Home > News > featured news > Infoblox Extends Market Lead with Workplace Modernization Updates to NIOS, the Industry's Leading Solution for Core Network Services

SECURITY

Infoblox Extends Market Lead with Workplace Modernization Updates to NIOS, the Industry's Leading Solution for Core Network Services

Infoblox | December 24, 2021

Infoblox Inc., the leader in cloud-first DNS management and security, announces Network Identity Operating System (NIOS) 8.6.1. This release gives customers more features for customizing the hybrid workplace with cloud integrations for Ansible, Azure Stack support, Red Hat OpenShift, and VMware vRealize Orchestrator. New features also strengthen visibility, user experience, and control, and enhance enterprise data and infrastructure security for hybrid networks of all sizes.

As remote work pushes organizations deeper into hybrid and multi-cloud environments, Infoblox is releasing NIOS 8.6.1 to give network administrators more cloud integrations and enhanced visibility and security for hybrid environments. This release builds on the company's two decades of leading the core network services market and its cloud-first evolution, which enables businesses to modernize their network and security architectures. NIOS 8.6.1:

Extends multi-cloud footprint with vNIOS support for Azure Stack and Red Hat OpenShift, as well as integrations for DevOps and orchestration tools such as Ansible and VMware vRealize Orchestrator 8.0. These additions expand users' ability to embrace automation, flexibility, and scalability in their cloud and virtualization environments. 8.6.1 also enables large enterprises and service providers to manage multi-cloud deployments and migrate to containerized architectures.
Increases DDI visibility and control by enabling more granular global server load balancing (GSLB) rules in DNS Traffic Controller and extending Network Insight to discover Lightweight Access Points (LWAP) through the WLAN controller. 8.6.1 also allows better visibility into the most important data and simplifies control over grid wide NTP synchronization.
Improves Authentication with the support of additional DNSSEC zone signing algorithms, including Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA) for DNSSEC to enhance security, processing speed and performance using shorter encryption keys and protect data from unauthorized alterations.

As we head into 2022, businesses continue to invest in cloud-first technologies to enable a hybrid workplace. In turn, we are extending our lead in the core network services market by giving customers additional features to customize and secure their workplace transformation journeys. We're staying ahead of the innovation curve delivering these rich feature sets to customers."

Dave Signori, VP of Product Management, at Infoblox

The buzz from Infoblox customers:

The Texas Rangers selected NIOS to provision over 100,000 disparate devices and connect legacy, modern and geo-diverse platforms and properties for the IT infrastructure underpinning its new stadium, Globe Life Field.

"There are not a lot of core network vendors that can do what Infoblox does. It was a home run." - Chris Hedrick, Director of IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity.

WAVE chose NIOS to unify real-time visibility into network data, reporting, and analytics to reliably deliver WAVE's high-speed home broadband for rural home workers and online learners.

"Infoblox is rock solid and just works. There have been few if any issues, which is important for a small IT staff like ours." – Jake Witten, Network Engineer

Munich Airport chose NIOS to unify and simplify management for core network services across a fractured IT landscape of heterogeneous servers and connected devices.

"What tipped the scale for us was the ease of use of the Infoblox solution. DNS operations are extremely important for us at the airport. If DNS doesn't work, we have planes at a standstill." – Hubert Bösl, Infrastructure Engineering Project Manager

About Infoblox
Infoblox delivers the next-level network experience with its Secure Cloud-Managed Network Services. As the pioneer in providing the world's most reliable, secure and automated networks, we are relentless in our pursuit of next level network simplicity. A recognized industry leader, Infoblox has more than 12,000 customers, including more than 70% of the Fortune 500.

Spotlight

Broadcom faces EU warning over $61 billion VMware deal

U.S. chipmaker Broadcom is set to receive an EU antitrust warning about the possible anti-competitive effects of its proposed $61 billion bid for cloud computing company VMware in the coming weeks, people familiar with the matter said

