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New Amazon Connect capabilities leverage the Amazon stack to bring AI, analytics, bots, and more to help address broad customer experience challenges.
Network Management
Amazon Connect Gets an Infusion of AI to Advance Customer ExperienceAmazon Connect Gets an Infusion of AI to Advance Customer Experience

New Amazon Connect capabilities leverage the Amazon stack to bring AI, analytics, bots, and more to help address broad customer experience challenges.

byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
Dec 6, 2024
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4 Min Read
Nile’s new Trust Service enables enterprises to modernize their networks and integrate security into them as opposed to running it as an overlay.
NaaS
Nile Rolls Out Trust Service to Bring Zero Trust to Campus Network EnvironmentsNile Trust Service Adds Zero Trust to Campus Networks
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
Dec 3, 2024
4 Min Read
The words "accelerating growth" appear in white text on a blue background of flowing, wave-like designs, accompanied by the Informa TechTarget logo
Networking Careers
Note from the Editor-in-ChiefNote from the Editor-in-Chief
bySara Peters
Dec 3, 2024
1 Min Read
The effort aims to streamline subsea cable deployment rules while ensuring the security, resilience, and protection of this critical infrastructure.
Network Resilience
FCC Launches First Comprehensive Subsea Cable Rules Review Since 2001FCC Launches First Comprehensive Subsea Cable Rules Review Since 2001
byBob Wallace, Featured Writer
Nov 26, 2024
3 Min Read
Will 2024 be remembered as the year geopolitical issues moved parties to act on waves of subsea cable cuts?
Network Infrastructure
Subsea Cable Cuts in the Baltic Sea Raise Sabotage, Security Concerns Across RegionBaltic Sea Subsea Cable Cuts Raise Security Concerns
byBob Wallace, Featured Writer
Nov 20, 2024
2 Min Read
AI factories from Dell, Deloitte, NVIDIA, and others provide the compute, storage, and networking infrastructure to operationalize AI.
Network Infrastructure
Dell, Deloitte, NVIDIA Roll Out New AI Factory InfrastructureDell, Deloitte, NVIDIA Roll Out New AI Factory Infrastructure
byBrian T. Horowitz, Contributing Reporter
Nov 13, 2024
6 Min Read
Broadcom launched a robust AI networking architecture, new appliances, and a partner program at its recent Explore event in Barcelona.
Enterprise Connectivity
At VMware Explore Barcelona, VeloCloud Rolls Out Enhancements to Scale AI
At VMware Explore Barcelona, VeloCloud Rolls Out Enhancements to Scale AI
Nov 8, 2024
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4 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
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Network Infrastructure
Election 2024: Downballet Races for IT Pros to Watch Tonight
Election 2024: Downballet Races for IT Pros to Watch Tonight
Nov 5, 2024
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1 Min Read
byNetwork Computing Editors
The gateway device defaults to 5G creating improved network resilience in case of a fiber outage.
Network Resilience
AT&T Gateway Automatically Fails Over from Fiber to 5G
AT&T Gateway Automatically Fails Over from Fiber to 5G
Nov 5, 2024
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3 Min Read
byBob Wallace, Featured Writer
The GNE 2024 conference showed the success MEF made in the last year establishing NaaS as a critical element of enterprise connectivity.
WAN Networks
MEF Conference Highlights NaaS Progress
MEF Conference Highlights NaaS Progress
Nov 2, 2024
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4 Min Read
bySalvatore Salamone, Managing Editor, Network Computing
The new IPSIE open industry standard aims to create a framework to simplify security management for developers of enterprise SaaS applications.
Network Management
Okta Unveils New Identity Security Standards and AI-Driven Tools
Okta Unveils New Identity Security Standards and AI-Driven Tools
Nov 1, 2024
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6 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
Cisco’s updates to its partner program represent a significant evolution aimed at simplifying processes.
Enterprise Connectivity
At its Partner Summit, Cisco Outlines Changes to its Partner Program and Rolls Out AI Solutions
At its Partner Summit, Cisco Outlines Changes to its Partner Program and Rolls Out AI Solutions
Oct 29, 2024
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7 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
The proposed high-speed satellite service would address the growing need for network resiliency and disaster recovery backup.
Network Resilience
SpaceX Files with FCC to Offer Gigabit Services
SpaceX Files with FCC to Offer Gigabit Services
Oct 24, 2024
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2 Min Read
byBob Wallace, Featured Writer
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaks to an audience of CIOs at Gartner's IT Symposium/XPO.
AI Networking
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang on Leadership, ‘Tokenization,’ and GenAI Workforce Impact
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang on Leadership, ‘Tokenization,’ and GenAI Workforce Impact
Oct 23, 2024
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2 Min Read
byShane Snider, Senior Writer, InformationWeek
Flexibility is the key to success in today’s hybrid multi-cloud environment.
Network Management
With Hybrid Multi-cloud on the Horizon, VMware Customers are Frustrated
With Hybrid Multi-cloud on the Horizon, VMware Customers are Frustrated
Oct 18, 2024
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3 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
Satellite services could bridge the digital divide in remote areas through partnerships like the SoftBank-Intelsat collaboration announced last month.
Network Infrastructure
Intelsat, SoftBank Plan Ubiquitous Satellite Connectivity Network
Intelsat, SoftBank Plan Ubiquitous Satellite Connectivity Network
Oct 9, 2024
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5 Min Read
byBrian T. Horowitz, Contributing Reporter
HPE’s efforts with AI-powered automation aim to improve operational efficiency and enhance the security and user experience.
Network Management
HPE Adds AI-powered Automation to Third-Party Devices
HPE Adds AI-powered Automation to Third-Party Devices
Oct 2, 2024
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4 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
Veeam’s acquisition of Alcion brings critically needed tech and expertise to help address the data resiliency challenges facing enterprises today.
Network Management
Veeam Acquisition of Alcion Reflects Vital Importance of Data Resiliency
Veeam Acquisition of Alcion Reflects Vital Importance of Data Resiliency
Sep 20, 2024
