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Here's a look at the key network certifications that can lead to long-term career success.

Network Management

Today's Most Valuable Network Certifications for IT Professionals Today's Most Valuable Network Certifications for IT Professionals

Network certifications show current and future employers that a network professional has the right knowledge and skills to handle tasks intelligently and effectively.

byJohn Edwards, Featured Contributor

Sep 20, 2024

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4 Min Read

A circle of hands each holding an unconnected puzzle piece.

Network Security

From Networking to Security, SASE Takes a New Kind of Teamwork From Networking to Security, SASE Takes a New Kind of Teamwork

byMary E. Shacklett, President, Transworld Data

Sep 18, 2024

4 Min Read

Hands typing on a laptop keyboard with blue AI and security holograms.

Network Management

Harnessing Packet Data to Stop Evolving AI Cyber Threats Harnessing Packet Data to Stop Evolving AI Cyber Threats

byRobert Derby, Senior Product Marketing Manager, NETSCOUT

Sep 17, 2024

4 Min Read

Anyone thinking about business continuity often needs to reassess with regard to their own IT landscape.

Network Infrastructure

5 IT Tips to Ensure Business Continuity 5 IT Tips to Ensure Business Continuity

byDr. Christoph Dietzel, Head of Global Products & Research, DE-CIX

Sep 17, 2024

4 Min Read

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

byPam Baker, Contributing Writer

Sep 16, 2024

5 Min Read

The SD-WAN certification is the first step in the process to SASE certification. Certification also includes SSE and Zero Trust.

First Vendors Achieve MEF SD-WAN Certification First Vendors Achieve MEF SD-WAN Certification

byDavid Curry, Technology Writer

Sep 13, 2024

3 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

Integrating the new APs into Dartmouth’s existing network infrastructure was no small feat. Mist’s AI-driven insights made this easier.

Network Management

How Dartmouth College Leveraged AI To Modernize Its Network in One Weekend

How Dartmouth College Leveraged AI To Modernize Its Network in One Weekend

byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research

By building on the principles of DevOps, platform engineering offers a more structured, efficient, and scalable approach to software delivery.

Network Management

From DevOps to Platform Engineering: Powering Business Success

From DevOps to Platform Engineering: Powering Business Success

byKeith Babo, VP of Product, Solo.io

AI networking represents a significant opportunity for IT leaders to enhance their campus LANs' performance, security, and efficiency.

Enterprise Connectivity

AI Networking for the Campus LAN: Navigating the New Frontier

AI Networking for the Campus LAN: Navigating the New Frontier

byRishit Lakhani, Solutions Engineering, Nile

Enterprises should complement cybersecurity measures with a cybersecurity-focused culture and an investment in employee security training.

Network Security

Inside the Mind of a Hacker: How Scams Are Carried Out

Inside the Mind of a Hacker: How Scams Are Carried Out

byDavid Balaban

By adopting Linux at the endpoint, businesses can take their Zero Trust strategy to a new level, ensuring a more secure and resilient IT environment.

Network Management

Using Linux at the Endpoint: Taking Zero Trust to a New Level

Using Linux at the Endpoint: Taking Zero Trust to a New Level

byJason Mafera, Field CTO, North America, IGEL

AI-enabled systems can analyze data to provide stronger protections and more effective responses to ransomware threats.

Network Security

Intermittent Encryption Compels a Smarter Cyber Resilience Strategy

Intermittent Encryption Compels a Smarter Cyber Resilience Strategy

byJim McGann, VP of Strategic Partnerships, Index Engines

Cloud VDI is gaining in popularity because companies see the potential for cost savings in hardware, networks, and software.

Network Management

What Is Cloud Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)?

What Is Cloud Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)?

byMary E. Shacklett, President, Transworld Data

UKTIN acts as a door opener for the U.S., helping facilitate introductions with academia, start-ups, and others within the U.K. telecoms sector.

How the U.S. and U.K. Can Work Together to Advance Global Telco Innovation

How the U.S. and U.K. Can Work Together to Advance Global Telco Innovation

byIan Smith, Head, U.K. Telecoms Innovation Network (UKTIN)

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

Enterprises need to be proactive about managing their networks and battle-testing them for today’s unpredictable landscape.

Network Management

Recent Outages Highlight the Need for Digital Resilience and Experience Assurance

Recent Outages Highlight the Need for Digital Resilience and Experience Assurance

byTraci Soward, Chief Marketing Officer, Gluware

Enterprises need to understand that protecting their operational APIs is important to the future of your enterprise security posture.

