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Cisco: AI traffic is radically reshaping WANs

Cisco WAN study shows how AI, and agentic AI in particular, is altering global wide area network (WAN) traffic patterns.

By Michael Cooney

May 22, 20267 mins

MarketsTelecommunications IndustryWAN Optimization

Riverbed bolsters network acceleration for AI’s performance bottlenecks

By Denise Dubie

May 13, 20255 mins

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What is a WAN? Wide-area network definition and examples

By Jeff Rochlin

Aug 1, 202210 mins

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Is SD-WAN out to kill MPLS?

By Zeus Kerravala

Jul 27, 20217 mins

InternetSD-WANWAN Optimization

3 steps to take before deploying SD-WAN

By Kevin DiLallo, Laura McDonald and Joe Schmidt

Mar 13, 20194 mins

NetworkingWANWAN Optimization

SD-WAN: 10 essential considerations

Mar 5, 20196 mins

InternetWANWAN Optimization

The cloud-based provider: Not your grandfather’s MNS

By Matthew Conran

Jan 28, 20197 mins

Network Management SoftwareWANWAN Optimization

5 criteria for application-aware SD-WANs

By Zeus Kerravala

Sep 26, 20184 mins

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Riverbed’s 'firework' CEO, Jerry Kennelly, retires

By Zeus Kerravala

Apr 4, 20185 mins

NetworkingWANWAN Optimization

Articles

Validating cloud applications before going live

Properly addressing issues concerning application deployment within a cloud environment requires a combination of network tools specific to each system’s unique requirements and demands.

By Zachary Cole

Nov 2, 2017 3 mins

Cloud ComputingNetwork Management SoftwareWAN Optimization

The 3 types of SD-WAN architecture

Which type of SD-WAN is the best fit for your company?

Aug 25, 2017 5 mins

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Aryaka brings benefits of software defined to remote and mobile workers

Aryaka’s SmartACCESS SD-WAN product improves application performance for remote and mobile workers, providing a global private network, WAN optimization and dynamic IP app acceleration

By Zeus Kerravala

Jun 15, 2017 4 mins

Application Performance ManagementNetwork Management SoftwareWAN Optimization

Early adopter finds SD-WAN yields better management, costs, uptime

Industrial supplier Redmond Inc. gets tighter control over bandwidth allocations, makes configuration changes with a software-defined WAN.

By Brandon Butler

Jun 12, 2017 5 mins

NetworkingWANWAN Optimization

Tata Communications recognised as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Global WAN Services for 12 consecutive years

Here are 12 reasons why Tata Communications should be your trusted networking partner

By Mukul Ahluwalia, Global Product Marketing lead for Network Services, DDoS Prevention and SASE, Tata Communications

Jun 6, 2025 5 mins

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Postcards from the network edge

IT conference reveals top enterprise concerns.

May 25, 2017 5 mins

Cloud ManagementNetwork Management SoftwareWAN Optimization

Slow Internet? Firebind can sniff out the problem

Firebind’s cloud-based monitoring tool is ideal for branch offices

Mar 13, 2017 7 mins

Network Management SoftwareVoIPWAN Optimization

F5 Networks taps versatile Ciena higher-up to take over as CEO

New F5 President and CEO Francois Locoh-Donou lauded for engineering and business background, multinational experience at Ciena

Jan 30, 2017 2 mins

IT LeadershipNetworkingWAN Optimization

Riverbed stabs at Cisco’s heart with next-gen routing

CEO Jerry Kennelly details beyond-WAN-optimization strategy that broadens Riverbed’s assault on top network rivals.

By John Gallant

Dec 14, 2016 22 mins

Application Performance ManagementCisco SystemsWAN Optimization

Should you buy an SD-WAN service?

SD-WAN services are starting to hit the market. Are they right for your organization?

By Dave Greenfield and Steve Garson

Dec 12, 2016 6 mins

SDNWANWAN Optimization

Riverbed upgrades set sights on the SD-WAN edge, cloud integration

Sep 13, 2016 3 mins

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Implementing secure WANs in the cloud age

Sep 8, 2016 4 mins

Cloud SecurityInternetWAN Optimization

Branch office links, big bandwidth needs drive SD-WAN evolution

By Michael Cooney

Aug 9, 2016 4 mins

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