Portal, a leading source of news and analysis in the software-defined networking (SDN) and network functions virtualization (NFV) space, has released its monthly Top 10 Stories for May 2024.
One of the top stories for the month was the continued momentum of edge computing, with companies like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft making significant strides in this area. In particular, AWS announced the launch of its new edge computing service, AWS Local Zones, which aims to bring cloud services closer to end users for lower latency and improved performance.
Another trending topic in May was the growth of 5G networks, with Verizon making headlines for reaching over 100 million people with its 5G Ultra Wideband service. The company also announced plans to expand its 5G network to more markets in the coming months.
Cybersecurity also remained a hot topic, with the SolarWinds hack continuing to make waves in the industry. The breach, which was discovered in late 2023, has raised concerns about the security of software supply chains and the need for better cybersecurity measures across the board.
On the mergers and acquisitions front, Cisco made waves with its acquisition of cybersecurity firm Mandiant for $5.4 billion. The move is seen as a strategic one for Cisco as it looks to strengthen its cybersecurity offerings and expand its reach in the market.
In other news, SD-WAN adoption continued to grow, with companies looking to optimize their network performance and reduce costs. One notable development was VMware’s launch of its new SD-WAN Edge platform, which aims to simplify the deployment and management of SD-WAN solutions.
Cloud computing also remained a key focus for many companies, with Google Cloud announcing plans to expand its data center footprint in Europe. The move is part of Google’s larger strategy to compete with other cloud providers like AWS and Microsoft Azure.
In the realm of open source software, the Linux Foundation announced the launch of a new project called Open Networking Acceleration (ONA), which aims to accelerate the adoption of open networking technologies like SDN and NFV.
Overall, May was a busy month in the world of SDN and NFV, with companies making strides in edge computing, 5G networks, cybersecurity, mergers and acquisitions, SD-WAN, cloud computing, and open source software. Stay tuned to SDxCentral for more updates and analysis on these and other key trends in the industry.
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