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Show Links:
Story 1: Cisco Telnet Bug Affects Hundreds of Switches
A simple command allows the CIA to commandeer 318 models of Cisco switches – Ars Technica
Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software Cluster Management Protocol Remote Code Execution Vulnerability – Cisco Systems
Story 2: Google Spanks Symantec Over Certs
Intent to Deprecate and Remove: Trust in existing Symantec-issued Certificates – Google Groups
Certificate Transparency.org
Story 3: Nokia Tests New Fiber Optics Techniques
Nokia blasts 250 Gbps across Atlantic in optical test for Facebook – The Register
Nokia and Facebook break subsea spectral efficiency records in transatlantic field tests – Nokia
Story 4: Juniper Melds Optical & Routing
Juniper Rolls Out Data Center Interconnect for Packet and Optical – SDX Central
Juniper Networks Accelerates Cloud Service Delivery with New Data Center Interconnect Solution – Juniper Networks
Story 5: IBM Unlocks Blockchain For Enterprises
IBM And Hyperledger Launch Enterprise-Ready Blockchain – Forbes
Story 6: Cumulus Teams Up With Open19
Cumulus Networks Announces Support for Open19 Initiative – Cumulus Networks
Story 7: Avere Raises More Dough
Avere Systems Closes $14 Million Series E to Expand Cloud Offerings – Avere Systems
Google Invests In Storage Innovator Avere – SDX Central
Story 8: Senate Vote Lets ISPs Sell User Data
Senate votes to let ISPs sell your Web browsing history to advertisers – Ars Technica
Senate Moves to Permanently Kill the FCC’s Broadband Privacy Rules – Consumer Reports