Tips

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• How to estimate the ROI of a SD-WAN implementation

  Going forward on a SD-WAN implementation is a big step for enterprises, but determining the return on investment can be a deciding factor in whether to crop more expensive MPLS lines.  Continue Reading

• Exploring the ins and outs of enterprise hardware pricing

  Cloud computing has changed how businesses buy technology. How does the age of SaaS affect enterprise hardware pricing?  Continue Reading

• What to know about choosing a vCPE platform

  Service providers are opting for virtual CPE and its resulting benefits, but choosing the right vCPE platform is essential to get the most out of it.  Continue Reading

• Are you getting what you're paying for with your WAN SLA performance?

  An Enterprise Management Associates study examining WAN SLA performance found that companies need to be more proactive in how they keep tabs on their service providers.  Continue Reading

• How segment routing could be a boon to SDN

  Segment routing could prove to be a compelling alternative to OpenFlow, but more work needs to be done before it becomes a mainstream technology.  Continue Reading

• The benefits of the 802.11ad standard shouldn't be overlooked

  The other WLAN standard, 802.11ad, will bring even more flexibility and opportunities to enterprises, but the specification also comes with some challenges.  Continue Reading

• How SD-WAN benefits app delivery

  There are many SD-WAN benefits for the enterprise, including cost savings, better app delivery and more. Learn how to software define your wide area network.  Continue Reading

• Comparing cable types: Fiber vs. copper twisted pair

  What's the difference in fiber vs. copper cables? Key differences include cost, speed and more when it comes to fiber optic and copper twisted-pair cabling options.  Continue Reading

• Denial-of-service defense depends on multipronged strategy

  Ransomware and data breaches may be getting all the headlines, but denial-of-service attacks are on the rise. What can you do to mitigate their effect?  Continue Reading

• Cisco's Tetration adds visibility for monitoring data centers

  Cisco analytics engine takes monitoring data centers to new levels by capturing network traffic and employing big data techniques to diagnose problems.  Continue Reading

• White box switches and hyper-convergence aid data center networks now

  White box switches and hyper-convergence are two upgrades that can breathe new life into your data center network. Learn what they are and how to make them work for you.  Continue Reading

• DevOps and automation in the software-defined network

  Software-defined networking allows today's networks to keep pace with DevOps and automation demands, making rapid and reliable software delivery possible.  Continue Reading

• Secure cloud network services drive enterprise cloud migrations

  Ensuring secure cloud network connections is paramount to easing business concerns about moving workloads to the cloud, and a growing number of cloud networking options can help.  Continue Reading

• WAN-cloud eXchange extends the private WAN to the cloud

  Enterprises can reap cloud benefits while relieving concerns about security and reliability with a WAN-cloud eXchange, or WAN-CX.  Continue Reading

• As technology changes, networking skills need to keep up

  Evolving technology demands that networking professionals stay up to speed on the latest advancements, especially those centered around software-based services.  Continue Reading