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Kalorama Group Offers New Online Resource Aggregates, Simplifies IPv4 Information

Wed, 8 May 2013 18:59:00 EST

The Kalorama Group, an IPv4 broker and IPv6 migration consultancy, has launched two new online references for IPv4 market updates and now offers blog readers three IPv4 expert guest contributors.
Complete info at TimesUnion.

Deploying DirectAccess in Windows Server 2012

Wed, 8 May 2013 18:56:38 EST

In Windows Server 2008 R2, installing and configuring DirectAccess is painful. It requires a very complicated setup process that involves meeting public key infrastructure (PKI) requirements, getting server certificates, setting up a network location server, making sure the targets support IPv6, and using the Forefront Unified Access Gateway (UAG).
Complete info at Windows IT Pro.

6connect Adds iland to Its Customer Roster

Sun, 5 May 2013 19:24:14 EST

Global Cloud Infrastructure Provider Utilizing ProVision Software to Automate Its IP Resources Provisioning.
Complete info at MarketWatch, WallStreetJournal and Sys-Con.

BT Retail in Carrier Grade NAT pilot

Sun, 5 May 2013 19:19:13 EST

If you are a BT Total Option 1 Broadband customer and have been having issues where some services like Xbox Live have not been working, then it is possible you have been taking part in the Carrier Grade NAT pilot (CGNAT) that BT Retail is running.
Complete info at ThinkBroadband and PCPRO.

Unicoi Systems Announces IPv6 Support for InstaVoIP Modules: InstaVoIP 516-CN and 516-POE Ready for IPv6 Networks

Sun, 5 May 2013 19:18:06 EST

Unicoi Systems, Inc., a leading provider of high quality VoIP solutions to the embedded device market, today announced that their InstaVoIP 516-CN and 516-POE hardware modules now support next generation IPv6 networks.
Complete info at Virtual-Strategy and PR.Com.

Children need to be computer literate to utilise technology: Kapil Sibal

Sun, 5 May 2013 19:15:57 EST

NEW DELHI: Opportunities thrown up by technology can be harnessed only if the children in the country are made computer literate, Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal said today.
Complete info at EconomicTimes, ZeeNews and TruthDive.

Analysis: Super-SAVA or super spy?

Sun, 5 May 2013 19:13:35 EST

In China, they do everything so much more quickly and efficiently, it seems. In the time it takes the UK to conduct a planning inquiry, China can construct a high-speed railway line from one end of the country to the other, for example. And so it is with technology.
Complete info at Computing.

The Internet of Things - a South African IP stumbling block?

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:44:30 EST

The �Internet of Things� represents an ambitious ideal in which everyday objects we�d never imagined to be worth connecting are introduced to the global network.
Complete info at ITWeb.

Over 25% of Verizon Wireless Traffic Now IPv6

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:42:38 EST

IETF Breaks Down Which Companies Leading Conversion.
Complete info at DSLReports.

North American summit: IPv6 implementation still facing roadblocks

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:38:05 EST

When it comes to IPv6, this much is clear: Fourteen years after the protocol was first deployed, progress has been made. But proponents readily concede they have a long way to go before the standard replaces IPv4 as the method of choice within ISPs and enterprise networks.
Complete info at SearchNetworking.

Life in a Dual Stack World

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:36:30 EST

What life might be like when we are using two Internet protocols?
Complete info at NetworkWorld.

Silver Spring, Masers Energy pair up for smart infrastructure project in Malaysia

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:32:43 EST

US-based smart grid products provider, Silver Spring Networks, has entered into an agreement with Masers Energy Malaysia for smart infrastructure projects in Malaysia.
Complete info at EBR.

Why the Internet of Things Needs IPv6

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 01:03:21 EST

The transition to IPv6 is important not only because the 4.3 billion IPv4 addresses are running out, but also because the proliferation of Internet-connected devices is creating a new environment of information. �The Internet of Things is very much upon on us,� said Vint Cerf, Google�s chief Internet evangelist, at the Rocky Mountain IPv6 Summit on Thursday, April 18, in Denver.
Complete info at GovTech.

Green Hills Software to Present and Exhibit at DESIGN West 2013 in San Jose, CA

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 01:00:32 EST

Green Hills Software, the largest independent vendor of embedded software solutions, will deliver technology presentations at DESIGN West in San Jose, CA, during the week of April 22, 2013.
Complete info at MarketWatch.

Groupware Technology to Co-Sponsor and Exhibit at the 2013 North American IPv6 Summit

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:59:19 EST

Groupware Technology, Inc., a rapidly growing information technology solution provider, today announced that it will participate in the 2013 North American IPv6 Summit, the largest IPv6 conference in North America this year, April 17-19 in Denver, Colorado. Groupware is a sponsor of the event and will be located at booth No. T-27.
Complete info at SFGate.

Live Today - "IPv4 Exhaustion and the Path to IPv6" from INET Denver

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:58:19 EST

If you are interested in the current state of IPv4 address exhaustion within North America as well as the current state of IPv6 deployment, there will be a live stream today, April 17, of the sessions happening at INET Denver starting at 1:00pm US Mountain Daylight Time (UTC-6).
Complete info at CircleID.

Men & Mice to Exhibit at the 2013 North American IPv6 Summit

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:54:19 EST

Men & Mice EHF today announced that it will participate in the 2013 North American IPv6 Summit, the largest IPv6 conference in North America this year, April 17-19 in Denver, Colorado. Men & Mice will be located at Booth#05.
Complete info at Virtual-Strategy.

What's the Best IPv6 Transition Option for You?

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:52:52 EST

After decades of talk, the time for IPv6 has finally arrived. There are several transition options available, but whatever approach you choose, the challenge will be to make sure that your subscribers don't experience a reduction in quality of service.
Complete info at CircleID.

INET Denver considers Internet life without IPv4 addresses

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:51:43 EST

After Asia and Europe, North America is next in line to run out of IP addresses.
Complete info at arstechnica.

A Primer on IPv4, IPv6 and Transition

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:46:06 EST

There is something badly broken in today's Internet.
Complete info at CircleID.

Salient Commercial Solutions Introduces Two New Assure6� Products to Detect and Block IPv6-based Malicious Attacks

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:43:41 EST

Company Expanding Existing Assure6� Product Line to Include Assure6�/4000 and Assure6�/2000 in Support of Higher Performance Bandwidth.
Complete info at TheSacBee and TheWallStreetJournal.

Comcast to IPv6-enable commercial broadband service

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:39:57 EST

Comcast plans to expand its IPv6-based offerings for business customers with the launch of commercial broadband and Metro Ethernet services that support the next-gen Internet Protocol later this year.
Complete info at ComputerWorld.

MetroPCS taps Cisco to transfer mobile network services to IPv6

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:40:05 EST

By letting the networking giant take the lead on the deployment, Cisco boasted that this sped up the timeframe for launching MetroPCS 4G LTE services on IPv6.
Complete info at ZDNet, FierceWireless and MarketWatch.

Salient Federal Solutions to Present at the North American IPv6 Summit on IPv6 Transition Best Practices to Secure Networks

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:38:12 EST

Bringing Innovative Best Practices with Emphasis on Modernizing, Transitioning, and Implementing IPv6 Securely with Cost Effective Techniques.
Complete info at Virtual-Strategy and InformationWeek.

GalaxyVisions, ColoGuard Ready For IPv6 Future

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:36:14 EST

Leading New York-based Internet host GalaxyVisions and colocation provider ColoGuard announced today that they have been approved to begin testing, using and distributing the next-generation Internet Protocol (IPv6) addresses to their customers.
Complete info at HostReview.

Adopting IPv6 is a Corporate Business Issue

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:29:48 EST

It's not about technical. It's about competitiveness in the global market place of the near future.
Complete info at ComputerWorld.

Silicon Labs Achieves Zigbee IP Golden Unit Certification

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:18:41 EST

Silicon Labs, a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today announced that its Ember ZigBee solutions � silicon devices, software and development tools � have achieved Golden Unit certification from the ZigBee Alliance for the newly released ZigBee IP specification.
Complete info at M2MWorldNews.

Networks Announcing IPv6 Over Time: A Short Update

Sun, 7 Apr 2013 23:35:32 EST

We regularly check the status of IPv6 deployment in the RIPE NCC service region, and in other service regions as well. One way to measure IPv6 deployment is to look at the percentage of networks announcing IPv6 prefixes and follow the developments over time.
Complete info at CircleID.

Creative solutions for testing MLDv2

Sun, 7 Apr 2013 23:33:08 EST

The IPv6 Consortium of the University of New Hampshire InterOperability Lab (UNH-IOL) has tested multicast routing protocols between routers for the last ten years.
Complete info at TMWorld.

ARRIS C4 CMTS Platform Now IPv6-Enabled Across Comcast Footprint

Sun, 7 Apr 2013 23:29:58 EST

ARRIS IPv6 Expertise Enables Broadband Service Providers to Continue Revenue-Generating Operations after Depleting IPv4 Address Allocation.
Complete info at DailyMarkets, 4-traders and CED.

Lime Proxies Become First Company to Offer IPv6 Proxies in over 20 Locations Worldwide

Sun, 7 Apr 2013 23:27:08 EST

One of the underrated aspects of online communications is the IP address, which localizes individuals or groups to a given network to give an indication of their location.
Complete info at SBWire.

Signetique Offers New Range of Dedicated Hosting At Discounted Prices

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 23:55:04 EST

Singapore dedicated hosting provider launches a new range of IPv6-ready dedicated servers.
Complete info at Virtual-Strategy.

Xiolink rolls out IPv6

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 23:53:30 EST

St. Louis managed hosting and colocation company XIOLINK is upgrading to the new Internet. That is, the company is rolling out Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) service to its customers.
Complete info at BizJournals and SacBee.

South coast data centre Redstation scoops 32K IPv4 addresses from dwindling world supply

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 23:52:23 EST

And while Microsoft has reportedly* been spending millions on IPv4 addresses, independent data centre Redstation in Gosport has now purchased over 32,000 IPv4 addresses from Sinet telekom, based in Belgrade.
Complete info at DigitalJournal.

A lightbulb that does IPv6: You know you want it ZigBee gets ready for the Internet of Stuff

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 23:50:36 EST

Mesh-networking standard ZigBee now has support for IP, allowing embedded devices (from 'leccy meters to lightbulbs) to be directly addressed as long as the addresser is using IPv6.
Complete info at TheRegister.

What Happened to IPv6?

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 23:49:22 EST

One could feel the excitement building as June 6, 2012, approached. This was to be World IPv6 Launch Day, the day the Internet Society would replace the old IPv4 with a new, permanent Internet address protocol. While heavy hitters like Bing, Facebook, Yahoo, Google, Comcast and AT&T joined the parade, few others noticed the event.
Complete info at GovTech.

TRA hosts IPv6 Roadshow

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 23:47:03 EST

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), for the 3rd time, hosts the IPv6 Roadshow, a training course specifically designed to build the capacities of the UAE's ICT sector to meet the standards of the Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6).
Complete info at Ameinfo.

ZigBee IP spec goes public, offers open IPv6 mesh networking

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 23:41:00 EST

While ZigBee hasn't become as ubiquitous in wireless as the likes of Bluetooth or WiFi, it has carved out niches in home automation and low-power gear.
Complete info at Engadget, EinNews and EE Herrald.

Live Webcast Thursday March 28 of ION Singapore IPv6 and DNSSEC Sessions

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 23:38:04 EST

For those of you interested in IPv6 and/or DNSSEC, we'll have a live webcast out of the Internet Society's ION Singapore conference happening tomorrow, March 28, 2013, starting at 2:00pm Singapore time.
Complete info at CircleID.

