Check out the 3 next-gen internet networks that raised $15M from the NSF
The National Science Foundation just gave $15 million to three research projects trying to reinvent the internet. Here’s what those projects are doing and why they matter.
Software is eating the mobile network, too, as AT&T begins its journey into the cloud
AT&T is taking the first steps toward transforming its network into a data center. It’s not touching the cellular network — at least not yet — but it will start virtualizing its mobile core and application infrastructure.
How GigaOM is preparing for the future of technology
The only thing that has ever remained constant about the tech industry is swift change. Our goal is to stay five steps ahead of that change so that you, our readers, can be at least two or three steps ahead.
Google Fiber, net neutrality & the regulatory challenges in the age of gigabit broadband
An article in Wired argues that Google is violating network neutrality laws, but the bigger issue here is about how we adjust our rules and regulations when we have gigabit speeds, and are trying to encourage innovation.
Going virtual: NetSocket turns to software to spot network problems
More hardware-enabled network functions are being turned into software all the time, and now NetSocket is stepping up with a virtual solution for identifying network issues.
Researchers jump aboard Pica8’s OpenFlow switches as centralized management beckons
As incumbent vendors take steps along big-picture strategies to support a new networking age, OpenFlow-enabled switches are gaining adoption and enabling innovative applications.
Big Switch turns bearish on OpenDaylight Project as SDN standards advance
As the vendor-led OpenDaylight Project reaches consensus around a code base, Big Switch disagrees with the consortium’s direction and has stepped back in its participation.
ConteXtream claims mystery carrier has deployed its SDN technology to 40M customers
Software-defined networking vendor ConteXtream says a wireless service provider has deployed software to virtualize a network that supports around 40 million customers.
New networking features make hybrid clouds possible on Google Compute Engine
The Google Cloud Platform gets a little stronger with the coming of new networking features, such as load balancing, on the Google Compute Engine, which could help enterprises get on board.