In this week's M&AS news, Akamai (AKAM) has acquired content acceleration software provider FastSoft, CA Technologies (CA) acquires Paragon Global Technology, and AMD invests in cloud-based gaming provider CiiNOW.
At the 2012 Intel Developer Forum (IDF) , Intel introduced a reference platform for open, simplified networking comprised of a SeaCliff Trail Reference Board, a top of rack switch with a series of ASICs created through Fulcrum Microsystems.
CenturyLink (CTL) wins two Federal orders from FCC, Infinera (INFN) selected by PIPE networks in Australia, Ciena selected to support Janet6 Infrastructure. .
Akamai (AKAM) launches Sola Media Solutions integrating cloud storage and content delivery, Level 3 (LVLT) powers the Democratic National Convention, XO Communications selects gear from Ciena (CIEN) for upgrade.
Riverbed Technology (RVBD) made integration announcements at VMWorld 2012, with Stingray Traffic Manager integrating with VMware's vFabric Application Director, and a planned product to ensure operational viability of VMware-based SDNs and virtual...
Network planning and automation software provider Cariden Technologies announced its vision for Infrastructure SDN (Software Defined Networking) for visibility and control of network resources.
Brocade CEO Michael Klayko to step down, Miami International Exchange builds low-latency platform with gear from Cisco (CSCO), Level (LVLT) selected by Rio Networks.
XO Communications Deploys 100G nationwide, Level 3 (LVLT) selected by Time Warner Cable for national network expansion, Turkish Airlines standardizes global network on gear from Juniper Networks (JNPR).