SUSE’s Rancher acquisition brings containerisation support
SUSE’s acquisition of Rancher Labs puts the open source vendor in a much stronger position to offer flexible, edge-based services to customers.
Stories by Jon Gold
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Edge computing: When to outsource, when to DIY
Enterprises can choose on-premises edge computing options or hire public edge services, but the right choice depends on multiple factors.
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Forrester: Get ready for IoT networking chaos
The varying network needs of IoT devices may force enterprises to master many connectivity technologies.
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How the Gap embraced the edge
One of the best-known clothing retailers in the world has embraced edge computing technology and realised significant operational advantages.
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Machine learning in network management has promise, challenges
Automation, machine learning and artificial intelligence are becoming critical network-management capabilities as network complexity skyrockets.
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Verizon deals with Microsoft, Nokia aim at making private 5G easier
At this stage of 5G availability, offerings that blend fast cellular service with compatible software and hardware may attract early adopters.
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Cradlepoint buy nets Ericsson 5G infrastructure for carriers, enterprises
Ericsson’s $1.1 billion purchase of Cradlepoint could broaden its customer base and expand the 5G services its carrier customers can support.
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IoT power: battery, wired or wireless?
Powering small IoT devices spread over a wide area is an important issue, and efficiency is the name of the game.
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5G can make for cost-effective private backhaul
While 5G use cases tend toward connecting many devices to a network, using the wireless technology for private backhaul can have a surprising amount of utility.
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5G rises as overall wireless infrastructure spending falls: Gartner report
Despite the continued rise of 5G technology on carrier networks, overall spending on wireless infrastructure is set to dip slightly this year.
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Private 5G can solve some enterprise problems that Wi-Fi can’t
While service providers might think of private 5G as a competitor to Wi-Fi, short-term enterprise use will be supplemental.
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How 5G frequency affects range and speed
5G spectrum use falls into three major bands, each with different characteristics that can influence coverage and deployment strategies.
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Ripple20 TCP/IP flaws can be patched but still threaten IoT devices
A serious security flaw in a TCP/IP library used by thousands upon thousands of IoT devices remains difficult to address even though a fix exists.
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Microsoft is buying CyberX to bolster its Azure IoT security
Microsoft has announced it will purchase the industrially focused network security vendor CyberX for an undisclosed sum in an effort to bolster the security capabilities of its Azure IoT platform.
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Creating complex digital twins requires sharing intellectual property
The possibilities of digital twinning are rapidly expanding, but the networking and interconnection technology behind it need to keep pace.
