Evaluate

Evaluate

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

• What you need to know about network analytics software

  Reality check: Are network analytics tools overhyped? This guide explores the key features of these tools, how they can help and their effect on networking's future. Continue Reading

• What are the pros and cons of blockchain in networking?

  While blockchain could be a valuable network management tool, enterprises don't exactly have a driving need for the ledger technology in the networking arena. Continue Reading

• How NetOps and DevOps concepts tackle network problems

  Although NetOps and DevOps differ in approach, the concepts share similar goals and methods, allowing the two teams to work and share tools together. Continue Reading

• What are today's top 3 network security challenges?

  A significant shortage of cybersecurity staff, poorly configured firewalls and unmanaged end-user mobile devices are some of the top network security threats. Continue Reading

• How NFV and SDN could shape the future of telecom

  Looking to the future of telecom, NFV and SDN can help generate new services revenue and lower operating costs using cloud principles, rather a traditional network standards approach. Continue Reading

• How 3 benefits of SDN can help small businesses

  As SDN matures and evolves from its original definition, it's getting harder for small businesses to ignore the benefits of SDN, like better visibility, security and efficiency.Continue Reading

• Adobe adopts Versa SD-WAN architecture for cloud performance

  After moving its business to the cloud, Adobe chose to deploy Versa SD-WAN architecture when it needed four-nines availability for critical services -- all on a smaller budget.Continue Reading

• Which CDN services are right for you? A breakdown of providers' features

  Learn how 10 CDN providers measure up when it comes to addressing key considerations, including primary service focus, features, POPs, a free trial version and pricing information.Continue Reading

• How to get network data analytics that really helps your team

  Data analytics promises essential information that can improve network performance. A solid strategy that asks the right questions is the critical first step.Continue Reading

• 5 types of network diagnostics tools and what they can do

  Vendors of network analytics tools are improving older products and introducing new ones to bring network managers the information a smooth-running network now requires.Continue Reading

• Using AI, machine learning in networking to improve analytics

  The barrage of alerts modern network analytics tools create is problematic, but the capabilities advanced tech like AI provides can help ease the burden to network operations.Continue Reading

• 5 questions to ask about open data centers

  Editor's note: In this opinion piece, industry analyst Zeus Kerravala shares his thoughts on open data centers and Extreme Networks' approach. Extreme Networks is a client of Kerravala's ZK ...Continue Reading

• What is SD-WAN? Future, challenges, benefits of SD-WAN technology

  What is SD-WAN and how can it change the way networks operate? Discover its advantages, challenges, important key terms and where the future of SD-WAN could take you.Continue Reading

• 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

• 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