by Marc Cohn One of the particularly noteworthy aspects of the journey towards Open Networking is the strong pull from the end-users who stand to benefit most. Unlike many standards initiatives, Software-Defined Networking – the catalyst for network transformation – enjoys broad support from the enterprise to data center operators, through the carriers.
by Srini Seetharaman It is an exciting time in the networking world, when the first application of Software-defined Networking (SDN) — Network Virtualization — is starting to be commercially available in the market. I would even argue that the need for a mechanism to achieve network virtualization is the primary driver for SDN being adopted by several vendors. The first set of SDN solutions that provide network virtualization, however, have a certain degree of vertical integration: Each solution provides its own management, control and data…
The Open Networking User Group (ONUG) is fortunate to have the support of trailblazing IT leaders committed to expediting the deployment of Software-Defined Networking (SDN), programmable networking, and open networking solutions. I want to acknowledge our innovative Board of Directors and the companies that support their ONUG efforts: