Take a Network Break! VMware acquires Heptio to get into the Kubernetes game, Cisco partners with AWS on a hybrid cloud offering, and Thoma Bravo buys Veracode from Broadcom.
Xilinx may be mulling the purchase of Mellanox, Dell EMC announces new ToR switches, and Cisco releases a security advisory for its Small Business switch line.
Cisco also announces layoffs, Teridion debuts an MPLS alternative and partners with SD-WAN vendors, and Qualcomm posts nearly $5 billion in losses for the fiscal year.
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VMWare acquires Heptio in enterprise Kubernetes adoption push – ZDNet
Looking Forward to Welcoming Heptio, and the Evolution of Multi-Cloud Infrastructure – VMware
Cisco and AWS Collaborate to Accelerate Innovation – Cisco Systems
Simplifying Container Orchestration with Cisco Hybrid Solution for Kubernetes on AWS – Cisco Systems
Cisco Hybrid Solution for Kubernetes on AWS – Cisco Systems
Thoma Bravo Acquires Veracode From Broadcom for $950 Million – SDX Central
Xilinx working with Barclays to acquire Mellanox, deal could be announced in December, sources say – CNBC
Dell EMC Advances Hybrid Cloud and Modern Data Center Operations for VMware Environments – Dell EMC
Cisco Small Business Switches Privileged Access Vulnerability – Cisco
Cisco security appliances under attack, still no patch available – Help Net Security
Cisco swings the axe on permanent staff – hundreds laid off worldwide this week – The Register
Always Have A Career Plan B – Packet Pushers
Teridion Challenges MPLS With New Cloud Networking Service – Packet Pushers
Qualcomm: Welp, there’s a $5bn-ish Apple-shaped hole in the books, but at least we have other chip buyers – The Register
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