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Alkira Scores $100 Million Series C


Alkira's scored $100 million to advance its network-as-a-service (NaaS) with more MCN features while adding networking functionality for AI workloads


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Fortanix Introduces Confidential AI


Fortanix targets security of data in AI models.

By: R. Scott Raynovich
November 16, 2021
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Data Center Providers Sold for Over $25 Billion


The data center market is booming: CyrusOne is taken over by KKR and GIP for $15 billion; CoreSite sells to American Tower for $10.1 billion.

By: Mary Jander
November 16, 2021
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NVIDIA Parades Futuristic Tech at GTC


NVIDIA showcased its Omniverse platform, new developer libraries, AI all over the place, data center networking and security, and a Jensen Huang avatar at its GTC conference this week

By: Mary Jander
November 10, 2021
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Ransomware Drives a Re-Thinking of Remote Access


Ransomware is the prime threat to organizations, and remote access and VPNs are particularly vulnerable. It's time to transition to SASE solutions

By: Andrew Braunberg
November 09, 2021
Coinstacks

DISH Plans $4 Billion Sale of Senior Secured Notes


DISH Network plans to sell $4 billion worth of senior secured notes to help pay for the buildout of its wireless 5G network

By: Mary Jander
November 08, 2021
Marketsmoney

Arista Gains Big on Cloud Boom


Arista projects 30% revenue growth after Facebook boosts capital spending by 66%

By: R. Scott Raynovich
November 04, 2021
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Microsoft Talks AI, Azure, and Avatars


Microsoft's virtual conference for developers and IT pros features a slew of enhancements to Azure's capabilities in hybrid cloud, security, AI, and mixed reality

By: Mary Jander
November 03, 2021
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Microsoft Shares Hit a New High, Fueled by Cloud


Despite enormous growth, Google still can't catch Microsoft in cloud.

By: R. Scott Raynovich
October 27, 2021
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HPE and Pensando Rack Up New Distributed Switch


Partners HPE and Pensando launch a "distributed services switch" comprising an Aruba top-of-rack switch with Pensando's DPU to secure traffic in hybrid cloud environments

By: Mary Jander
October 25, 2021
Coinstacks

Cato Networks Scores $200 Million on $2.5 Billion Valuation


Cato Networks has raised $200 million in a Series F funding round, which valued the company at $2.5 billion, more than double its valuation less than a year ago

By: Mary Jander
October 19, 2021