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