Integrating white-box switches and routers into business networks has its challenges, but properly scaled and vetted deployments can save money.
Why haven't smartphones and mobility launched another grand IT cycle?
Even if traditional data-center tasks are all moved to the cloud, there will still be a need for on-site infrastructure that will ultimately require what looks like a traditional data center.
NaaS might thrill CFOs trying to keep costs down, but a careful look is warranted to make sure the potential benefits are really there.
In Microsoft’s hands, Nuance’s Dragon speech-to-text technology plus AI could turn Cortana into an assistant that figures out what you’re up to and delivers data you need before you ask.
While open networking may sound like it’s made up of interoperating parts that make for greater flexibility, it’s more difficult to achieve than you might think.
Hype around 5G suggests it will prompt revolutionary changes in what wireless is used for, but it’s success will be providing better answers to existing problems.
Managed SD-WAN devices at the edge could be how network operators personalize services for enterprises.
