Take a Network Break! In this week’s episode we examine why HPE acquired Plexxi, dig into the latest batch of security advisories from Cisco, and discuss Intel’s reference architecture for new uCPE gear.
The Appropriations Committee in the U.S. Congress wants to keep up sanctions pressure against ZTE, AWS adds Verizon as a customer, and a new DDoS attack technique looks to thwart a common filter.
Toshiba clears its last hurdle to sell is semiconductor business, Cisco posts a positive third quarter, and Symantec announces an internal audit into its financial results.
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HPE Acquires Plexxi For HCI, Composable Infrastructure – Packet Pushers
Cisco Digital Network Architecture Center Static Credentials Vulnerability – Cisco
Cisco Digital Network Architecture Center Unauthorized Access Vulnerability – Cisco Systems
Hardcoded Password Found in Cisco Enterprise Software, Again – Bleeping Computer
Intel Rolls Out uCPE Intel Select Solution To Accelerate Network Transformation – Intel
Intel and Ecosystem make uCPE selection easier for SD-WAN, edge apps – Intel
House Committe Snubs Trump s Request to Save ZTE – SDX Central
House Appropriations Committee rejects Trump’s stance on ZTE – Axios
Verizon Selects AWS as its Preferred Public Cloud Provider – Amazon
Verizon commits to AWS after buying and selling its own cloud – The Register
New DDoS Attack Method Demands a Fresh Approach to Amplification Assault Mitigation – Imperva
China approves Toshiba’s sale of $18 billion chip unit to Bain consortium – Reuters
Cisco Reports Third Quarter Earnings – Cisco Systems
Cisco releases Q3 earnings, highlighting growth in networking, security, and applications. – Cisco Systems
Symantec Provides Additional Information – Symantec
Symantec just held a conference call that failed to answer the one question on everybody’s mind – CNBC
Investors Are Right To Worry About Symantec: It Appears The SEC Has Been Investigating Since At Least April – Seeking Alpha