Network World

Software-defined networks need better traffic visibility

Most of the focus of software-defined networks (SDNs) has been on how it impacts the layer 2/3 switch vendors. The industry seems to have moved off of this notion that it commoditizes the underlying ...

New Report "Orchestrate with Ease: How PON Technology Streamlines the Transition to Software-Defined Networking" Demonstrates the Clear Path Forward for SDN Modernization

New research details how Passive Optical Networking reduces complexity, lowers cost, and enables secure, vendor neutral software defined networks at scale CARROLLTON, Texas, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ ...
Automation World

Emerson's Updated DeltaV Automation Platform Adds Software-Defined Control, Flexible Subscriptions and Enhanced Cybersecurity

The update feaures access to a server-based controller, flexible pay-as-you-go subscriptions, Profinet support and improved data visibility while maintaining ISA security ...
SDxCentral

Ixia Adds New Visibility for Open Switches With a Software Solution

Network visibility and software testing company Ixia announced its new Network Visibility Operating System (NVOS). It's a software version of Ixia’s network packet broker product. NVOS allows Ixia’s ...

Schneider Electric Unveils Open, Software‑Defined Distributed Control System (DCS) to Power Flexible, Future‑Ready Industrial Automation

EcoStruxure Foxboro Software Defined Automation (SDA) delivers openness, embedded cybersecurity and real-time intelligence, ...
BizTech

5 Things Businesses Should Know About Software-Defined Data Centers

A traditional three-tiered data center architecture with separate infrastructure for networking, processing and storage remains the norm. But for businesses seeking to modernize their legacy data ...