Bob Violino
Contributing writer
Bob Violino is a freelance writer who covers a variety of technology and business topics.
Used servers: Bargain or too good to be true?
Previously owned servers and network equipment can be less expensive than new hardware and more readily available, thanks to tech product backlogs, but enterprises need to be aware of potential pitfalls.
What is NetDevOps and how can it help IT meet business goals?
Building an automated, programmable pipeline for network changes can boost speed, agility, accuracy and performance
8 certifications to prepare for hybrid and multi-cloud
Networking pros can expand their roles in enterprise cloud endeavors – and advance their careers – by getting certified for hybrid and multi-cloud skills.
7 emerging network jobs that could boost your career
Hot trends such as cloud, edge and remote work, plus new approaches including SASE, SD-WAN and ZTNA, are reshaping network job titles and skills requirements
5 SD-WAN gotchas to avoid
SD-WANs can help enterprises to manage increasingly complex and diverse network infrastructures at a lower cost, but there are pitfalls to avoid.
The 5 big DNS attacks and how to mitigate them
Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and strict access controls can help organizations defend against DNS attacks
Edge computing: 5 potential pitfalls
Edge computing has many upsides including better near-real-time response and analytics for IoT, but it’s far from plug and play.
IoT helps make return-to-work safer
Employers talk about how IoT is enabling contact tracing, monitoring air quality, and enforcing rules about social distancing as workers go back to the office post-quarantine.
How to prep for becoming an IoT leader
IT professionals aim to gain IoT knowledge and take on leadership roles as their organizations deploy more connected devices and build the infrastructure to support them.
IoT adds smarts to IT asset monitoring
Organizations are using IoT sensors to monitor equipment performance and environmental conditions in data centers.
IoT and AI boost Volvo Trucks vehicle connectivity
Volvo Trucks North America is using IoT and advanced analytics to improve vehicle diagnostics, streamline maintenance, and help fleet operators keep their trucks on the road.