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• Hybrid SDN is the gateway drug to the new network

  Enterprises aren't ready to revamp entire networks for SDN, but it's not a zero-sum game. A hybrid SDN strategy introduces it gradually or partially. Continue Reading

• Context aids fight against network security threats

  Today's network security threats demand a context-based approach, but without a good grasp of security basics, context won't do you much good. Continue Reading

• Regulatory pressure accompanies changing IT landscape

  The new IT landscape is more virtual, distributed and increasingly mobile. It's more interconnected with applications talking to each other. Threats are evolving and so is regulatory pressure. All of this creates security compliance challenges. Continue Reading

• Pervasive protection is the new security paradigm

  Pervasive protection encompasses risk management, forensics, identity authentication and risk management to provide a centralized approach to security management that protects your enterprise network in a modern IT landscape. Continue Reading

• Implementing a new security management plan

  To respond to increased cyberthreats, enterprises need to form their network's security plan around the idea of pervasive protection, which is based on the notion of a centrally managed security system. Continue Reading

• Why you should update your IPv6 equipment purchasing policies now

  To make your network IPv6 equipment ready for the transition, these guidelines can help you update your purchasing policies to make sure you and your vendors are on the same page when it comes to IPv6 features.Continue Reading

• What you need to know about switch upgrades

  Next-generation switches have a lot of capabilities, especially as vendors retool their product lines to support application awareness and other features. But make sure you get the switch you need.Continue Reading

• Do providers gain any IPv6 benefits for their cloud infrastructure?

  If services providers want to improve their cloud services and build large-scale cloud infrastructures, they must look to IPv6. IPv6 expert Ciprian Popoviciu explains the IPv6 benefits that providers don't get with IPv4.Continue Reading

• Xirrus offers 802.11ac Wave 2 upgrade path through XR arrays

  Xirrus announced 802.11ac Wave 2 upgradability through its modular Xirrus XR Arrays in anticipation of Wave 2 shipping next year.Continue Reading

• After you buy, configure your WAN optimizer to work for you

  Before putting your WAN optimization platform into production, make sure it's tuned to meet your specific needs.Continue Reading

• Will the Facebook switch and SDN OS change networking? Maybe

  Network engineers are largely split on how the new open source Facebook switch and SDN OS will impact their environments.Continue Reading

• Benchmark WAN optimization tools before you buy

  WAN optimization is a critical component of every enterprise's network infrastructure. Always properly test your environment, however, before deciding which optimization platform to deploy.Continue Reading

• Maximizing applications in the hybrid cloud environment

  The network plays an important role in cloud application performance. The most important factors affecting how it performs are your choice of monitoring tool and how you analyze that data. It's all about having the right analytics capabilities.Continue Reading

• What kind of IPv6 support can providers offer?

  With the transition to IPv6 looming, service providers must be aware of the types of IPv6 support they can make available to their enterprise customers. IPv6 expert Ciprian Popoviciu explains what providers can do to guide their customers.Continue Reading

• Cisco iWAN marries MPLS and Internet for WAN aggregation

  With Cisco iWAN, engineers optimize WAN performance by dynamically aggregating MPLS and Internet resources.Continue Reading