SDN blog roundup: OpenFlow and SDN, F5 Networks, Cisco vPath
Michelle McNickle  What to know about OpenFlow  On SDNCentral,
high-tech exec Isabelle Guis has written a guide to
incorporating OpenFlow into a software-defined networking
strategy. One major criteria for choosing an SDN vendor, she
writes, is whether or not it is considering OpenFlow to
standardize SDN, because even though many vendors are "working
together around OpenFlow," not every company is implementing it.
Guis includes in her post a table of popular companies
supporting OpenFlow. She points out that although many
incumbents support the standard, most startups are split between
OpenFlow and proprietary protocols. As the technology matures,
we can expect an uptake in OpenFlow players, she writes. In the
meantime, though, understanding vendor dynamics and the logic
around OpenFlow offerings can help companies make informed
decisions regarding their SDN strategies.  Read Guis' breakdown
of understanding and incorporating OpenFlow into an SDN