Are they ready today? Product will be available in 2007, but management processes and procedures will have to catch up. The IT stovepipe organization structure characterized by separate network management, security and access groups, for example, isn't conducive to the branch-in-a-box model. Forrester Research predicts that 2010 will be the magic year. We think vendors will be forced to add segregated access to management functions to match companies' IT management structures.
The Necessary Evil
The network is being tasked with more functionality and required to deliver more reliable service across the LAN and the WAN. As applications get fatter and more interactive, deficiencies and outages have a higher impact. You may not need WAN optimization yet, but you will. And you're sure to be hearing more about NAC soon. The trends are speaking loud and clear. Be sure to listen.
Monday Morning Quarterback
NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE
The new HPE Aruba 730 series Wi-Fi 7 access points tout high performance, enhanced security, location tracking capabilities, and more.
Verizon is demoing crowd analytics technology that uses 5G along with AI and mobile edge computing to give stadium operators insights into the flow of fans throughout a venue.
As we move closer to fully realizing the potential of Wi-Fi 7, it becomes evident that the RF, signaling, and throughput tests are not merely procedural checkpoints but the pillars of excellence in wireless communication.
