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megahertz (MHz)

Megahertz (MHz) is a unit multiplier that represents one million hertz (106 Hz). Hertz is the standard unit of frequency in the International System of Units (SI).

By Robert Sheldon • Feb. 27, 2023

IEEE 802 wireless standards

IEEE 802 is a collection of networking standards that cover the physical and data link layer specifications for technologies such as Ethernet and wireless.

By Alexander Gillis • Feb. 27, 2023

gigabit (Gb)

In data communications, a gigabit (Gb) is 1 billion bits, or 1,000,000,000 (that is, 10^9) bits. It's commonly used for measuring the amount of data that is transferred in a second between two telecommunication points.

By Robert Sheldon • Feb. 27, 2023

3 important SD-WAN security considerations and features

Device onboarding, control plane security and data plane security are three crucial SD-WAN security considerations enterprises should research when choosing an SD-WAN vendor.

By Kevin Tolly • Feb. 24, 2023

polling (computing)

In computer science, polling or a polled operation denotes the process of repeatedly sampling the status of external devices by a client program.

By Andrew Zola • Feb. 22, 2023

10 important components of SDN controllers

SDN controller features include modularity, APIs, clustering and GUIs. Read more in this chapter excerpt from 'SDN-Supported Edge-Cloud Interplay for Next Generation Internet of Things.'

By Jennifer English, Taylor & Francis • Feb. 21, 2023

Technology trends behind Cisco, Arista earnings

Cisco and Arista's latest earnings reports show that companies are upgrading campus networks and distributing more applications across cloud and edge environments.

By Antone Gonsalves • Feb. 21, 2023

Cisco Viptela SD-WAN integrates with SASE for better security

Cisco Viptela SD-WAN integration with Cisco+ Secure Connect brings cloud-based security to remote workers and easier collaboration between IT security and networking teams.

By Mary Reines • Feb. 15, 2023

Extreme Networks extends network fabric to the edge

Extreme Networks extends its SD-WAN network fabric to the edge to unify wired, wireless and WAN networking for simpler network control and more application performance monitoring.

By Mary Reines • Feb. 14, 2023

cache server

A cache server is a dedicated network server or service acting as a server that saves webpages or other internet content locally.

By Pat Brans • Feb. 13, 2023

mobile app

A mobile app (or mobile application) is a software application developed specifically for use on small, wireless computing devices, such as smartphones and tablets, rather than desktop or laptop computers.

By Katie Terrell Hanna, Ivy Wigmore • Feb. 13, 2023

How hybrid access as a service supports hybrid work

Hybrid access as a service from a startup helped a global company secure optimized connectivity over home broadband connections. Could HAaaS replace VPNs?

By Bob Laliberte • Feb. 10, 2023

The role of automation in SD-WAN

API integration, machine learning and AIOps are vital to achieve the benefits of SD-WAN automation, which include better network performance and faster operations.

By Robert Sturt • Feb. 10, 2023

4 ways to reduce network power consumption

A heavy reliance on the network can increase energy use across businesses. Here are some best practices network teams can follow to reduce power consumption.

By Andrew Froehlich • Feb. 9, 2023

CIOs must support multi-cloud training for network engineers

Many enterprises are shifting to multi-cloud environments, but they must enable proper training. Here's how they can be proactive and support multi-cloud network training.

By Shamus McGillicuddy • Feb. 7, 2023

Vendor SD-WAN labs offer hands-on testing and learning

Software-defined WANs can be confusing. Fortunately, networking vendors offer SD-WAN labs to help organizations learn about the technology.

By John Fruehe • Feb. 7, 2023

The features of multi-cloud networking architecture

Enterprises are looking for multi-cloud networking features that include programmability, security integration and end-to-end visibility in a consumption-based model.

By Jennifer English • Jan. 30, 2023

Industry outlook on MEF’s new zero-trust, SASE standards

MEF recently released new zero-trust and SASE standards. Standardizations can help with interoperability, but are they necessary for vendors and service providers to follow?

By Deanna Darah • Jan. 30, 2023

transponder

A transponder is a wireless communication, monitoring or control device that picks up and automatically responds to an incoming signal.

By Alexander Gillis • Jan. 30, 2023

Web 2.0

Web 2.0 are websites and applications that make use of user-generated content for end users.

By Kinza Yasar • Jan. 30, 2023

Compare 6 major network certifications

Network certifications can span networking fundamentals to product-specific knowledge. Evaluate six certifications, and weigh factors like job roles, cost, prerequisites and skills.

By Damon Garn • Jan. 27, 2023

thing (in the internet of things)

A thing, in the context of the internet of things (IoT), refers to any entity or physical object such as a device that forms a network and has the ability to transfer data with other devices over the network.

By Rahul Awati, Ivy Wigmore • Jan. 27, 2023

Evaluate Wi-Fi mapping tools and best practices

As Wi-Fi is now a critical component of enterprise network connectivity, Wi-Fi mapping helps teams evaluate their wireless coverage. Learn the basics of Wi-Fi mapping.

By John Burke • Jan. 24, 2023

caching

Caching -- pronounced "cashing" -- is the process of storing data in a cache, which is a temporary storage area that facilitates faster access to data with the goal of improving application and system performance.

By Robert Sheldon • Jan. 20, 2023

How cloud-managed Wi-Fi simplifies policy and AP controls

Cloud-managed Wi-Fi provides IT groups with several benefits, including policy enforcement, network management and consistent AP configuration across multiple sites.

By John Burke • Jan. 20, 2023