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• Network specialist career development includes business knowledge

  A network specialist needs to have knowledge of SD-WAN, Cisco's NX-OS and other technologies, but they also must study the business side of the job, one IT pro says.  Continue Reading

• Network hardware components scrutinized as apps move to cloud

  Networking pros make business-critical decisions about where to house their network hardware components -- on-premises or managed in a service provider's cloud.  Continue Reading

• Intent-based networking and network automation: A primer

  Intent-based networking offers engineers intriguing network automation benefits, if it can deliver on promises and separate itself from the hype.  Continue Reading

• Networking trends 2017: Cloud, wireless, pace change

  Networking trends like cloud computing, virtualization and SDN continue to shape enterprise strategy while managers eye potential for IoT and data analytics.  Continue Reading

• Adobe multicloud strategy transforms network engineering

  Adobe created a multicloud strategy to connect to public clouds like AWS and Azure. One Adobe networking pro talks about how the new approach changed its definition of networking.  Continue Reading

• IT pros seek better methods to manage application performance

  IT pros have to manage application performance across complex networks connecting more devices and locations, as mobility changes how granular performance needs to get.  Continue Reading

• Multi-cloud architecture takes hybrid cloud to new heights

  As hybrid cloud use takes hold, enterprises need to create a multi-cloud architecture that integrates different cloud platforms to seamlessly route data from one cloud environment to another.  Continue Reading

• Ixia CloudLens Public gets Network Innovation Award

  Cloud visibility challenges force many enterprises to pull back on their cloud migration strategies. But Ixia CloudLens Public might be one way to assuage those fears.  Continue Reading

• First responders rely on improved Wi-Fi to fight fires and save lives

  First responders implement improved Wi-Fi to enhance how they share critical information in times of medical emergencies and natural disasters.  Continue Reading

• Software-defined networking technology makes inroads in the LAN

  While software-defined networking technology still isn't mainstream, network pros are looking at how 'SDN-lite' principles can improve LAN automation and flexibility.  Continue Reading

• Dredge manufacturer utilizes LTE connectivity for distributed network

  DSC Dredge improved its distributed network design using 4G LTE connectivity and Cradlepoint software-defined technology. Now, it can turn its attention to other issues -- like pirates.  Continue Reading

• Mist wireless analytics service captures NIA

  Mist makes plans to diversify its innovative wireless analytics service, as the company grows its customer base to more than 200 users.  Continue Reading

• Buying the right network security tool for your organization

  The key to selecting the network security product that will work best for your organization is choosing tools that will work together as a unified security strategy.  Continue Reading

• Criteria for vetting tools from network security vendors

  Before purchasing a network security system, consider where your data is located, who has access, where security tools will be deployed and if they're part of a unified strategy.  Continue Reading

• Odessa Medical moves to the dark (fiber network) side

  A goal of 100% network availability and uptime is hard to meet. Odessa Medical moved to a dark fiber network to meet that need, IT director Brad Shook explains.  Continue Reading