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What is a wide-area network? A definintion, examples and where WANs are headed
WANs connect smaller networks across long distances, and their architecture, protocols and technologies have evolved to their latest incarnation, SD-WAN.
Validating cloud applications before going live
Properly addressing issues concerning application deployment within a cloud environment requires a combination of network tools specific to each system’s unique requirements and demands.
Is SD-WAN better than 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.
The 3 types of SD-WAN architecture
SD-WAN is catching fire but did you know there are 3 different categories of SD-WAN architecture, catering to specific types of WAN applications your company is using?
What SDN is and where it’s going
The SDN market has emerged from early adopter to early mainstream, and in doing so its use cases have expanded.
Aryaka brings benefits of software defined to remote and mobile workers
Aryaka’s SmartACCESS SD-WAN product improves application performance for remote and mobile workers, providing a global private network, WAN optimization and IP app acceleration.
Postcards from the network edge
I was recently invited to participate on a panel at a major IT conference, where questions from the audience provided an interesting window into the top issues that networking professionals are dealing with as part of their...
Clear Choice Tests
Review: Slow Internet? Firebind can sniff out the problem
We found Firebind to be an effective tool for reaching into branch office networks to diagnose Internet-based performance problems. Firebind has a simple agent installation procedure and uses email-based alerting, so network managers...
F5 Networks taps versatile Ciena higher-up to take over as CEO
F5 Networks CEO and President John McAdam, thrust back into that role in late 2015 under unusual circumstances, has announced that Ciena SVP and COO Francois Locoh-Donou will succeed him on April 3.
Riverbed stabs at Cisco’s heart with next-gen routing
CEO Jerry Kennelly details beyond-WAN-optimization strategy that broadens Riverbed’s assault on top network rivals.
Should you buy an SD-WAN service?
More than 30 vendors offer an SD-WAN option. To decide which is best for you, start by looking at the three types of SD-WAN offerings.
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