AI usage will surely drive additional network traffic, but for most enterprises it likely won’t require a major overhaul of the entire data center network.
If not VPNs, then what? These three ideas for connectivity might change the network future by rethinking the traditional service provider concept.
Enterprises see the potential for AI to benefit network management, but progress so far is limited by AI’s ability to work with company-specific network data and the range of devices that AI can see.
Many enterprises want to pursue a unified virtual network strategy, but visibility challenges and pressure to curb cloud costs are complicating 2024 network planning.
Enterprises IT pros who trust the internet as an MPLS VPN alternative say MPLS is more reliable but the difference isn’t worth the cost.
The network is the preferred vector of attack. Make it your prime defense.
Look for genuine value when under pressure to implement hyped technologies such as AI-driven network automation, private 5G, open networking and zero trust.
Network outages can often be traced to four error-prone activities: fault analysis and response, configuration changes, scaling and failover, and security policies.
Using generative AI technology for network operations issues can yield results that sound credible but are actually completely wrong.
Enterprises hope to invest in security, operational stability, and better application-delivery performance using technologies that include SD-WAN and AI.
