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Network Infrastructure News
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December 04, 2019
04
Dec'19
3 networking startups rearchitect routing
Networking startups Arrcus, DriveNets and Volta Networks help service providers redefine routing in the data center and at the edge.
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December 02, 2019
02
Dec'19
The technological evolution of IT industry leaders: 2000 - 2020
As technology has shifted since 2000, so have IT leaders. This guide looks at how Oracle, Cisco, Dell and SAP have adapted to emerging technologies and are preparing for 2020.
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November 22, 2019
22
Nov'19
Extreme makes Fabric Automation friendlier to developers
Extreme Networks adds Fabric Automation features that make the company's virtualized data center networks more adaptive to changes by application developers.
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November 07, 2019
07
Nov'19
Cisco Meraki Go chasing Best Buy customers
The latest Cisco Meraki Go products cost as little as $149 -- a price that could attract Best Buy customers.
Network Infrastructure Get Started
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bandwidth
Network bandwidth is the capacity of a wired or wireless network communications link to transmit the maximum amount of data from one point to another over a computer network or internet connection in a given amount of time -- usually, one second. Continue Reading
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A deep dive into the differences between 4G and 5G networks
Yes, 4G and 5G network architectures will differ, but organizations may not see change for some time. This feature explores 4G and 5G differences and lays out what you should know. Continue Reading
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DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a network management protocol used to dynamically assign an Internet Protocol (IP) address to any device, or node, on a network so they can communicate using IP. Continue Reading
Evaluate Network Infrastructure Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Assess the Wi-Fi 6 features available in Wave 1 and Wave 2
Catch up on the different features available with the first wave of Wi-Fi 6, including OFDMA and Target Wake Time, and find out which capabilities Wave 2 will bring. Continue Reading
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NSX Intelligence evolves network security and load balancing
NSX Intelligence can bolster your zero-trust network security, provide microsegmentation analytics and balance loads in your network. Learn more about this new VMware product. Continue Reading
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Explore evolving 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
Manage Network Infrastructure
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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How can SD-WAN and edge computing services work together?
Organizations may want to consider the effect SD-WAN and edge computing could have when combined. Make sure to consider all options before choosing a combination model, however. Continue Reading
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What is the difference between a managed and unmanaged switch?
One difference between managed and unmanaged switches is complexity. A managed switch is more complex and requires more skills, but it offers better network control and configuration. Continue Reading
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What are the challenges of IoT in space?
Even though aging hardware is a problem all networks face at some point, satellite IoT networks boost some network challenges to a new level. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Network Infrastructure Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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3 challenges of edge computing, IoT network adoption
While edge computing and IoT devices can spark networking innovations, these technologies can also create challenges and pitfalls organizations aren't yet equipped to deal with. Continue Reading
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What's the difference between half-duplex and full-duplex?
A half-duplex transmission could be considered a one-way street between sender and receiver. Full-duplex, on the other hand, enables two-way traffic at the same time. Continue Reading
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4 enterprise WAN challenges that 5G service could resolve
With 5G, organizations could ease or resolve common WAN challenges around deployment, business expansion, monthly pricing models and adoption of new technologies. Continue Reading