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August 09, 2018 09 Aug'18
What it takes to be a steward of your SDN career

When it comes to SDN careers and training, the impetus is on vendors, enterprises and individual network professionals to create and pursue training and certification opportunities.
May 24, 2018 24 May'18
IDC, Cisco survey assesses future IT staffing needs

New IDC survey on digital transformation's effects on future IT staffing outline technology trends affecting IT hiring and 20 roles that emphasize need for expanded skill sets.
April 25, 2018 25 Apr'18
2018 ONUG conference to tackle IT disruption, building blocks

With the spring 2018 ONUG conference coming up on May 8 to 9, Nick Lippis, ONUG co-founder, discusses how IT teams are facing disruption from technologies like the cloud and SD-WAN.
April 11, 2018 11 Apr'18
MEF launches SDN certification and specs for Presto APIs

MEF worked with The Linux Foundation and ETSI to develop an NFV and SDN certification to focus on related knowledge and skills. Meantime, MEF published specs for its Presto APIs.

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artificial neural network (ANN)

In information technology (IT), a neural network is a system of hardware and/or software patterned after the operation of neurons in the human brain. Continue Reading
Networking (computer)

Networking, also known as computer networking, is the practice of transporting and exchanging data between nodes over a shared medium in an information system. Continue Reading
UDP (User Datagram Protocol)

UDP (User Datagram Protocol) is an alternative communications protocol to Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) used primarily for establishing low-latency and loss-tolerating connections between applications on the internet. Continue Reading

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The growing ties between networking roles and automation

Network automation is here, bringing with it new demands for network professionals. But these changes should go beyond shifting networking roles, responsibilities and skills. Continue Reading
Wireless networking technology helps craft IT modernization

A long-term care business looks to wireless network technology and Active Directory to kick off its IT modernization plan and business growth. Continue Reading
IT Priorities survey predicts 2018 IT strategy for tech pros

In TechTarget's annual IT Priorities survey, information technology professionals across industries provide a glimpse of their 2018 IT strategy plans and pet projects. Continue Reading

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Network security issues top the list of enterprise priorities

A network manager's list of concerns is always long. But given the rise of deadly threats, security tops the list, followed by SDN, IoT and edge computing. Continue Reading
network configuration management (NCM)

Network configuration management is the process of organizing and maintaining information about all the components of a computer network. Continue Reading
Automated networks mean clearing some key hurdles first

Obstacles facing IT adoption of automation in the network including training and trust. Now's the time to clear these hurdles and reap the benefits of an automated future. Continue Reading

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Information security certifications: Introductory level

This series looks at the top information security certifications for IT professionals. Part one reviews basic, vendor-neutral certifications for entry-level positions. Continue Reading
How to use traceroute to troubleshoot network problems

Traceroute is a tool that can provide more insight than you might think. Learn how to use traceroute to troubleshoot network issues. Continue Reading
How to calculate network bandwidth requirements

Figuring out how to calculate bandwidth requirements is vital to ensuring your network runs smoothly, and it's best to get the formula correct from the beginning. Continue Reading

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