Microsoft has splashed out again. They have just acquired open-source source code management and sharing platform GitHub for $7.5bn. GitHub has a community of 28 million developers and hosts 85…
Fujitsu use multi-tenant Silver Peak to host SD-WAN solutions
Fujitsu has added a Silver Peak SD-WAN environment to allow service providers to deliver pre-built platforms for their enterprise customers. The service combines Fujitsu's consulting and managed network services alongside…
One step beyond VMware 6.5U1
VMware has updated their ESXi platform again, so we're now one step beyond the 6.5U1 upgrade. It comprises mostly with VSAN improvements and a set of patches for kernel forking…
Bandwidth Control using an intuitive NetValve
Having worked with Ipanema for a while, I can recognise an intuitive user experience for controlling bandwidth. But none is as intuitive as a solution which uses a technology almost…
Creating an Identity Management Server with Free-IPA
So it's time to upgrade some of the devices within the network here. But it would be really good to do it in the right order. Identity and access management…
Bloodhound to be let loose at Newquay AeroHub
The Bloodhound SSC project has just announced that they are to do the first public runs of the vehicle in Newquay on 26th October 2017. This will occur at the…
Enforcing DNS security by selecting servers through port-forwarding
With lots of different devices now using our networks, we would like to keep them safe. We can prevent users from being a risk to themselves and others while attached…
Vodafone Selects Juniper Contrail for SDN automation and agility
Vodafone have selected Juniper's Contrail for their SDN orchestration. Vodafone's Ocean transformation started in 2015 and uses network virtualisation to drive operational change. They are looking for an optimised end-to-end…