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Cloud traffic to dominate data centres

In the third annual Cisco® Global Cloud Index (2012 – 2017), Cisco forecasts that global cloud traffic, the fastest growing component of data centre traffic, is expected to grow 4.5-fold – a 35 percent combined annual growth rate (CAGR) – from 1.2 zettabytes of annual traffic in 2012 to 5.3 zettabytes by 2017. Overall global data centre traffic will grow threefold and reach a total of 7.7 zettabytes annually by 2017.

Top predictions for IT organizations and users for 2014 and beyond

Gartner, Inc. has revealed its top predictions for IT organizations and IT users for 2014 and beyond. Gartner's top predictions for 2014 combine several disruptive topics — Digital Industrial Revolution, Digital Business, Smart Machines and the Internet of Things — that are set to have an impact well beyond just the IT function.

Published in Carriers + Service Providers Management Networks + Telecoms Software Defined DC & Storage Storage + Servers Storage Technology

Brocade has announced the appointment of Ari Bose to the position of Chief Information Officer (CIO). Responsible for the strategic transformation of the global Brocade IT organization, Bose will report to Gale England, vice president of Customer Advocacy and Operational Effectiveness.

Published in Carriers + Service Providers Management Networks + Telecoms Storage + Servers

The London Internet Exchange (LINX) has opened its newest Internet Exchange (IXP) in the USA.

Technology CEOs should consider nine disruptive forces that are impacting businesses

New series outlines suggestions for Technology CEOs to tackle looming megatrends and thrive in new digital reality.

Published in Carriers + Service Providers Management Networks + Telecoms Storage + Servers Wireless

A research report from Quocirca, entitled ‘In demand: the culture of online service provision’, reveals a significant disconnect between the emergence of Northern Europe’s service provider culture in businesses across the region and the availability of skilled individuals required to manage these ‘always-on’ networks.

Internet2 selects Ciena’s 800G technology

New open line system and WaveLogic 5 platform will improve network programmability and scalability...

Serverius deploys ADVA FSP 3000 TeraFlex for 1200G transport

Low-power, ultra-compact 1RU terminal unlocks new value in Dutch connectivity service provider’s...

Supporting the future of high speed interconnects

Standards-based Carrier Ethernet 2.0-based networks are getting faster by an order of magnitude...

NTT and Grok team up to transform the network

Partnering to deliver network operation services combining Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine...

EXA adds New York to London route

Infrastructure expert extends leadership in low-latency transatlantic connectivity with a new...

Wireless winning?

New report finds 78% of companies use or plan to use LTE to provide WAN or internet connectivity;...

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Technical Discussion: High Performance IP Replication

Why is it so challenging to achieve high performance IP Replication over distance between data centers? Check out Brocade subject matter experts discussing the challenges of achieving high performance IP replication over distance, including how Brocade addresses this architecturally and test results comparing IP storage replication workloads showing you the level of performance you can achieve with Brocade's solution.

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