VMware ESXi gets critical patches for in-the-wild virtual machine escape attack
Network World
MARCH 4, 2025
Hypervisors, or virtual machine monitors, are the virtualization software used to create and run virtual machines.
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Network World
MARCH 4, 2025
Hypervisors, or virtual machine monitors, are the virtualization software used to create and run virtual machines.
Network World
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Cisco has issued another batch of security warnings that include problems in its Firepower firewall (FXOS), Unified Computing System (UCS) software and Nexus switch operating system (NX-OS). Network pros react to new Cisco certification curriculum.
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Network World
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
However, the access points are only vulnerable if they are running vulnerable software in URWB mode, Cisco said. Admins can confirm whether URWB mode is in operation by using the show mpls-config command. and with no workarounds available, fixing the flaw requires admins to apply software patches through Cisco’s update channel.
Network World
MAY 3, 2022
Cisco is encouraging users of its popular Catalyst 2960X/2960XR switches to upgrade their IOS operating systems in an effort to combat counterfeiting. Because of the pervasiveness of these switches on the gray market, it’s imperative that customers enable the latest software release – IOS release 15.2(7)E4
Network World
DECEMBER 16, 2024
The Tech+ certification covers basic concepts from security and software development as well as information on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and quantum computing. Software development: Comprehend programming language categories, interpret logic, and understand the purpose of programming concepts.
Network World
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Networking software provider Aviz Networks today announced a $17 million Series A funding round to accelerate its growth in open networking solutions and artificial intelligence capabilities.
Network World
MARCH 27, 2025
So we are participating by making that infrastructure layer a lot more efficient for cloud customers, or the hyperscalers, which, in turn, of course, gives the benefits to all of these software companies trying to run AI applications in these cloud companies. NextHop is also working at the software layer.
IT Toolbox
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
A robot operating system (ROS) facilitates robotics development by providing tools, libraries, and communication structures for modular applications. The post What Is a Robot Operating System (ROS)? Learn in detail what ROS means, how it works, and a few of its benefits and applications.
Network World
OCTOBER 10, 2024
How the Scorpio switch fabric is deployed While Astera Labs refers to Scorpio as a switch fabric, the actual technology the company currently provides is the silicon and software. The Scorpio technology will benefit from Astera Labs’ Cosmos software stack, which integrates connectivity, system management and optimization capabilities.
CIO Business Intelligence
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
This is good news and will drive innovation, particularly for enterprise software developers. Cheaper, better, faster The story of digital innovation over the last 50 years is one of more powerful systems and lower costs. However, progress has been slower than many predicted, Andreessen included.
Network World
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Palo Alto Networks has released next-generation firewall (NGFW) software that includes some 50 new features aimed at helping enterprise organizations battle zero-day threats and advanced malware attacks. The new features are built into the latest version of Palo Alto's firewall operating system – PAN 11.0
Network World
MARCH 19, 2025
HPE said it would add features to its Nvidia co-developed Private Cloud AI package, which integrates Nvidia GPUs, networks, and software with HPEs AI memory, computing and GreenLake cloud support. HPE data fabric software HPE has also extended support for its Data Fabric technology across the Private Cloud offering.
Network World
OCTOBER 16, 2024
This is accomplished with a common operating system, P4 programmable forwarding code, and an SDK. Core to the Silicon One system is its support for enhanced Ethernet features, such as improved flow control, congestion awareness, and avoidance.
Network World
JUNE 17, 2024
glibc) – a fundamental component of the Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System – has achieved ISO 26262 ASIL-B certification from exida, a global leader in functional safety and cybersecurity certification. ISO 26262 is the international standard for functional safety of electrical and/or electronic systems in road vehicles.
CIO Business Intelligence
APRIL 2, 2025
Last summer, a faulty CrowdStrike software update took down millions of computers, caused billions in damages, and underscored that companies are still not able to manage third-party risks, or respond quickly and efficiently to disruptions. It was an interesting case study of global cyber impact, says Charles Clancy, CTO at Mitre.
