Ask the Experts

Despite WLAN speed growth, do we really need mGig?

Networking vendors introduced mGig to support 802.11ac Wave 2 devices within enterprise networks. But do you really need to upgrade to accommodate the new WLAN speed? Continue Reading
Which is better for WLAN support: Mac or Windows?

Choosing the right laptop for WLAN support usually boils down to Macintosh versus Windows. But of the two, there is only one OS clearly up to the task, our expert maintains. Continue Reading
What exactly is a digital business transformation strategy?

What do you need for a digital business transformation strategy that will actually work to boost business value and change the enterprise operations model? Continue Reading
Can cable be reused when upgrading 802.11ac wireless LAN?

Is it better to repurpose legacy cabling when planning an 802.11ac wireless LAN upgrade, or does it make sense to buy new? Like many things networking, it depends. Continue Reading
What security is needed for digital assistant devices?

How should cybersecurity-enforcement efforts adapt as digital assistant devices become more pervasive in business enterprise networking to safeguard corporate data? Continue Reading

How can IT asset management tools aid in virtualization era?

IT asset management tools allow businesses to track resources effectively. Platform organization is increasingly necessary in a virtualized enterprise. Continue Reading
What's automation's role in network provisioning resources?

IT is embracing network automation, but complications with integration disrupt the process. Using automation for provisioning resources can improve efficiency, but reduce the need for IT personnel. Continue Reading
How can cloud management apps organize data across clouds?

If you need to pull together different data sets, cloud management apps can track information workloads across multiple clouds and present the data in a simplified way. Continue Reading
How can you use perfect forward secrecy for mobile security?

How can companies increase data protection in mobile communications environments and enhance perfect forward secrecy to safeguard user activity? Continue Reading
IBN: Enablement for a configuration management process?

How realistic are claims about intent-based networking helping organizations to enhance the network configuration management process? Continue Reading
How can network management systems boost troubleshooting?

What can IT teams do to combine network management systems and application performance management tools to boost troubleshooting in enterprise infrastructure? Continue Reading

What does modern SMB cybersecurity entail?

Modern SMB cybersecurity increasingly involves managed detection and response services, improved zero-day attack spotting and better management of connected devices. Continue Reading
How can professionals boost public hotspot security?

Public hotspot security needs to be carefully considered by IT departments and traveling professionals to prevent breaches of sensitive corporate data. Continue Reading
Are managed detection and response services a good idea for SMBs?

If you're a small business with limited IT resources, the emerging managed detection and response services market can help with cybersecurity breach prevention and threat detection. Continue Reading
How can zero-day attack prevention be improved?

Cognitive technology can aid IT teams in zero-day attack prevention and vulnerability detection -- if you know the right way to deploy it. Continue Reading