Distributed IT environments require companies to overcome challenges related to application performance, connectivity and security across multiple physical locations including remote workers’ sites. From migration to the cloud and the shift in the work environment since the pandemic, networking and security teams are faced with increasing complexity. Many companies are […]
Network Automation and Other Developments Addressing the Dispersed Workforce
Supporting an ongoing hybrid work environment and its resulting distributed workforce is one of the biggest challenges for network teams. While virtual private networks (VPNs) offered a temporary solution following the shift to remote work, the network must adapt to provide the level of performance and security needed. One of […]
Four Strategies for Improving SD-WAN Security
Enterprises are gaining visibility, traffic segmentation, and better control of bandwidth through the use of software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN). Bolstering SD-WAN security is becoming a priority for enterprises, particularly if the SD- WAN solution was built without robust security features. SD-WAN provides a reliable connection, offering high-speed performance and […]
How SD-WAN Can Improve WAN Security
Cyber security is an ever-increasing concern for IT teams, particularly for chief security officers. At the center of those worries is the wide area network (WAN), which offers many entry points for hackers to gain access to systems and databases. Threats continue to grow in both frequency and complexity, causing […]
Creating Customizable, Agile Network Security
For decades, the possibilities for network security were hemmed in by the dueling priorities of customizability and agility. At odds with one another by nature, each carries ties to the ability to protect the network from cyber attacks. In the past, enterprises have been forced to choose between agility and […]
Software-Defined Networking Solutions Help Meet Current Enterprise Needs
There are several global trends that are pushing enterprises to move more of their operations to digital solutions, from cybersecurity to the need to make sense of reams of data, along with the added influence of technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Businesses need […]
The Roadblocks to Consistent Network Monitoring
The edge of the network is now far out of sight for most IT teams. The typical enterprise has not only their own private, on-site applications and infrastructure, but also public cloud, Software as a Service (SaaS) and devices all trading data in and out of the network. Network monitoring, […]
The Excitement of Network Management When it Leads to New Business Growth
Include phrases like “data storage” or “network management” on the agenda for any business meeting and watch your attendees suddenly find excuses to get out of it. While network management isn’t the stuff blockbuster movies are made of, companies that are looking ahead for new growth opportunities are talking about […]
How Both SD-WAN and MPLS Play a Role in the Business of the Future
The excitement surrounding the availability of software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) has led many to wonder if this is the beginning of the end for multiprotocol label switching (MPLS). The simple answer is, no. The not-so-simple answer is that your organization may have specific needs and dependencies on multiple types […]
Network Monitoring: The Crucial Function You’re Overlooking
Network monitoring represents a vital function, one that not everyone is actively putting to work. There’s no doubt that, when it comes to everyday operations, a network that’s up to snuff is about as vital as it gets. Every day, the network controls a host of indispensable functions, from collaboration […]