinet has shipped more security appliances each year than any other vendor since 2013, and more than two-million since its inception in 2000.
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'Eye-popping' Fortinet financials win industry praise

Thu, 30th Jul 2015
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Fortinet's 'eye-popping' Q2 results dazzle—billings soar by 40%, with experts hailing its robust growth in the cybersecurity sector.
Security

Imperva garners sole 'leader' rank in WAF Magic Quadrant

Mon, 27th Jul 2015
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Imperva has been named the sole leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for web application firewalls, garnering the top spot for two years running.
Wifi

Fortinet acquires Meru Networks, looks to enterprise Wi-Fi market

Mon, 13th Jul 2015
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Fortinet has closed its acquisition of Meru Networks for an approximate $44 million in cash. Meru employees officially join Fortinet.
Sdn datacentre

SDN market spells opportunity for vendors

Mon, 15th Jun 2015
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The data centre and enterprise SDN market is set to grow more than 15-fold by 2019, according to recent research from IHS.
Analyse

Brocade offering more control over OpenDaylight SDN traffic

Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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Brocade is giving organisations more control over SDN traffic – and the reseller channel 'greater ROI' with its latest launch.
Wireless money

Fortinet snaps up Meru; launches BYOD service

Thu, 28th May 2015
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Fortinet is the latest company in acquisition mode, announcing it will acquire Wi-Fi networking company Meru Networks, in a US$44 million deal.
Padlock

Fortinet: Old school security won't do

Mon, 18th May 2015
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Nearly a third of IT pros may be exposing their firms to cyber threats, urging a new security approach, says Fortinet's latest survey.
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Wi-Fi calling dials New Zealand

Fri, 15th May 2015
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wireless networks
With Skype and WhatsApp snapping at their heels, mobile phone operators are turning to Wi-Fi calling of their own, aided by iOS 8 and Hotspot 2.0.
Chain gang

Legacy infrastructure stifling agility and innovation

Wed, 13th May 2015
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Legacy infrastructure is holding companies back from achieving their businesses goals and preventing business agility and innovation say CIOs.
How to sell

Watchguard's playbook for security professionals

Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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network security
WatchGuard Technologies has released a new eBook to help IT professionals secure their networks and get their budgets from the C-suite.
Whyd you send me a picture of you

Widespread malware threat on Android devices

Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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Half of Android users at risk as a new malware threat lets attackers swap safe apps for malicious ones, claims Palo Alto Networks.
Fingers

Avaya makes SDN easier at the edge

Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
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Avaya has introduced an open SDN architecture which it says is the first to deliver a 'connect anything, anywhere' simplicity'.
Wi fi

Top 5 enterprise wireless predictions for 2015

Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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wireless networks
In 2015 Wi-Fi is set to be more important than ever for enterprises, says Salah Nassar, Ruckus Wireless, enterprise product marketing, senior manager.
Cyber attack

'New era' as iOS comes under malware attack

Fri, 7th Nov 2014
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network infrastructure
Security experts warn that a new malware family is targeting Apple iOS and OS X, marking a 'new era' in malware.
Securityfortinet

Advanced threat protection: Now more than ever

Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
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Joshua Alcock, Fortinet senior systems engineer, outlines the five critical components to advanced threat protection.
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Dimension Data: Taking a holistic approach...

Fri, 12th Sep 2014
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Taking a holistic view with application performance management can improve the end-user experience, says Dimension Data's Brent Angus.