Government unveils roadmap for use of new internet addresses

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 23:36:46 EST

All government organisations should have a plan to shift to a network that supports new version of internet addresses, IPv6, by 2017-end, Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal on Tuesday said.
Complete info at The New Indian Express, Manoramaonline and TheHindu.

Silver Spring Networks to offer new smart grid solution

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 23:30:54 EST

US-based smart energy networks, networking platform and solutions provider, Silver Spring Networks, has announced to extend its smart infrastructure platform and add a new smart grid solution to its portfolio, to meet the needs of municipal and cooperative utilities.
Complete info at EBR and SmartMeters.

UAE leads transition to new Internet protocol

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 23:36:27 EST

The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) said it aims to devise a national policy, strategy and implementation plan for its IPv6 project, a TRA initiative to prepare the emirates and its internet stakeholders for the looming IPv4 depletion and ensure business continuity.
Complete info at TradeArabia, Emirates247 and AMEInfo.

Killer app for IPv6? It�s the Internet

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 23:33:38 EST

I recently solicited comments on what the killer app might be that would drive demand for and adoption of IPv6, the next generation of Internet Protocols. From what the readers had to say, the killer app is the Internet itself. Despite the possibilities for improved functionality in the new protocols, the overriding reason for using them is simply to keep the Internet alive and well as the old address pool dries up.
Complete info at GCN.

OKI Successfully Completes IPv6-based Video Distribution Trials using the OKI MediaServer in Singapore and the Philippine

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 23:32:38 EST

OKI recently concluded successful trials based on the OKI MediaServer video distribution system as part of efforts to promote ITU-T(*1) IPTV Standards.(*2) These trials involved the distribution of IPv6-based video to Singapore and Philippines, regions where IPv6 has yet to be adopted; the distribution of 4K(*3) video content based on state-of-the-art IPTV technologies; and feasibility confirmation for new IPTV applications allowing collaborative linking to services available on the Internet.
Complete info at WebWire and FierceIPTV.

When moving to IPv6, beware the risks

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 23:30:14 EST

Opening up networks and systems to the next generation of Internet Protocols entails some risk, which agencies should be aware of and prepared to mitigate as they comply with Office of Management and Budget Mandates to enable IPv6.
Complete info at GCN.

2013 IPv6 Summit Keynote: The Big Shift To IPv6 Is On By Default

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 23:28:39 EST

Industry leading speaker lineup explains why IPv6 adoption imperative for continued e-commerce.
Complete info at HostReview.

IPv6: SAVA, Ca va pas?

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 23:26:19 EST

Sender Address Validation and Authentication (SAVA) is the silver bullet. It will send to Cyberia all dark forces that make us shiver when we make a purchase on the internet, pose a threat to our very identities and have made DDoS a feared acronym.
Complete article at CircleID.

Will IPv4 be obsolete sooner than expected?

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 23:24:35 EST

The U.S. government is leading the transition to IPv6 in the Western Hemisphere, and use of the new generation of Internet Protocols has increased sharply in the last year. And although the volume of IPv6 traffic remains small, one observer predicts that the current IPv4 protocols will become obsolete earlier than expected.
Complete info at GCN.

SDN and IPv6 Creates Buzz for Network Traffic Routing Protocols

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 23:44:22 EST

Tech executives and system administrators can't stop buzzing about software defined networking (SDN). Having redefined the archaic methods of manual configuration, the SDN approach to building computer networks provides for rapid provision connections in a mechanized fashion via separation and abstraction.
Complete info at TheSacBee, MarketWatch and 4-traders.

Will IPv6 ever have a killer app?

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 23:42:40 EST

The volume of IPv6 traffic, though still small, has grown steadily over the last year. Although most federal agencies missed the Sept. 30, 2012 deadline for enabling the new protocols on public facing Web sites, they are slowly adopting IPv6.
Complete info at GCN.

