Enterprise technology opinions, analysis, and forecasts from Network World's experts
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.
Extreme Networks urges users to embrace change and help their companies do more through network innovation.
An insider's guide to SD-WAN services.
The WAN Summit show just finished up in New York. Here’s a look at one of the major trends—the growth of secure, SD-WAN services.
Star athletes have training methodologies; data center managers can have their own principles to ensure optimal performance: the DCM10 method.
Shiny new Cisco equipment is appealing, but it is also pricey and could be overkill. Meanwhile, refurbished network equipment has many benefits you might be overlooking.
Virtual desktop infrastructure (or VDI) has been an intriguing idea for a long time. We look at the pros and cons of VDI and whether the emergence of hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) will finally make implementing virtual desktops feasible.
Why service assurance matters more than ever.
Alone, IoT devices are just a bunch of “things.” But working together across cellular networks, these devices can secure our homes, monitor our health and make sure our eggs aren’t going bad in the fridge.
IoT (the Internet of Things) sensors and blockchain have the potential to solve complex problems for supply chains.
