Network-as-a-service is the future, but it’s got challenges
NaaS offers flexibility, rapid provisioning, and predictable costs, but needs to resolve issue of vendor lock-in.
Stories by Lee Doyle
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How networking software can ease multi-cloud management complexity
Cloud providers offer security and networking tools that third-party platforms can abstract to make management simpler for enterprise IT teams.
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SASE check-list: 7 key evaluation criteria
Not all SASE providers are created equal - here's how IT decision makers can examine options and choose the best fit.
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Zero trust planning: Key factors for IT pros to consider
Rolling out effective zero-trust network access calls for coordinating IT and security teams, data discovery, network segmentation.
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What service mesh means to data centre networking
Microservices-style apps rely on dependable network infrastructure in order to respond quickly and reliably, and service mesh can be a powerful enabler.
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Choose flexible edge deployments carefully
Each edge-computing deployment has very specific requirements, but since the need for edge applications over time may shift, it’s important to find an architecture that works now but is flexible enough to meet future needs.
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Remote access needs strategic planning right now
Covid-19 triggered an increase in work-from-home employees, so IT pros should start work on a better remote-access architecture.
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Game changers at the branch: Wi-Fi 6, 4G, 5G plus SD-WAN
The growing use of cloud services is changing the pattern and the volume of branch-office data across the WAN.
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SD-WAN in 2020: 6 trends to look for
IT pros should look for better security, manageability and support but also check whether providers are likely to be acquired or close-up shop.
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White-box switches yield initial savings but pose challenges
White-box switches outfitted with independent network operating systems solutions have seen only limited adoption in leading enterprise IT shops.
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SD-Branch: What it is and why you'll need it
Branch offices are filling up with specialized networking appliances, but SD-Branch promises to reduce the clutter and save money.
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12 tips for SDN IT buyers
Software defined networking (SDN) offers significant opportunities and challenges for enterprise IT professionals. SDN has the potential to make networks more flexible, reduce the time to provision the network, improve quality of service, reduce operational costs and make networks more secure.
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Transforming the network with Network Functions Virtualization: 10 recommendations for service providers
In order to be successful in the fast paced Internet world, leading carriers must quickly introduce new services and reduce costs. Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) is a new technology enabling communications service providers (CSPs) to transform their networks. The goal of NFV is to help providers realize the innovation and cost curves enjoyed by the IT community.
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Network Functions Virtualization drives revolution in telecom network architectures
Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) has the potential to advance significant change in the way telecom networks are built and operated. Led by seven major communications service providers, NFV provides a standards-based approach to virtualizing a range of telecom applications, thus enabling them to run on industry standard servers.
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Exploring the SDN WAN use case
While deploying SDN technology to improve data center operations gets a lot of attention, utilizing SDN to improve the quality of service in the private wide area network (WAN) is an application that can bring significant benefits to an organization. By providing lower cost and easy to deploy software solutions, SDN will expand the use of WAN optimization by enabling adoption by a wide range of large, midsize and small businesses.
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