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Enterprise networking, 2022: Applying remote-work lessons as employees return to the office
As workers head back to the office some of the time, IT needs to apply the skills and technologies used to support them as they worked from home all of the time.
Aruba’s EdgeConnect Microbranch aims to simplify remote-work networking
Aruba Networks has announced a new networking solution under the name of EdgeConnect Microbranch designed to simplify the complexity of work from home setup for enterprises.
Aryaka broadens enterprise targets with managed SD-WAN, SASE services
Aryaka Networks is looking to target larger numbers of enterprise users with new managed Secure Access Service Edge service and an improved, lower cost SD-WAN offerings.
How wireless WAN can make SD-WAN more agile and resilient
WWANS can augment SD-WANs with failover, redundancy, and rapid set-up.
IDC: Cisco, Fortinet, HPE-Aruba, VMware lead hot SD-WAN market
IDC's “MarketScape: Worldwide SD-WAN Infrastructure 2021 Vendor Assessment” looks at the capabilities and evaluates the core features offered by 12 SD-WAN infrastructure vendors.
Rethinking the WAN: Zero Trust network access can play a bigger role
COVID-induced work-from-home prompted WAN innovations that demonstrate VPNs and SD-WAN aren’t the only good options.
Cisco tool makes it easier to meld SD-WAN, security domains
Cisco Integrated Domain support in its latest release of Cisco DNA Center and SD-WAN vManage boost SD-WAN securit
Gartner: SD-WAN, SASE biggest drivers of WAN edge infrastructure
More and more WANs live on the Internet, according to the latest market report.
Palo Alto shapes SASE package for hybrid enterprises
Palo Alto’s Prisma SASE brings together the company’s its core Prisma Access package with the company’s Prisma SD-WAN technology
Tailoring SD-WAN to fit your needs
SD-WAN overhead, on ramps, off ramps, and security are variable and must be chosen carefully to satisfy your requirements.
Comcast grabs SD-WAN specialist Masergy
Deal to acquire software-defined networking company Masergy will give Comcast Business a boost in the enterprise SD-WAN and SASE markets.
Top SD-WAN vendors and how they got there
Big networking players like Cisco, HPE, and VMware, but also more specialized vendors like Versa and Fortinet, offer different flavors of SD-WAN for varying enterprise needs.
Are enterprises loving managed services?
Netops specialists are hard to find, and Cisco, Extreme, and Juniper are among those trying to fill the void with managed services.
5 steps for modernizing enterprise networks
Software-defined networking, artificial intelligence, cloud, new Wi-Fi and 5G options, and network security can combine to improve performance of traditional networks.
Extreme targets SD-WAN services with Ipanema buy
Extreme Networks says it will acquire Ipanema’s SD-WAN business for about $73M.
Is SD-WAN out to kill MPLS?
SD-WAN is something everyone's talking about but is it better than MPLS? My answer is yes... and it's easier to explain than baseball.
SD-WAN buyers guide: Key questions to ask vendors (and yourself)
SD-WAN purchasing starts with deciding DIY vs. managed service, but includes asking about details like microsegmentation, path control, service chaining, and how it’s going to fit with SASE
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How to avoid the network-as-a-service shell game
NaaS might thrill CFOs trying to keep costs down, but a careful look is warranted to make sure the potential benefits are really there.
Juniper takes SASE security control to the cloud
Juniper is rolling out Security Director Cloud to provide a central point of management for enterprise security management.
