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.

April 06, 2022 06 Apr'22
Channel partners crucial to Arista CUE's midmarket success

For Arista's new Cognitive Unified Edge product to succeed, the company will have to nurture midmarket channel partners.
April 06, 2022 06 Apr'22
AMD heats up DPU competition with Pensando acquisition

AMD's $1.9 billion acquisition of Pensando would hand the chipmaker a DPU that leans toward providing distributed network services within large enterprises' private clouds.
March 30, 2022 30 Mar'22
Aruba urges customers to adopt network as a service

Aruba wants more customers to switch to network as a service, but companies benefiting from a standard product license are hesitant to embrace the subscription model.
December 10, 2021 10 Dec'21
Aryaka releases SASE, managed SD-WAN offerings

Aryaka's managed SD-WAN and SASE products for midsize enterprises deliver their services over the company's new L3 private core. Aryaka plans to ship the products next year.

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application layer

The application layer sits at Layer 7, the top of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) communications model. It ensures an application can effectively communicate with other applications on different computer systems and networks. Continue Reading
Network Time Protocol (NTP)

Network Time Protocol (NTP) is an internet protocol used to synchronize with computer clock time sources in a network. Continue Reading
Application vs. network load balancing: What's the difference?

Network load balancing and application load balancing both handle traffic requests. But they process and direct those requests with different levels of speed and efficiency. Continue Reading

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Carrier network virtualization leads to enterprise services

Starting with MPLS VPNs and SD-WAN, new carrier network virtualization options, like 5G network slicing, are becoming virtual enterprise network services, and more will follow. Continue Reading
Explore 4 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 and available vendor products. Continue Reading
Understanding the 4 hidden costs of working from home

While remote work offers cost savings, there are hidden costs of working from home that affect both employees and businesses. Learn four hidden costs and how to address them. Continue Reading

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How to secure NetOps initiatives using Agile methodology

As more NetOps teams implement Agile methods, network and security testing must be part of a holistic approach that involves developers, networking and security teams working together. Continue Reading
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

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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