Network services

Find in-depth information about the growing number of features enterprises are deploying from network service providers, and discover why businesses are interested in looking at managed network services to augment their capabilities. Read the latest news and expert advice about what types of services -- from DNS to software-defined WAN -- enterprises are most likely to use.

March 30, 2021 30 Mar'21
Cisco network as a service for hybrid clouds on the horizon

Cisco's first network-as-a-service product will deliver hybrid cloud infrastructure. The company plans to start selling the NaaS offering and an all-in-one SASE product this year.
March 16, 2021 16 Mar'21
Nokia to cut up to 10,000 jobs over two years

The job cuts stem from a major restructuring that formed four business groups, including two focused on emerging technologies like cloud-delivered network infrastructure.
March 16, 2021 16 Mar'21
Nokia partners with largest cloud providers on 5G RAN

Nokia's RAN-related partnership with AWS, Microsoft and Google solidifies its strategy of delivering cloud-based 5G infrastructure to service providers and major enterprises.
March 10, 2021 10 Mar'21
News briefs: Koch Industries picks Alkira, Palo Alto

Koch industries combines Alkira networking and Palo Alto security for remote office connectivity; Cisco promotes three women on International Women's Day; AT&T, Fortinet partner.

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The role of smartNICs in modern enterprise networks

This chapter excerpt from 'Building a Future-Proof Cloud Infrastructure' looks at how smartNICs can support distributed services platforms for both cloud providers and enterprises. Continue Reading
How smartNIC architecture supports scalable infrastructure

In this Q&A, author Silvano Gai discusses how smartNICs can benefit enterprises by providing more granular telemetry and supporting distributed cloud infrastructure. Continue Reading
international private leased circuit (IPLC)

An international private leased circuit (IPLC) is a point-to-point private line used by an organization to communicate between offices that are dispersed throughout the world. Continue Reading

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Pick a load balancer: Azure Front Door vs. Application Gateway

Every cloud infrastructure requires a solid network architecture and Azure has two load balancers that can improve network performance. Discover where each one will fit the best. Continue Reading
Explore 4 leading network performance monitoring tools

The network performance monitoring market is changing to address the emergence of IoT and AI. Read more about the NPM market evolution, the leading vendors and the diverse products they offer. Continue Reading
Guide to business continuity and pandemic planning

This guide explains the enterprise impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and how business continuity planning keeps organizations safe and in operation. Continue Reading

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Top tips to provide IT support for remote workers

To support employees working from home, network teams should carefully monitor VPN traffic, review firewall rules and rely on remote access support software. Continue Reading
How the cloud fractures application delivery infrastructure ops

Within a single IT organization, traditional network teams may clash with cloud teams over application delivery infrastructure operations and management. Continue Reading
Remote work infrastructure requires on-prem network changes

Demilitarized zone, network access control and VPN termination points are some of the on-premises components that need to be addressed in a remote work infrastructure. Continue Reading

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How to use two VPN connections at the same time

Network managers and users might opt to set up two VPN connections at the same time, from the same remote device. But that might not be possible -- or safe. Continue Reading
How supporting a remote workforce stresses the network

Make sure your network can support a remote workforce by analyzing 12 potential issues that can cause stress on your network, including VPN concentrator capacity and traffic routing. Continue Reading
How to make a network SLA work for your organization

What's the best way to focus on outcomes and construct a network SLA that reflects end-to-end service performance? Continue Reading