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New career-boosting certs are aimed at network automation, observability and programmability
Managing a bevy of overlapping tools can create inefficiencies for network teams, but there are ways to address the problem
IT adaptation to COVID-19 accelerated demand for the elasticity that just-in-time hardware and software provide, and now for smart enterprises there’s no turning back.
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.
Figure in cost, complexity, and legal issues when weighing the potential benefits of edge neworking.
MCNS promises to deliver network visibility and unified management across multiple cloud environments.
Advanced storage technologies, including DNA storage and immutable backups, are on the horizon, but some are further from mainstream adoption than others.
Don’t get sidetracked by vendor hype, don’t forget the user experience and don’t skip basic security hygiene, experts say
The theoretical top speed of Wi-Fi 7 makes it a candidate to replace network LANs, but only in limited circumstances.
Building an automated, programmable pipeline for network changes can boost speed, agility, accuracy and performance
Network as a service can offer flexibility, fast deployment, predictable costs, and strong security, but it’s not for everybody.
Enterprises await 5G standards, mature devices, solid use cases.
These tools and services can help companies get their arms around spiraling cloud bills
Connectivity and coverage across entertainment venues could be a potential market for private 5G outside of manufacturing and logistics
Chip-level design breakthrough provides bandwidth boost for supercomputers and artificial intelligence (AI) applications
Networking pros can expand their roles in enterprise cloud endeavors – and advance their careers – by getting certified for hybrid and multi-cloud skills.
Take a bite out of network performance issues with this must-have open-source tool
Economies of scale and a shift toward convergence are fueling the trend.
Virtual LAN (VLAN) technology enables network architects to segment physical devices into logical subgroups for performance and security reasons
Thanks to a vibrant user community, the 25-year-old open source network mapper continues to reign as the standard for security-focused port scanning
Most companies understand they need to move from perimeter-based security to a zero-trust model, and they know they can’t purchase zero trust as an off-the-shelf product. Here are eight questions to ask prospective vendors.
Here's a list of the most insidious external security threats and internal vulnerabilities, and how to successfully protect the network against both
Nvidia, AMD, and Intel are about to slug it out for a share of the growing graphics-processing-unit market that’s being fueled by the needs of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
The availability of services from AWS, Cisco and HPE is propelling private 5G forward, but enterprises still have to contend with the technology's costs, device limitations, and competition from established alternatives such as Wi-Fi 6.
India is the hotbed of data centre investments, but all nations in the region are investing in their own facilities as well.
5G is set to roll out in Belgium by the end of 2022. Here are the opportunities it offers businesses and a look at some of the industries that stand to gain the most from 5G connectivity.
Cisco, HPE-Aruba, Ubiquiti, CommScope are driving the transition from Wi-Fi 5 to Wi-Fi 6 and beyond with automation, AI and machine learning
SASE vendors are applying AI and machine learning to the network- and security-related data they collect to sharpen analytics, tighten security and boost performance.
Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) enables companies of all sizes to safely backup their data in the cloud and quickly recover from a natural disaster, cyberattack or unplanned outage
With edge computing already transforming the way data is being handled, processed, and delivered, edge site operations are becoming as hands-off as possible
Data-center pros looking to ride technology waves toward more secure careers need both technical and people skills.
Open source security frameworks help enterprises stay one step ahead of attackers by facilitating penetration testing and vulnerability assessments on wired and wireless networks.
Hot trends such as cloud, edge and remote work, plus new approaches including SASE, SD-WAN and ZTNA, are reshaping network job titles and skills requirements
A NOC is a centralized location where IT professionals can troubleshoot, monitor and optimize enterprise networks
From just one to dozens, IT’s options for data centres across Southeast Asia vary widely.
Performance of streaming applications worked for years then suddenly dropped, apparently for no reason. Was it the firewalls?
Spanning Tree optimizes Ethernet LAN traffic by eliminating loops and re-routing around disabled nodes
Buying used gear, extending the life of existing IT equipment, and considering cloud alternatives are among the tactics industry watchers recommend for dealing with the ongoing semiconductor shortage.
NAC plays a key role in Zero Trust network access (ZTNA), and is a powerful tool for securing IoT devices and protecting mobile and remote workers
Enterprises are embracing network-as-a-service (NaaS) offerings as they work through vendor hype, budget obstacles, and the challenges of legacy systems.
Hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) combines compute, storage and networking in a single system. Enterprises can choose an appliance from a single vendor, or hardware-agnostic hyperconvergence software.
Despite delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, 5G networks are progressing apace in many Southeast Asian countries.
SD-WANs can help enterprises to manage increasingly complex and diverse network infrastructures at a lower cost, but there are pitfalls to avoid.
Security service edge (SSE) bundles a cloud access security broker, secure web gateway and ZTNA, according to Gartner.
Multi-user, multiple-input, multiple-output technology supports concurrent users accessing Wi-Fi 6 and 6E networks in both uplink and downlink scenarios
Cisco, Versa, Fortinet, VMware, HPE, Palo Alto Networks envision new SD-WAN features related to 5G, AIops, automation
When a crook stole a transit-authority maintenance vehicle, the IT team hit the road and tracked it to a local chop shop.
Platforms that draw performance data from multiple devices on multiple networks will make for better hybrid-cloud performance and troubleshooting.
An ever-expanding universe of cloud platforms, services, and applications have become fundamental to business and IT operations.
The vendor battle to own the enterprise edge is taking shape among enterprise incumbents, lower cost alternatives, and startups.
