Ask the Experts

As data center technology evolves, where should I focus my efforts?

When data center admins are flooded with new technology, they must first prioritize their business objectives before deciding which tools to deploy. Continue Reading
How will creating intellectual property affect the role and purpose of IT?

As intellectual property becomes the objective of business, IT must focus more on security and flexibility. Continue Reading
Is passive optical networking good for enterprises?

An information systems engineer explains passive optical networking and how it can help an enterprise reduce costs. Continue Reading
What separates white-box software from bare-metal switches?

Network administrators can choose between white-box software and bare-metal hardware and receive the same performance. Continue Reading
Key impacts of hosting virtual desktop infrastructure

Expert Keith Townsend says enterprises have to plan carefully in order to roll out VDI effectively. Continue Reading

How close is the new 802.11ac standard to a cellular wireless experience?

Mike Jude explains the pros and cons of the new 802.11ac standard and how it will ultimately affect your business. Continue Reading
Using social tools to help enterprise architecture projects succeed

An expert discusses why many enterprise projects are failing and how companies can implement social software to increase efficiency and communication. Continue Reading
Remote access control: Can you stop UIC-, DIC-armed hacker from attack?

Organizations can take steps to prevent hackers with UIC, DIC data from damaging their networks. Continue Reading
Remote access security: What is ABAC and can it protect my network?

Expert Joerg Hirschmann illustrates the need to supplement role-based access control with attribute-based access control to boost enterprise security. Continue Reading
What you need to know about duplicate IP address detection

Read valuable expert advice about what causes IP address conflicts, and learn how to detect duplicate IP addresses in this tip. Continue Reading
How many devices can one 802.11n standard access point control?

Expert Mike Jude reveals the technical and theoretical limitations of 802.11n access points as more enterprises upgrade to the new standard. Continue Reading

In app-centric era, what are the effects on a network performance manager?

As application-centric networking grows, the responsibilities of network performance managers are changing as well, writes expert Daniel Seligman. Continue Reading
Subnet basics: Must you set up Wi-Fi subnets in a single building?

Expert Mike Jude discusses the rationale of creating distinct Wi-Fi subnets in a single building. Continue Reading
What role will SDN play in public cloud infrastructure?

The transition from hardware- to software-defined networks will affect the design of public clouds as firms extend their physical data centers. Continue Reading
Ensuring QoS when transmitting data to a public cloud infrastructure

Ensuring QoS when transmitting data from on-premises infrastructure to public cloud infrastructure depends on solid connections. Continue Reading