Network Management

We Need to Talk About the Security Posture of Your Network Operations

We Need to Talk About the Security Posture of Your Network Operations

byLori MacVittie

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

EDR and SIEM still have their place in a rounded cybersecurity defense plan. But without NDR, they are unequipped to handle today's threats.

Network Management

4 Reasons Why Network Detection and Response is the Future of Cybersecurity

4 Reasons Why Network Detection and Response is the Future of Cybersecurity

byFilip Cerny, Product Marketing Manager, Progress

To ensure analyst decision tools remain credible and reliable, maintaining real-time accuracy is vital

Network Management

Analyst Decision Tools: Accuracy Requires Due Diligence and Real-time Updates

Analyst Decision Tools: Accuracy Requires Due Diligence and Real-time Updates

byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research

The right SSE solution is an investment in the resilience and sustainability of your business operations in an interconnected digital world.

Network Security

The Top 10 Criteria for Choosing the Right SSE Solution for Your Updated Security Architecture

The Top 10 Criteria for Choosing the Right SSE Solution

byKevin Sheu, VP of Product Marketing, Versa Networks

network security teams must prioritize measures that proactively thwart botnet infections and minimize breach response times.

Network Security

Botnets Are Evolving, But You Can Still Stay a Step Ahead

Botnets Are Evolving, But You Can Still Stay a Step Ahead

byDavid Balaban

network managers and networking equipment vendors are looking to AI and GenAI to help improve the management of their networking devices.

Network Management

6 Ways AI Could Improve Network Management

6 Ways AI Could Improve Network Management

bySalvatore Salamone, Managing Editor, Network Computing

To detect all kinds of software supply chain attacks, consuming organizations need to have access to a collection of mature malware intelligence

Network Management

How Low Can You Go? The Barrier to Successful Supply Chain Attacks is Dropping

How Low Can You Go? The Barrier to Successful Supply Chain Attacks is Dropping

byTomislav Pericin, Chief Software Architect, ReversingLabs

it’s time for organizations to realize where Wi-Fi isn’t the best option and pair it with a comprehensive private cellular solution.

Wireless Networking

Why Wireless LAN Should No Longer Mean Just Wi-Fi

Why Wireless LAN Should No Longer Mean Just Wi-Fi

Buying or leasing, have their benefits and challenges, and the decision should be based on a thorough evaluation of an organization's requirements

Network Management

Buy or Lease IPv4 Addresses: What's the Best Option?

Buy or Lease IPv4 Addresses: What's the Best Option?

byLee Howard, Senior Vice President, IPv4.Global

In hyperconnected hybrid cloud environments, observability gives organizations the means to bolster cybersecurity, ensure sustainability, and more

Network Management

Why Companies Should Use Observability for More Than Monitoring

Why Companies Should Use Observability for More Than Monitoring

byMike Marks, VP of Product Marketing, Riverbed

Campus NaaS is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of enterprise networking.

Enterprise Connectivity

Campus NaaS: Transforming Enterprise Networking

Campus NaaS: Transforming Enterprise Networking

byPascal Menezes

The fusion of 6G and AI will drive unprecedented connectivity and technological advancements.

Wireless Networking

Harnessing AI for 6G: Six Key Approaches for Technology Leaders

Harnessing AI for 6G: Six Key Approaches for Technology Leaders

byAnchal Sardana, Wipro Limited

The philosophy behind Zero Trust assumes there are bad actors within and outside of your internal network.

Network Security

The Role of Zero Trust in Cybersecurity Risk Mitigation

The Role of Zero Trust in Cybersecurity Risk Mitigation

byJacqueline Herb, Contributing Writer

ZTNA has matured into a critical security model that addresses the limitations of traditional VPNs.

Network Security

Why It’s Time to Make the Switch from VPNs to ZTNA

Why It’s Time to Make the Switch from VPNs to ZTNA

byStephen McConnell, CTO, Cloud Gateway

Building useful platforms and filling them with high-quality content requires data. The trick is to leverage it to create the best fan experience.

Network Infrastructure

Data and Sports: How Analytics Boost Fan Engagement

Data and Sports: How Analytics Boost Fan Engagement

byGediminas Rickevičius, VP of Global Partnerships, Oxylabs

plug and socket unattached. peach-colored wire lying unplugged on light blue background

Network Resilience

Ensuring Business Continuity: Why ISPs Need to Rethink Their Approach

Ensuring Business Continuity: Why ISPs Need to Rethink Their Approach

byBrad Lagasse, Chief Product & Revenue Officer, Ethica

Here's a look at how an NDR tool can make your network more secure.

Network Management

What to Look for in a Network Detection and Response (NDR) Product

What to Look for in a Network Detection and Response (NDR) Product

byJohn Edwards, Featured Contributor

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