This caused overload of all kinds of network infrastructures, including switches, routers, and the internet service providers themselves.

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Earlier this month, HP announced a portfolio of OpenFlow-enabled switches, including the HP 3500 5400 and 8200 series switches.

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This will inevitably require better networks including routers and switches that can handle a high amount of data.

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