The Ultimate Guide to Software-defined Networking
A curated Irish edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Software-defined Networking (SDN).
What to know about Software-defined Networking
Software-defined Networking (SDN) represents a transformative approach to managing and operating computer networks by decoupling the control plane from the data plane, enabling centralized and programmable network control through software applications.
Recent developments in SDN highlight its expanding role across various sectors, including education, telecommunications, enterprise, and cloud environments. Partnerships between major vendors like Cisco, Ericsson, Brocade, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise underscore the collaborative push to enhance network flexibility, automation, and security through SDN and related technologies like Network Function Virtualization (NFV) and Software-defined Wide Area Networks (SD-WAN).
Readers exploring this section will gain insights into how SDN drives cloud migration strategies, supports mobile-first networking, and revolutionizes WAN architectures to accommodate 5G, IoT, and distributed workforces. Emphasis on integration with security frameworks and AI-driven network automation also reveals the evolving landscape of network management.
Whether you are an IT professional seeking to understand how SDN can reduce costs and increase agility, a business leader aiming to future-proof your network infrastructure, or a technology enthusiast interested in the latest innovations and market trends, this collection of stories will keep you informed about the state and direction of software-defined networking.
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Recent Software-defined Networking News
DE-CIX joins Mplify alliance to push NaaS standards
The move could speed automated connectivity for enterprise customers as operators seek common NaaS standards across cloud and AI networks.
Equinix expands Fabric Geo Zones across five continents
The expansion could help regulated firms keep sensitive traffic within legal boundaries during outages, failovers or congestion across clouds.
Versa adds cloud posture management to SASE platform
Security teams can now spot cloud misconfigurations and compliance gaps in real time as VersaONE adds posture management across major public clouds.
Harmonic unveils AI tools & fibre upgrades for operators
Operators could cut outages and speed upgrades as Harmonic adds AI-driven network monitoring and new fibre and DOCSIS tools.
Megaport launches built-in DDoS protection for network
Customers can block attacks without rerouting traffic, as Megaport adds in-network DDoS filtering to its internet connectivity service.
ACI joins Harmonic open cOS Amply ecosystem for DOCSIS 4.0
Broadband operators can now manage ACI amplifiers through Harmonic's software, giving DOCSIS 4.0 upgrades a lower-cost path on existing networks.
IP Fabric launches MCP server for network operations
Businesses testing AI in infrastructure management may gain tighter control over network data, compliance checks and change planning through the new server.
SITA launches managed airport network service with HPE
Airports could cut downtime and costs as SITA takes over network operations across terminals, hangars and airline centres using HPE technology.
Equinix launches Fabric Intelligence for AI networks
Businesses running AI across clouds and data centres may cut network deployment from weeks to minutes as Equinix trials a new automation layer.
Equinix launches Fabric Intelligence for AI networking
Enterprises running AI across clouds and data centres may cut deployment times from weeks to minutes as Equinix automates network management.
Westcon-Comstor adds Cato to AWS Marketplace programme
Partners can now use existing AWS spend to procure Cato’s SASE platform through Westcon-Comstor, broadening access across EMEA.
Aria launches Deep Networking platform with USD $125 million
The funding backs a push into AI data centres, where better network control could lift model utilisation and cut token costs.
Leaseweb expands European cloud campus with new tools
The move gives European customers more automated cloud tools as Leaseweb adds autoscaling, load balancing and private-network storage.
AEM Networks rebrands amid growing AI testing demands
As AI workloads strain bandwidth and reliability, the renamed unit is widening its testing range to cover faster, more software-defined networks.
Cato lets customers buy modular SASE security tools
Budget-conscious buyers can now add Cato’s SASE security and networking modules gradually, instead of committing to the full platform upfront.
KBRO expands Taiwan broadband with Harmonic fibre-on-demand
Taiwanese customers are set to get faster broadband in demand hotspots as KBRO uses Harmonic’s system to avoid duplicating network infrastructure.
Tata Communications launches resilient data centre service
Tata Communications has unveiled a self-healing global data centre connectivity platform, promising 99.99% uptime and up to 30% cost savings.
Netos & Nebula launch global FinOps push for networks
Netos picks Nebula as its first global services partner to scale FinOps-style network spend management for channel-led enterprise roll-outs.
Tech Mahindra, Fortinet launch unified managed SASE
Tech Mahindra and Fortinet unveil a unified managed SASE service to simplify hybrid networks, strengthen security and cut operating costs.
Cisco and Nvidia unveil new secure AI edge framework
Cisco and Nvidia launch a secure AI edge framework to push low‑latency inference from data centres into hospitals, factories and networks.