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Access networking layer ready for software-defined reboot

After years of stagnation, the access-layer network is in need of a makeover. Implementing software-defined configurations is perhaps a good place to start.

By Teren Bryson • Sept. 18, 2018

Are SD-WAN security concerns warranted?

Networking analysts and engineers examine SD-WAN security concerns, the importance of cabling in wireless environments and a new security attack that's difficult to detect.

By Chuck Moozakis • Sept. 17, 2018

Verizon 5G rollout could change broadband competition

Verizon launches Oct. 1 a 5G internet service in four U.S. cities. The Verizon 5G rollout could give the company an edge against cable companies in the high-speed internet market.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 14, 2018

Mist automates WLAN monitoring with new AI features

Mist says its AI platform for WLAN monitoring can now handle hundreds of queries and will use deep learning to flag anomalies before they cause problems for users.

By Jonathan Dame • Sept. 14, 2018

AT&T Spark highlights big changes in networking market

The AT&T Spark event showed more than the service provider's latest 5G technology. It also revealed how AT&T is redefining the role of networking vendors in its data centers.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 13, 2018

What metrics and tools can accurately measure network performance?

Several methods and metrics measure network performance and throughput. But IT needs to gauge these measurements on a consistent basis to avoid major service issues.

By Amy DeCarlo • Sept. 13, 2018

What is multi-access edge computing, and how has it evolved?

Multi-access edge computing provides the processing capacity needed to support the increase of 'things' at the network edge. But for all its promise, MEC has challenges to face.

By Lee Doyle • Sept. 13, 2018

Cisco ASR 9000 router gets usage-based pricing

Cisco has changed licensing for the ASR 9000 router to let service providers pay only for the throughput they use. The new pricing arrives as service providers prepare for 5G.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 12, 2018

4G LTE or 5G could be your branch office backup internet connection

As of May, Citrix has entered this space, too.

By Jo Harder • Sept. 12, 2018

Too many tools hobble network management design

'Measure twice, cut once' doesn't work for network management. It's time for the industry to consider a new way to coordinate network management design tools.

By Russ White • Sept. 11, 2018

Network functions morph with SD-WAN deployment strategy

Companies are approaching network infrastructure upgrades with SD-WAN deployment, but a new survey shows they're weighing issues like service chaining and integrated functionality.

By Jennifer English • Sept. 10, 2018

What is carrier cloud’s role in 5G and IoT transformation?

Carrier cloud deployment is helping network operators respond to opportunities that will drive transformation, like 5G and IoT. The question is, where can carrier cloud help?

By Tom Nolle • Sept. 10, 2018

Juniper-Ericsson partnership aimed at 5G market

Juniper Networks has partnered with Ericsson to sell 5G gear and software to carriers. The Juniper-Ericsson alliance arrives as Cisco's partnership with Ericsson weakens.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 7, 2018

Market for network performance tools enters vendor consolidation phase

Recent acquisitions of network performance monitoring and diagnostic tool vendors signal market consolidation.

By Zeus Kerravala • Sept. 6, 2018

VMware Project Dimension to deliver managed HCI, edge networking

VMware's lightweight hyper-converged infrastructure system, called Project Dimension, includes the vendor's SD-WAN. The HCI appliance is aimed at retailers and manufacturers.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 6, 2018

What’s VMware’s goal with its Virtual Cloud Network release?

Attendees saw a noteworthy turnabout at VMworld 2018. With its Virtual Cloud Network announcement, VMware signaled its new vision of cloud, and the network is the center of its strategy.

By Zeus Kerravala • Sept. 6, 2018

Ensuring P2P apps don’t cause network performance issues with IPv6

Peer-to-peer applications can cause performance issues with IPv6 branch-office networks. Universal Plug and Play might be an effective way to overcome access issues.

By Fernando Gont • Sept. 6, 2018

Does software networking fit modern data center requirements?

Software networking can support modern data center requirements, private clouds and accompanying applications. But IT teams need to wade through components and suppliers to get there.

By Lee Doyle • Sept. 6, 2018

5G services to headline Mobile World Congress Americas 2018

In a roundup of industry insights, 5G services will be a hot topic at Mobile World Congress, VMware embraces multi-cloud and cybersecurity platforms require key features.

By Chuck Moozakis • Sept. 5, 2018

NSS Labs-Cisco spat raises licensing restriction enforceability

The NSS Labs-Cisco tiff raises questions on the validity of licensing that prohibits customers from testing software performance and publishing the results.

By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 31, 2018

Nyansa’s Voyance uses machine learning to improve Wi-Fi troubleshooting

Wi-Fi woes trip up company business, but a tool that uses machine learning can help. Read this review that covers one company's experience with Nyansa's Voyance tool.

By Zeus Kerravala • Aug. 30, 2018

VMware takes NSX security to AWS workloads

VMware has brought NSX microsegmentation to workloads running on Amazon Web Services. Also, at VMworld 2018, VMware said NSX security is now enforceable on Arista switches.

By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 30, 2018

Cisco adds LTE modem to Meraki MX security appliance

Cisco adds a built-in 4G wireless broadband modem to two Meraki MX security appliances. Cisco launched the Meraki MX67C and the MX68CW devices with an integrated CAT 6 LTE cellular modem. The company also introduced four faster MX models without LTE.

By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 29, 2018

Z-Wave

Z-Wave is a wireless communication protocol used primarily in smart home networks, allowing smart devices to connect and exchange control commands and data with each other.

By Sharon Shea • Aug. 29, 2018

Talari SD-WAN targets mobile with Meta Networks integration

Talari combined its SD-WAN service with Meta Networks' NaaS platform, and California Telecom chose Versa Networks for managed SD-WAN.

By Jennifer English • Aug. 29, 2018