GlobalSign is First CA to Support IPv6

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 23:40:44 EST

GlobalSign, the enterprise SaaS Certificate Authority (CA), today has announced that it is the first Certificate Authority to provide all Certificate revocations status services over IPv6.
Complete info at TheHN and TheHostReview.

WebRTC, SIP Trunking, Emergency Services, Security and SIP-IPv6 Deployment Challenges Headline Agenda at SIPNOC 2013

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 23:32:02 EST

SIP Forum�s third annual �SIP Network Operators Conference�, April 22-25, 2013, to provide key educational and networking opportunities for telecom service provider technical personnel.
Complete info at mySA.

45 New IPv6 Videos from gogoNET LIVE! Now Online

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 23:27:03 EST

gogo6 inc. has released 45 new IPv6 videos as part of its gogo6 Video Series. The presentation and interview videos originate from the gogoNET LIVE! IPv6 conference held November 12-14, 2012 at San Jose State University. The theme of this year�s event was �Enterprise Wide Migration � a Holistic Approach.� To date the gogo6 Video Series has been watched 28,000 times by 22,000 unique viewers.
Complete info at EON.

Enhanced Array Networks Application Delivery Controllers Bridge The Gap Between Enterprise Requirements And Budgets

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:29:59 EST

Array Networks Inc., a global leader in application delivery networking, today announced the immediate availability of APV 8.4 for its full line of APV Series application delivery controllers.
Complete info at BusinessSolutions.

Synetcom, MDi Upgrade Internet Protocol Of GSIS To IPv6

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:28:46 EST

Communications and IT solutions provider Synetcom Philippines, Inc. and its Channel Partner Micro-D Inter national (MDi) were recently tapped by the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) to upgrade its Internet Protocol (IP) to version six so that the pension fund can communicate with more users in the web.
Complete info at Tempo.

China�s Internet Architecture Gives The Rest Of Us A Run For Our Money

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:22:29 EST

In a lot of ways, China�s internet isn�t the sort of internet you want to be using. It�s ridiculously censored, for example. But in other ways, it�s way better than the stuff we have over here.
Complete info at Gizmodo, InfoSecurity and engadget.

Windows Server 2012 makes IP management easy -- even IPv6

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:20:04 EST

IP management just got a little simpler, with IPAM utility for IPv4 and useful tips for IPv6.
Complete info at InfoWorld.

Indian Govt Launches National Internet Registry; IP Addresses To Become Cheaper

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:18:44 EST

The Indian government has officially launched the National Internet Registry (NIR) which will oversee the allocation of Internet Protocol addresses to Internet service providers in the country.
Complete info at Medi4nama and Tech2.

Hurricane Electric Connects to Over 2K IPv6 Networks

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:16:25 EST

Colocation hosting and Internet backbone provider Hurricane Electric announced on Thursday that it is the first Internet backbone to connect to over 2,000 IPv6 networks.
Complete info at TheWhir and DataCenterJournal.

Rare Kaspersky bug locks up operating system

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:14:31 EST

By sending a computer running Kaspersky Internet Security 2013 a specially crafted IPv6 packet, attackers can cause the operating system to hang.
Complete info at ZDNet, TheRegister and PCWorld.

IPv6 training: A helping hand for an enterprise IPv6 transition

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:11:35 EST

Businesses and service providers today have most of their Internet infrastructure built on IPv4, but the influx of new mobile devices, websites and applications has chipped away at the last of IPv4's reserve of addresses.
Complete info at SearchNetworking.

Recent signals point to escalating jitters for IPv4 market

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:09:34 EST

Publications discussing the transition to the IPv6 addressing system have revealed mounting anxiety regarding the economics and service impact of the global shortage of IPv4 addresses.
Complete info at ComputerWorld.

