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WAN vs. SD-WAN: The '80s called - they want their router back
Software-as-a-Service

WAN vs. SD-WAN: The '80s called - they want their router back

The time has come to move beyond manual device-by-device configuration of traditional routers and to an advanced SD-WAN solution.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2017
Silver Peak's CEO shares his tech predictions for 2018
Network Infrastructure

Silver Peak's CEO shares his tech predictions for 2018

As SD-WAN hits mainstream, the largest independent SD-WAN vendors will likely be in a position to pursue an initial public offering.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2017
Six things the security industry can expect from 2018
Malware

Six things the security industry can expect from 2018

The security industry gears up for 2018 with rising ransomware, Office 365 threats, and hybrid cloud adoption, predicts Barracuda Networks' Mark Lukie.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
Why WAN availability is crucial to the cloud-first enterprise
Unified Communications

Why WAN availability is crucial to the cloud-first enterprise

Organisations of all sizes must consider high availability as part of their digital transformation strategy says ZK Research's Zeus Kerravala.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2017
Introducing bandwidth on demand - the latest from BT
Bandwidth

Introducing bandwidth on demand - the latest from BT

With Bandwidth on demand, customers can increase bandwidth in real time when needed, for the period they require.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Sep 2017
Gartner: Just what is the edge and who defines it?
Network Infrastructure

Gartner: Just what is the edge and who defines it?

Gartner illuminates the fierce scramble defining the 'edge' in tech, with big players vying to shape its future.

By Ted Chamberlin • 2 min read • Sat, 9th Sep 2017
SD-WAN solution subjected to stress tests, proves resiliency & availability
Network Infrastructure

SD-WAN solution subjected to stress tests, proves resiliency & availability

The solution was subjected to hands-on stress tests to validate the resiliency of multi-link bonded tunnels and path conditioning.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2017
City of sensors: Spark NZ rolls out nationwide IoT network
Internet of Things

City of sensors: Spark NZ rolls out nationwide IoT network

Spark, a New Zealand telecoms company, has begun a nationwide roll-out of a low power wide area network to enable IoT.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017
Juniper Networks unveils new cloud-grade networking to simplify cloud transformation
Network Infrastructure

Juniper Networks unveils new cloud-grade networking to simplify cloud transformation

The demand for cloud-based services continues to create disruption, resulting in complexity for operators and enterprises that need to pivot quickly.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017
NTT Communications' new SD-WAN footprint reaches 190+ countries
Network Infrastructure

NTT Communications' new SD-WAN footprint reaches 190+ countries

Designed for global and regional enterprises, the NTT SD-WAN platform is locally distributed around the world via 75+ local cloud centers (LCCs).

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
Forget proprietary hardware in the data centre, Verizon has a new solution
Edge Computing

Forget proprietary hardware in the data centre, Verizon has a new solution

Instead of purchasing and installing proprietary hardware in their data centres, customers can now get enterprise-level network capability.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
Silver Peak announces new advancements to EdgeConnect SD-WAN
Unified Communications

Silver Peak announces new advancements to EdgeConnect SD-WAN

Silver Peak has announced changes to its high-performance SD-WAN, including the introduction of the First-packet iQ function.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
The seven scariest things about legacy WANs
Network Infrastructure

The seven scariest things about legacy WANs

Silver Peak's Graham Schultz argues outlines areas of concern in the current state of the WAN and argues the case for SD-WAN.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2017
Extreme Networks to acquire wireless LAN business from Zebra Technologies
Marketing Technologies

Extreme Networks to acquire wireless LAN business from Zebra Technologies

Extreme Networks to acquire Zebra Technologies' wireless LAN business, expanding its networking solutions and services.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2016
Cisco leads growing WLAN market on the back of rising internet traffic
Network Infrastructure

Cisco leads growing WLAN market on the back of rising internet traffic

The global WLAN market is set to grow by over 10% between 2016 and 2020, driven by the rising demand for faster internet connectivity.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2016
How broadband can be used for critical WAN tasks
Unified Communications

How broadband can be used for critical WAN tasks

An SD-WAN abstracts multiple, completely different forms of transport connectivity and combines them into manageable software components.

By Peter Skarlatos • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Aug 2016
Here's how broadband CAN be used for critical WAN tasks
Unified Communications

Here's how broadband CAN be used for critical WAN tasks

SD-WAN has graduated to hot topic status in tech circles, and enterprises are turning to this new approach to resolve their connectivity issues.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2016
Looking for the ideal outdoor WLAN solution? Your next choice in WiFi
Supply Chain

Looking for the ideal outdoor WLAN solution? Your next choice in WiFi

By using the existing technologies and reimagining the ways in which they're used, Cambium have created a product a step ahead of the rest.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Jul 2016