Data Center Networking

Data center networking is the networking infrastructure and technologies used to interconnect servers, storage systems, and other networking devices within a data center facility.

Enterprises investing in new infrastructure to support AI will have to choose between InfiniBand and Ethernet

Enterprise Connectivity

The Impact of AI on The Ethernet Switch Market The Impact of AI on The Ethernet Switch Market

Enterprises investing in new infrastructure to support AI will have to choose which technology is best for their particular needs. InfiniBand and Ethernet will likely continue to coexist for the foreseeable future. However, it’s highly likely that Ethernet will remain dominant in most network environments.

byPam Baker, Contributing Writer

Sep 16, 2024

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5 Min Read

Enterprises need advanced interconnect technologies, including PCIe, CXL, or a hybrid switch, to meet the demands of next-generation AI applications.

Data Center Networking

Choosing the Right Interconnect for Tomorrow’s AI Applications Choosing the Right Interconnect for Tomorrow’s AI Applications

byKrishna Mallampati, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, XConn Technologies

Sep 13, 2024

5 Min Read

New NVIDIA offerings and announcements offer a systems-level approach to address the needs of modern AI applications.

Data Center Networking

NVIDIA AI Updates – Blackwell Platform, NIM Agent Blueprints and MLPerf NVIDIA AI Updates – Blackwell Platform, NIM Agent Blueprints and MLPerf

byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research

Sep 5, 2024

5 Min Read

As air-cooled systems give up ground to liquid-cooled approaches, enterprises and operators evaluate data center re-architecture.

Network Management

Keeping Data Centers Cool as Heat Rises Inside and Out Keeping Data Centers Cool as Heat Rises Inside and Out

byBob Wallace, Featured Writer

Aug 31, 2024

4 Min Read

The integration of DHCP options with ZTP processes represents a significant advancement for network management.

Network Management

Zero-Touch Provisioning for Power Management Deployments Zero-Touch Provisioning for Power Management Deployments

Aug 27, 2024

4 Min Read

At SIGGRAPH 2024, NVIDIA highlighted the importance of accelerated computing by showcasing innovations that emphasize AI and generative models

Network Management

NVIDIA Shows Off the Breadth of its Accelerated Computing Platform at SIGGRAPH NVIDIA Shows Off the Breadth of its Accelerated Computing Platform at SIGGRAPH

byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research

Jul 30, 2024

6 Min Read

DPUs are extensively used to accelerate AI and ML workloads by offloading tasks such as neural network inference and training from CPUs and GPUs.

Network Infrastructure

Harnessing DPUs & How DPUs are Changing Data Centers

Harnessing DPUs & How DPUs are Changing Data Centers

byBob Wallace, Featured Writer

options like nickel-zinc batteries could allow data centers to operate over a wider temperature range while also offering higher power density.

Network Management

The Sweeping AI Trends Defining the Future Data Center

The Sweeping AI Trends Defining the Future Data Center

byTim Hysell, CEO and Co-founder, ZincFive

the real killer consumer use case for DPUs might be truly real-time applications.

Network Infrastructure

The Rise of DPUs: Revolutionizing App Performance and Delivery

The Rise of DPUs: Revolutionizing App Performance and Delivery

byEric Braun, Vice President of Product Management and Commercial Strategy, F5 NGINX

Successful deployment of AI requires a strategic approach to data management, leveraging emerging DataOps practices

Network Infrastructure

AI at Scale: Training Models and Unlocking Value

AI at Scale: Training Models and Unlocking Value

byAli Siddiqui, Chief Product Officer, BMC Software

AI is going to impact the network in more ways than one including the expansion of the N-S traffic path and the fight for AI compute interconnection.

Network Infrastructure

AI Applications Put More Focus on the Network

AI Applications Put More Focus on the Network

byLori MacVittie

Supercharging the Smart City with AI-Enhanced Edge Computing

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Supercharging the Smart City with AI-Enhanced Edge Computing

Supercharging the Smart City with AI-Enhanced Edge Computing

byCarrie Tuttle, Senior Product Marketing Manager of PowerEdge, Dell Technologies

Hybrid IT and the New East-West Network

Data Center Networking

Hybrid IT and the New East-West Network

Hybrid IT and the New East-West Network

byLori MacVittie

Satellite Operators Team to Pursue Direct-to-Device Opportunity

Data Center Networking

Satellite Operators Team to Pursue Direct-to-Device Opportunity

Satellite Operators Team to Pursue Direct-to-Device Opportunity

byBob Wallace, Featured Writer

How Cisco Sees Silicon One Easing Network Convergence and Helping with AI

Network Management

How Cisco Sees Silicon One Easing Network Convergence and Helping with AI

How Cisco Sees Silicon One Easing Network Convergence and Helping with AI

byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research

Rethinking the Impossible: How AI Makes Edge Computing Even More Powerful

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Rethinking the Impossible: How AI Makes Edge Computing Even More Powerful

