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• The status of white box networking in the enterprise

  Despite the benefits of white box networking, most enterprises are cautious about deployment. Use these five questions to determine when white box implementation is a smart move. Continue Reading

• 3 tips for proper network provisioning and capacity planning

  To provision the right amount of network resources, be sure to review past network performance, assess upcoming tech projects and consider business strategy changes. Continue Reading

• Will 5G networks require new network engineer skills?

  The 5G network will likely affect network engineer skills in areas such as security, physical appliances and software. But enterprise teams won't see too much change, for now. Continue Reading

• Benefits of 5G to drive enterprise adoption regardless of provider

  Key 5G expectations among business decision-makers include improved network speed and reliability, and most enterprises are willing to obtain 5G regardless of provider or price. Continue Reading

• DIY SD-WAN more complex than some vendors admit

  Is DIY SD-WAN a do or a don't bother? One expert says it's rarely as simple as vendors suggest -- prompting a growing number of enterprises to enlist third-party support. Continue Reading

• Specialized network engineer skills deemed unnecessary by 2020

  Common networking roles are shifting to keep up with network transformation and a changing industry. Challenges include new monitoring tools and increased complexity.Continue Reading

• Drawbacks of open source networking could impede full growth

  IT teams have increasingly accepted the use of open source within their organizations. But open source networking continues to lag behind -- and it may not catch up.Continue Reading

• New options to enable remote access in the network

  Networking pros must enable remote access to corporate networks in more agile ways to keep pace with complex networks using both private and public clouds.Continue Reading

• Understand why edge computing technology matters

  To deliver on IoT's promise of a digital revolution, connected devices need access to localized compute, storage and networking resources. Welcome to life on the edge.Continue Reading

• The future of VPN will reflect the need for flexibility

  The future of VPN services reflects the industry's trend toward software networking, evident in developments like SD-WAN and public cloud. The need for flexible technology is a main driver.Continue Reading

• Review the benefits of network performance monitoring strategies

  This compilation delves into five points regarding the benefits of network performance monitoring, as well as various monitoring tools and strategies.Continue Reading

• IT directors share SD-WAN advantages and advice

  Enhanced access to internet applications, streamlined network connectivity and faster deployments at new offices are just some common SD-WAN advantages.Continue Reading

• What the future of edge computing means for cloud and networks

  IoT and application processing needs are shaping the future of edge computing, driving the growth of micro modular data centers and raising the question of cloud computing's relevance.Continue Reading

• Public cloud networking basics: How to navigate to AWS, Azure

  Moving workloads to AWS and Azure doesn't have to be difficult as long as you follow a few cloud networking basics. What do you need to know to make the shift?Continue Reading

• Improve data center efficiency with these 3 steps

  As applications require more computing power, enterprises need to ensure they maximize their data centers. These three steps can improve data center efficiency.Continue Reading