AI-powered 6G wireless promises big changes
The next-gen technology is still years away, but 6G wireless could enable futuristic high-bandwidth, low-latency applications.
5 data center predictions: Surging demand and tighter rules squeeze operations
Rising workloads, tougher sustainability regulations, and cost pressures will increasingly squeeze data center operators in 2024 and force tradeoffs between business expansion and infrastructure reliability.
Data centers unprepared for new European energy efficiency regulations
Regulatory pressure is driving IT teams to invest in more efficient servers and storage and improve their data-center reporting capabilities.
5 ways to boost server efficiency
Right-sizing workloads, upgrading to newer servers, and managing power consumption can help enterprises reach their data center sustainability goals.
8 top industries for private 5G
Manufacturing, transportation and logistics lead the way among the top industry verticals for private 5G deployments.
Hot (and not hot) networking skills
Flexibility and willingness to learn are prized over specialization. SASE, SD-WAN and ZTNA skills are in demand.
Generative AI dominates VMware Explore news
Highlights include a private AI platform developed with Nvidia that lets enterprises run generative AI applications on their proprietary data within VMware’s hybrid cloud infrastructure.
VMware Cloud gains faster ransomware recovery, expanded management capabilities
Among the announcements at the VMware Explore conference is a new IBM-managed service based on VMware Cloud editions.
VMware NSX+ centralizes cloud networking and security for multicloud environments
VMware NSX+ is a new cloud-managed service that enables consistent network operations and centralized security policy creation and enforcement in multicloud environments.
VMware combines SASE and edge management in new orchestration platform, announces private 5G service
News from the VMware Explore conference includes a unified management platform for VMware’s SASE and edge computing stack, along with a new managed private mobile…
VMware, Nvidia team on enterprise-grade AI platform
VMware Private AI Foundation with Nvidia will enable enterprises to customize models and run generative AI applications on their own infrastructure in their data centers,…
Hybrid mesh firewall platforms gain interest as management challenges intensify
Different types of firewalls, including hardware, virtual, cloud-native, and firewall as a service, can be deployed and managed from a central interface with a hybrid…
Flight to cloud drives IaaS networking adoption
Demand for cloud connects/interconnects is rising as enterprises commit to multicloud and SaaS application environments, and that’s driving greater interest in IaaS cloud networking services,…
Gartner: SSE landscape shifts as vendors add more security services
Vendors are stacking their security service edge (SSE) suites with even more security functions, according to the latest Gartner Magic Quadrant.
5G network slices could be vulnerable to attack, researchers say
Configuration errors and device vulnerabilities could allow attackers to move laterally across 5G network slices.
Commercial quantum networks inch closer to primetime
The potential for attackers to use quantum computers to crack public key cryptography algorithms is driving research and investment in developing quantum-safe networks.
Enterprises turn to single-vendor SASE for ease of manageability
Getting the full SASE stack of networking and security capabilities from a single vendor can simplify deployment and management, but there are downsides to consider.
NTT, Palo Alto partner for managed SASE with AIOps
Using a managed services provider to deliver SASE can streamline deployment and free up enterprise resources.
Pros and cons of managed SASE
Managed SASE can be appealing for enterprises that want a single provider for deployment and management of WAN and security infrastructure, but there can be…
What to expect from SASE certifications
SASE certification options are expanding, with Palo Alto joining Cato Networks, Netskope and Versa Networks. Are they worth the effort?
IT supply issues have organizations shifting from just-in-time to just-in-case buying
Uncertainty about the length of backlogs for IT hardware means both vendors and enterprises are changing their purchasing strategies.
IoT security strategy from those who use connected devices
Reducing threats from enterprise IoT devices requires monitoring tools, software vulnerability testing, and network security measures including network segmentation.
Cisco DevNet certifications explained
New career-boosting certs are aimed at network automation, observability and programmability
Early adopters embrace private 5G
Two arenas and a manufacturing center are deploying private 5G networks for tech gains that include low latency, high reliability, and support for massive numbers…
Who’s selling private 5G and what do you get?
There are five common ways for companies to procure private 5G networks, and service levels can vary dramatically.
Private 5G promising for enterprises, but growth stymied by pandemic, lack of hardware
It’s still early days for private 5G networks, as a majority of enterprises are waiting for devices to mature, standards to progress, and solid use…
How SASE uses AI
SASE vendors are applying AI and machine learning to the network- and security-related data they collect to sharpen analytics, tighten security and boost performance.
Who’s selling SASE and what do you get?
SASE rolls networking and security into a cloud service, making it easier for enterprises to provide simple, secure access to corporate resources. Many vendors offer…
10 ways IT can navigate the chip shortage
Buying used gear, extending the life of existing IT equipment, and considering cloud alternatives are among the tactics industry watchers recommend for dealing with the…
Gartner: SSE is SASE minus the SD-WAN
Security service edge (SSE) bundles a cloud access security broker, secure web gateway and ZTNA, according to Gartner.