Rethinking the Impossible: How AI Makes Edge Computing Even More Powerful

byDavid Johnson, Senior Product Marketing Manager of PowerEdge, Dell

5 Things You Can't Automate In Your Data Center

Data Center Networking

5 Things You Can't Automate In Your Data Center

5 Things You Can't Automate In Your Data Center

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

From Skepticism to Standing Room Only: Liquid Cooling's Breakout Year

Data Center Networking

From Skepticism to Standing Room Only: Liquid Cooling's Breakout Year

From Skepticism to Standing Room Only: Liquid Cooling's Breakout Year

byLiz Cruz, Director of Product Marketing, Accelsius

Understanding Why Contact Center Agent Empowerment is Critical to a Great Customer Experience

Data Center Networking

Understanding Why Contact Center Agent Empowerment is Critical to a Great Customer Experience

Understanding Why Contact Center Agent Empowerment is Critical to a Great Customer Experience

byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research

How Data Center Infrastructures Must Change to Support AI

Data Center Networking

How Data Center Infrastructures Must Change to Support AI

How Data Center Infrastructures Must Change to Support AI

byNetwork Computing Editors

Industry Analysts Predict Accelerating Shift to Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling for Expanding and New Data Centers

Data Center Networking

Industry Analysts Predict Accelerating Shift to Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling for Expanding and New Data Centers

Industry Analysts Predict Accelerating Shift to Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling for Expanding and New Data Centers

byLiz Cruz, Director of Product Marketing, Accelsius

The Legacy Systems Lurch

Data Center Networking

The Legacy Systems Lurch

The Legacy Systems Lurch

byLori MacVittie

VMware Takes a Full-Stack Approach in Addressing the Retail Edge

Data Center Networking

VMware Takes a Full-Stack Approach in Addressing the Retail Edge

VMware Takes a Full-Stack Approach in Addressing the Retail Edge

byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research

Resolving Patchwork Systems for Smoother Operations

Network Management

Resolving Patchwork Systems for Smoother Operations

Resolving Patchwork Systems for Smoother Operations

byStacey Farrar, Christopher Chesley

In Pursuit of 1.6T Data Center Network Speeds

Data Center Networking

In Pursuit of 1.6T Data Center Network Speeds

In Pursuit of 1.6T Data Center Network Speeds

byBen Miller, Product Marketing Manager, Keysight Technologies

How New Chip Innovations Will Drive IT

Data Center Networking

How New Chip Innovations Will Drive IT

How New Chip Innovations Will Drive IT

byMary E. Shacklett, President, Transworld Data

How DPUs, IPUs, and CXL Can Improve Data Center Power Efficiency

Data Center Networking

How DPUs, IPUs, and CXL Can Improve Data Center Power Efficiency

How DPUs, IPUs, and CXL Can Improve Data Center Power Efficiency

bySalvatore Salamone, Managing Editor, Network Computing

Best Practices for Improving File Access for Distributed Engineering Teams

Data Center Networking

Best Practices for Improving File Access for Distributed Engineering Teams

Best Practices for Improving File Access for Distributed Engineering Teams

Tackling the Volume Challenge, Computational Storage Sets Up for Mainstream Adoption

Data Center Networking

Tackling the Volume Challenge, Computational Storage Sets Up for Mainstream Adoption

Tackling the Volume Challenge, Computational Storage Sets Up for Mainstream Adoption

The Difference between Block and File Data and Why It Matters

Data Center Networking

The Difference between Block and File Data and Why It Matters

The Difference between Block and File Data and Why It Matters

byMark Greenlaw

Will Your Company Be Fined in the New Data Privacy Landscape?

Data Center Networking

Will Your Company Be Fined in the New Data Privacy Landscape?

Will Your Company Be Fined in the New Data Privacy Landscape?

byJoao-Pierre Ruth

Reducing Network Overhead with Compute Express Link (CXL)

Data Center Networking

Reducing Network Overhead with Compute Express Link (CXL)

Reducing Network Overhead with Compute Express Link (CXL)

bySteve Scargall

Emerging Wireless Power at-a-Distance Movement Promises Users Big Benefits

Data Center Networking

Emerging Wireless Power at-a-Distance Movement Promises Users Big Benefits

Emerging Wireless Power at-a-Distance Movement Promises Users Big Benefits

byBob Wallace, Featured Writer

How to Launch a Green Computing Initiative That Really Makes a Difference

Data Center Networking

How to Launch a Green Computing Initiative That Really Makes a Difference

How to Launch a Green Computing Initiative That Really Makes a Difference

byJohn Edwards, Featured Contributor

Technology Management is the Foundation for Successful Digital Transformation

Data Center Networking

Technology Management is the Foundation for Successful Digital Transformation

Technology Management is the Foundation for Successful Digital Transformation

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