Michael Cooney

Senior Editor

Michael Cooney is a Senior Editor with Network World who has written about the IT world for more than 25 years. He can be reached at michael_cooney@foundryco.com.

Cisco significantly bolsters security portfolio with $28B Splunk buy

Juniper targets data-center management with Apstra upgrade

Juniper targets data-center management with Apstra upgrade

Apstra 4.2.0 includes intent-based analytics probes for improved telemetry and visibility into network operations.

Cisco-F5 partnership yields secure, multisite load balancing technology

Cisco-F5 partnership yields secure, multisite load balancing technology

Expanded partnership delivers tighter integration between Cisco ACI tools and F5 BIG-IP DNS software to improve application availability and performance for mutual customers.

Cisco snuffs HyperFlex development, hands HCI future to Nutanix

Cisco snuffs HyperFlex development, hands HCI future to Nutanix

Cisco recommends HyperFlex customers migrate to Nutanix hyperconverged software, which can run on Cisco UCS hardware.

IBM X-Force: Use of compromised credentials darkens cloud security picture

IBM X-Force: Use of compromised credentials darkens cloud security picture

The top cause of cloud compromises is improper use of credentials, and enterprise IT teams need to harden their credential management practices, says IBM X-Force.

Cisco shapes its strategy for Ethernet-based AI networks

Cisco shapes its strategy for Ethernet-based AI networks

Future-proofing Ethernet for AI is a priority for Cisco, which is positioning its Nexus data center switches as core elements of AI networking infrastructure.

Cisco software targets enterprise cloud security, risk assessment

Cisco software targets enterprise cloud security, risk assessment

Cisco adds Secure Application module to its Full Stack Observability platform.

Enterprise DPU advances are spurred by AI, security, networking apps

Enterprise DPU advances are spurred by AI, security, networking apps

Smartswitches such as the HPE Aruba CX 10000 will help bring DPUs to the enterprise.

VMware warns customers to immediately patch critical Aria network software holes

VMware warns customers to immediately patch critical Aria network software holes

VMware has issued patches for two vulnerabilities that can threaten enterprise network operations. The most severe flaw has a CVSS threat score of 9.8.

Google's Cross-Cloud Network service aims to simplify multicloud networking

Google's Cross-Cloud Network service aims to simplify multicloud networking

New Cross-Cloud Network service from Google Cloud is designed to be a one-stop shop for multicloud networking and security.

Fortinet adds wireless and IoT security features to SASE platform

Fortinet adds wireless and IoT security features to SASE platform

FortiSASE offering gains application monitoring capabilities and tools to help customers securely manage wireless LANs and IoT devices.

Cisco services help enterprises set infrastructure, operations priorities

Cisco services help enterprises set infrastructure, operations priorities

Cisco Lifecycle Services aim to help companies develop and implement IT optimization strategies that are tied to specific business outcomes.

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