Cables2Clouds C2C Fortnightly News: Try Try Try to Understand... He's a Magic WAN - NC2C005
Has Cloudflare just brewed the perfect storm in multi-cloud networking with their latest acquisition of Nefeli, or is there a chance they've bitten off more than they can chew by challenging competitors like Alkira and Aviatrix? Strap in as we dissect the tech giant's integration of Magic Cloud Networking into the Cloudflare One platform and weigh in on whether the 'magic' of technology should be more transparent than mystical. We'll take a hard look at how much functionality can be expected when layering solutions on top of what cloud service providers already offer and debate the true importance of visibility in orchestrating networks across various clouds. And let's not forget, we're putting Cloudflare's bold claims under the microscope – do their assertions about outdated approaches hold water, or is it just a splash in the pan?
On the flip side, the tides are shifting in the data center switch market, with Arista reportedly ousting Cisco to claim the top spot. But is this just a case of mixing apples with oranges when it comes to hyperscale versus enterprise data center sectors? We unravel the threads of this narrative to see what's really at play. Plus, we're breaking down the sobering reality of under-estimated cloud costs haunting enterprises and how this contrasts sharply with vendor promises. And if you're wondering how Azure's nod to multi-cloud networking could reshape the landscape or what AWS's free data egress policy means for the future of cloud services, we've got insights that will clarify the cloudy skies. Join us for a no-holds-barred exploration of these pivotal industry moves.
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