Network Break NB514: Cisco, Juniper Announce New Switches; SolarWinds Goes Private in $4.4 Billion Buyout
Feb 18, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Andy Lapteff, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Nokia and co-host of the Art of Network Engineering podcast, explores the latest in networking technology. He dives into critical security vulnerabilities, highlighting the importance of secure coding. Andy also discusses Cisco’s innovative data center switches and advanced DPUs, along with the competitive dynamics of urban bandwidth. The conversation emphasizes Nokia's advancements in Ethernet tech and the rise of automation, simplifying network management for traditional engineers.
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D6 New York Upgrade
- D6, a major internet exchange operator, is upgrading its New York backbone to 400-gigabit Ethernet.
- This upgrade accommodates growing demand from large customers, including those already using 400-gig.
Juniper EX4000 Switches
- Juniper's EX4000 switch line offers fast boot times, perpetual PoE, and AIOps capabilities for campus networks.
- This positions it as a suitable upgrade for Wi-Fi 7 deployments and includes automated alerts for network issues.
SolarWinds Goes Private Again
- SolarWinds, known for a major breach, is going private again after being sold for $4.4 billion.
- This is less than its 2016 private sale price despite revenue growth, possibly due to reputational damage.