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• Intent-driven networking reshaping network service delivery

  When configuring a network, engineers often focus on individual tasks to enable network service delivery. Intent-driven networking transfers the focus to the overall network.  Continue Reading

• Multicloud environment poses management challenges

  The growth of the multicloud environment among enterprises is fueling the need for management tools that reduce complexity and redundancy.  Continue Reading

• What a network speed check revealed about sluggish performance

  A simple congestive overload of a low-speed link was the problem, but diagnosing the network speed check wasn't simple -- or easy.  Continue Reading

• IT technical skills need to adapt as IT architecture shifts

  As IT architecture shifts and cloud computing grows, some IT departments may have outdated IT technical skills. How can IT departments close the skills gap?  Continue Reading

• WAN access options multiply when buying network services

  A new menu of WAN access options means companies have a wide variety of means to reach cloud and network services. But more choice also means more potential pitfalls.  Continue Reading

• Next-gen 5G wireless technology means capacity is key

  New wireless generations roll out almost every decade. What does the upcoming 5G wireless technology have to offer, and how is it different from previous generations?  Continue Reading

• Pervasive security is needed to protect modern networks

  Pervasive security in place of layered security is needed to secure and defend modern networks from diverse cyber threats.  Continue Reading

• The white box switching market gets a closer look

  Following years of development, is the potential of the white box switching market finally being realized?  Continue Reading

• In virtualized networking, availability tracking is key

  With virtualized networking now on the scene, tracking availability is more complex than ever. Learn about the latest technology and techniques for keeping the network manageable.  Continue Reading

• Adoption of cloud computing means updating networks

  The widespread adoption of cloud computing means enterprises have to carefully balance how they upgrade their network infrastructure.  Continue Reading

• On-premises services and cloud compete at network edges

  As organizations are pushed to move services from on premises to the cloud, the focus shifts to network edges.  Continue Reading

• IP subnetting: How to calculate subnet masks

  Check out IP subnetting shortcuts on how to do subnet mask calculations and break down IP address classes to route traffic within your network.  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

• 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

• 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