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The latest Cisco news and analysis from NetworkWorld.com

  • Cisco Ethernet switches make big leap to 40/100G
    Cisco this week unveiled significant extensions to both of its major switching lines with the addition of 40/100G Ethernet capabilities.

  • Riverbed upgrades 'edge virtual server infrastructure'
    Riverbed today announced the release of updates to its Steelhead network performance products as well as its Granite product line, which is based on the edge virtual server infrastructure approach that Riverbed is pushing. Whereas the former aims to boost network performance for the customers that are concerned about application delivery, the latter may attract more attention from the infrastructure management industry.

  • New leaders emerging in WAN optimization market
    In yet another sign that growing revenues are reshaping the vendor outlook in the network management sector, Gartner recently named vendor Silver Peak one of the leaders in its magic quadrant for the WAN optimization market.

  • Juniper's financial challenges continue
    Juniper Networks' challenges are due to timing with new product rollouts and shifts in investments from customers and channel partners.

  • 6 security companies to watch
    This group of security companies includes several that want to capitalize on technology ideas that were originally devised to serve communities of special interest but could now take on a wider cybersecurity role. Fixmo, for example, has its roots in the National Security Agency where its mobile security makes it possible to run critical applications in sandboxes that are insulated from the rest of the machine, making them less likely to fall victim to malware that might have infected the device.

  • We need a better definition of paperless
    A literal reading of this survey question leads inevitably to a pair of correct answers: absolutely yes and absolutely not.

  • WAN optimization market shakeup predicted
    WAN optimization is shaping up to be one of the hottest areas of the network equipment market, prompting industry experts to predict high-profile acquisitions and vendor shakeups in the near future.

  • Cisco expands smart grid portfolio
    Cisco this week expanded its smart grid portfolio for utilities with a reference architecture, products and services intended to modernize the electric grid.

  • Cisco sending enterprises to the cloud
    In an effort to accommodate enterprise users looking to implement private and hybrid clouds, Cisco in the coming months will unveil an "integrated" WAN routing system of existing, but enhanced, products.

  • Virtual-security appliances winning users over traditional messaging-security software
    There's no question enterprises want messaging security -- the market for products and services worldwide reached almost $3.2 billion last year, up from $2.7 billion in 2010, and will grow to $4.78 billion in 2015, according to research firm IDC. But a fundamental shift is occurring that foresees businesses favoring virtual-security appliances over more traditional messaging security software.