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Cisco online certification tests are now available

Cisco online certification testing launched April 15. To prevent cheating, the Pearson VUE testing software commandeers the video cameras and microphones on candidates' home PCs.

By Antone Gonsalves • April 17, 2020

National Instruments SD-WAN case study: Bandwidth up 1,500%

In this SD-WAN case study, learn how Cisco Viptela technology transformed one enterprise WAN for the better -- from decreased costs to increased performance.

By Alissa Irei • April 17, 2020

A glossary of the VPN terminology you need to know

For organizations with remote workforces, VPNs can be an essential part of daily life. This VPN glossary explores the essential terms and phrases that constitute VPN services.

By Michaela Goss • April 17, 2020

Cisco, HPE counter COVID-19 impact with tech financing

Cisco and HPE are offering special tech financing to businesses struggling to keep IT projects going in an economy rocked by the COVID-19 crisis.

By Antone Gonsalves • April 16, 2020

Tips to improve network visibility and security

Network visibility and security can be tricky, especially with the range of products available. These tips help teams pinpoint potential vulnerabilities and gauge the tools they need.

By John Cavanaugh, Terry Slattery • April 15, 2020

Wi-Fi 6 explained: Speed, range, latency, frequency and security

Wi-Fi 6 is more than just another wireless upgrade, boasting substantial gains over Wi-Fi 5. Learn how frequency, speed, range, latency and security change with the new standard.

By Alissa Irei • April 15, 2020

Short-depth Supermicro SuperServer targets 5G telecoms

New 2U Supermicro SuperServer provides compute in micro data centers. The vendor said it aims to help telecommunications firms adopt open systems to support edge computing.

By Garry Kranz • April 15, 2020

Why configuration management is important for networks

Configuration management is essential to keep accurate network configuration records and to help organizations avoid potential challenges or problems within their networks.

By David Jacobs • April 14, 2020

Evolution of cellular 5G backhaul architecture faces challenges

Backhaul has become trendy again and for good reason. 5G backhaul architecture means network architects will have to reconsider how their networks can handle 1 Gbps speeds.

By Lee Badman • April 13, 2020

What to include in an SD-WAN security checklist

SD-WAN security encompasses more than integrated security functionality. Find out which capabilities enterprises should look for when evaluating SD-WAN and security.

By John Burke • April 13, 2020

NSX-T 3.0 enriches VMware’s hybrid IT offering

VMware's new NSX-T 3.0 brings important tools to customers modernizing data centers for the cloud era.

By Antone Gonsalves • April 10, 2020

Zoom, Netflix discuss remote network management challenges

COVID-19 forces IT teams to manage company networks remotely. Here are common issues IT teams of all sizes -- like those at Zoom and Netflix -- face and ways to solve them.

By Michaela Goss • April 10, 2020

How Wi-Fi experts can help during times of crisis management

When faced with disaster response, wireless network professionals can volunteer their Wi-Fi skills and advise friends and family about home network security.

By Lee Badman • April 9, 2020

How SASE architecture integrates with network infrastructure

SASE architecture offers a compelling value proposition, as it converges networking and security services onto a single cloud platform. Explore how it works with existing infrastructure.

By Steve Garson • April 9, 2020

Software-based routing on its way to become the new normal

SD-WAN took the networking world by storm, and software-based routing aims to do the same in the router market. Here's what to expect from the move to software.

By Lee Doyle • April 9, 2020

How SD-WAN and cloud exchanges benefit multi-cloud settings

As more organizations move IT workloads outside of company walls, SD-WAN services can help ease the shift to cloud environments and secure cloud connections, like cloud exchanges.

By John Burke • April 8, 2020

Why SASE adoption requires a paradigm shift

Enterprises preparing to adopt Secure Access Service Edge should understand how the architecture presents organizational and architectural challenges for network and security teams.

By John Fruehe • April 8, 2020

Fluidmesh-Cisco deal fills gap in Cisco IIoT

The recently announced Fluidmesh-Cisco deal would fill a gap in Cisco's industrial IoT portfolio. It would provide onboard Wi-Fi for high-speed public transportation systems.

By Antone Gonsalves • April 8, 2020

How to manage the surge in remote video internet traffic

As more people work from home and create more internet traffic, enterprise network managers should adjust bandwidth levels and consider connectivity upgrades.

By John Burke • April 7, 2020

Take a look at 6 top VPN service providers for remote work

The right VPN connection ensures workers can do their jobs with an efficient and secure connection. Explore the leading options and their pricing and protection details.

By Andrew Froehlich • April 6, 2020

How free Wi-Fi hotspots help in emergency response situations

Emergency and disaster response require teamwork among businesses, governments and community groups. In these times, free Wi-Fi hotspots help people feel connected.

By Lee Badman • April 6, 2020

Tech users weigh in on upcoming approval of more Wi-Fi 6 spectrum

Technology users say the pending Federal Communications approval of additional spectrum for Wi-Fi 6 should bring much higher wireless performance than available today.

By Antone Gonsalves • April 3, 2020

CloudGenix-Palo Alto buy combines SD-WAN with cloud security

The CloudGenix-Palo Alto Networks acquisition will combine the Prisma cloud security suite with CloudGenix's software-defined WAN.

By Antone Gonsalves • April 1, 2020

DriveNets’ disaggregated router tech wins innovation award

Networking startup DriveNets is bringing cloud principles to carrier networks with disaggregated router technology that could change how providers manage their infrastructure.

By Alissa Irei • March 30, 2020

What you should know about host profiles in VMware

Use VMware Host Profiles to keep configuration consistent between hosts and clusters across your vSphere, and avoid common errors and mistakes to maintain stability.

By Allyson Larcom • March 27, 2020