VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

THE SDWAN market is experiencing explosive growth. Strong enterprise and communications service provider demand is dramatically disrupting the traditional branch-office router market and it comes with advantages by, simplify network operations. It’s adoption is easy, quick and reliable. It is absolutely fact that, without virtualization in the network, virtualization in the cloud or data center will never be fully realized or effective. SD-WAN can help service providers increase profitability while accommodating WAN market trends. As the SD-WAN is fast moving, incorporating it into a managed service offering is particularly challenging as customer requirements and needs are changing all the time. The growth of SD-WAN is attributed to the increasing popularity of modern telecommunications networks and datacenter infrastructure concepts such as software-defined networks (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV). These technology concepts have enabled SD-WAN to provi...

Huawei has announced the launch of its Agile Network 3.0 Architecture at the Huawei Network Congress 2015 (HNC2015), themed “From Agility to Imagination”. Huawei has introduced its Agile Internet of Things (IoT) solution which enables enterprises to build an agile IoT infrastructure to capture infinite business possibilities and realize the digitization of production, manufacturing and logistics. Huawei predicts that by 2025, a total of 100 billion connections will be generated globally and two million new sensors will be deployed every hour. However, our networks today cannot provide the connectivity to support this. As part of HNC2015, Huawei will also launch its Agile IoT Solution, which consists of three core components: Agile IoT gateway, Agile Controller and LiteOS, a lightweight IoT operating system (OS). “Huawei believes that standardizing ICT infrastructure will foster the development of Internet applications, including IoT applications. To address this, Huawei is launc...

R&M in its Data Center Manual explains how SDN approach makes network infrastructure flexible. Dynamic load distribution to virtual servers, transfers to other hosts and more – a classic data center network is too static and inflexible for these tasks. Software-Defined Networking (SDN) could help in these cases by offering a new model of control and data distribution. The new Data Center Manual from R&M provides basic principles for planning. Thomas Wellinger, Market Manager – Data Center, R&M, said, “One advantage of Software- Defined Networking is that it enables companies to adjust the network infrastructure better than before to the special requirements of applications.”  He cited in particular the allocation of required bandwidths and quality-of-service parameters to guarantee the desired performance. This flexibility is important especially in complex networks such as private or public clouds. An important feature of SDN is the separation of the control ...

Toshiba Digital Media Network Taiwan Corporation (TDMT) has announced slim, 7mm MQ01ABF solid-state hybrid drive (SSHD) series. Equipped with Toshiba’s NAND flash and available in 500GB1 and 320GB capacities, the MQ01ABFH series is the first Toshiba SSHD drive family in 7mm. The series continues Toshiba’s legacy of providing world-class storage products, and offers customers a complete lineup of 2.5-inch solid-state hybrid drives with the previously announced 1TB and 750GB MQ01ABDH series 9.5mm SSHDs for ultrathin and thin and light notebook PCs, multimedia and gaming applications, and traditional laptop PCs. “The MQ01ABFH series fulfils users’ desire for thin and light notebook PCs with fast response times that can keep up with their demanding gaming and multimedia applications,” said Kashiwabara, Senior Manager of Marketing Sec., Toshiba Digital Media Network Taiwan Corporation. “This addition to our SSHD lineup demonstrates Toshiba’s continued focus on delivering a wide range ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   To address the growing demand for mobile broadband services,  Nokia Siemens Networks has announced to extend its partnership with  Mobile TeleSystems (MTS)  by deploying Frequency Division Duplex Long-Term Evolution (FDD LTE) in Moscow and Central Russia regions during the third quarter of 2013. As per the alliance, Nokia Siemens Networks will be the sole supplier of FDD LTE radio access, IP core network equipment and services. Andrey Ushatskiy, VP & CTO, MTS Group , said, "As a leading telecommunications group in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), we have been at the forefront of technology and innovation. By adding FDD LTE, we will be able to take full advantage of our spectrum allocation, provide higher capacity, and deliver the superior data experience that our subscribers deserve. Nokia Siemens Networks was our obvious choice for the project, given our relations...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Emerson Network Power (NYSE:EMR)  has announced that it will reward its Network Solution Partners (NSPs) and Value Added Resellers (VARs) in India under the "Fab Feb" channel scheme on achieving pre-determined sales targets of UPS systems during February 2013.  "Fab Feb" is a monthly scheme running throughout February 2013. Under the scheme, channel partners will have the freedom to choose their target slabs and take home gifts of their choice on achieving them. Channel partners that consistently deliver on their target slabs chosen in December 2012 and January 2013, will also stand to win additional gifts in the form of a loyalty bonus under the “Fab Feb” scheme. All registered NSPs and VARs of Emerson Network Power in India are eligible to be rewarded under “Fab Feb” scheme, based on sales of UPS products (excluding battery) from Ingram Micro..... