Network World reports on the most significant news for infrastructure and operations professionals.
Google has already made a similar move, and other cloud service providers, such as Microsoft, IBM and Oracle, are expected to follow suit to satisfy regulators in the UK and Europe.
While practical quantum computing is some way off, it’s time to start thinking about the good uses to which it can be put.
Arista’s new network observability software aims to reduce human error, accelerate problem resolution, and streamline root cause analysis of network events and their impact on application performance.
Meanwhile, in response to chip availability constraints, several Chinese city governments have committed to offering “computing vouchers” to subsidize AI startups grappling with escalating data center costs.
Palo Alto says private 5G networks offer efficiency, but protecting private 5G resources can be challenging for enterprises.
Supermicro and Lenovo are expanding their AI hardware offerings, Intel is previewing chips designed for 5G and AI workloads, and Dell is embracing telecom.
Almost a decade after it bought the FPGA maker, Intel spins it off as a standalone company with the old brand name.
The nonprofit IT certification and training organization is creating new products and programs to address the growing AI jobs market.
Cisco plan highlights partners that specialize in operational technology and is aimed at fostering IT/OT convergence.
Nvidia, along with AMD and other leading ASIC chip manufacturers, is poised to drive the supply. However, ongoing restrictions on exports to China increased proprietary technologies, and intensified competition may present hurdles.
AI-based enhancements enable IT teams to manage on-prem, hybrid, or cloud-native systems with visibility across distributed networks.
Researchers disclosed multiple potential vulnerabilities that may impact some AMD processors, including Zen-based product lines across multiple generations.
The internet of things (IoT) is a network of connected smart devices providing rich data, but it can also be a security nightmare.
VMware VeloCloud SASE, secured by Symantec, is targeted at distributed edge locations.
At Mobile World Congress, Qualcomm is demonstrating its vision for better exploiting artificial intelligence with the help of on-device computing and connectivity.
Broadcom acquired the end-user computing business when it finalized its $69 billion acquisition of VMware in November of last year.
Kyndryl is working with HPE's Athonet division to jointly develop LTE and private 5G wireless services for enterprise customers.
Speaking at MWC 2024, the European Commissioner for the Internal Market detailed the pillars of the future European Digital Networks Act.
Cloud service provider Lambda is working to build a GPU cloud for AI workloads.
Mobile World Congress 2024 opened with a call from telco execs for technology sectors to share network costs and API access in the face of traffic growth.
The company has been looking to divest non-core parts of its business, including the end-user computing unit and Carbon Black post its acquisition of VMware in November for $69 billion.
Juniper upgraded its PTX and QFX platforms to support 800G Ethernet as momentum builds around making Ethernet a go-to technology for AI networking.
Intel set up a new business unit, Intel Foundry, to make chips for other companies, and Microsoft is its biggest customer so far.
More attackers are using valid accounts to infiltrate networks, warn IBM security researchers. Other trends include an increase in Linux threats and a decrease in zero-day vulnerabilities.
Three startups have announced error-correction breakthroughs that could accelerate enterprise adoption of quantum computing.
rSIM announces a new SIM card that can talk to multiple networks at once.
IBM is adding to its lineup of Cisco-focused professional services with new options for Cisco SDN, SD-WAN users and a remote assessment service for Cisco network infrastructure.
The IBM NS1 Connect global server load-balancing service ties together the company’s DNS technology with real-time user data to speed connectivity and improve failover in distributed enterprises.
Cisco is seeing a tough climate for its networking business, but it's reporting better news on the AI and security fronts.
Network Copilot from Aviz can collect, correlate and analyze data from network infrastructure to help enterprises streamline network operations.
Infoblox’s AI-based SOC Insights is designed to quickly spot configuration errors and high-risk activity to help enterprises mitigate risks and speed responses to DNS threats.
Corning takes aim at both public and private cellular coverage with the Everon 5G RAN device.
Slow distribution of federal funds contributes to a delay in the construction of Intel's Ohio manufacturing facility.
Interest in AI has skyrocketed, dragging along with it a hefty amount of uncertainty on the part of enterprise IT teams.
This comes amid ongoing efforts by the Indian government to boost local semiconductor manufacturing, and announcements from companies such as Micron to set up OSAT plants.
Cisco's Breach Protection Suite is gaining a new premier service level that features managed XDR and looks to ease the burden on resource-constrained enterprises.
‘Volt Typhoon,’ the China state-sponsored hacking group, targeted outdated switches with poor security as part of a wave of attacks against critical infrastructure.
Following in the footsteps of other global telecom vendors, Cisco may restructure its operations and lay off thousands of employees in the process.
Cisco has added a generative AI Assistant and security protection to its Panoptica cloud-native application development software.
New fabric aims to simplify the management of interconnection services so enterprise customers can more easily monitor and manage utilization and add or change network services as needed.
New API discovery and protection capabilities are aimed at helping customers secure distributed applications that span on-premises and cloud locations.
Cloud-based Motific hub is aimed at helping enterprises more quickly and securely create generative AI applications.
Verizon targets the burgeoning multicloud market, as businesses across the spectrum face new complexity.
The National Science Foundation is leading a project to ensure the US continues to lead in AI research.
New Identity Intelligence service pulls data from existing access and identity tools to provide a consolidated dashboard that lets IT teams view the entire network, detect questionable accounts, and block access.
The agreement between Cisco and Nvidia deepens efforts to grow Ethernet as the tool for enterprise AI workloads.
New IBM LinuxONE 4 Express servers support integrated AI, security operations and workload consolidation.
TrendForce data shows NAND prices are posed for a rally in 2024, but manufacturers need subsidies to bridge the gap until then.
Foxconn’s chairman said there won’t be a sufficient supply of chips until production capacity is improved.
Seven significant outages last year offer insights into how everything from small network changes to power supplies can cause global disruptions, according to ThousandEyes’ annual roundup.
