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Network professionals should think SD-Branch, not just SD-WAN

To better manage remote networks, in-office networks and WANs, network engineers must think of the end-to-end network. Aruba’s SD-Branch solution helps them do that.

By Zeus Kerravala

Jun 21, 2018 4 mins

Networking SD-WAN

SD-WAN: Hardening external connectivity

Traditionally, SD-WAN was used to connect internal resources. Nowadays challenges arise as to how we connect external identities such as remote partners and mobile workers from multiple locations.

By Matthew Conran

Jun 20, 2018 6 mins

Networking SD-WAN WAN

3 providers fixing the middle mile problems of internet-based SD-WANs

The shift away from MPLS to SD-WAN is more than just a move to a less expensive networking service. It’s a change in how enterprises think about their networks.

By Steve Garson

Jun 18, 2018 5 mins

Networking SD-WAN

Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins: Get ready for the network’s next act

At Cisco Live, CEO Chuck Robbins outlines Cisco’s vision for the future of networking -- and it’s never been brighter.

By Zeus Kerravala

Jun 13, 2018 5 mins

Cisco Systems Hybrid Cloud SD-WAN

A digital-first enterprise needs SD-WAN

As enterprises shift into the age of digital transformation, SD-WAN is increasingly being seen as the next generation of networking solutions. From application performance and agility, to cost savings and network security, there are some important be

By Kelly Ahuja

Jun 7, 2018 5 mins

Digital Transformation Networking SD-WAN

To accelerate cloud application performance, start by mapping your apps

How to get more from your SD-WAN deployment with a cloud-ready WAN.

By Mark Casey

Jun 4, 2018 6 mins

Hybrid Cloud Private Cloud SD-WAN

Internet testing results: why fixing the internet middle mile is essential for SD-WAN performance

Can you trust an SD-WAN to deliver a predictable user experience if the basis of that SD-WAN is the unpredictable public Internet? Based on our testing, the answer is a qualified “yes.”

By Steve Garson

May 29, 2018 6 mins

Internet Networking SD-WAN

Survey: Mainstream adoption of SDN, SD-WAN finally arrives

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.

By Shamus McGillicuddy

May 17, 2018 4 mins

SD-WAN SDN Server Virtualization

10 competitors Cisco just can’t kill off

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

By Michael Cooney

May 11, 2018 6 mins

Servers Unified Communications WAN

IPSec – A swiss army knife of kludges

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.

By Matthew Conran

May 10, 2018 6 mins

Network Security Networking SD-WAN