He cites recent acquisitions of software-defined network and network virtualization pure-plays by existing cloud players as proof points.
This shows that in spite of the challenges, IT departments are realizing benefits through implementing cloud computing and network virtualization.
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CIOs are looking at network virtualization, not just VPNs, but also the opportunity to decouple network services from the underlying physical hardware.
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The approach aligns with the trend toward SDN (software-defined networking) and NFV (network function virtualization) among telecommunications operators, thanks to its elastic and virtualization-friendly cloud architecture.
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The systems from Juniper rely more on software than ever, and are built to allow more virtualization across the network.
In past years, these virtualization efforts have been more concentrated on servers, but it is now becoming increasingly common to implement virtualization solutions for network storage and desktops as well.
The company will stay focused on the core network infrastructure, plus collaboration, virtualization, cloud, video and business transformation.
Stern said the adapter will be useful in virtualization, cloud computing and network storage.
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Granite uses a combination of virtualization technology and wide area network (WAN) optimization, which makes it possible to store large amounts of data in the hub centers, yet transmit information to multiple offices in a short period of time.
Intel should see increased technology spending in an economic recovery, particularly with increased demand from cloud computing and virtualization, as well as from surging data and network traffic.
Typically this means owning the management layer, through virtualization, though of course companies like Cisco make a case for the network among computers as the critical part.
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