VMware buys Arkin to help increase virtual networking adoption

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Network World Net Optimization Alert Jun 14, 2016 VMware buys Arkin to help increase virtual networking adoption VMware today announced plans to acquire Arkin, a specialist in helping customers manage physical and virtual networks. 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