
Microsoft Acquires Affirmed Networks; Azure Cloud Gains 5G Virtualization Capabilities
Microsoft acquires Affirmed Networks. Azure cloud gains network functions virtualization (NFV) for mobile service providers & 5G wireless services.

5 Channel Partner Updates: 23 November 2016
Updates: Cloudyn, Druva, Fixstream, HPE, HP Inc., Ingram Micro, #ONEIngram, #NFV, PaySchools, SimpliVity, TierPoint, VMware & more.

NV, NFV, SDN, SD-WAN: Networking Acronyms Can Transform Data Centers
How network virtualization (NV), network function virtualization (NFV), software-defined networking (SDN) & SD-WAN may transform data centers.

5 Channel Partner Updates: 30 September 2016
Updates: Avast, AVG, Codefresh, Continuum #NAV16, Docker, FinancialForce, G2 Technology Group, HPE, Lenovo, Nutanix and more.

VMware VMworld 2016: Top 50 Highlights
VMware VMworld 2016 news from EMC, Fortinet, Hitachi Data Systems, NFV, OpenStack, Rubrik, Veeam, Veritas, ViaWest, Xangati and more.

CenturyLink Cloud Hosting Revenues Fall; SDN and NFV Must Rise
CenturyLink (CTL) is emphasizing Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) & SDN amid falling cloud & hosting revenues. Are the data centers still up for sale?

Virtualized Managed Services: Tier-1 Telcos Launch Tidal Wave
From AT&T to Verizon, tier-1 telcos are launching virtualized network services. But will enterprise customers ride the SDN and NFV waves? Ovum explains.

Juniper CEO: We’re Gaining SDN, NFV Momentum With MSPs
Juniper Networks CEO Rami Rahim describes growing SDN and NFV momentum with MSPs. Plus, he describes the Juniper-Lenovo channel relationship more fully.

NFV Hype Declines, Reality Settles In
Network functions virtualization continues to mature. But is NFV truly ready for prime time? Ovum gathered clues during Mobile World Congress 2016.

5 Channel Partner Updates: 6 Nov 2015
Today’s update involves cloud monitoring M&A; new titles for Ted Roller & Dan Wensley; a hidden threat to Amazon Web Services; Hadoop wins & losses & more.