Network Break 328: Arista CloudVision Adds Config Workflow Automation; Innovium ASICs Embrace SONiC
Summary: Take a Network Break! Arista adds CloudVision Studios for configuration workflow automation, Innovium announces a switch family with the SONiC network OS pre-loaded and supported, and Pica8 raises $20 million to compete in the whitebox/disaggregation market.<br> Startup Prosimo tackles cloud infrastructure and application experience, cPacket rolls out a new packet capture appliance that bursts up to 100Gbps of capture capacity, the FCC proposes dedicated spectrum for private rocket launches, and a researcher delves into the effect of cosmic rays on networking gear.<br> Get links to all these stories below.<br> Sponsor: Nokia<br> Did you know that Apple is using Nokia’s Data Center Fabric solution? If you want to know more, and learn about Nokia SR Linux and Fabric Services Platform for yourself, check out<a href="http://nokia.com/networks/dc-fabric"> nokia.com/networks/dc-fabric.</a><br> Tech Bytes: Palo Alto Networks<br> Stick around after the news for a sponsored Tech Bytes that explores the latest features in <a href="http://go.paloaltonetworks.com/aiops" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Prisma SD-WAN 5.5</a> from Palo Alto Networks, including event correlation and analysis, improved stats and analytics dashboards, and enhanced AIops capabilities.<br> Packet Pushers Livestream<br> Join us on April 22nd, for our first ever livestream event with Alkira. Alkira Network Cloud lets you deploy and manage single and multi-cloud networks with built-in visibility, security, and governance–all delivered as-a-service. Go to <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BzLsrEQET1uigxa8yNyuaQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">packetpushers.net/livestream</a> to register.<br> Show Links:<br> <a href="https://www.arista.com/en/company/news/press-release/12322-pr-20210407" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Arista Boosts Agility for Modern Enterprises</a> – Arista<br> <a href="https://blogs.arista.com/blog/the-client-to-cloud-enterprise" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Client To Cloud Enterprise</a> – Arista<br> <a href="https://packetpushers.net/asic-maker-innovium-announces-sonic-certified-switches-for-the-cloud-and-large-enterprises/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ASIC Maker Innovium Announces SONiC-Certified Switches For The Cloud And Large Enterprises</a> – Packet Pushers<br> <a href="https://www.pica8.com/news/press-releases/pica8-announces-record-investment-round-names-new-board-members/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pica8 Announces Record Investment Round, Names New Board Members</a> – Pica8<br> <a href="https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/pica8/company_financials" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pica8 Funding Rounds</a> – Crunchbase<br> <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210406005374/en/Viptela-Founding-Team-Launches-Prosimo-with-25-Million-in-Venture-Funding-to-Modernize-the-Infrastructure-Stack-for-Multi-Cloud" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Viptela Founding Team Launches Prosimo with $25 Million in Venture Funding to Modernize the Infrastructure Stack for Multi-Cloud</a> – BusinessWire<br> <a href="https://prosimo.io/blog/blog-rethink-application-experience-across-multi-cloud/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rethink Application Experience Across Multi-Cloud</a> – Prosimo<br> <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210324005257/en/cPacket-Networks-Delivers-Industry-leading-100Gbps-Packet-Capture-and-Analytics-Solution-for-Network-Observability" target="_blank" rel="noopener">cPacket Networks Delivers Industry-leading 100Gbps Packet Capture and Analytics Solution for Network Observability</a> – BusinessWire<br> <a href="https://www.theregister.com/2021/04/01/fcc_dedicated_spectrum_private_space/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FCC acting commissioner proposes dedicated spectrum for private space launches</a> – The Register<br> <a href="https://www.fcc."></a>