Network World
DECEMBER 3, 2024
SWAG is implemented in the Extensible Operating System (EOS), Arista’s flagship network operating system that runs across its switch and router portfolio. In a nutshell SWAG, which will be available in the second quarter of 2025, lets customers group together up to 48 switches under a single logical IP address cluster.
Network World
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Admins with firewalls from Palo Alto Networks should make sure the devices are fully patched and the management interface blocked from open internet access after the discovery this week of a zero-day login authentication bypass in the PAN-OS operating system. The issue doesnt affect the companys Cloud NGFW or Prisma Access software.
GeekWire
JANUARY 11, 2025
GeekWire Photo / Todd Bishop) This week on the GeekWire Podcast, Seattle-area software developer and AI entrepreneur Patrick Husting of Ghostwriter AI and the Equestrian App returns to talk about the evolution of artificial intelligence over the past two years, how people are using the technology today, and where things are headed next.
Network World
JUNE 17, 2020
Palo Alto Networks has released next-generation firewall (NGFW) software that integrates machine learning to help protect enterprise traffic to and from hybrid clouds , IoT devices and the growing numbers of remote workers.
Network World
JUNE 29, 2023
The software that runs Cisco’s new Firewall 4200 Series now includes the ability to see into encrypted traffic without decrypting it, which the vendor says will allow enterprise customers to better protect hybrid and multicloud applications. version of the Secure Firewall operating system.
Network World
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
Arista has expanded its security software to let customers control authorized network access and communication between groups from the data center to the cloud. Additionally, the company’s MSS Host focuses on data-center security policies. See how AI can boost data-center availability and efficiency.
Network World
MARCH 10, 2025
Entrepreneur Moores is the owner ofSwitzerland-based LzLabs and well known for founding BMC Software in 1980. IBM licensed its mainframe software to Winsopia beginning in 2013, according to the court documents. IBM also alleged that LzLabs hasmadefalse and misleading claims about the capabilities of LzLabs products.
Network World
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Nutanix is releasing enhancements to its AOS operating system and Era database-management service designed to make it easier for enterprises to manage data, workloads, and business-continuity security tools in hybrid cloud environments via software-defined networking capabilities AOS and Era are both components of the Nutanix Cloud Platform.
CIO Business Intelligence
JANUARY 19, 2023
As companies shift their focus from the digital transformation of individual processes to the business outcomes enabled by a digitally transformed organisation, software engineering will become a core enterprise capability. 61% of respondents rated the performance of OSS as being superior compared to proprietary software.
Network World
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
“When I joined VMware, we only had a hypervisor – referring to a single software [instance] that can be used to run multiple virtual machines on a physical one – we didn’t have storage or networking.” That’s where we came up with this vision: people would build private clouds with fully software-defined networks, storage and computing.
Network World
JULY 3, 2024
Cisco has released patches for several series of Nexus switches to fix a vulnerability that could allow attackers to hide the execution of bash commands on the underlying operating system.
Network World
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
Cisco has issued three security advisories rated “critical” for some of its high-end software systems—two aimed at its Application Services Engine (ASE) implementation and one at the NX-OS operating system.
Network World
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
It also noted that there are issues keeping up with operating system and database patches on individual persistent database servers. I would have to say yes.” Their sweet spot is enterprise business leaders with a desire for control who are in tension with hipster dev teams who want to move fast and break things.
Network World
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
Cisco this week warned its IOS and IOS XE customers of 13 vulnerabilities in the operating system software they should patch as soon as possible. All of the vulnerabilities – revealed in the company’s semiannual IOS and IOS XE Software Security Advisory Bundle – have a security impact rating (SIR) of "high".
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 19, 2020
Much of the US healthcare system is running on outdated software and unsupported operating systems, such as Windows 7, leaving devices vulnerable to hackers who are actively exploiting the coronavirus.
