Neal Weinberg
Contributing writer
Neal Weinberg is a freelance technology writer and editor. He can be reached at neal_weinberg@idg.contractors.
Private cloud reimagined as equal partner in multi-cloud world
A new generation of private cloud options is leading enterprises to rethink their cloud strategies.
10 SD-WAN features you're probably not using but should be
SD-WAN is more than an alternative to MPLS. Zero-touch provisioning, application-aware routing and microsegmentation are just a few of the features that SD-WAN products and services can deliver.
Top 20 highest-paying tech certifications
Certifications can add, on average, more than 7 percent to your base salary. But the question is which certifications offer the most bang for the buck. We examine that question from several angles and also identify the Top 20...
The VPN is dying, long live zero trust
VPNs are part of a security strategy based on the notion of a network perimeter; trusted employees are on the inside and untrusted employees are on the outside. But that model no longer works in a modern business environment where...
29 top cloud certifications
When it comes to the most in-demand skills, the cloud is the place to be. Our guide to top cloud certifications looks at programs designed for AWS, Google and Microsoft services -- as well as vendor-neutral certifications.
How IT pros deal with SD-WAN security concerns
When baseline SD-WAN security is not enough, enterprises are adopting extra measures such as intrusion prevention, anti-virus, unified threat management and more
5 reasons for and 5 against managed SD-WAN
When weighing the choice between DIY and a managed service for SD-WAN, consider current WAN conditions, IT skill levels, geographic scope of the WAN, and how much control you’re willing to relinquish.
VMware’s ongoing reinvention
Virtualization mainstay VMware wants to build and manage multi-cloud infrastructures…and more.
SSDs vs HDDs explained
Solid state drives use interconnected pools of flash memory that are managed by an SSD controller to deliver speeds far beyond what a hard disk drive (HDD) can offer.
How to make the business case for SD-WAN
Potential SD-WAN savings can be broken down into hard and soft savings. Hard savings come from new connectivity contracts, including reduction in the use of MPLS in favor of less expensive options, such as broadband or cellular. Soft...
Why DHCP's days might be numbered
Dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) still assigns dynamic addresses for IPv4 networks, but two newer protocols – SLAAC and DHCPv6 – are vying to do the job for IPv6.
What's the future of server virtualization?
Server virtualization can help fight server sprawl, make better use of compute power, curb energy bills, and improve data-center agility and flexibility.
Hyperconvergence breathes new life into desktop virtualization
Virtual desktop infrastructure (or VDI) has been an intriguing idea for a long time. We look at the pros and cons of VDI and whether the emergence of hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) will finally make implementing virtual desktops...
Big 3 endpoint vendors battle glitzy startups at RSAC
Three of the original anti-virus vendors – Symantec, McAfee and Trend Micro – were out in full force at the show as well, scoffing at the unproven point products of the startups and touting their own reorganizations, renewed focus and...
Gartner’s 10 strategic predictions for 2017….and beyond
Claiming a 78% accuracy rate based on prior years’ results, chief of research Daryl Plummer delivered Gartner’s 10 strategic predictions for the next 3-5 years at the company’s Symposium/ITExpo yesterday.
5 ways to stop malware in the cloud
An analysis of data stored in cloud applications found that 4 out of every 100 files contains malware. The spells data breaches and ransomware attacks.
The ultimate guide to small business networking
In-depth product reviews that will help any SMB make critical strategic technology decisions.
Gartner guru “shocked” by corporate reaction to Windows 10
After the debacle that was Windows 8/8.1, no one was sure how enterprises would respond to Microsoft’s Windows 10.
IoT will become a matter of life or death for security pros
Internet of Things means different things to different people; self-driving cars, smart cities, connected homes, health and fitness apps, etc. But for security professionals, IoT will become a safety issue.