Intel aims to disrupt proprietary networks with software-defined open networks

Intel favors networking that separates hardware from the software.

VMware to launch public cloud to fight Amazon & Nicira-based software-defined data centers

VMware drops a boat load of cloud news on an already busy day, including that it will launch its own public cloud contender to challenge Amazon and Rackspace.

VMware acquires Virsto Software to boost its virtual storage capabilities

Just weeks after we reported a shift in strategy at VMware, the virtualization giant has announced its intent to acquire Virsto Software, a provider of storage performance optimization software.

Cisco spends $475M on Intucell’s self-healing network software

Cisco is plunking down $475 million to buy Intucell, an Israeli startup that specializes in self-optimizing network software

VMWare CTO: ‘Things need to change dramatically’ at networking companies

VMWare chief technology officer Stephen Herrod believes in a future filled with choices. And he thinks networking companies better start embracing choice, especially open-source software, or face steep consequences.

“There’s not a networking company in the world that doesn’t realize …

Funding daily: Let’s video chat with our robotic vacuums

At VentureBeat, we come across a lot of funding news every day. In order to bring you the most information possible, we’re rounding up the quick-and-dirty details about the funding deals of the day and serving them up here in …