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3 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
Blue Wi-Fi 7 icon over transparent panes of code.
Wireless Networking
Wi-Fi 7 Picks Up Speed: New Devices Accelerate Enterprise Adoption
Wi-Fi 7 Picks Up Speed: New Devices Accelerate Enterprise Adoption
Sep 19, 2024
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4 Min Read
byBob Wallace, Featured Writer
A new federal road map on internet routing addresses a Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) vulnerability
WAN Networks
White House Road Map Provides Guidance on BGP Internet Routing Security
White House Road Map Provides Guidance on BGP Internet Routing Security
Sep 12, 2024
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5 Min Read
byBrian T. Horowitz, Contributing Reporter
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
Sep 5, 2024
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5 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
Open RAN automation has the potential to drive the use of less costly and less cumbersome multi-vendor options.
Wireless Networking
Report: Open RAN Automation Poised to Deliver Benefits
Report: Open RAN Automation Poised to Deliver Benefits
Sep 4, 2024
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3 Min Read
byBob Wallace, Featured Writer
Businesses need a consistent approach to telemetry data processing and delivery
Network Management
Telemetry Pipelines: The Critical Missing Link in Modern Application Monitoring and Performance Management
Telemetry Pipelines: The Critical Missing Link in Modern Application Monitoring and Performance Management
Aug 28, 2024
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8 Min Read
byScott Wheeler, Cloud Practice Lead, Asperitas, Jamie Gruener, Head of Operations, observIQ
At VMware Explore 2024, the company released a new version of its VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) platform
Network Management
At Explore, VMware Flexes Some Private Cloud Muscle
At Explore, VMware Flexes Some Private Cloud Muscle
Aug 27, 2024
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5 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
Enterprises need modern backup methods to protect their data from ransomware and other threats.
Network Management
Digital Resiliency and Disaster Recovery Was a Hot Topic at Black Hat 2024
Digital Resiliency and Disaster Recovery Was a Hot Topic at Black Hat 2024
Aug 20, 2024
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5 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
The new campus NaaS offers a blend of features and capabilities, including performance guarantees for network coverage, capacity, and availability.
Enterprise Connectivity
Clark Schaefer Hackett Taps Nile’s Campus NaaS for Global IT Infrastructure
Clark Schaefer Hackett Taps Nile’s Campus NaaS for Global IT Infrastructure
Aug 16, 2024
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4 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
The biggest technology stocks, including Nvidia, Apple, Google parent Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft and Tesla, took a sharp dive
Network Management
Big Tech Stocks Slide as Recession Fears Deepen
Big Tech Stocks Slide as Recession Fears Deepen
Aug 6, 2024
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2 Min Read
byShane Snider, Senior Writer, InformationWeek
Two telecommunications antennas used for cellular network and wireless Internet, fixed on the building wall.
Wireless Networking
Exploring Telco Enterprise Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) Services
Exploring Telco Enterprise FWA Services
Aug 1, 2024
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3 Min Read
byBob Wallace, Featured Writer
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
Jul 30, 2024
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6 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
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Network Infrastructure
FCC’s Universal Service Fund Fee Ruled Illegal Tax, in Blow to Telecom-Access-for-All
FCC’s Universal Service Fund Fee Ruled Illegal Tax, in Blow to Telecom-Access-for-All
Jul 26, 2024
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2 Min Read
byBob Wallace, Featured Writer
Widespread outages for critical services reported as a CrowdStrike update blunder hits cloud-based Windows services.
Network Security
CrowdStrike, Microsoft Outage Causes Global IT Meltdown
CrowdStrike, Microsoft Outage Causes Global IT Meltdown
Jul 19, 2024
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2 Min Read
byShane Snider, Senior Writer, InformationWeek
The new offering lets IT project managers and enterprise architects build internal applications without deep software development knowledge.
Network Management
AWS Announces App Studio Preview, Aimed at Speeding Up App Development with AI
AWS Announces App Studio Preview, Aimed at Speeding Up App Development with AI
Jul 16, 2024
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5 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
The law pits lawmakers against countries looking to divide the world's seabed through the Law of the Sea.
Enterprise Connectivity
Hawaii Passes Law Preventing Controversial Deep-Sea Mining
Hawaii Passes Law Preventing Controversial Deep-Sea Mining
Jul 12, 2024
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3 Min Read
byBob Wallace, Featured Writer
A remote connectivity solution based on zero trust allows workers to be perpetually connected and provides access to only the resources they require.
Network Security
How Keck Medicine Replaced its VPN Infrastructure with Zscaler Private Access to Simplify the User Experience
Keck Medicine Replaced its VPN Infrastructure with Zscaler Private Access to Simplify the User Experience
Jul 3, 2024
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3 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
To avoid outages of critical systems like 911, network operators should aim for diversity and redundancy
Cybersecurity
Firewall Temporarily Downs Massachusetts’ 911 System Highlighting the Need for Network Resiliency
Firewall Temporarily Downs Massachusetts’ 911 System
Jun 28, 2024
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7 Min Read
byBrian T. Horowitz, Contributing Reporter

Editor's Choice

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

Sep 12, 2024

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 Outages Show Need for Greater Network Resilience

Oct 3, 2024

Satellite services could bridge the digital divide in remote areas through partnerships like the SoftBank-Intelsat collaboration announced last month.
Network Infrastructure
Intelsat, SoftBank Plan Ubiquitous Satellite Connectivity Network
Intelsat, SoftBank Plan Ubiquitous Satellite Connectivity Network

Oct 9, 2024

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