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What you need to set a global MPLS network architecture
When searching for a global MPLS provider, make sure business requirements align with network requirements. The first of a three-part series. Continue Reading
As demands and devices multiply, high-density wireless gains traction
As users crowd Wi-Fi networks with more devices, network managers are looking at high-density wireless designs to ensure unfettered access. Continue Reading
As users carry more devices, wireless network design must evolve
The average person carries three mobile devices, according to an informal poll conducted last year by Sophos Labs. While Kindles and Fitbits probably aren't making their way onto corporate wireless LANs (WLANs), more enterprises must provide ... Continue Reading
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How software-defined storage and SDN connect through orchestration
Software-defined storage and SDN are separate infrastructures, but they can be co-managed and provisioned through orchestration tools. Continue Reading
Software defined WAN: The old way of building branch networks is dead
In the software defined WAN, we'll provision virtual overlays and move network management to the cloud, limiting costly on-premises equipment. Continue Reading
Need more green? Context-aware services can lead to new revenue
To increase revenue with context-aware services, carriers can add on to location-based services, then offer advanced in-context services from there.Continue Reading
SDN technologies and network virtualization: What you must know now
SDN and network virtualization are new, unproven and still largely misunderstood technologies. This Technical Guide covers the basics of both, where they intersect and then reports on new developments. It outlines differences in SDN architecture and...Continue Reading
Is it too early to start planning for 5G?
The development of 5G is gaining buzz, but is it too early to seriously discuss 5G for mobile networks? Mike Jude explains the issues.Continue Reading
Building a hybrid network with SDN, network virtualization
SDN and network virtualization are new and still largely misunderstood technologies. Here's how they can combine to build a modern hybrid network.Continue Reading
Understanding the basics of bare-metal switches
Increased commoditization in networking is allowing organizations to drive down costs. Learn about the role of bare-metal switches in this transition.Continue Reading
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Overlay networks: Understanding the basics, making it a reality
Network overlays place a virtual network over the physical infrastructure for dynamic provisioning and orchestration of network resources.Continue Reading
When SDN meets Hadoop big data analysis, things get dynamic
SDN can provide the network orchestration necessary to bring dynamic Hadoop big data analysis to life today.Continue Reading
Make your hybrid cloud transparent: Virtual switches, other cool tools
Cloud visibility is a major challenge. Luckily, there are options for creating observation posts in hybrid infrastructures. Here are some to consider.Continue Reading
optical line terminal (OLT)
An optical line terminal (OLT) is a device that is located at the service provider's central office and is the endpoint of a passive optical network (PON).Continue Reading
bring your own device workplace (BYOD workplace)
A bring your own work environment (BYOWE) is one that allows -- or even encourages -- employees to use consumer technology for job-related tasks.Continue Reading