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VMware acquisition of Veriflow to bolster vRealize platform

The VMware acquisition of Veriflow is expected to help vRealize users determine the integrity of a network design before it goes into production.

By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 20, 2019

Top enterprise network challenges include agility, product hype

Product hype and network agility are some of the primary network challenges for modern enterprises, according to networking experts. Read up on their insights and advice.

By Jennifer English • Aug. 20, 2019

Cloud-native deployment isn’t for every application

In this roundup of networking blogs, analysts evaluate cloud-native deployments, the increasing value of Wi-Fi and the emergence of Citizens Broadband Radio Service.

By Chuck Moozakis • Aug. 19, 2019

IT favors open source networking over Cisco ACI, VMware NSX

Companies are turning to open source network automation tools as less expensive, good-enough alternatives to Cisco ACI and VMware NSX.

By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 19, 2019

What are network firewalls? Test your network security IQ

Network firewalls have been an essential part of network security since the internet began. This quiz covers what network firewalls are and tests your security expertise.

By Michaela Goss • Aug. 19, 2019

What are the steps I should take for network transformation?

The path to digital transformation has three points that all organizations should reach to ensure their network is ready for digital transformation.

By Andrew Froehlich • Aug. 16, 2019

What is 5G massive MIMO and how can it boost bandwidth?

With a large array of small antennas and time division duplex communication, 5G massive MIMO is expected to support more bandwidth and users with lower latency.

By John Fruehe • Aug. 16, 2019

Cisco faces sales slump amid Chinese tariffs, falling SP revenues

Cisco forecast weak revenue growth in the current quarter, as service provider sales fell and product orders were flat. The company also reported being shut out of China.

By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 15, 2019

Top AIOps use cases in network performance management tools

AIOps use cases in network performance management include automating certain network functions, including traffic analysis. But the data could be difficult to digest.

By Shamus McGillicuddy • Aug. 15, 2019

Data center performance requirements spur 25 GbE upgrades

Enterprises are upgrading their data centers with 25 GbE to achieve better throughput and support I/O-intensive applications. Here are some best practices for making the switch.

By Kevin Tolly • Aug. 14, 2019

smart warehouse

A smart warehouse is a large building in which raw materials and manufactured goods are stored that uses machines and computers to complete common warehouse operations previously performed by humans.

By Kate Brush • Aug. 14, 2019

How does SD-WAN analytics monitor network performance?

With SD-WAN analytics, administrators can fine-tune their WAN connections and determine how well their network is performing.

By Andrew Froehlich • Aug. 14, 2019

Achieve network perimeter security through deep segmentation

Firewall effectiveness is in deep decline, but there's still a way to create an effective security perimeter through the practice of deep segmentation. Learn how.

By John Burke • Aug. 13, 2019

Entuity is latest Park Place Technologies acquisition

The terms of the acquisition have not been disclosed, but Park Place Technologies hopes to make Entuity a key component of its multivendor service delivery model.

By Tanner Harding • Aug. 9, 2019

What to expect with SD-WAN management, intent and usability

Users can expect advancements in SD-WAN intent, usability and management, as vendors seek to improve their developer ecosystems, integration and multi-tenancy capabilities.

By Lee Doyle • Aug. 9, 2019

Itential adds new network automation tool to portfolio

Automation Gateway is a new stand-alone application within the Itential Automation Platform architecture. It aims to integrate existing automation and transform scripts into APIs.

By Tanner Harding • Aug. 7, 2019

What effect will 400 GbE have on enterprise networks?

400 Gigabit Ethernet is the next hurdle for Ethernet capabilities to surpass. But enterprises may not be prepared for this technology yet, due to its immaturity.

By David Jacobs • Aug. 7, 2019

mobile robot (mobile robotics)

A mobile robot is a machine controlled by software that use sensors and other technology to identify its surroundings and move around its environment.

By Kate Brush • Aug. 1, 2019

New Gurucul network traffic analysis tool debuts

Gurucul's new Network Behavior Analytics tool uses machine learning analytics to provide a full view of network activity to identify and monitor unusual activity from any entity.

By Tanner Harding • Aug. 1, 2019

6 steps to a successful network disaster recovery plan

Don't wait until disaster strikes to consider network resiliency and recovery. Use these six practical steps to build a network disaster recovery plan that fits your business needs.

By Andrew Froehlich • Aug. 1, 2019

Industry grapples with new Wi-Fi naming conventions

What's in a name? As the industry gets accustomed to the WFA's new Wi-Fi naming conventions, networking pros discuss pros and cons -- and when to use Wi-Fi 6 vs. 802.11ax.

By Alissa Irei • July 31, 2019

Pros and cons of buying used networking equipment on eBay

To buy or not to buy used networking equipment on eBay, that is the question. Here are the pros and cons, as well as best practices for making a gray market purchase.

By Alissa Irei • July 31, 2019

What is the difference between TCP/IP model vs. OSI model?

Use this expert advice to learn the differences between the TCP/IP model vs. the OSI model, and explore how they relate to each other in network communications.

By John Burke • July 31, 2019

VMware acquisition of Uhana bolsters 5G offering to carriers

The VMware acquisition of Uhana adds AI-driven network automation to VMware's virtualization platform for carriers. VMware competes against IBM's Red Hat.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 30, 2019

Cloud exchange provider deploys Blue Planet orchestration

In this case study, a Denver-based colocation and cloud exchange provider explains how Ciena's Blue Planet orchestration technology has helped make over its cloud exchange.

By Alissa Irei • July 30, 2019