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Now is the time for network planning to address the issues AI workloads and new traffic patterns will have on existing network infrastructures.

Enterprise Connectivity

Preparing the Network for the Surge in AI Workloads Preparing the Network for the Surge in AI Workloads

byLori MacVittie

Sep 27, 2024

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The Proper Leadership to Align Networks (PLAN) for Broadband Act will help enterprises looking to expand their business opportunities.

Network Infrastructure

New Bill Has a PLAN to Improve Broadband Availability New Bill Has a PLAN to Improve Broadband Availability

byBob Wallace, Featured Writer

Sep 25, 2024

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Network Mgmt

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The NSF and U.N. are exploring plans to add sensors to communications and subsea cables to detect storms, climate change, and undersea disruptions.

Network Management

Smart(er) Subsea Cables to Provide Early Warning System Smart(er) Subsea Cables to Provide Early Warning System

byBob Wallace, Featured Writer

Oct 4, 2024

4 Min Read

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Network Management

Is Network-as-a-Service Your Golden Ticket?Is Network-as-a-Service Your Golden Ticket?

byBrandon Taylor, Digital Editorial Program Manager

Oct 3, 2024

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Extensive communications outages from Hurricane Helene drive home the need for new approaches to strengthen network resiliency.

Network Resilience

Hurricane Helene Communications Outages Show Need for Greater Network Resilience Hurricane Helene Communications Outages Show Need for Greater Network Resilience

byBob Wallace, Featured Writer

Oct 3, 2024

6 Min Read

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Network Management

Is Network-as-a-Service Your Golden Ticket?Is Network-as-a-Service Your Golden Ticket?

byBrandon Taylor, Digital Editorial Program Manager

Oct 3, 2024

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Enterprise Connectivity

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Extensive communications outages from Hurricane Helene drive home the need for new approaches to strengthen network resiliency.

Network Resilience

Hurricane Helene Communications Outages Show Need for Greater Network Resilience Hurricane Helene Communications Outages Show Need for Greater Network Resilience

byBob Wallace, Featured Writer

Oct 3, 2024

6 Min Read

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Network Management

Is Network-as-a-Service Your Golden Ticket?Is Network-as-a-Service Your Golden Ticket?

byBrandon Taylor, Digital Editorial Program Manager

Oct 3, 2024

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Wireless Networking

Wi-Fi 7 Picks Up Speed: New Devices Accelerate Enterprise Adoption Wi-Fi 7 Picks Up Speed: New Devices Accelerate Enterprise Adoption

byBob Wallace, Featured Writer

Sep 19, 2024

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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

Sep 12, 2024

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AI’s impact on the workforce is profound as 91% of IT decision-makers say they have used AI, but 41% are worried their jobs will be replaced by AI.

Network Management

HP Survey: Concerns About AI in the Workplace HP Survey: Concerns About AI in the Workplace

byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research

Sep 26, 2024

6 Min Read

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

byJohn Edwards, Featured Contributor

Sep 20, 2024

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Network Virtualization And Unintended Consequences

Virtualizing the network solves many problems, but could also create new ones.

ROELBOB

December 5, 2016

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