Date: August 17, 2011
Topic: Challenges and Trends In Service-Oriented Networking 
Time: 11:00 AM ET (GMT -4)

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The increased complexity and demands of business-critical applications coupled with the dynamic nature of a rapidly evolving business climate have led to a new genre of IT computing called service-oriented networking. In this environment, network-resident devices operate on layer 4-7 content and protocols to route, modify, secure, or optimize traffic as it progresses through the network. While the topological vantage points of client-side, server edge, intranet, and data center locations enable convenient places to perform application- and service-rich functions, such capabilities come with many challenges. In this discussion, we will focus on the emerging trends in this landscape and survey the challenges (with possible solutions) associated with them.

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Dr. Adolfo Rodriguez, Distinguished Engineer, DataPower Chief Architect IBM 

Adolfo Rodriguez is an IBM Distinguished Engineer and Chief Architect of DataPower Appliances. With a background in networking research and service-oriented middleware, Adolfo works on key ways to better leverage network-resident componentry in support of business-critical applications and services. He leads the development of DataPower Appliances and partners with customers to evolve their IT infrastructures to achieve improved application and service optimization and security through these techniques.