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April 08, 2021 08 Apr'21
Arista simplifies network management in latest CloudVision

Arista's CloudVision 2021 has better analytics for spotting network congestion and a dashboard for monitoring Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Google Workspace and other applications.
April 06, 2021 06 Apr'21
Verizon, AWS launch mobile edge computing platform

The AWS, Verizon mobile edge computing offering is a managed service that combines private 5G connectivity with AWS Outposts.
April 01, 2021 01 Apr'21
Cisco integrates ThousandEyes with AppDynamics, Catalyst

The latest Cisco ThousandEyes integration adds internet intelligence to the AppDynamics application performance dashboard, a plus for AppOps and NetOps teams in Cisco shops.
March 30, 2021 30 Mar'21
Cisco network as a service for hybrid clouds on the horizon

Cisco's first network-as-a-service product will deliver hybrid cloud infrastructure. The company plans to start selling the NaaS offering and an all-in-one SASE product this year.

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Cisco Live 2021 conference coverage, news and analysis

Cisco Live 2021, a two-day global virtual conference, highlights top networking trends. The digital event also features keynote speeches and technical education sessions. Continue Reading
Cloudflare vs. Amazon CloudFront: Which CDN is right for you?

Review the similarities and differences between CloudFront and Cloudflare to help your IT team choose between these two popular CDN services. Continue Reading
OSI model (Open Systems Interconnection)

OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) is a reference model for how applications communicate over a network. Continue Reading

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Top network IT investments include 5G, smartNICs, cloud

Market analysts showed interest in 5G and smartNICs during an ONUG conference panel on enterprise IT investments. And don't forget the seemingly inevitable mention of cloud. Continue Reading
How cloud-native networking will transform infrastructure

Cloud-native networking aims to prioritize business needs and enable networks to become more efficient. Learn more about the potential benefits and challenges in this expert Q&A. Continue Reading
The role of network observability in distributed systems

Network observability sounds like a new term for an existing practice, but is that the case? This chapter excerpt lays out what observability is and everything you need to know. Continue Reading

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How cloud-based network monitoring tools expand visibility

Organizations have become even more distributed and virtual in the wake of COVID-19. Cloud-based network monitoring is well suited to keep tabs on network performance. Continue Reading
5 basic steps for effective cloud network security

In hybrid infrastructures, old network security systems won't work. Enterprises must adopt effective cloud network security strategies to keep their assets safe. Continue Reading
Cloud networking complexity includes visibility and security

Enterprises are deploying more workloads in cloud environments. But the visibility, security and management required for those extensions of IT infrastructure can get complicated. Continue Reading

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How to work with Azure DNS zones

Microsoft's hosting service for DNS domains is an option for organizations with a heavy Azure investment that want the benefits associated with a cloud service. Continue Reading
Overcome these common cloud bursting challenges

Cloud bursting might seem like a great way to handle traffic spikes, but it's rife with complications. Still, it's not impossible. Incorporate these strategies in your IT plans to get your hybrid cloud up and running. Continue Reading
3 potential multi-cloud challenges that could go unnoticed

Disaster recovery, vendor lock-in and cost are major factors as organizations evaluate multi-cloud strategies. However, these pros can become cons if teams aren't careful. Continue Reading