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History of computers, part 2 — TCP/IP owes a lot to Xerox PUP

An interview with Robert Taylor, former manager of Xerox PARC, shows TCP/IP designs were based a lot on the PARC Universal Packet (PUP) networking protocol suite.

By Bryan Lunduke

Oct 23, 2017 4 mins

Internet Networking

Decoding DOCSIS 3.1

Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) 3.1 offers a number of benefits for cable providers, telecom operators and consumers alike.

By Brent Dietz

Oct 20, 2017 4 mins

Internet Internet Service Providers

Private networks still the best option for global companies

Aryaka study finds that SD-WAN performs well over short hops, but private WAN performs far better over the longest distances.

By Zeus Kerravala

Oct 12, 2017 4 mins

Internet Networking SD-WAN

Moving fast and making friends: the power of a tight-knit industry community

Despite the gigantic weight of the industries built on the internet, at its core the internet operates atop a relatively small set of systems. DNS, the entry point to nearly every online application and a key anchor of the internet, is no different.

By Kris Beevers

Oct 6, 2017 4 mins

Data Center Internet

Weird IP networks: Internet via birds and ham radios

When disaster strikes and internet access is knocked out, how can you communicate? Ham radios and IP over Avian Carriers are two options.

By Bryan Lunduke

Sep 29, 2017 3 mins

Internet Networking

2 options for deciding open computing standards—neither is great

The current way open computing standards are decided is broken. Deciding what to replace it with, though, is difficult. There’s no one easy solution.

By Bryan Lunduke

Sep 28, 2017 6 mins

Internet Open Source

When disasters strike, edge computing must kick in

Gathering data for situational awareness should still take place during natural disasters, even if there’s no internet, say scientists. Edge computing must perform the task.

By Patrick Nelson

Sep 27, 2017 3 mins

Internet Networking

4G LTE internet is a network-saver

4G LTE internet is an under-utilized asset for your company’s network — and your sanity.

By Mike Smith

Sep 27, 2017 4 mins

Backup and Recovery Business Continuity Small and Medium Business

Network simulation or emulation?

In regard to network testing, the terms emulation and simulation are often used interchangeably. In most cases, either term will generally get the point across, but there’s a big difference between a network emulator and network simulator, both pract

By Zachary Cole

Sep 22, 2017 4 mins

Internet Network Management Software WAN

W3C DRM appeal fails, votes kept secret

The World Wide Web Consortium’s decision to keep votes about DRM secret and that it censured the EFF for “disclosing even vague sense of a vote” raises concerns.

By Bryan Lunduke

Sep 18, 2017 9 mins

Internet Open Source