Everyone seems to love the idea of an application-aware network that makes deploying and configuring middleware easier — mainly because application and data integration remain the toughest work in IT.

Cisco announced today that it's signed a deal to acquire Embrane, the Layer 4-7 player that was one of the earlier software-defined networking (SDN) startups to emerge. Yes, today happens to be April ...

The middle of last year, Cisco held an event in New York to release its newest product, Tetration. The product moved Cisco into the analytics market, with the information being used to help customers ...

There’s a whole group of vendors looking to ease the installation of IP VPNs by supporting application layer technology. Companies such as Neoteris, NetSilica and Netilla Networks (the author of this ...