Jujuba Software Introduces IP Address Modern UI App for Windows 8

Sun, 3 Mar 2013 23:15:37 EST

Identifying an IP address can be troublesome and time consuming when the information for troubleshooting and other tasks is needed. Jujuba Software has taken the guesswork out of tracking down an IP address with a new Modern UI app for Windows 8.
Complete info at Virtual-Strategy.

How Shell Networks Is Making The Most Of IPv6 Migration

Sun, 3 Mar 2013 23:14:19 EST

Eighteen months back the Hyderabad-based network integrator was quick to realize the opportunity in IPv6 migration and has since done several auditing and consulting projects.
Complete info at CRN.

YesUpHost Proudly Announces IPv6 Compatibility for Its Datacenter

Sun, 3 Mar 2013 23:10:58 EST

YesUpHost, a leading Canadian dedicated hosting service provider based in Toronto, has recently announced that their data center now supports IPv6.
Complete info at Virtual-Strategy.

Secure64 Enables Mobile Operators And Other Carriers To Offer Better Security And Support For IPv6

Sun, 3 Mar 2013 23:08:43 EST

Secure64 DNS Authority First DNS Product to Offer Practical Solution to Reverse Lookups Of IPv6 Addresses.
Complete info at TheSacBee.

Qwilt Unveils IPv6 Support For Its Transparent Caching And Video Delivery Solution

Sun, 3 Mar 2013 23:05:15 EST

QB-Series Supports IPv6 to Scale With Growing Operator Networks.
Complete info at TheSacBee.

Preparing for IPv6, a New System for Internet Addressing

Sun, 3 Mar 2013 23:02:58 EST

The move to IPv6 is certain to be painful. Here's what the streaming industry needs to know about device-level addressability in an everything-connected world.
Complete info at StreamingMedia.

AlgoSec Unveils Enhanced Security Management Suite Featuring Innovative Application-Centric Policy Management

Sun, 3 Mar 2013 22:59:12 EST

New version marks the general availability of AlgoSec BusinessFlow as an integral product of the suite.
Complete info at DarkReading.

Using Dual Protocol for SIEMs Evasion

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:06:56 EST

Attackers using IPv4 and IPv6 can avoid detection by IPS, SIEMs, reputation filtering, and more.
Complete info at NetworkWorld.

TP-LINK Prepares Wireless Networking Product Lines for IPv6 Compatibility

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:05:46 EST

IPv6 may no longer be a protocol without a product line thanks to a growing number of manufacturers designing and tweaking their products to support the next generation Internet standard.
Complete info at Hexus, Timesunion and LegitReviews.

IPv6: How Do the Top Ranked Tier-One ISP's Perform?

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:02:22 EST

A look at the world's dozen or so Tier one ISP's who run global networks and sell wholesale IP transit to national and regional 'tier two ISP's' is quite revealing when taking into account how their ranking evolved over the last five years.
Complete info at CircleID.

Hurricane Electric�s Director of Professional Services Warns of Carrier Grade NAT Drawbacks

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:56:45 EST

Hurricane Electric, the world�s largest IPv6-native Internet backbone and leading colocation provider, announced today that its Director of Professional Services and IPv6 Evangelist, Owen DeLong, has issued a warning about the underestimated costs of Carrier Grade NAT (CGN).
Complete info at DataCenterJournal.

Salient Federal Solutions and CloudShield� Deliver Solution to Address Unmonitored and Unprotected IPv6 Vulnerabilities

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:40:22 EST

Companies to Debut a Joint Solution featuring Salient Assure6� on the CloudShield CS-4000 Trusted Cyber Platform for Comprehensive, Next-Generation IPv6 Security at 2013 RSA Conference.
Complete info at SacBee.

A10 Networks, Ericsson announce partnership agreement

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:26:04 EST

A10 Networks has announced that provider to telecommunications equipment technology and services, Ericsson, has selected A10 Networks as a global partner and has finalised a global reseller agreement.
Complete info at Telecompaper and ChannelBiz.

