The promise and peril of network virtualization

Businesswire | October 16, 2019

Service providers want the technological flexibility, business agility and savings that Network Function Virtualization (NFV) promises, but they’re frustrated by its implementation complexity and cost and the fact that it requires additional work on top of all their other projects and initiatives. A new market brief from iconectiv®, NFV information as a service making virtualization practical, simple and telco-grade, explores the top four reasons why those roadblocks exist (particularly around the onboarding of Virtual Network Functions (VNF) and Cloud Native Functions (CNF) and identifies how service providers can overcome them to begin leveraging all of NFV’s benefits.

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The combination of vSphere and AMD EPYC™ processors allows enterprises to realize hyperoptimized performance with lowest TCO and energy consumption, in pursuit of data center modernization, says VMware CEO Raghu Raghuram.

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The combination of vSphere and AMD EPYC™ processors allows enterprises to realize hyperoptimized performance with lowest TCO and energy consumption, in pursuit of data center modernization, says VMware CEO Raghu Raghuram.

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NordVPN Confirms Third No-Log Policy Assurance Engagement with Deloitte's Seal of Approval

NordVPN | January 20, 2023

NordVPN, a cybersecurity company, has confirmed its third no-log policy assurance engagement, which was conducted by Deloitte, a leading Big Four auditing firm. NordVPN is committed to protecting the privacy, security, and anonymity of its customers. This third no-log policy assurance engagement is part of that commitment. The engagement included a thorough analysis of NordVPN's processes and configurations for standard VPN, obfuscated VPN, onion over VPN, double VPN, and P2P servers, as well as an inspection of the server configuration and central infrastructure. This showed that NordVPN's customers get a VPN service that complies with its no-logs policy. Product strategist at NordVPN, Vykintas Maknickas, said, “We are proud to be examined for the third time, representing our continuous efforts to assure transparency to our users. We are delighted to receive the Deloitte stamp of approval, which proves that when we say privacy, we truly mean it." (Source - Globenewswire) The assurance engagement is the third that NordVPN has undergone, with the first being in 2018 and the second in 2020, showing the company's commitment to privacy. The full "no logs assurance engagement report" is available on NordVPN's website. Through these engagements, NordVPN has been able to provide customers with assurance that their data is secure and private. About NordVPN NordVPN is a virtual private network (VPN) provider that masks your IP address and encrypts your internet connection to protect your privacy and security online. It prevents third-party snoopers such as ISPs or advertisers from tracking your online activities, and allows you to securely connect to public Wi-Fi hotspots without worrying about hackers stealing your data. With NordVPN, you can surf the internet without any restrictions, as it offers access to over 5600 servers in 60 countries. NordVPN is one of the most advanced VPN service providers in the world, offering features like double VPN encryption, Onion Over VPN, zero tracking, and Threat Protection. It is user-friendly and offers competitive pricing.

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IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Virtual and Desktop-as-a-Service Vendor Assessments Identifies Alludo as a Leader

Alludo | January 24, 2023

Alludo, a global technology company, has been entitled as a major player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Virtual Client Computing 2022–2023 Vendor Assessment. The report says that Alludo's Parallels RAS is a great choice for simple virtualization deployments that support a larger intelligent digital workspace ecosystem. This recognition demonstrates Alludo's commitment to the success of its customers. In the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Desktop-as-a-Service 2022–2023 Vendor Assessment, Alludo was also put in the Major Players group. IDC MarketScape is a model for evaluating vendors that shows how competitive ICT suppliers are in a certain market. It utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria. Chief Technology and Product Officer at Alludo, Prashant Ketkar, said, "We are thrilled to have received this honor and be recognized for forward momentum in both strategy and capabilities in this IDC MarketScape report." He added, "We believe this validation underscores how our focus on simplicity and partner-centric strategy is valued and recognized by customers and analysts alike." Alludo did well in this evaluation not only because they have a strong portfolio but also because they work hard to meet customer needs and provide effective solutions. About Alludo Alludo is a global technology company that offers professional-level graphics, virtualization, and productivity solutions for the digital remote workforce. They have a 35+ year legacy of innovation and are behind award-winning brands such as Parallels, CorelDRAW, MindManager, and WinZip. Alludo aims to empower customers to work and live better by enabling them to work when, where, and how they want, with over 2.5 million paying customers worldwide. They believe in "working better and living better" and are working towards a future of boundless creativity, cross-platform productivity, and fluid collaboration.

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Identity Orchestration Company, Strata Identity Joins Cloud Security Alliance

Strata Identity | January 04, 2023

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