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• Optus Business to debut new Cloud, mobility services

  Optus Business has revealed plans to expand its portfolio of Cloud computing and enterprise mobility offerings.

  By Dylan Bushell-Embling | 24 May, 2012 15:00

  Tags: Optus Business, cloud computing, cloud

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  Brocade outlines its SDN approach

  Brocade this week said it added hardware-based support for the OpenFlow software-defined networking (SDN) API and protocol to its NetIron and MLX series 100Gbps routers as part of a broader SDN strategy.

  By Jim Duffy | 23 May, 2012 05:30

  Tags: SDNs, OpenFlow, Network Virtualization, multi-tenant data centers, internet, hardware systems, Data Center, Configuration / maintenance, cloud computing, cloud, brocade

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  Does standardized interoperability in data center fabrics matter?

  Despite interoperability trials and demonstrations involving alternative data center fabric standards, a non-standard fabric technology is said by proponents to be at the front of the pack.

  By Jim Duffy | 21 May, 2012 20:32

  Tags: TRILL, standards, Shortest Path Bridging, MLAG, metro Ethernet, LAN & WAN, internet, extreme networks, Ethernet Switch, Ethernet, data center fabrics, cloud computing, cloud, Avaya, arista, alcatel-lucent

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  HP has all the ingredients for software defined networking, almost

  LAS VEGAS -- HP says it has all of the necessary orchestration tools for its software defined networking strategy - the big question is, will it build its own controller?

  By Jim Duffy | 11 May, 2012 02:52

  Tags: software, SDN, OpenFlow, LAN & WAN, Interop, internet, HP, hardware systems, Ethernet Switch, Ethernet, Data Center, Configuration / maintenance, cloud computing, cloud

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  HP: SDNs are key to Cloud deployment

  LAS VEGAS: Software-defined networks (SDN) have the capability to provision applications in minutes instead of months, and speed deployment into the cloud, according to the head of HP Networking.

  By Jim Duffy | 10 May, 2012 05:42

  Tags: software, SDNs, Madagascar 3, Interop, internet, HP, hardware systems, DreamWorks Animation, Data Center, Configuration / maintenance, cloud computing, cloud, Cisco

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  Cisco offers API to fight call fraud

  LAS VEGAS -- Cisco this week at Interop 2012 released an API for its branch routers designed to enable third-party developers to write applications to enhance the security of phone calls over the router network.

  By Jim Duffy | 09 May, 2012 00:31

  Tags: VoIP, unified communications, ucs, third-party applications, Telecommunication, security, SecureLogix, router, networking, LAN & WAN, Interop Las Vegas, Interop 2012, Interop, internet, Gateway, fraud, cloud computing, cloud, Cisco ISR, BT

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  Intel-McAfee developing cloud-security strategy

  Intel, which last year acquired McAfee for its security expertise, today described work it is doing to provide enterprises with a way to secure data stored in public or hybrid cloud environments.

  By Ellen Messmer | 05 May, 2012 05:33

  Tags: security, mcafee, internet, Intel, IBM, cloud security, cloud computing, cloud

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  Interop puts software-defined networking in limelight

  The potential game-changing technology that surrounds software-defined networking (SDN) will be center stage at Interop next week with high-profile product introductions, technology demos and information sessions all set to roll.

  By Brandon Butler | 03 May, 2012 07:32

  Tags: Arista Networks, byod, Cisco, cloud, cloud computing, Configuration / maintenance, Data Center, hardware systems, IBM, internet, Interop, mobility, networking, OpenFlow, SDN, VMware, wireless

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  Cloud to add $3b to Aus economy: KPMG

  A new report by accounting firm KPMG takes a look at the Cloud in Australia and estimates more than $3 billion could be added to the nation’s annual gross domestic product (GDP) in 10 years, as well as drive growth of start-ups and small businesses.

  By Diana Nguyen | 02 May, 2012 12:50

  Tags: business, cloud, cloud computing, kpmg, Senator Stephen Conroy

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  Data sovereignty awareness lacking in Australia: Security experts

  While the US Patriot Act may make many headlines for the legal authority it bestows on US agencies to access data held in foreign countries, Australian companies need to be aware of similar legislation in both the US and Australia, according to security industry experts.

  By Hamish Barwick | 02 May, 2012 07:00

  Tags: cloud, data sovereignty, US Patriot Act

• Optus case has implications for Cloud service providers

  The recent decision against Optus, which found it was guilty of breaching the Copyright Act by broadcasting sports games via its TV Now service, could have wider implications for Cloud-based services, according to the executive officer of the Australian Digital Alliance.

  By Stephanie McDonald | 01 May, 2012 16:15

  Tags: cloud, Optus TV Now

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  Small businesses are the vast majority of Google Apps early adopters

  While Google is pitching Google Apps as an ideal productivity solution for enterprises, a large majority of its early adopters are small businesses.

  By Brad Reed | 30 April, 2012 23:27

  Tags: applications, cloud, cloud computing, Google, google apps, internet, Microsoft, SMB, SMB Networking, software

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  Google Drive for Linux is on the way

  The Google Drive launch has been one of the big announcements of the week, but it was a fairly unequivocal disappointment for one vocal category of users: Linux users are justifiably miffed that the new cloud storage service doesn't support the free and open source operating system.

  By Katherine Noyes | 26 April, 2012 08:07

  Tags: cloud, cloud computing, Google, internet, Linux, open source, operating systems, software, unix

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  Yes, IT departments should worry about Google Drive

  Google Drive is poised to give IT departments yet another headache to deal with.

  By Brad Reed | 20 April, 2012 05:36

  Tags: Apple, cloud, cloud computing, Dropbox, Google, Google Drive, internet, mobile, mobile apps, networking, storage, wireless, youtube

• Big Data is just hype, according to a Dell vice president

  Big Data might be one of the more common buzzwords doing the rounds, but it's nothing more than hype -- at least for now -- according to Dell’s vice president of Enterprise Solutions, Asia Pacific and Japan.

  By Stephanie McDonald | 19 April, 2012 15:34

  Tags: Big Data, cloud