Network Break 428: Arista Announces Cloud-Based NAC; Is Google Cloud Finally Making Money?

Take a Network Break! This week we discuss a new NAC solution from Arista Networks, a new version of Central from HPE Aruba, and the latest version of NetBrain. Cisco announces an XDR offering with support for third-party security products, Microsoft might unbundle Teams from Office to satisify EU regulators, Google Cloud might actually be making money, and Juniper Networks reports a strong fiscal Q1. Get links to all these stories below. Sponsor: Palo Alto Networks Your branch has changed. Your SD-WAN should, too. Join Palo Alto Networks to see how AI/ML is powering next-gen SD-WAN and SASE for the branch. SDxCentral and Palo Alto Networks are hosting an exclusive online event so you can see how next-gen SD-WAN and SASE can help you modernize and secure your branches. Register for free here. Tech Bytes: VMware Today on the Tech Bytes podcast we discuss multi-cloud deployments and supporting hybrid workers with VMware’s Workspace ONE. We’re sponsored by VMware, and we talk with VMware partner ITQ. Show Links: Arista Networks Introduces AI-Driven Network Identity – Arista Networks Network Identity Redefined for Zero Trust Enterprises – Arista Networks HPE Aruba Networking simplifies IT operations with AIOps-driven cloud management and new network-as-a-service capabilities available on HPE GreenLake – HPE Aruba NetBrain Drives No-Code Network Automation with Release of NetBrain Next-Gen – NetBrain Cisco Unveils New Solution to Rapidly Detect Advanced Cyber Threats and Automate Response – Cisco Systems Microsoft will reportedly unbundle Teams from Office to avoid antitrust concerns – Engadget Ignore Microsoft’s whines about the Activision takeover. The CMA did its job – The Guardian Alphabet reports revenue and earnings beat for first quarter – CNBC Useful life of servers and network assets at tech companies – Investment Basics

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Network Break keeps you informed with fast, focused analysis of IT news, products, tech trends, and business outcomes. Blending sharp commentary with a touch of humor, hosts Drew Conry-Murray & Johna Till Johnson sift through the weekly landslide of press announcements, product launches, financial reports, and marketing decks to find the stories worth talking about. You come away with the information and context to make smart decisions in your organization and career … all in the span of a (longish) coffee break.