Generative AI dominates VMware Explore news
Highlights include a private AI platform developed with Nvidia that lets enterprises run generative AI applications on their proprietary data within VMware’s hybrid cloud infrastructure.
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VMware Cloud gains faster ransomware recovery, expanded management capabilities
Among the announcements at the VMware Explore conference is a new IBM-managed service based on VMware Cloud editions.
VMware NSX+ centralizes cloud networking and security for multicloud environments
VMware NSX+ is a new cloud-managed service that enables consistent network operations and centralized security policy creation and enforcement in multicloud environments.
VMware combines SASE and edge management in new orchestration platform, announces private 5G service
News from the VMware Explore conference includes a unified management platform for VMware’s SASE and edge computing stack, along with a new managed private mobile networking service.
VMware, Nvidia team on enterprise-grade AI platform
VMware Private AI Foundation with Nvidia will enable enterprises to customize models and run generative AI applications on their own infrastructure in their data centers, at the edge, and in their clouds.
Hybrid mesh firewall platforms gain interest as management challenges intensify
Different types of firewalls, including hardware, virtual, cloud-native, and firewall as a service, can be deployed and managed from a central interface with a hybrid mesh firewall platform.
Flight to cloud drives IaaS networking adoption
Demand for cloud connects/interconnects is rising as enterprises commit to multicloud and SaaS application environments, and that’s driving greater interest in IaaS cloud networking services, says IDC.
Gartner: SSE landscape shifts as vendors add more security services
Vendors are stacking their security service edge (SSE) suites with even more security functions, according to the latest Gartner Magic Quadrant.
5 ways to boost server efficiency
Right-sizing workloads, upgrading to current generation servers, and managing power consumption can help enterprises reach their data center sustainability goals.
5G network slices could be vulnerable to attack, researchers say
Configuration errors and device vulnerabilities could allow attackers to move laterally across 5G network slices.
Commercial quantum networks inch closer to primetime
The potential for attackers to use quantum computers to crack public key cryptography algorithms is driving research and investment in developing quantum-safe networks.
Enterprises turn to single-vendor SASE for ease of manageability
Getting the full SASE stack of networking and security capabilities from a single vendor can simplify deployment and management, but there are downsides to consider.
NTT, Palo Alto partner for managed SASE with AIOps
Using a managed services provider to deliver SASE can streamline deployment and free up enterprise resources.
Pros and cons of managed SASE
Managed SASE can be appealing for enterprises that want a single provider for deployment and management of WAN and security infrastructure, but there can be tradeoffs depending on provider flexibility, platform interoperability, and cost.
What to expect from SASE certifications
SASE certification options are expanding, with Palo Alto joining Cato Networks, Netskope and Versa Networks. Are they worth the effort?