

Maria Korolov
Contributing writer
Maria Korolov has been covering emerging technology and emerging markets for the past 20 years.

Commercial quantum networks inch closer to primetime
The potential for attackers to use quantum computers to crack public key cryptography algorithms is driving research and investment in developing quantum-safe networks.

NTT, Palo Alto partner for managed SASE with AIOps
Using a managed services provider to deliver SASE can streamline deployment and free up enterprise resources.

Enterprises turn to single-vendor SASE for ease of manageability
Getting the full SASE stack of networking and security capabilities from a single vendor can simplify deployment and management, but there are downsides to consider.

Pros and cons of managed SASE
Managed SASE can be appealing for enterprises that want a single provider for deployment and management of WAN and security infrastructure, but there can be tradeoffs depending on provider flexibility, platform interoperability, and...

What to expect from SASE certifications
SASE certification options are expanding, with Palo Alto joining Cato Networks, Netskope and Versa Networks. Are they worth the effort?

IT supply issues have organizations shifting from just-in-time to just-in-case buying
2023 will be a mixed bag for semiconductors, with some lead times shortening while other networking equipment shortages drag on.

Tips on securing IoT devices gleaned from enterprises that use them
IoT devices pose significant threats to enterprises because of lack of visibility into what devices are on enterprise networks and inadequate use of monitoring tools to watch for malicious behaviors.

Cisco DevNet certifications explained
New career-boosting certs are aimed at network automation, observability and programmability through software development

Who's selling private 5G and what do you get?
There are five common ways for companies to procure private 5G networks, and service levels can vary dramatically.

Early adopters embrace private 5G
Two arenas and a manufacturing center are deploying private 5G networks for tech gains that include low latency, high reliability, and support for massive numbers of connected devices.

Private 5G growth stymied by pandemic, lack of hardware
It's still early days for private 5G networks, as a majority of enterprises are waiting for devices to mature, standards to progress, and solid use cases to emerge.