Networking

2024 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.

How adding capacity to a network could reduce IT costs

Application trends, component costs and AI plans are driving enterprises to rethink their approach to LAN and data-center network capacity.

What to expect from NaaS in 2025

Adoption is set to surge as vendors address enterprise concerns over cost, security, and visibility.

Cisco’s acquisition history has shaped its evolution

Aruba SD-WAN Accelerates Cloud On-ramp Access to Google Cloud and Network Connectivity Center

The long-term impacts of AI on networking

Analyzing AI traffic flows is critical in choosing cluster network hardware, say enterprise IT professionals who found they knew little about AI network needs until they ran their own trials.

Network problems delay flights at two oneworld Alliance airlines

American Airlines flights were grounded for up to an hour on Dec. 24, while 71 JAL flights were delayed and four cancelled on Dec. 26.

5 network automation startups to watch

Automating network processes can head off issues and speed resolution of problems while cutting the workload of IT pros.

IT/OT convergence propels zero-trust security efforts

When OT systems are brought into the IT security realm, there are more devices that need network connectivity and greater segmentation is required to isolate those devices. Zero-trust architectures can help mitigate this management complexity.

Europe takes on Starlink with $11.5 billion IRIS² satellite constellation

The European Space Agency expects to launch the first satellites in 2029, with service beginning early in 2030.