Procera Networks Offers New NAVL 4.0 DPI Engine as SDK for License to OEMs

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:24:26 EST

Procera Networks, Inc., the global intelligent policy enforcement company, today announced availability of its Network Application Visibility Library (NAVL) 4.0, enabling "Intelligence Everywhere" through a software development kit (SDK) for OEM enterprise and telecommunications equipment vendors.
Complete info at Virtual-Strategy.

IT Managers can overcome networking challenges through smart investments

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:16:51 EST

Many enterprises in the Middle East are facing a huge challenge in managing their networks due to the sheer volume of new data being thrown around.
Complete article at Ameinfo.

Apple Airport/Time Capsule 7.6.3 update breaks IPv6 tunneling, fix is downgrading

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:15:30 EST

A number of users on Apple�s support forums noticed that the latest Airport/Time Capsule 7.6.3 firmware released last week seems to disable IPv6 tunneling on various devices.
Complete info at 9to5Mac, CNet and arstechnica.

Mobile internet devices 'will outnumber humans this year'

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:20:29 EST

Cisco report says number of smartphones, tablets, laptops and internet-capable phones will exceed number of humans in 2013.
Complete info at The Guardian, CanberraTimes and ZeeBiz.

Rapid Increase in IPv6 Penetration Increases Demand for Communication Test Equipment, Finds Frost & Sullivan

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:18:45 EST

Greater awareness among end-users crucial for expanding the client base of IPv6 and thereby, its test equipment usage.
Complete info at Sac Bee.

Carrier Grade NAT � A Look at the Tradeoffs

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:17:26 EST

Owen DeLong is Director of Professional Services at Hurricane Electric, the world�s largest IPv6-native Internet backbone and leading colocation provider. Owen, who is also an IPv6 Evangelist, has more than 25 years of industry experience.
Complete info at DataCenterKnowledge.

The Impact Of BYOD On IPv6 Introduction

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:16:16 EST

IPv6 is coming, and BYOD is here: Brian Shorland, EMEA Product Manager from Alcatel-Lucent tells us why businesses need to make sure they are ready now.
Complete info at TechWeek.

Riak Gets Better Reliability, Improved IPv6 Support

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:15:08 EST

Riak 1.3.0 RC was recently released, with improved IPv6 support and some interesting features that improve reliability � Active Anti-Entropy and Health Check.
Complete info at InfoQ.

serVonic IXI-UMS Version 6.0 - Ready for Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 and IPv6

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:14:14 EST

The new version IXI-UMS 6.0 of serVonic�s unified messaging server solution proves to be modern and future-proof, the innovations are aimed at the future developments and customer requirements in the fields of IP and ITK: Integration into Microsoft Exchange Server 2013, support of the IPv6 Standard and of the TLS Protocol, MWI-replacement, software released for SAP System Landscape Directory and improved Framework.
Complete info at OpenPR.

Freescale Semiconductor Ltd : Freescale to Demonstrate End-to-End Connected Solutions for Smart Metering at DistribuTECH

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:12:45 EST

Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE: FSL) plans to demonstrate a broad set of solutions for the smart grid market at the DistribuTECH Conference & Exhibition in San Diego, Calif., taking place Jan. 29-31
Complete info at 4-traders.

Core Networking and Security 100th Blog Post

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 23:32:47 EST

This is my 100th blog post for the Network World Cisco Subnet community. As I reflect on the last four years of writing this blog, I think about the fun I've had sharing ideas with you and hearing your feedback. In this blog I list the most popular articles and review how IPv6 adoption has changed over the years. I share with you my writing process and ask for your input on future blogs.
Complete info at NetworkWorld.

Next Generation Internet Protocol Critical for Future Economic Growth

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 23:30:11 EST

The Rocky Mountain IPv6 Task Force (RMv6TF) will help prepare the industry for the transition to IPv6 with the largest IPv6 conference in North America this April in Denver, Colorado. This transition is imperative to sustain the growing number of IP addresses running over networks.
Complete info at PRWeb.

