Networking

What enterprises think about quantum computing

The value of quantum computing is uncertain, but it clearly has potential and is worth watching.

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.

Are AI-powered networks already outperforming SD-WAN?

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

Wi-Fi 8 in 2026: Next-gen wireless standard prioritizes reliability over speed gains

While Wi-Fi 7 adoption is accelerating among enterprises, retail Wi-Fi 8 products could arrive as early as summer 2026. Wi-Fi 8 is aimed at boosting reliability and lowering latency in dense, interference-prone environments.

SASE explained: The command center for the autonomous enterprise

As AI agents and distributed teams redefine the network edge, unified SASE has evolved from a simple security bundle into the essential operating system for global business.

Top 5 enterprise tech priorities for 2026

IT professionals share their views on the most pressing enterprise technology projects for 2026.

Cisco confirms zero-day exploitation of Secure Email products

The unpatched flaw affects AsyncOS-based Secure Email appliances, with Cisco investigating scope and urging rebuilds in confirmed compromise cases.