Enterprise technology opinions, analysis, and forecasts from Network World's experts
If you run Linux and happen to use Windows software, it’s time to grab Wine 2.0
The value of traditional outsourcing engagements have fallen to levels not seen since the recession, but as-a-service arrangements continue to grow.
Data center management software procurement is a slow motion disaster
Wi-Fi is so critical to businesses that companies will outsource it to companies like KodaCloud if necessary so that they have experts managing it
Snapchat has been acquiring companies and releasing augmented reality features, setting itself up to be an AR global leader.
Mundane tasks are being sped up thanks to HoloLens
I’ve made some pretty dumb buying decisions over the years, but none worse than this underpowered, unloved, overpriced and overhyped computer.
After several years not using a smartphone, I gave it another try. Two weeks later, I’m smartphone-free again. The cons outweighed the pros.
The Internet of Things will drive data back from the cloud to a hybrid model
The company is addressing the challenges of Linux-based IoT applications
If you’ve been tasked with developing an IoT project, here’s a look at the latest communications technologies currently available and on their way
With Spark Board, Cisco removes the barriers that make in-person meetings painful and integrates that experience with virtual participants
Making these mistakes makes your life more difficult, slows you down and hurts your reputation with the business
What software developers say happens to their code when they are unhappy
MongoDB, ElasticSearch and Hadoop have been hit by ransomware. This is just the beginning of such attacks.
Donating just a little bit helps ensure the open source software I use remains alive
What's at stake with any cloud decision is your data
Over 100 years of dominance by the mechanics of driving is rapidly giving way to the electronics of mobility.
Is your IT infrastructure fat with energy inefficiency and wasted resources?
I believe the odds are 75/25 that Avaya sells the networking division, but I urge management to look at networking as its best catalyst for growth
The cloud and the network are critical components in business transformation. How you can utilize both to benefit your organization?
Oracle this week announced positive steps for its cloud platform, but it's got a long road to catch up with leaders of the IaaS market
The need for cloud consulting—the often untold story of cloud growth—continues to increase, allowing SADA Systems to expand
While SDN hasn't found much of a home in commercial projects, some companies have fully integrated it with their business plans
The company says its platform cuts incident response by correlating alerts with endpoint forensic data, revealing the attack chain, root cause and damage assessment
Five questions that will help you understand where data science can add value
At the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES), it became clear that our homes will be Voice Castles.
With each new Windows update malady, Microsoft loses the confidence of users who might otherwise find value in the product
The scalability and agility enabled with Big Switch Network’s next-generation NPB—Big Monitoring Fabric—lets IT departments operate and innovate faster
It's easy to get swept up in the glitz of shiny new technology, but there's more to pleasing the customer. Solid performance day in and out takes precedence. After you've shored up your IT infrastructure, you can layer on technology that dazzles cust
