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5G Quiz - Can you speak 5G?
Next-generation 5G wireless technology will offer faster speeds and increased capacity. Do you speak the language well enough to take advantage of all 5G offers?
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Real benefit of 5G won't be the technology itself
In this recap of industry blogs, networking pundits examine the profit potential of 5G expansion, responsible use of AI and some top network security developments.
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How 5G and cloud could virtualize network infrastructure
Could the cloud, 5G, small cell technology, BYOD and carrier-provisioned networks completely virtualize network infrastructure? Well, maybe not today.
News
DARPA seeks research teams for mobile network security
A DARPA project seeks researchers from academia and business to improve security for mobile networks and devices. The program could bring better tools for the enterprise.
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Cloud & Data Center Get Started
How neocloud is influencing network connectivity
Demand for computational power optimized for AI is driving the rise of the neocloud, but can the transport infrastructure keep up with the pace of change?
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Mobile & Wireless Evaluate
Why Wi-Fi 7 is crucial for enterprise AI
Wi-Fi 7’s MLO, wider channels and improved MU-MIMO provide the speed and reliability AI systems need to train faster and generate insights more efficiently.
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Infrastructure News
Networking takes center stage at HPE Discover 2026
HPE unveils AI-focused networking strategy at Discover 2026, emphasizing Juniper integration, Agentic Mesh and new data center hardware platforms.
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Management Manage
How intelligent network automation transforms enterprise operations
Intelligent technologies that include predictive analytics and intent-based networking are reshaping how enterprises oversee their complex corporate networks.
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Network Security News
NetScout doubles AI DDoS defenses after infrastructure buy
NetScout boosts its attack mitigation capacity to 33 Tbps and plans to strengthen integration between its on-premises and cloud-based tools.
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WAN Evaluate
Lit fiber vs. dark fiber services explained for enterprise WANs
Lit fiber and dark fiber each offer enterprises a distinct set of advantages and challenges. It's important that IT leaders carefully assess which deployment makes the most sense.
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Network and Security
The Future of Networking, Today.
Experience a revolution in network security with Secure Network Transformation solutions. Learn how TATA Communications’ comprehensive approach ensures unparalleled protection, performance, and flexibility for your network infrastructure.
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Artificial Intelligence
Intel & Red Hat: Foundations of the Modern Data Center
Combining Intel’s silicon experience with Red Hat’s software innovation to enable AI-driven hybrid multi-cloud solutions.
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Artificial Intelligence
Intel & Red Hat: Leading the way in Enterprise AI
Combining Intel’s silicon experience with Red Hat’s software innovation to enable AI-driven hybrid multi-cloud solutions.
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Understanding the network-as-software transformation
Manual methods no longer cut it as enterprises adopt advanced architectural models. Instead, software-based approaches like NaaS and infrastructure as code are gaining traction.
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How limited network visibility impedes digital transformation
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Lit fiber vs. dark fiber services explained for enterprise WANs
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How AI innovation is driving network observability tool churn
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Problem Solve
How to reduce networking costs without performance loss
Enterprises face rising network costs due to improper rightsizing, technical debt and manual management. Smart strategies can reduce expenses without sacrificing performance.
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Enterprise WLAN & Wi-Fi upgrades: What leaders should know
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NYU's cost-effective open source network powers research
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Network scalability issues and 4 approaches to fix them
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Manage
How intelligent network automation transforms enterprise operations
Intelligent technologies that include predictive analytics and intent-based networking are reshaping how enterprises oversee their complex corporate networks.
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How CIOs should govern AI-driven network operations
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3 energy-driven networking trends emerging in the AI era
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10 AI-driven network management tasks
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Networking Basics
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Get Started
How neocloud is influencing network connectivity
Demand for computational power optimized for AI is driving the rise of the neocloud, but can the transport infrastructure keep up with the pace of change?
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Get Started
Why AI in network operations requires human judgment
Many network pros are skeptical about AI, but it's most effective as an assistant to human judgment. A framework helps engineers improve skills and build confidence.
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Get Started
What's the difference between SNMP and CMIP?
While SNMP and CMIP originally competed as network management protocols in the 1980s, SNMP has emerged as the more relevant protocol, largely due to its simplicity.
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Network security
NetScout doubles AI DDoS defenses after infrastructure buy
NetScout boosts its attack mitigation capacity to 33 Tbps and plans to strengthen integration between its on-premises and cloud-based tools.
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HPE targets GPU utilization with new AI networking portfolio
New Juniper-based switches, automation capabilities, and security integrations extend HPE’s networking strategy across AI training, inference, and enterprise environments.
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HPE puts networking at the center of AI at Discover 2026
CEO Antonio Neri outlined the company’s “agentic enterprise” vision as HPE deepens Juniper integration and expands AI infrastructure portfolio.
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