Networks + Telecoms

MEF calls for Proof of Concept proposals

The MEF says that the Call for Proposals for the upcoming 3rd annual Proof of Concept Showcase at MEF16 (www.MEF16.com) is now open. The PoC Showcase provides a unique opportunity to spotlight emerging “Third Network” service & technology innovations optimized for the digital economy and the hyper-connected world. The MEF16 global networking conference will be held on 7-10 November 2016 at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor Hotel, Baltimore, MD, USA.

Red Hat names Massimo Fatato as Vice President of Telecommunications in EMEA

Red Hat has named Massimo Fatato vice president of its telecommunications business in EMEA. Effective immediately, Fatato will lead strategic development and program execution to support Red Hat's expansion in the telecommunications market in EMEA.

Channel partners poised to lead in new IP technologies

Brocade has published the results of its annual channel trends survey that was completed by more than 1,200 global Brocade channel partners from its distributor and reseller communities.

AMS-IX manages growth in traffic volumes

Anritsu’s Advanced MT1100A Network Master Flex Analyzer provides multiple protocol test coverage, full OTN client emulation and multiport testing for routers and switches.

Improve mobile user productivity and maximize your Citrix XenDesktop and XenApp implementations

Windstream deploys Infinera Cloud Xpress

Infinera and Windstream have given details of the deployment of the Infinera Cloud Xpress to provide pre-provisioned high speed connections between data centers in Chicago. As a leading provider of large bandwidth transport solutions, data center interconnect represents a significant revenue opportunity for Windstream. The Cloud Xpress enables Windstream to efficiently serve its data center interconnect customers with hyper-scale density, operational simplicity and low power...