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Cloud Firms Are Upping Capex, Citing Demand


The top cloud providers say demand is so great for their AI-related services that capex is going through the roof. Investors have questions


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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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Ciena and Samsung Team on Carrier 5G


Ciena and Samsung have integrated their 5G hardware and software in an effort that could spur the adoption of 5G services

By: Mary Jander
October 27, 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
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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
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Google Cloud Heads to the 5G Edge


Google Cloud has unveiled a Google Distributed Cloud portfolio, featuring a Distributed Cloud Edge geared to 5G providers and their customers, and a Distributed Cloud Hosted for regulated users

By: Mary Jander
October 12, 2021
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TriggerMesh Goes Open Source


TriggerMesh's Application Platform, which integrates apps across hybrid cloud environments, is now available as an open-source project under Apache Software License 2.0

By: Mary Jander
October 12, 2021
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Speculation Swirls Around Facebook Outage


Facebook's outage this week called the efficiency of the company's internal network into question, while launching speculation about the nature of the crash

By: Mary Jander
October 05, 2021
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Akamai to Pay $600M for Ransomware Mitigator Guardicore


CDN leader Akamai will pay $600 million in cash for Guardicore, an Israeli startup that uses micro-segmentation and visualization to find and halt ransomware attacks

By: Mary Jander
September 30, 2021
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Why the Chip Shortage Could Last Through 2022


Semiconductor makers say supply can't meet demand for all kinds of chips, and the crisis will likely last through 2022

By: Mary Jander
September 29, 2021