EXPERT ANALYSIS
3 Basic Security Practices Will Protect Your DNS From Compromise
- A basic, layered approach to DNS security can dramatically reduce the chances of DNS and BGP-related compromise. Here are three essential, preventative measures that organizations should implement.
By Kris Beevers, CEO, NS1 , 1/23/2019
Considerations for the Use of 5G in the Enterprise
- Measured adoption of 5G via practical use-cases such as fixed wireless will enable enterprises to get the experience and taste of what it is to come.
By Daniel Conde , 1/23/2019
A New Breed of IT Pro: The Hybrid Engineer
- Today there is a need for a new breed of IT professional−the hybrid engineer. This is an engineer who understands DevOps and has the technical skills and ability to communicate in business terms.
By Joe Clarke, distinguished services engineer, Cisco , 1/22/2019
Can a Hybrid Cloud Strategy Boost IT Transformation Adoption?
- Breaking out of old perceptions about the role of IT departments be the key to being part of companies' overall digital transformation strategies.
By Joao-Pierre S. Ruth , 1/21/2019
A Pragmatic Approach to Automation
- It’s all about the journey. The path to automation is all about becoming more efficient in all the right areas to make your data center an asset and not an anchor.
By Dan DeBacker, Director of Data Center Product Management, Extreme Networks , 1/18/2019
How to Secure Edge Computing in an Industrial IoT Network
- The IIoT is here. Now it's time to make sure that security issues won't derail its value.
By John Edwards , 1/17/2019
5G Will Hit A Wall, Literally, In 2019
- 5G brings complexities especially related to in-building coverage. This will require new thinking and innovative planning.
By Hongtao Zhan, founder & CEO, SureCall , 1/16/2019
Could Blockchain be the Key to Securing IoT?
- IoT devices represent one of the largest threat surfaces we’ve ever seen, and manufacturers as-yet have no clue how to secure them. The solution may stem from an unlikely source: blockchain.
By Max Emelianov, CEO, HostForWeb , 1/15/2019
Enterprise IT Infrastructure Spending on the Rise
- Cloud and software continue to impact enterprise IT spending on collaboration infrastructure.
By Michelle Burbick, Associate Editor, No Jitter , 1/14/2019
4 Predictions for Monitoring’s Future in 2019
- Changes are afoot in the world of monitoring. Companies will seek alternatives to APM and AI/machine learning will start to be used to deliver better insights.
By Gadi Oren, VP of Products, LogicMonitor , 1/11/2019
Coding for Others
- Writing code with the mindset that others are going to view and contribute, even for personal projects, improves the overall project and provides benefits to yourself.
By Brett Johnson , 1/10/2019
What does 2019 have in Store for Cloud and Unified Communications?
- The new year will see an appetite for unified communications solutions grow as customer expectations increase in today’s “always available from anywhere” business environment.
By Gurdip Jande, Vice President of Cloud Product Lifecycle Management, Mitel , 1/09/2019
Wireshark: IP Octet Capture Filter
- In this video, you will learn how to configure a filter to capture packets that have a specific last octet. The technique can be used to capture packets with specific application signatures, viruses, worms, and more.
By Tony Fortunato , 1/08/2019
Identifying the Hidden Challenges Facing IT Infrastructure
- Complexity and rapid technological advancement are making data center environments difficult to navigate.
By Elizabeth (Beth) English, founder and lead consultant, EE and Associates, LLC , 1/07/2019
Contributing to an Opensource Project
- Opensource software depends on community contributions to projects, even projects maintained by organizations. Contributing back to a project improves the project for all.
By Brett Johnson , 1/04/2019
ADC Management: Clearing the 5 Biggest Hurdles
- Like any technology, ADCs solve problems while raising new challenges. ADCs effectively can eliminate many headaches, including those they create. Automation is one possible avenue toward doing that.
By Mark Vondemkamp, VP of Marketing, AppViewX , 1/04/2019
The Transformations Shaping 2019
Why NFV Interoperability and APIs are Joined at the Hip
- Intelligent network automation and an API-first approach are the answers to enabling NFV to make good on its numerous promises.
By Patrick Moore, Director of Network Automation Strategy, Itential , 1/03/2019
Smart Data: The Secret Weapon Underpinning the Cloud
- By applying the insights of smart data, businesses can add strategic value from the cloud, while also gaining the flexibility, agility, and scalability needed to remain competitive.
By Michael Segal, Area VP of Strategy, NETSCOUT , 1/02/2019
Keep Pace with Network Infrastructure Tech Changes in 2019
- Here is a quick overview of the key infrastructure technologies that will impact your networks in the coming year.
By Salvatore Salamone , 1/01/2019