Opinion

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

Digital experience: The hidden factor in the battle for talent

Demand for IT talent is far outstripping supply across all regions, and for employers, the need to rapidly identify, attract and hire new talent is more critical than ever. Here’s why employers are focusing on potential employees’ digital experience.

The real risk of AI in network operations

Using generative AI technology for network operations issues can yield results that sound credible but are actually completely wrong.

Are AI-powered networks already outperforming SD-WAN?

Recovery options: Copy-on-write vs redirect-on-write snapshots

Snapshots are virtual copies that can rapidly recover data but depending on the approach can have very different performance characteristics.

How to navigate the co-management conundrum in MSP engagements

Enterprise IT teams and MSPs need to iron out the right approach to co-management. Here’s how to make it work.

Network spending priorities for second-half 2023

Enterprises hope to invest in security, operational stability, and better application-delivery performance using technologies that include SD-WAN and AI.

How IT pros might learn to believe in AI-driven network-management

Explainable AI might overcome the distrust that enterprise network engineers have for AI/ML management tools that have the potential to streamline network operations.

Converge NOCs with SOCs to save time and effort

Marrying network operations centers with security operations centers can streamline troubleshooting and reduce duplication of effort.

Restoring databases from backup requires hands-on practice

You need to practice restoring your databases so when it becomes necessary in your live network, you’ll be prepared to do it right.

IT pros worry about network data being fed to AI tools

Volume of data, frequency of polling, security, and the impact on network performance are among the concerns of networking teams, according to an EMA survey.

What is 5G? Fast wireless technology for enterprises and phones

5G boosts wireless throughput for cell phones, home internet, industrial IoT and private 5G nets

How to handle IT vendors’ worst bad habits

Enterprises hate it when the companies they buy gear from pass the buck when issues arise, over-hype their sales pitches, and don’t give a heads-up about new products.

Why is the transition from SD-WAN to SASE so painful?

Multi-vendor SD-WAN environments and poor WAN visibility can complicate the move to a SASE architecture.

6 industries where private 5G makes sense

Wider acceptance of private 5G will require expanding its uses among early adopters and finding suitable applications for it in other industries.

Global hosting providers help keep key Ukraine web sites available

Providers' distributed hosting sites help dodge DDoS attacks, and security measures intercept application-layer threats, according to an analysis by ThousandEyes.

3 ways network teams can influence SASE decisions

Network pros’ input about what SASE platform their enterprise needs should start as early as possible, and that means involvement in SD-WAN choices.

There’s an opportunity for white boxes in the WAN

Single-vendor networking has an edge in enterprises, but SD-WAN and SASE are making a case for open white-box networks.

When does SD-WAN make sense?

Software-defined WAN offers a lot of potential benefits including price, efficiency, and performance, but it’s not right for all sites.

What is power over Ethernet (PoE)?

Power over Ethernet technology has evolved to be a key part of wireless LAN architectures, smart buildings and enterprise networks

MWC analysis: Conditions are ripe for cloud providers to drive faster network services.

Network operators need help finding applications that demand fast data delivery in order to justify infrastructure investment.

3 things network pros need to tell developers about why the network matters

To create better performing apps, avoid over-reliance on costly user-to-cloud and user-to-data-center network links.

Multicloud: Keep providers separate and distinct or integrate them?

A multicloud infrastructure strategy can maximize the flexibility of enterprise IT staff, isolate workloads, and increase agility, but there may be overriding circumstances.

Why network pros need a seat at the application-planning table

Application workflows can have a significant bad impact on cloud costs and app performance that network pros could head off.

A new role for network pros: application-flow architect

Networking teams need a say in architecting cloud-based applications from the outset to assure it’s even possible for the network and cloud services to adequately support the apps.

Survey: NetOps is essential but undervalued in making multi-cloud decisions

For multi-cloud networking to succeed, NetOps must have a seat at the table, but IT leaders need to buy into it, according to EMA.

From instability to predictability: How to transform network communication to and from China

Teridion’s zero-commitment solution guarantees network performance SLAs in China

Cloud providers should unify virtual networking and SD-WAN

Enterprises need a single networking model that can support SD-WAN and virtual networking in order to get the most out of their cloud resources.

AI is coming to the network

Infusing a network organization with artificial intelligence will involve offloading tasks to AI, changing your approach to skills development, and as staffing requirements change, displacing workers.

9 steps to protecting backup servers from ransomware

Restricting access to onsite backup servers and limiting their ability for outbound communication are among ransomware defenses to protect enterprise data.