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• How to fix shortage of cyber security professionals?

  The cyber security skills shortage comes from an aging workforce and lack of interest in security among students. Emphasis must be put on education to close the gap. Continue Reading

• Many culprits to blame for application performance problems

  The answer to diagnosing application performance problems is fully understanding where issues may lie. Continue Reading

• What's behind your application performance problems

  Glen Kemp illuminates some of the issues that can lead to application performance issues in this two-part series. Continue Reading

• Broadcom, Intel SDN offerings: What's the difference?

  Glen Kemp breaks down the differences between Broadcom and Intel SDN chips and reference designs. Continue Reading

• As data center technology evolves, where should I focus my efforts?

  When data center admins are flooded with new technology, they must first prioritize their business objectives before deciding which tools to deploy. Continue Reading

• Network Functions Virtualization demands new network management models

  NFV aims for dynamic network provisioning and orchestration, requiring a new network management model that integrates legacy and virtual resources.Continue Reading

• Good BYOD expense management hinges on clear telecom expense policies

  A cohesive telecom expense management program must be based on clear policies governing how employees are reimbursed for using their own devices.Continue Reading

• Planning MPLS network procurement not for faint of heart

  In order to facilitate an MPLS link for your VPN, you need to follow four key steps -- including a provider- agnostic design and review.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

• How to manage bandwidth hogs of the mobile device age

  Personal mobile devices will hog your network resources unless you are prepared. Here is what network admins must do now.Continue Reading

• Who's calling? Engineering identity, authorization for VoIP calls

  To enable legal voice call interception in the world of VoIP, service operators need to find a way to gain accurate user identity and authentication.Continue Reading

• PSTN-to-VoIP evolution poses identity, authentication challenges

  Going from PSTN to VoIP services, this two-part series looks at the evolution of voice and its challenges, from enabling 911 to user identification.Continue Reading

• Why are open APIs needed in a software-defined network?

  Open APIs are architectural components of a software-defined network that push configurations or information to routers and switches or other apps.Continue Reading

• How will creating intellectual property affect the role and purpose of IT?

  As intellectual property becomes the objective of business, IT must focus more on security and flexibility.Continue Reading

• Five software-defined data center tips to consider before investing

  The software-defined data center combines programmable networks, servers and storage. But these SDDC tips show you what to look for beyond basic flexibility.Continue Reading