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U-turn in network market forecast amid coronavirus pandemic

IDC predicts the global market for switches and wireless LAN products will fall in 2020, with revenues from switches below last year and wireless LAN sales rising less than 1%.

By Antone Gonsalves • March 26, 2020

What’s the latest on NFV and VNFs for enterprises?

As virtualized network functions become more and more common, will that change NFV and VNF roles in businesses? Probably not, but other roadblocks may hinder further results.

By John Fruehe • March 26, 2020

802.3cg standard extends single-pair Ethernet range and speed

IEEE 802.3cg is a single-pair Ethernet standard that aims to support speeds up to 10 Mbps, extend Ethernet range up to 1,000 meters and offer multidrop capabilities.

By David Jacobs • March 25, 2020

phishing kit

A phishing kit is a collection of tools assembled to make it easier for people with little technical skill to launch a phishing exploit.

By TechTarget Contributor • March 25, 2020

4 lasting effects of growing remote workforces on networks

In this roundup of network blogs, explore expert advice on increasing remote workers' efficiency, potential lasting effects of COVID-19 on networks and the future of networking.

By Michaela Goss • March 24, 2020

Coronavirus: VPN hardware becomes a chokepoint for remote workers

VPN hardware has become a bottleneck for companies with a high number of employees working from home as a result of efforts to combat the coronavirus.

By Antone Gonsalves • March 20, 2020

Discover key OpenStack deployment methods for networks

In this book excerpt, explore best practices for OpenStack deployment methods, and glean expert advice on how to achieve an efficient OpenStack network deployment.

By Michaela Goss, Manning Publications Co. • March 20, 2020

Business culture is key in OpenStack network requirements

Network teams should expect a shift in their day-to-day routines if their organization embraces OpenStack. However, if the business culture is flexible, changes will be positive.

By Michaela Goss • March 20, 2020

How is SD-WAN as a service different from managed SD-WAN?

SD-WAN technology is available in a variety of business models, including SD-WAN as a service and managed SD-WAN. But how do the different consumption models compare?

By Lee Doyle • March 19, 2020

What do the 6 GHz band and Wi-Fi 6E mean for wireless networking?

The FCC is expected to approve the 6 GHz band for Wi-Fi, which should improve speed and capacity for wireless networks. But make sure your devices can use the 6 GHz band.

By Lee Badman • March 18, 2020

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.

By Terry Slattery • March 18, 2020

Remote work tests corporate pandemic plans

IT leaders share what's working and how they are supporting remote work mandates for employees as part of their corporate pandemic plans, as well as social distancing among IT.

By Sandra Gittlen • March 17, 2020

dynamic IP address

A dynamic IP address is a temporary address for devices connected to a network that will continually change over time.

By Alexander Gillis • March 17, 2020

Dell warns of order delays; tech buyers worry about IT supply chain

Tech buyers feared the coronavirus pandemic could rattle IT supply chains. Meanwhile, Dell warned customers of delays in fulfilling orders on time.

By Antone Gonsalves • March 17, 2020

AI, analytics, automation fuel the future of network management

Advances in automation, AI and analytics should help IT administrators overcome new challenges in virtualized network environments, but some obstacles will surface.

By Amy DeCarlo • March 17, 2020

What does ‘network on demand’ mean for enterprises?

Following the on-demand trend, network on-demand options provide enterprises with more flexible consumption models, such as managed network services and cloud-based networking.

By John Fruehe • March 16, 2020

HPE touts pricing, tech flexibility of 5G Core Stack

HPE has unveiled carrier software for the 5G Core. HPE touts flexibility in pricing and tech in its 5G Core Stack, which would compete in a market dominated by six vendors.

By Antone Gonsalves • March 13, 2020

Before deploying SD-WAN, assess your underlay network components

If enterprises are to reap the benefits of SD-WAN, they better pay attention to the SD-WAN underlay network. Learn what you should take into consideration.

By Andrew Froehlich • March 13, 2020

What are some of the weaknesses of SD-WAN?

Cost, complexity and interoperability issues with existing network components are some of the weaknesses of SD-WAN that organizations need to consider.

By Andrew Froehlich • March 12, 2020

Cisco restructuring follows Goeckeler departure

The Cisco restructuring that follows the departure of executive VP David Goeckeler has reshuffled the company's executive team among five newly created product groups.

By Antone Gonsalves • March 11, 2020

Can WPA2 be upgraded to WPA3?

A migration from WPA2 to WPA3 is not simple. Organizations may need to update their hardware extensively to accommodate the newer Wi-Fi encryption standard.

By Andrew Froehlich • March 11, 2020

How to handle vendor code bugs in enterprise Wi-Fi networking

Too many features in Wi-Fi devices can breed some serious code bugs. One coping mechanism is to seek help from fellow customers and network integrators.

By Lee Badman • March 11, 2020

The convergence of networking and security at the edge

Networking and security are converging with offerings like SD-WAN and SD-branch. But enterprises and vendors must overcome IT silos that delay innovation and decision-making.

By Lee Doyle • March 6, 2020

COVID-19 depresses 5G smartphone shipments

Omdia is the latest analyst firm to lower its projections for 5G smartphone shipments because of the COVID-19 outbreak. The firm expects 20% fewer phones in 2020.

By Antone Gonsalves • March 6, 2020

A roundup of the Cisco certification changes in 2020

The network industry is changing and so are required network engineer skills. Here's how Cisco redesigned its certification programs to keep up with industry goals.

By Michaela Goss • March 5, 2020