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Akamai, Riverbed to accelerate apps over hybrid cloud networks
The two network optimization companies are jointly offering an application acceleration solution to speed up public cloud-based apps over hybrid cloud networks, using Akamai's Internet optimization technology and Riverbed's WAN optimization technology.
by: Asia Cloud Forum staff 12-May-2011

Dutch media group paves way for virtual data center

Media group De Persgroep deploys new Ethernet fabric switches to deliver hard-hitting news to its 9.4 million daily readers and online visitors. The new network solution will help virtualize the company's data center and provide a platform for cloud migration.
by: Asia Cloud Forum staff 04-May-2011
Brocade dips US$100m into APAC IT
Network solutions provider Brocade announced a US$100 million investment to help eligible customers in the Asia Pacific region to quickly deploy Ethernet fabrics, which is said to be "the foundation for highly virtualized data centers.
by: Storage Asia Editors 29-Mar-2011
Juniper integrates security for physical and virtual networks
Juniper Networks introduces virtualized security solution for private and public clouds, integrating security across physical and virtual network environments, and is enforceable right down to each individual virtual machine.
by: Asia Cloud Forum staff 17-Feb-2011
Akamai launches enterprise cloud defense against DDoS attacks
The cloud optimization services provider launches a new defense architecture designed to protect enterprise users from increasing frequency and size of DDoS attacks.
by: Asia Cloud Forum staff 16-Feb-2011

Brocade reviews: Beware that standards don't become limitations

In 2010, cloud computing services contributed to about five percent of Brocade's overall revenue. Last year, the company funneled 20% of its budget into the research and development of cloud products.
by: Carol Ko 04-Jan-2011
Foundation boost for highly virtualized cloud environments
Enterprises are keenly considering the cloud, but are networks are resilient enough to take that major leap forward? Gerald Penaflor, Brocade's Senior Enterprise Director for the Asia Pacific region, discusses how Brocade's latest product suite could help companies lay the foundation for cloud-ready networks.
by: 27-Dec-2010

Is broadband connectivity an obstacle to cloud adoption in India?

Is the cloud market in India as bullish as the telco providers and analysts projected? Despite the abundance of telecommunications services in the country, high broadband connectivity is not a guaranteed necessity, at least in the eyes two CTOs in India.
by: Carol Ko 15-Dec-2010
Juniper acquires Altor Networks for virtualization security
Juniper Networks acquired US-based virtualization security tech company Altor Networks for US$95 million. Altor Networks provides security solutions for virtual data centers and in the cloud. It is said to have developed "the world's first purpose-built firewall for virtual networks."
by: Asia Cloud Forum staff 09-Dec-2010
Brocade rewards channel partners to tap cloud expertise
Brocade announces to reward channel partners who invest in developing knowledge-rich practices to address the new tech trends in virtualization, network convergence and cloud computing.
by: Asia Cloud Forum staff 08-Nov-2010