John Edwards
Contributing writer
John Edwards is a veteran business technology journalist. His work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and numerous business and technology publications.
How network pros can fight being squeezed out of cloud decisions
Guaranteeing a role in planning multicloud networks requires networking teams to acquire cloud skills, embrace NetOps, and focus more on their organizations’ business goals.
8 hot networking technologies for 2023
Innovative technologies designed to make networks faster, smarter and more secure
How to choose a network service provider
Finding the best provider can be challenging, time-consuming, and even a little bit scary. Here's some help.
How to combat counterfeit network gear
Spotting phony gear can be tricky. Here's how to avoid buying fake gear and what to do if you discover counterfeit devices on your network.
Software-defined perimeter: What it is and how it works
With strict authentication enforced by microsegmentation, software-defined perimeter can support Zero Trust Network Access.
Cloud networking certs: Which is right for you?
AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud offer career-boosting certifications in cloud networking.
Multi-cloud networking software: Better speed, performance, efficiency
MCNS promises to bridge the gap in network visibility and management across multiple cloud environments
8 enterprise storage trends to watch
Advanced storage technologies, including DNA storage and immutable backups, are on the horizon, but some are further from mainstream adoption than others.
6 top network security threats and how to beat them
Here's a list of the most insidious external security threats and internal vulnerabilities, and how to successfully protect the network against both
Edge computing moves toward full autonomy
With edge computing already transforming the way data is being handled, processed, and delivered, edge site operations are becoming as hands-off as possible
NaaS adoption will thrive despite migration challenges
Enterprises are embracing network-as-a-service (NaaS) offerings as they work through vendor hype, budget obstacles, and the challenges of legacy systems.