Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts

• Where does NFV deployment stand today?

  Network expert Lee Doyle explains the status of NFV deployment in 2018 and how open source, 5G and the internet of things can drive future changes.  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 does SD-WAN manage real-time network traffic performance?

  Most people have experienced poor quality when it comes to real-time network traffic, like VoIP and video. But SD-WAN can help prioritize traffic and improve reliability.  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 is the relationship between intent-based networking and SDN?

  SDN and intent-based networking share more in common than hype about their promises and potential. Our expert weighs in on how the two technologies aim to improve automation.  Continue Reading

• How does a managed SD-WAN service work?

  Networking analyst John Burke explains managed software-defined WAN, and he discusses why providers are starting to offer the service to their customers.  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

• How should IT manage connected devices?

  As IT teams become tasked to manage connected devices more often, what steps need to be taken to avoid performance and security-related problems?  Continue Reading

• What are the differences between SDN open source and vendor products?

  Choosing between SDN open source and vendor-provided options is easier when you know some of the available choices. Industry analyst Lee Doyle lists some of the options.  Continue Reading

• What are the advantages of SD-WAN adoption?

  How can your organization take advantage of SD-WAN? Networking expert Lee Doyle explains how SD-WAN adoption can transform your WAN, and why you should consider making the switch.  Continue Reading

• Why some Wi-Fi jobs are best for WLAN professionals to avoid

  Some Wi-Fi jobs can become nearly impossible to complete. When engineers contend with inflated expectations or bad designs, it may be best to walk away.  Continue Reading

• When will networking embrace the 802.11ax standard?

  The pending 802.11ax standard offers 10 Gbps speeds up to 40% faster than Wave 2 802.11ac.  Continue Reading