Network World
OCTOBER 17, 2024
The platform currently supports 56 operating systems across 22 vendors, making it a versatile solution for complex network ecosystems. At the core of Gluware’s platform is its Device Interaction and Automation Layer (DIAL), which enables communication with a wide array of network devices.
CIO Business Intelligence
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Microsoft is by far the dominant player in desktop operating systems with a market share of between 70% – 80%, according to the CMA,” the law firm statement said. This dominance has been carried through to server operating systems.” Its 2024 revenues set a new record totaling almost £185 billion.
Network World
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
Security firm Binarly has discovered more than 20 vulnerabilities hiding in BIOS/UEFI software from a wide range of system vendors, including Intel, Microsoft, Lenovo, Dell, Fujitsu, HP, HPE, Siemens, and Bull Atos.
Network World
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Nutanix is releasing enhancements to its AOS operating system and Era database-management service designed to make it easier for enterprises to manage data, workloads, and business-continuity security tools in hybrid cloud environments via software-defined networking capabilities AOS and Era are both components of the Nutanix Cloud Platform.
CIO Business Intelligence
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Take, for example, the security solutions offered by Rocket Software, which deliver capabilities that are tailored to the complex security and regulatory realities facing mainframe systems. Learn more about how Rocket Software can support your modernization journey without sacrificing security or compliance.
Network World
APRIL 4, 2022
Fortinet has made available a new release of its core FortiOS software that includes features the vendor says will help enterprises more tightly meld security and networking controls. FortiOS is the vendor’s operating system for the FortiGate family of hardware and virtual components. FortiOS 7.2, FortiOS 7.2,
Network World
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Open-source powerhouse Red Hat jumped into the generative AI space three months ago, announcing a new AI-focused vision for its Linux operating system at its annual summit. On top of the software, there’s also support and legal indemnification for both the open-source software and the Granite model. It’s got everything.
Network World
AUGUST 29, 2023
The vendor added the new features to its FortiSASE offering, which includes SD-WAN, secure web gateway, firewall as a service, cloud access security broker, and zero trust network access (ZTNA) , all running on top of its FortiOS operating system. To read this article in full, please click here
Network World
OCTOBER 18, 2023
BackBox this week announced its Network Vulnerability Manager (NVM), a software add-on to its existing Network Automation Platform, that will enable network managers to automate operating system upgrades, network configuration updates, and various remediations across firewalls and other network and security devices.
CIO Business Intelligence
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
This allows software developers to write their code to the NPU, GPU, or CPU to take full advantage of the unique AI capabilities of each hardware engine. Choice and performance : For the first time ever, Intel is delivering an integrated NPU and has dramatically increased the on-board GPU capability to handle more AI loads.
Network World
JULY 17, 2024
Interest in the open-source network operating system SONiC is rising as major networking vendors and start-ups look to offer resources to help enterprises give SONiC a try. SONiC is seen as a significant alternative to more traditional, less flexible network operating systems. What is SONiC?
CIO Business Intelligence
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
Changes Microsoft made to its cloud licensing of Windows and application software to “make bringing workloads and licenses to partners’ clouds easier,” the company says, have drawn the ire of those cloud partners, some of whom have jointly filed an antitrust complaint in the European Union. OVH, along with fellow CISPE member Aruba.it
Network World
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
If you are a security admin with lots of systems running Cisco IOS and IOS XE software today is decidedly not your day. The vulnerabilities impact a wide-range of Cisco gear as IOS and IOS XE are the company’s most widely used operating systems. The warnings affect firewalls, wireless access points and switches.
CIO Business Intelligence
APRIL 2, 2025
As a result, they called their solution a real-time system, which is what the R in the product name SAP R/1 stood for. SAP R/1 was designed as standard software that could be offered to other companies. This principle was so successful that R/3 almost completely replaced the R/2 software package.
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