Ask the Experts

What's the best way to handle end-of-sale devices on your network?

A majority of organizations have end-of-sale and end-of-life devices on their networks. What's the best way to ensure your equipment is up to date? Continue Reading
How will software-defined WANs impact the enterprise?

SD-WAN has a lot of potential for enterprises, especially as developers cobble together custom services and capabilities. Continue Reading
What makes an SMB network a target for cyberattacks?

Small and medium-sized businesses are ripe targets for hackers. What can they do to improve their protection? Continue Reading
What's the best way to protect my network from APT attacks?

If you take some simple steps, you can help prevent advanced persistent threats from plaguing your network. Continue Reading
How do you anchor mobile network optimization?

A successful mobility strategy hinges on how well users can get their jobs done across a variety of devices, operating systems and locations, according to an expert. Continue Reading

What's the difference between hybrid, virtual and SD-WAN?

An expert explains the differences between hybrid, virtual and software-defined WANs and tells how they are each related. Continue Reading
How do you establish connections across multiple MPLS providers?

Your company is merging: How do you link disparate WAN service providers to ensure continued connectivity? Continue Reading
How do you create a secure VPN tunnel?

Expert Julian Weinberger says that locking your VPN parameters can help secure your VPN tunnel by blocking users from changing configurations. Continue Reading
What's the best way to safely preconfigure VPN access?

Expert Julian Weinberger says limiting user VPN access can help enterprises enforce security and BYOD policies and reduce risk at the same time. Continue Reading
Is big data implementation always a custom project?

An expert says it's important to figure out your big data objectives before purchasing hardware or software from a vendor. Continue Reading
What's involved with global ISP Internet breakout?

An expert explains how to achieve global Internet breakout connections and gives examples of different connection options. Continue Reading

How do you approach global MPLS procurement?

An expert discussed some of the particular challenges associated with the international procurement of MPLS VPN services. Continue Reading
How does the enterprise benefit from IP network transformation?

An expert explains the benefits and challenges of migrating services from a traditional public-switched telephone network to IP. Continue Reading
Price vs. design, how do you choose MPLS service providers?

When you meet with several MPLS service providers, you need to weigh the cost vs. the design of the product. Cheaper products might not give you all the capabilities you need. Continue Reading
What is the security impact of enterprise IoT?

Software management at the device level is key to mitigating security risks in the enterprise when IoT arrives. Continue Reading