More featured news

Spotlight

Broadcom faces EU warning over $61 billion VMware deal

Related News

VIRTUAL DESKTOP TOOLS, VIRTUAL DESKTOP STRATEGIES

Skyhigh Secure Web Gateway Earns FedRAMP authorization

Skyhigh Security | February 15, 2023

On February 14, 2023, Skyhigh Security, a leading cloud-native security solutions provider, announced that Skyhigh Secure Web Gateway (SWG) for cloud has been granted Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Moderate Authorization. Cloud technologies are increasingly being adopted by government contractors and federal government agencies in order to support agility, increase efficiency, and cut costs. The FedRAMP authorization enables these companies to deploy Skyhigh SWG, a component of the Skyhigh Security Service Edge (SSE) portfolio, to offer continuous, secure access for users anywhere, safeguard vital government information, and defend against sophisticated contemporary threats. FedRAMP is a United States government program that analyses cloud security suppliers using a standardized security framework for cloud products and services, with an emphasis on protecting sensitive federal data in the cloud. The FedRAMP process affirms that the Skyhigh SWG solution has been examined and approved by C-level security officials from the General Services Administration, the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Homeland Security. Skyhigh SWG allows users authorized by the government to securely access the web and cloud from any location and on any device. It keeps threats from infiltrating and sensitive data from exfiltrating an environment by monitoring inline traffic and acting as a gateway between websites, users, apps, and data. Skyhigh SWG protects federal agencies against potentially hazardous or unauthorized websites and cloud apps by utilizing several integrated technologies such as Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Remote Browser Isolation (RBI) and Data Loss Prevention (DLP). From a single cloud-native enforcement point, the Skyhigh SSE portfolio secures data and prevents threats in the cloud across all Infrastructure-as-a-Service environments, Software-as-a-Service applications, and Shadow IT. As a cloud service, it equips enterprises with visibility and control over their data in the cloud, regardless of where it resides. It delivers a single DLP engine with a single simple-to-use centralized administration and reporting dashboard, a single policy framework across all data exfiltration channels, and multi-layered security technologies to cover all conceivable use cases in the federal government environment. About Skyhigh Security Skyhigh Security, Headquartered in San Jose, CA, safeguards enterprises with cloud-native security solutions that are both data-aware and easy to use. Its market-leading Security Service Edge (SSE) Portfolio extends beyond data access and focuses on data usage, thus enabling enterprises to collaborate from any device and from any location without compromising security. It allows organizations to have full visibility and control, as well as seamlessly monitor and mitigate security threats, resulting in lower related costs, increased efficiency and keeping up with the speed of innovation.

VIRTUAL DESKTOP TOOLS,SERVER VIRTUALIZATION

Options Technology Achieves VMware Cloud Verified Status in Singapore, Expands Availability in Asia

Options Technology | January 23, 2023

Options Technology, a capital markets services provider, announced that it has achieved VMware Cloud Verified status in SG1. This follows the company's achievement of VMware Cloud Provider Principal Partner Status and Cloud Verified Attainment at other sites. These accomplishments demonstrate Options Technology's commitment to giving its customers access to the latest virtualization technology. The Cloud Verification assures that the partner is validated to expertly deliver cloud infrastructure-as-a-service to meet specific client needs using VMware's network, storage, and compute solutions. With the Cloud Verified Status at SG1, Options Technology can now offer VMware's cloud infrastructure-as-a-service to customers in the Singapore area. The CEO of Options, Danny Moore, said that their partnership with VMware continues to provide service excellence, capability, and choice for their customers across the capital markets. The VMware Cloud Verified status means that Options Technology has met the strict requirements set by VMware and is able to provide customer-focused cloud infrastructure solutions that meet the needs of the capital markets sector. With the Cloud Verified Status, Options Technology is now well positioned to provide customized cloud infrastructure solutions to Singapore customers. About Options Technology Options Technology is a leading provider of IT infrastructure to global capital markets firms. Founded in 1993, the company originally provided technology services to hedge funds, but now provides high-performance managed trading infrastructure and cloud-enabled managed services to over 550 firms globally, including investment banks, hedge funds, and exchanges. With offices in 9 key cities around the world, Options is well-positioned to serve its customers both on-site and remotely. In 2019, the company secured a significant growth investment from Abry Partners, a private equity firm, which has enabled it to accelerate its growth strategy and expand its reach in key financial centers globally. Options has been named among the UK’s leading growth companies in the Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 league table for five consecutive years.

VIRTUAL DESKTOP STRATEGIES,SERVER HYPERVISORS

Vuzix Sees Growing Demand for Smart Glasses in Telecom Industry

Vuzix Corporation | January 30, 2023

Vuzix Corporation, a premier supplier of smart glasses and AR technology, announced growing demand for its products from telecom service providers for low-latency remote support over 4G and 5G networks. The need for telecom companies to cut down on customer wait times and service outages is a big reason for this rising demand. Vuzix has gotten orders for remote support in the mid-six-figure range, which will improve collaboration, productivity, and customer satisfaction. When telecom service providers use Vuzix smart glasses, customers both inside and outside of the company can use them. When telecom service providers use Vuzix smart glasses, it can cut down on the need for in-person visits, lower operational costs, and make the business run more efficiently. It makes it easier for remote experts to stream live video in real time, record it, and let other people use smart glasses to augment it. The CEO of Vuzix says they are dealing with major telecom companies, and these orders are just the beginning of the demand in this vertical. Vuzix has a wide range of wearable, high-performance devices, such as the M-Series smart glasses and the waveguide-based see-through smart glasses, which are among the best on the market. Vuzix is set up to become a key supplier of cutting-edge technology as the need for telecom service providers to improve customer service grows. About Vuzix Corporation Vuzix is a leading provider of smart glasses and augmented reality (AR) products and technologies for the consumer, enterprise, defense, and industrial markets. It offers wearable computing devices for high-quality viewing, mobility solutions, and virtual/augmented reality. The company holds over 200 patents and has won numerous awards for innovation, including at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) from 2005 to 2022. Vuzix is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: VUZI) with offices in Tokyo, Japan; Rochester, NY and, Oxford, UK.