Storage heavyweights launch PernixData to ‘continue where VMware left off’

PernixData provides software to virtualize server-side flash memory. The first product will be launched in the next three months, and is aimed at large enterprises that use virtualization in their data center.

With BroadHop buy-up, Cisco expands its policy portfolio

Cisco Systems announced on its blog today that it will acquire Denver-based BroadHop for an undisclosed sum. The technology will be used to shape mobile data traffic and will be folded into Cisco's service provider networking group.

AutoGrid pulls in $9M to turn ‘big data’ into an energy source

AutoGrid, a Bay Area-based startup founded in 2011, pulled in $9 million to develop its "big data" technology to help utilities and businesses control their energy usage.

Yottabyte launches its ambitious OS to ‘deliver on the intent of the cloud’

Michigan-based Yottabyte claims to have a cloud-based operating system to control and manage virtually anything.

Cisco helps build first U.S. “Smart+Connected” city of the future in Lake Nona, Florida

Cisco is working with a community in Orlando, Florida to create a "Smart+Connected" city in Lake Nona, one of eight global iconic cities -- and the first in the U.S. -- built with ubiquitous connectivity and interconnected building, transportation, utility, and civic systems, for a truly smart, networked city created for innovation.

How cloud-monitoring services can help you avoid your own ‘Fail Whale’

When you buy a car with a warranty, you still have to get it serviced. Your cloud infrastructure is no different. Cloud monitoring is a complex, highly competitive space. The experts break it down so you can avoid a full server meltdown.

Stealth startup Linqia pulls in $3.4M to connect community managers with brands

According to an SEC filing, Linqia, a stealth startup that describes itself as a pay-for-performance network for advertisers, has pulled in its first round of funding.

Cloud-based networking startup Aerohive Networks readies for IPO with $22.5M funding grab

Enterprise networking startup Aerohive Networks has raised $22.5 million in its fifth round of funding -- cash that will help it gear up to go public in 2013.

Boundary announces free service, speedier monitoring for public and private clouds

Boundary, a San Francisco-based startup developing a networking monitoring solution, has introduced some new capabilities for dev-ops to track traffic in real-time on cloud-based applications.

Plumgrid nabs $10.7M from USVP, Hummer Winblad to advance software-defined networking

Stealth network virtualization startup Plumgrid has raised $10.7 million in its first round of funding, the company announced today.

Cisco invests $100M in networking startup Insieme, has option to buy it for $750M

Cisco has invested $100 million in a networking startup called Insieme that was started by three Cisco employees. Interestingly enough, the company also has the option to pony up $750 million more to buy the company, according to a memo …

Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: Everyone’s connected in Silicon Valley

Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom knew all the right people in Silicon Valley to get take his startup from idea to $1 billion Facebook buyout. But it seems Systrom had connections to the social network throughout his career.

The New York …