October 2018

October 31, 2018 31 Oct'18
PwC 5G survey finds consumers not ready to pay

A PwC 5G survey finds service providers will have to educate consumers and build unique services if they expect potential buyers to pay more for the high-speed wireless technology. Continue Reading
October 31, 2018 31 Oct'18
How to select a CDN provider that addresses your specialized needs

Leading CDN services offer a wide range of traffic management functionality, including application load balancing, and provide a variety of network security services. Continue Reading
October 30, 2018 30 Oct'18
Are you ready for NetOps 2.0? A primer for networking pros

Experts say inflexible legacy networks often impede critical DevOps initiatives. Enter NetOps 2.0. This primer explains how it can help networks evolve. Continue Reading

October 30, 2018 30 Oct'18
load balancing

Load balancing is a technique used to distribute workloads uniformly across servers or other compute resources to optimize network efficiency, reliability and capacity. Continue Reading
October 29, 2018 29 Oct'18
802.11ax Wi-Fi and training act as paths to better security

A rose by any other name would smell as sweet -- and whether you call it 802.11ax Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi 6, the new wireless standard promises to bring unprecedented change. Continue Reading
October 29, 2018 29 Oct'18
11 common wireless security risks you don't have to take

Wi-Fi is a boon to productivity, but it can also create serious security issues. Learn how any company can uncover and fortify their wireless security setup. Continue Reading
October 29, 2018 29 Oct'18
Edge computing in IoT: Increasing network efficiency to ease traffic

Edge computing in IoT is tied to IoT's growth in a number of vertical markets due to the benefits of processing data close to the data source, which relieves network overload. Continue Reading
October 29, 2018 29 Oct'18
SD-WAN and SLAs: Why crafting internal SLAs is a smart move

IT teams can use SD-WAN to keep track of network performance, upping the possibility to create and enforce internal SLAs that better reflect business requirements. Continue Reading
October 26, 2018 26 Oct'18
optical network (photonic network)

An optical (photonic) network transmits information as optical rather than electronic signals: It uses light, not electrical currents, to convey data. Continue Reading
October 26, 2018 26 Oct'18
Job cuts part of Nokia 5G, enterprise changes

Nokia plans to cut thousands of jobs as it doubles down on its 5G and enterprise businesses. The Nokia 5G strategy focuses on selling and developing mobile radio products. Continue Reading

October 26, 2018 26 Oct'18
Comparing content delivery offerings from 10 leading CDN providers

It may seem that all CDN services have similar functionality for optimizing traditional apps and video. But before you select a CDN, learn how the offerings compare and differ. Continue Reading
October 26, 2018 26 Oct'18
Versa Networks integrates SD-WAN service with Azure Virtual WAN

In networking news, Versa Networks partners with Microsoft Azure Virtual WAN; CenturyLink launches the Managed Cisco SD-WAN service; and Aryaka expands cloud offerings with Oracle. Continue Reading
October 26, 2018 26 Oct'18
radio access network (RAN)

A radio access network (RAN) is the part of a telecommunications system that connects individual devices to other parts of a network through radio connections. Continue Reading
October 25, 2018 25 Oct'18
Be prepared for SD-WAN implementation complexities

With SD-WAN implementation burgeoning, enterprises should ensure they have the internal staff to support the technology. And it doesn't hurt to plan for deployment challenges. Continue Reading
October 25, 2018 25 Oct'18
What is the status of VNF deployments among service providers?

Although service providers are undertaking VNF deployments in the network core, they're hard-pressed to deploy them at the network edge due to complexity and cost. Continue Reading
October 25, 2018 25 Oct'18
Juniper earnings downed by a lack of cloud sales

The latest Juniper earnings report shows lower-than-expected sales to cloud providers will result in a revenue decline in the current quarter. The company had expected to return to growth. Continue Reading
October 25, 2018 25 Oct'18
3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project)

The 3GPP, also known as the 3rd Generation Partnership Project, is a collaborative project between a group of telecommunications associations with the initial goal of developing globally applicable specifications for third generation (3G) mobile ... Continue Reading
October 25, 2018 25 Oct'18
How to perform packet loss tests and how they work

Network engineers have two standard systems utilities that help them check for packet loss. Learn how this is done and, should a problem prove persistent, the best next steps for troubleshooting packet loss. Continue Reading
October 24, 2018 24 Oct'18
Comcast Business unveils Alexa integration with ActiveCore SD-WAN

Comcast Business supports Alexa integration with its ActiveCore platform, allowing customers on the go to ask Alexa how their SD-WAN sites are performing. Continue Reading
October 24, 2018 24 Oct'18
Expect slow adoption of 400 Gigabit Ethernet, for now

Editor's note: In this opinion piece, industry analyst Zeus Kerravala shares his thoughts on 400 Gigabit Ethernet adoption and Arista Networks' 400 GbE approach. Arista is a client of Kerravala's ... Continue Reading