Enterprise technology opinions, analysis, and forecasts from Network World's experts
Keep these considerations top of mind: performance, capacity, visibility, and adaptability
Can you trust an SD-WAN to deliver a predictable user experience if the basis of that SD-WAN is the unpredictable public Internet? Based on our testing, the answer is a qualified “yes.”
As hybrid cloud storage architecture continues to proliferate, it’s important to understand how we got to this point, as it informs where the industry is going.
The Internet of Things (IoT), everyone’s talking about it. And there is no question that, today, all the technology needed for the transformation of businesses – from the most industrially focused to the most consumer-facing enterprises – is readily
For true business agility you need to virtualize your data layer.
Nothing is easy when applications lay upon multiple kludges of network architecture and flawed protocols. Without adequate safeguards, security results in a hit and miss approach.
The upside can be better performance and resiliency with a down side of dire business impact if the DNS service provider suffers a catastrophic outage.
The effort to restore net neutrality advanced after the U.S. Senate voted to reinstate the rules. The motion still has a battle ahead of it, though. If it fails, you can expect these long-lasting problems to surface.
University of Washington researchers have found a new use for conductive thread that could allow you to store data in clothing.
What are the current industry growth rate projections for the cloud, and what are some signs that these growth rates could begin to slow in the years ahead?
The top IT initiatives of enterprise network managers are cloud and software-defined data centers, overcoming server virtualization’s dominance for the past 10 years, according to Enterprise Management Associates.
Cisco's Catalyst Multigigabit switches with NBASE-T will help users get more than 1 gig of speed from their existing infrastructure -- without having to rip everything up and replace it.
Enterprise deployment of IoT devices brings a unique requirement to enterprise security that is distinct from normal end points and data centers. Here are three strategies to address it.
Innovation, market fit, founders and funding all helped us winnow down the initial 79 contenders for our list to the final 10 hot IoT startups.
Why evaluating latency, traffic, errors and saturation can play a crucial role in establishing your network performance monitoring strategy.
At its .NEXT user conference, Nutanix outlined its plan to become the next major enterprise platform vendor, announcing several products to give it visibility among CIOs.
With such a broad array of products and backed by vast financial resources, Cisco faces challenges on all fronts, making it possible for other behemoths and even some small competitors to persist
One shoe does not fit all when it comes to SD-WAN providers. There are a variety of ways to tunnel user traffic. Stay clear of anyone who hasn't made the right extensions to IPSec.
One megawatt-hour of solar-produced electricity in North America currently costs $50, compared to $102 for coal-originating power, according to new analysis.
After several strategic acquisitions, Extreme Networks is now a major player in enterprise networking. But the company is experiencing some unforeseen integration challenges.
Secure SD-WAN services are becoming increasingly popular, but not all services are the same.
Global warming and floods are an increasing threat to coastal communities. StormSense is an innovative project in Virginia that warns residents of impending floods using IoT sensors, advanced mapping and Alexa.
What to watch out for as you migrate data to the cloud.
Low bandwidth applications drive changes.
Containers are not like traditional workloads and as a result, they require a new security model. Traditional methods such as IP address and ACLs are no longer effective.
Optimize your network management and monitoring tools by using application management tools too.
Wi-Fi could be in for a rough ride. It’s getting hit by cellular data, plus a new chunk of data-friendly spectrum: the Citizen Broadband Radio Service (CBRS).
As the trends toward cloud migration and a remote workforce continue to obscure network visibility, IT issue resolution is becoming increasingly complex. How can IT teams make use of smarter analytics to speed up troubleshooting?
In an era when ‘data is the new oil,’ protecting your business’ data is a critical element of your storage strategy. Here’s how you can keep your customers’ information – and your own business – safe and sound.
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