Network Break 380: BT, Toshiba Trial Quantum Key Distribution; Juniper Expands Free Cert Training

Take a Network Break! BT and Toshiba are testing quantum key distribution at several locations in London, startup Aviz has announced $4 million in funding for its enterprise version of the SONiC network OS, and Auvik Networks acquires WLAN troubleshooting company MetaGeek. US ISPs Comcast and Charter test new DOCSIS standards to drive greater throughput through existing cables, Juniper Networks expands free training for some certifications and offers steep discounts for exams, and two airlines plan to roll out Starlink for in-flight Wi-Fi. We also cover the latest financial announcements from Extreme Networks, F5 Networks, Juniper Networks, and AWS. Last but not least, we marvel at the work involved in installing and managing IoT tracking devices on three million shipping containers, which the shipping company Hapag-Lloyd has proposed to do. Sponsor: ITProTV Start or grow your IT career with online IT training from ITProTV. Learn IT, pass your certs, and get a great job! Visit itpro.tv/NETWORKBREAK for 30% off all plans. Use promo code NETWORKBREAK at checkout. Tech Bytes: Fortinet Stay tuned after the news for a sponsored Tech Bytes podcast with Fortinet where we discuss the company’s switch and wireless portfolio. Show Links: BT and Toshiba launch first commercial trial of quantum secured communication services – BT Heavy Networking 598: The Future Of Networking – Quantum Communications With Joshua Slater – Packet Pushers Aviz Networks Secures Funding to Accelerate Modernization of Data Center and Edge Networks – Business Wire MetaGeek Joins Auvik – Metageek Welcome to the Auvik family, MetaGeek! – Auvik Comcast Demonstrates Fastest-Yet Speeds Over a Complete 10G Connection on a Live Network – Comcast DOCSIS 4.0 Developments Highlight CableLabs 10G Showcase – Dell’Oro Group DOCSIS® 4.0 Technology – CableLabs Reshuffle, Restart or Complete Skills Transformation: Juniper Networks Doubles Down and Makes Specialist-level Content FREE! – Juniper Networks Blogs Juniper Open Learning – Juniper Networks Hawaiian Airlines to offer free Wi-Fi via SpaceX’s Starlink – The Register