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Network services

• A brief glossary of network service provider types

  For network novices and experts alike, this glossary of basic terms covers essential keywords related to network services and the various providers that sell them.  Continue Reading

• Providers widen telecom cloud services for the enterprise

  Some traditional service providers are reinventing telecom cloud services enabled by new networking partnerships and technologies to offer enterprise customers a number of benefits.  Continue Reading

• Network functions morph with SD-WAN deployment strategy

  Companies are approaching network infrastructure upgrades with SD-WAN deployment, but a new survey shows they're weighing issues like service chaining and integrated functionality.  Continue Reading

• Managed enterprise network services gain traction

  As network demands become increasingly complex, many enterprises are turning to managed network services, outsourcing maintenance to third-party providers.  Continue Reading

• White-box switches save green, but they aren't for everyone

  While some networking pros say white-box switching is the 'next big thing,' others argue that's a myth that needs busting. As usual, enterprises must consider the business case.  Continue Reading

• Hard core moves: HP acquires 3Com

  The HP-3Com acquisition brings HP a stronger core switch, routers and a whole lot more ammunition in the battle against Cisco to offer a complete networking-data center portfolio.  Continue Reading

• Who said Network Access Control technology wouldn't survive?

  The 2009 emergence of a Gartner Magic Quadrant for NAC is one sign that the technology that has been derided for not taking off fast enough to survive may finally be maturing -- and doing more than anyone once thought it could.  Continue Reading

• IBM launches networking portfolio -- again

  IBM's network portfolio launch means Big Blue will offer a choice of IBM Ethernet switches alongside data center and storage equipment in an all-in-one package. But will once-burned customers bite?  Continue Reading

• Verizon dives into deep end of network services pool

  At Interop, Verizon Business announces an agreement with CA that expands its ability to provide network management, monitoring and reporting and extend its global MLPS offerings.  Continue Reading

• Selecting an MPLS provider: Key questions to ask

  For most businesses, implementing an MPLS VPN means contracting with a service provider. Learn about the important aspects to consider and what you should demand from a service provider before you embark on an MPLS migration.  Continue Reading

• Resilient network services essential for real-time success

  Reconfiguring switches for resilient services will not only help the network work better now, but will prepare a business for the fast-approaching future of communications.  Continue Reading

• Benefits of a software as a service model

  This column discusses the challenges of going to a software as a services (SaaS) platform both from the companies considering purchasing a SaaS solution to companies looking to provide customers with their software as a managed service.  Continue Reading

• The return of the ASPs -- MSPs to follow

  ASPs crahed and burned during the dot-com era. And yet, all evidence pointed to a real demand and viable market. Does a market exist, waiting to be served?  Continue Reading

• Purchasing Internet networking services: Best practices

  Once you understand your priorities and understand the market, sifting through network service providers should be easier than you think.  Continue Reading

• Catching the 'onshore' outsourcing wave

  Find out why "onshore outsourcing" your software development projects within North America may be a good idea.  Continue Reading