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Sophos  has introduced two enhanced high-end  Unified Threat Management (UTM)  appliances - Sophos UTM 525 and 625 - to strengthen its  network security , and also developed the new Sophos RED 50 (Remote Ethernet Device) which will act as a security solution to offer complete and centrally-managed UTM for medium-sized branch offices.  With these additions, Sophos has extended UTM, Next Generation Firewall, and branch office security to the enterprise by improving speed and performance as well as additional flexible deployment options.The new appliances help Sophos extend the UTM appliances allowing organizations to configure the Sophos UTM devices and Next Generation Firewall features to scale their deployments for use in any size organization. The Sophos RED 50 appliance is ideal for organizations that need to send larger files, run daily data backups or protect large branch office networks. Sopho...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Emerson Network Power  has announced the ‘December Mania’ gifts scheme to reward its  Network Solution Partners (NSPs) and Value Added Resellers (VARs)  in India on New Year’s Eve. Under the scheme, channel partners can set their own targets for the month of December 2012 and take home gifts of their choice. ‘December Mania’  is a monthly scheme running from 01st Dec 2012 through 29th Dec 2012. All registered NSPs and VARs of Emerson Network Power in India are eligible to be rewarded under the scheme, based on sales of UPS products (excluding battery) from Ingram Micro..... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Emerson Network Power (ENP)  has announced that it will bring its nine-city “DCIM Delivered: World Tour 2012” to Bangalore on December 7 at ITC Windsor. Featuring guest Forrester Research, Inc., the tour will bring the reality of data center infrastructure management (DCIM) to Indian data center, IT and facilities professionals. The “DCIM Delivered: World Tour 2012” will offer a day of interactive, hands-on sessions to immerse attendees in the world of DCIM. Frederic Giron, Vice-President & Principal Analyst of Forrester Research, will speak about what is needed to be successful with DCIM... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   In its bid to expand its cloud-based networking offerings, networking tech giant Cisco has agreed to acquire San Francisco-based cloud computing company  Meraki for an estimated $1.2 billion in cash. Meraki offers midmarket customers easy-to-deploy on-premise networking solutions that can be centrally managed from the cloud. “The acquisition of Meraki enables Cisco to make simple, secure, cloud-managed networks available to our global customer base of mid-sized businesses and enterprises. These companies have the same IT needs as larger organizations, but without the resources to integrate complex IT solutions,” said Rob Soderbery, Senior Vice-President, Cisco Enterprise Networking Group... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Smartlink Network Systems has announced its channel reward programme “ Bangkok Calling ”. The programme is designed for DIGISOL Connect Partner and DIGISOL Select Partners and will run from 1st October to 31st December, 2012. This scheme is available through purchases made by channel partners from authorized DIGISOL Regional Distributors all across India. The incentive programme enables channel partners to aim for various slabs and earn rewards. There are a host of rewards under the Bangkok Calling promotion, including an all-expense paid trip to Bangkok. Partners can earn as much as three tickets. Other rewards offered under the promotion include Double Door Refrigerator, Nettop PC, Digital Cameras and Big Bazaar Vouchers.... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Nevales Networks has launched its next-generation  Security Gateway appliance  and also unveiled its new brand amidst partners, VCs and media. The move comes along with the launch of new Security Gateway device - Nevales SG, which is the size of a smartphone. Ravishankar, CEO of NevalesNetworks, said, "With consumerization of IT, the new era is on, in which we are reimagining how our products and services can help emerging businesses throughout India realize their full potential. Considering the growth potential of the emerging businesses that India is bound to witness, the need to have a brand that can stand as an independent entity was strongly felt.... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Cisco has announced its latest offering,  Open Network Environment  - referred to as "Cisco ONE", a multi-pronged strategy that will deliver the industry's broadest approach to programmability built on the industry's most comprehensive networking portfolio and industry standards. Speaking at the Cisco Open Networking Summit, Shashi Kiran, Senior Director, Market Management Data Center/Virtualization and Switching, elaborated on the concept of Cisco ONE.... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   CommScope launches PartnerPRO Network . It is a comprehensive network of certified partners supporting cable television, business enterprise, wireline and wireless customers. The CommScope PartnerPRO Network consists of consultants, integrators, installers, distributors and alliance partners who are trained and certified by CommScope to deliver the company’s broad range of network solutions. CommScope is uniquely positioned to support certified partners across cable TV, enterprise, wireline and wireless markets. “Through the PartnerPRO Network, CommScope is building an extensive network of skilled professionals focused on solving our customers’ most complex technological problems,” said Stephen Kowal, vice president, Global Partners... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Emerson Network Power has introduced Energy Logic 2.0, a vendor-neutral roadmap of 10 strategies that can reduce a data center's energy use by up to 74 per cent. The company also launched the Energy Logic 2.0 Cascading Savings Calculator, an online tool that allows data center managers to calculate the approximate energy savings they would capture by employing strategies in the updated approach. Energy Logic 2.0 illustrates how the energy consumption of a 5,000 square-foot data center.... more For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Hughes Communications India, Ltd (HCIL) has been contracted by Prasad Film Laboratories, to implement a broadband satellite network to distribute digital cinema content to 1000 sites across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.  Ajeesh GK, Vice President, Projects, Prasad Group said, “Over the years, the Prasad Group has become synonymous with commitment to quality, trust, and dependability in the film world. Prasad Group's commitment to technology is reflected in its state-of-the-art equipment, focus on constant upgrades, and keeping abreast of the latest developments. We selected Hughes over others on basis of a successful pilot conducted over many months and unmatched expertise in running digital cinema networks.” Shivaji Chatterjee, Vice President, Hughes India said, “We are extremely privileged that Prasad Labs has chosen Hughes Communications for this important project. Digital cinema is changing t...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   EDIMAX has launched the plug-n-view IC-3110 series network camera for home and SOHO users. It features night vision support along with multi-area motion detection function and pre- and post-recording capability. The IC-3110 series network camera comes in 3 network interfaces: the IC-3110 Fast Ethernet model, the IC-3110W wireless model, and the IC-3110P Power over Ethernet model. Moreover, the camera connects to the cloud automatically, so users can access it remotely with the provided viewer apps and software on iPhone and Android phones. The Edimax IC-3110 series also incorporates built-in IR (infrared) LEDs and light sensor and is designed with a multi-area motion detection system along with 2-way audio support. By connecting speakers and a microphone to the network camera, users can remotely communicate with people at the site where the network camera is installed, or even ward off an intruder when necessary. For More...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Reliance Globalcom has announced that it is upgrading its European Network with coherent 100G technology.  Reliance Globalcom, which boasts international subsea cable assets spanning over 73,000 Route Kilometers, will be using Ciena's 6500 Packet Optical Platform and WaveLogic coherent optical processors to deploy the 100G network.  Part of the European network connecting Marseilles, London, Paris and Frankfurt is planned to be upgraded with 100G wavelength technology by the end of 2012. The upgraded network will enable Reliance Globalcom to support the surge in high-bandwidth intensive applications that encompass cloud computing, video conferencing, business continuity/disaster recovery, data center connectivity, and storage area networking, in addition to ever-increasing Internet traffic. It will also enable Reliance Globalcom to offer more flexibility and improved performance to its customers. The new 100G technolo...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Arbor Networks has extended their distribution agreement with Ingram Micro to include China. Arbor’s PravailTM Availability Protection System (APS) enables Ingram Micro to offer enterprise customers a purpose-built solution that protects the network perimeter against threats to availability, specifically, application-layer distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks.    Frank Zhang, Managing Director, Ingram Micro, China, said, “We are excited to work with Arbor Networks not only because their solutions address an acute problem for enterprises, but because of the strong synergy with our other enterprise-focussed vendor partners. Arbor Networks also offers a very comprehensive support and incentive programme for our Reseller Partners.”  “Arbor Networks DDoS mitigation solutions are pervasively deployed in global service provider networks. To reach the enterprise market, we required the reach and resources and relationsh...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Reliance Globalcom has announced availability of 10G LAN PHY, a dedicated Ethernet point-to-point service, as a standard service offering across all the major destinations on its global network. 10G LAN PHY services are now available across 19 global cities on Reliance Globalcom's FA-1, FNAL, Falcon, FEA and Hawk cable systems that will enable its wholesale customers to interconnect their Internet routers with less-expensive 10G Ethernet / LAN PHY interfaces. 10G LAN PHY service uses ITU-T G.709 standard and operates at a line rate of 10.31 Gbps against 9.95 Gbps on a standard 10G, thereby also offering a higher user data speed. "We have successfully upgraded our global network and built capability to support 10G LAN PHY services across our network, which offer a significantly lower cost alternative to our customers compared to the legacy SDH/SONET-based 10G interfaces. It enables our customers to utilize the new-gener...