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What are the differences between Wi-Fi and WiMax?

Wi-Fi is the wireless standard used to build wireless LANs, while carriers primarily used WiMax to build wireless metropolitan area networks before moving to LTE.

By SearchNetworking staff • Dec. 21, 2020

Cloud recasts global data center switch market

Cloud providers and enterprise cloud makers have dramatically changed the global switch market, dampening traditional networking gear's importance in the modern data center.

By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 17, 2020

Software-defined home offerings drive remote productivity

Say hello to software-defined home, a 'branch of one' package that combines professional-grade Wi-Fi, security, SD-WAN and centralized management for remote workers.

By Lee Doyle • Dec. 11, 2020

Aruba launches orchestration software for CX fabric

The Aruba Fabric Composer is best suited for a CX switching fabric within a small and midsize data center. The company also introduced the 8360 series of CX hardware.

By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 9, 2020

Network performance issues are IT pain point amid COVID-19

Network performance is a top issue among IT teams and remote workers amid the pandemic and can correlate with other technical issues, such as cybersecurity and hardware problems.

By Michaela Goss • Dec. 8, 2020

Juniper snags Apstra in latest acquisition

The Apstra acquisition could help Juniper sell networking hardware and software to heterogeneous data centers and large-scale public clouds.

By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 8, 2020

With SASE, security and networking tech come together

SD-WAN, SASE or some combination of the two -- which approach will deliver the best and most secure network connectivity in your organization going forward?

By John Cavanaugh • Dec. 2, 2020

What’s the role of narrowband IoT in 5G networks?

The union of narrowband IoT and 5G technology can benefit manufacturers, organizations with large office buildings and outdoor campus settings. Here's what you need to know.

By Andrew Froehlich • Dec. 1, 2020

New Celona 5G platform nets TechTarget innovation award

Celona 5G technology uses Citizens Broadband Radio Service spectrum to bring private mobile networking to the enterprise, enabling mission-critical automation and IoT.

By Alissa Irei • Nov. 30, 2020

Network pros share Cisco DevNet certification advice

Cisco DevNet certifications require a lot of time investment, but network pros who pursue the certifications say the gained skills and knowledge are worth it.

By Jennifer English • Nov. 25, 2020

Cloud automation use cases for managing and troubleshooting

Cloud automation use cases highlight the benefits these tools can provide to companies evaluating how best to manage and troubleshoot their cloud connections.

By Terry Slattery • Nov. 25, 2020

A look inside the official Cisco DEVASC 200-901 guidebook

In this book excerpt, readers can explore the Cisco DEVASC 200-901 official guide and get a flavor of one of Cisco's newest exams and its blend of networking and software topics.

By Michaela Goss, Pearson Education • Nov. 20, 2020

Is Cisco DevNet worth it? Experts say yes, it’s the future

Any IT professional who's heard the hype for Cisco's newest certification track may wonder, 'Is Cisco DevNet worth it?' Some experts say it's the future. Find out more in this Q&A.

By Michaela Goss • Nov. 20, 2020

7 practice questions for Cisco 200-901 DevNet Associate exam

Ready for Cisco's introductory DevNet exam, DEVASC 200-901? Start your Cisco DevNet Associate training with this practice quiz directly from the official exam guidebook.

By Michaela Goss, Pearson Education • Nov. 20, 2020

Implementing an SDP architecture for added network security

A key component of a software-defined perimeter requires client authentication before connection, while also making a network's internals invisible to outsiders.

By Terry Slattery • Nov. 20, 2020

VMware adds access control features to Tanzu

VMware has added attribute-based access control to the Tanzu Service Mesh. VMware is also adding a load balancer for Tanzu-managed containers.

By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 18, 2020

What network managers need to know about SaaS optimization

When strategizing SaaS optimization tactics, network management teams should consider their traffic steering preferences and geographically dispersed access points.

By Teren Bryson • Nov. 18, 2020

What is the difference between IP telephony and VoIP?

While many IT professionals use VoIP and IP telephony synonymously, some argue for keeping a couple of subtle distinctions between the two terms in mind.

By Alissa Irei, Amy Kucharik • Nov. 16, 2020

Cisco sees an end to string of quarterly revenue declines

Cisco is cautiously optimistic that revenues will improve following a 9% drop last quarter. Rising enterprise orders contributed to a positive forecast for the current quarter.

By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 13, 2020

Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT)

Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) is a now-retired certification offered by Cisco, as part of their certification program.

By Ben Lutkevich • Nov. 11, 2020

How do VPN vs. cloud services compare for remote work?

As remote work becomes increasingly normal, IT teams must decide which remote access technologies will benefit employees more. VPN and cloud services are two top choices.

By Andrew Froehlich • Nov. 11, 2020

How service mesh enables microservices networking

As microservices applications grow more popular, IT teams need to enable reliable networking between them for proper communication. That's where service mesh comes in.

By Lee Doyle • Nov. 10, 2020

How to use ChatOps to automate network tasks

Integrating team collaboration chat systems with network automation results in the ability to automate tedious workflows, enabling faster problem resolution and streamlined operations.

By Terry Slattery • Nov. 6, 2020

Dell readies server with Sonic SmartNIC for branch offices

Companies could install and manage the business application server remotely. The product would be small enough to mount on a wall and use open source Sonic for networking.

By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 5, 2020

VMware-Avi acquisition leads to spot in ADC market

VMware acquired Avi in hopes of becoming a player in the application delivery controller market. Avi has also helped VMware transform vSphere into a comprehensive management stack.

By Paul Korzeniowski • Nov. 5, 2020