Cisco, Amazon Deny Reports Of AWS Commercial Networking Plans
One solution provider says Amazon is more likely looking to use its networking capabilities to build a competitor to Microsoft's Azure Stack, and questions why Amazon would even want Cisco telling customers to not use AWS.

Former Dimension Data CEO Jere Brown Passes Away, Leaving Legacy Of Respect For Employees, Customers
Jere Brown started his career as a professional football player, but hit his stride as the driving force behind Dimension Data's growth during his seven years as CEO, as a friend and mentor, and as a huge supporter of his "Hooligans" charity bike team.

Microsoft Inspire 2018: 5 Key Partner Takeaways On Azure And Office 365
Azure's Jason Zander and Office 365's Ron Markezich talked new products, business momentum, and the upcoming opportunities that partners need to zero in during Day Two of Microsoft Inspire.

The 10 Best SDN Solutions Of 2018 (So Far)
CRN looks at the coolest and most sought-after SDN technologies in the market this year from the likes of Big Switch Networks, HPE Aruba and VMware NSX.