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Data Center Networking News

May 21, 2020 21 May'20
Small vendors that stand out in network automation

When incumbent vendors fall short, enterprises should consider these small vendors for new approaches to analytics and network automation.
May 15, 2020 15 May'20
Cisco says IT spending uptick possible despite pandemic

Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins said some industries could resume IT spending soon, despite the pandemic. Robbins' comments came after the company reported an 8% drop in quarterly revenue.
May 14, 2020 14 May'20
Enterprises struggle to learn Microsoft Sonic networking

Problems with Microsoft Sonic include a lack of management tools, weak support from hardware vendors and a steep learning curve for engineers, companies said at the OCP Virtual Summit.
May 07, 2020 07 May'20
Nvidia acquisitions open up AI opportunities

Nvidia's recent acquisition of Cumulus Networks and Mellanox provide the components for building systems to power future AI applications.

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What is the difference between a socket and a port?

Sockets, ports and port numbers have functional overlap, but the terms are distinct. A socket is part of a port, while a port number is part of a socket. We explain. Continue Reading
Review these hybrid cloud connectivity best practices

Private and public clouds stress networks in different ways and don't always play well together. Here's what you need to know to set up a cost-effective hybrid cloud network architecture. Continue Reading
SASE model aims to boost network security, performance

Secure Access Service Edge is the new approach to improving network performance in enterprises powered by cloud and mobile. Here's what you must know about SASE. Continue Reading

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Open Systems' SASE tech wins TechTarget innovation award

Open Systems' SASE platform helped tens of thousands of workers gain secure remote access during the COVID-19 crisis. Learn more about our new Network Innovation Award winner. Continue Reading
Can a SASE architecture deliver better network performance?

Learn how the emerging technology called Secure Access Service Edge, or SASE, outperforms traditional architectures to deliver a more secure, better performing network. Continue Reading
How SASE architecture integrates with network infrastructure

SASE architecture offers a compelling value proposition, as it converges networking and security services onto a single cloud platform. Explore how it works with existing infrastructure. Continue Reading

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How SD-WAN and cloud exchanges benefit multi-cloud settings

As more organizations move IT workloads outside of company walls, SD-WAN services can help ease the shift to cloud environments and secure cloud connections, like cloud exchanges. Continue Reading
Discover key OpenStack deployment methods for networks

In this book excerpt, explore best practices for OpenStack deployment methods, and glean expert advice on how to achieve an efficient OpenStack network deployment. Continue Reading
How do you address QoS in cloud communication networks?

To ensure UCaaS traffic runs smoothly across your network, provision sufficient WAN bandwidth, provide low latency and implement QoS controls on WAN routers. Continue Reading

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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
6 multi-cloud storage challenges that affect strategic plans

Using multiple cloud storage providers can affect more than just how and where your data is stored. Discover the areas you need to consider to improve performance and costs. Continue Reading