New IPv6 training video released

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 23:28:42 EST

Seeing an uptick in demand for IPv6-trained engineers in Europe, IT video training firm CBT Nuggets is offering a new 21-hour class aimed at teaching the basics of the next-gen Internet protocol.
Complete info at ComputerWorld.

Azerbaijan has almost exhausted reserve of Internet addresses IPv4

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 23:27:15 EST

Baku, Fineko/abc.az. Azerbaijan has created all necessary conditions for the transition from IPv4 to IPv6 protocol.
Complete info at ABC.

Should IPv6 Have A Different Name?

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 23:24:58 EST

A footnote to our earlier discussion on why IPv6 hasn�t been widely adopted: the numbering of the newer version is clearly designed to suggest that it�s an improved successor to IPv4. But is that name actually logical and helpful?
Complete info at Lifehacker.

Why Hasn�t Everyone Moved To IPv6?

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 23:23:34 EST

We�ve known for decades that the available pool of IPv4 address was eventually going to dry up, but despite numerous warnings usage of its successor IPv6 is still minimal. Why haven�t we migrated yet? Geoff Huston, chief scientist for regional internet registry APNIC, suggests that the answer is that carriers are too cheap to make the switch and are happy to rely on network address translation (NAT) systems instead.
Complete info at Lifehacker.

Accent Extends Its Market Leading Position In ZigBee Solutions With ZigBee IP and SEP 2.0

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 23:21:36 EST

Accent, a world leading semiconductor supplier of smart grid communications and metering technologies, announced today that it will incorporate the ZigBee� Alliance�s IPv6-based software stack developed by Grid2Home, developer of Smart Energy Profile 2.0 (SEP 2.0) communication technologies, as a part of its innovative ASMgrid2 silicon and software system solutions.
Complete info at Sys-Con.

IPv6 Certifications

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 23:31:43 EST

If you are pursuing an IT certification in 2013, IPv6 questions may be on the test.
Complete info at NetworkWorld.

SIP Forum�s SIPit 30 Slated for February 18�22, 2013 in Raleigh-Durham, NC

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 23:29:52 EST

The SIP Forum has announced that RTCWeb testing has been added to the agenda for the next SIP Interoperability Testing event, SIPit 30, to be held February 18-22, 2013 in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, on the Cisco campus in Research Triangle Park.
Complete info at mySA.

Silver Spring Networks and Streetlight.Vision Partner to Deliver Smart City Solution

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 23:25:54 EST

IPv6-based Public Lighting Network Solution Lowers Costs, Improves Maintenance Operations, Reduces Energy Consumption and Enables a New Generation of Smart City Applications.
Complete info at FortMillTimes and Virtual-Strategy.

ISPs circle IPv6 adoption alternative

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 23:18:06 EST

To NAT or not: the address sharing dilemma.
Complete info at itnews.

Industry pointing fingers as IPv6 adoption crawls forward

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 23:16:31 EST

The Internet Society of Australia predicted �piecemeal improvements� to IPv6 adoption in 2013.
Complete info at ComputerWorld.

New OpenFlow Controller, Virtual Switch Debut from NEC

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 23:12:46 EST

NEC has announced the availability of two new products for software defined networking (SDN). The PF1000 is a virtual switch with OpenFlow support. It runs on Microsoft's Hyper-V hypervisor. The company has also released enhancements to its ProgrammableFlow 6800 controller, including support for IPv6 and for OpenStack.
Complete info at NetworkComputing, EON and SearchNetworking.

CBT Nuggets Releases IPv6 Training Series

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 22:57:47 EST

New video training series covers concepts, implementation and verification of IPv6.
Complete info at TimesUnion.

Signetique Announces IPv6 Hosting Plans for 2013

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 22:56:21 EST

Leading Singapore cloud hosting company, Signetique, announces launch of new IPv6 hosting plans.
Complete info at TimesUnion.