In today’s interconnected world, having a network that can consolidate multiple services into a centralized infrastructure is crucial for many businesses. At its core, software-defined ...

Software-defined networking gives tighter control over network topology and management, and those not using it might find SDN is already supported in their networking gear.

You’ve done it! You convinced management to adopt SDN and you’re buying switches from Pica8, IBM, and Dell, controllers from Big Switch, as well as applications within the Big Switch Ecosystem.

How an SDN controller can make appropriate decisions and what’s required for operators to regain full control of their SDN networks.

Traditional network management tools rely on SNMP, but there doesn’t seem to be a clear SDN equivalent within OpenFlow. This may not sound like good news, but I think it is – or has the ...

When it comes to software-defined networking (SDN), much of the buzz is around how it makes the network leaner and cheaper to implement and operate. Well, lessening expenses and complexity is good ...

In an SDN infrastructure, the control plane is a software function that operates independently of network hardware. This logical separation of the network and data control planes enables SDN to ...

SDN, NFV and orchestration provide the tools necessary to execute what are now incredibly complex problems. Whether the Navy’s goals are C2D2E, rapid response to changing cyber conditions or enhanced ...