Networking

Startup IO River aims to virtualize the edge and break CDN vendor lock-in

Former Akamai engineers are behind startup IO River, which is developing an edge platform that creates a virtualization layer across multiple CDN providers.

Cisco’s 2026 agenda prioritizes AI-ready infrastructure, connectivity

The enterprise remains a key target for Cisco, which is keen to deliver the technologies to enable AI transformation, digital resilience, and workforce transformation.

Italy fines Cloudflare for refusing to block pirate sites

Cloudflare argues that the requirement is technically unreasonable and would impair DNS performance globally.

NRF 2026: HPE expands network, server products for retailers

Announcements include new HPE Aruba Networking CX switches, integration with Juniper Mist AIOps to optimize connectivity across distributed store environments, and upgrades to HPE Nonstop Compute to improve system availability.

Remote working turbocharged: How WAN Optimization unlocks next-level productivity for remote workers

Scattered network data impedes automation efforts

Network engineering teams struggle to establish an authoritative repository of network data.

Cisco routers knocked out due to Cloudflare DNS change

The Cloudflare hiccup involved a sequencing change that confused some systems, and Cloudflare quickly walked it back, but the incident showcases enterprise network fragility in an uncomfortably concrete way.

Ethernet groups keep 2026 focus on higher bandwidth, AI demands

As AI networking requirements grow, the Ethernet Alliance will take up a 400G/lane project while the Ultra Ethernet Consortium will prioritize flexible congestion management and small-message performance.

2025 global network outage report and internet health check

ThousandEyes tracks internet and cloud traffic and provides Network World with weekly updates on the performance of ISPs, cloud service providers, and UCaaS providers.

Arista rides AI wave, but battle for campus networks looms

Arista has outmaneuvered competitors while focused on high-performance data center and cloud networks. But as it eyes a greater role in enterprise campus and branch infrastructure, it needs to strengthen its channel partner strategy, address customer