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July 15, 2021 15 Jul'21
Edge-to-cloud architecture turns key for digital initiatives

Enterprises pursuing digital transformation initiatives may need to reexamine their infrastructure architecture to bring compute and storage closer to data generated at the edge.
July 01, 2021 01 Jul'21
Microsoft will host AT&T 5G network on Azure

AT&T will move its 5G services to Microsoft's Azure cloud. The move provides Microsoft with a critical 5G customer while AT&T cuts costs and gains scalability.
June 11, 2021 11 Jun'21
Cisco DNA Center update tackles customer headaches

The latest DNA Center upgrade simplifies deploying the campus network controller and scaling the platform to handle more endpoints. Cisco plans to release it in mid-June.
June 04, 2021 04 Jun'21
Cisco readies portfolio for hybrid cloud, modern data centers

Cisco tackles hybrid cloud complexity with the introduction of the UCS X-Series unified computing system, ThousandEyes integrations and Intersight advancements.

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File Transfer Access and Management (FTAM)

File Transfer Access and Management (FTAM) is an OSI application Layer 7 protocol that standardizes how files are accessed and managed in a distributed network file system. Continue Reading
What is 6G? Overview of 6G networks & technology

6G (sixth-generation wireless) is the successor to 5G cellular technology. Continue Reading
5G core network functionality driven by SDN, NFV

To reap the full benefits of 5G, operators are using SDN, NFV and network slicing to build out core network functionality. Continue Reading

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Enterprises look to formalize WFH network architecture

As work-from-home programs prove they're here to stay, enterprise network teams are assessing their network designs to ensure adequate support and performance for home offices. Continue Reading
BGP vs. OSPF: When to use each protocol

BGP and OSPF are two of the most common routing protocols. While BGP excels with dynamic routing for large networks, OSPF offers more efficient path choice and convergence speed. Continue Reading
Explore 4 leading network performance monitoring tools

The network performance monitoring market is changing to address the emergence of IoT and AI. Read more about the NPM market evolution, the leading vendors and the diverse products they offer. Continue Reading

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Use NSX firewall best practices to improve security

VM security is integral to a healthy data center. VMware's NSX-T software offers comprehensive security measures through firewalls. Make them work with a few best practices. Continue Reading
5 steps to achieve network infrastructure modernization

All networks may be different, but companies have similar goals when they look to upgrade their network infrastructures. Assessing current designs is just the first step. Continue Reading
Enterprise RF spectrum management best practices

Effective spectrum management requires coordination from company departments to follow certain policies before introducing wireless devices to the enterprise. Continue Reading

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What is the difference between WLAN and Wi-Fi?

Although the terms WLAN and Wi-Fi are used interchangeably, the two wireless technologies are quite different. Fundamentally, Wi-Fi is just a type of WLAN. Continue Reading
How to use two VPN connections at the same time

Network managers and users might opt to set up two VPN connections at the same time, from the same remote device. But that might not be possible -- or safe. Continue Reading
The top 6 SSH risks and how regular assessments cut danger

By performing ongoing risk assessments, organizations can keep their SSH vulnerabilities at a minimum and ensure their remote access foundation is secure. Continue Reading