Cloud-based networking

Cloud-based networking

Cloud-based networking solutions are beginning to come to market that promise to deliver the same cost, efficiency, and scalability benefits to the networking sphere as software as a service (SaaS) has to enterprise applications. Multi-tenant architecture based SaaS applications like SalesforceTM changed the status quo in the CRM space. Cloud-based networking promises to bring about the same revolution in the networking space.

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Definition

Cloud-based networking is a new way to roll out distributed enterprise networks that delivers enterprise-class network capabilities around the globe, via a highly resilient, multi-tenant application that requires no capital investment in networking equipment. Unlike traditional hardware-based legacy solutions, cloud-based networking is extremely simple, enabling enterprises to deploy remote locations in minutes and operate their distributed networks via a cloud-based application, while providing unprecedented levels of centralized control and network visibility. These services are also subscription based.

Benefits

It offers all the benefits that cloud computing promises to offer. Cloud-based networking products tend to offer all the standard networking features that one would expect from any networking product but delivered in a multi-tenant cloud based model that is simple to use for the customers and IT administrators, offers them granular control and visibility not possible with legacy networking solutions at no capital investment.

Players

The marketplace for cloud-based networking promises to get crowded pretty soon. Networking heavyweights like Cisco and Juniper are still coming to terms with the benefits cloud computing brings about to the networking world. Silicon Valley based startups Pareto and Meraki have pioneered cloud-based networking solutions for their customers.

A number of networking vendors such as Cisco Systems, Juniper and Arista Networks position their Ethernet switching products for deployment in Cloud computing data center environments. These devices are not managed with cloud-based services.

News articles on cloud-based networking

1. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pareto-networks-sets-new-standard-for-cloud-based-enterprise-networking-97382414.html

2. http://meraki.com/press-releases/2010/05/26/meraki-expands-international-presence-by-partnering-with-uk-based-cloud-distribution/

3. http://www.aristanetworks.com/en/blogs/?p=311


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