
Brandon Butler
Research Manager, Enterprise Networks at International Data Corporation (IDC)
IDC Research Manager, Enterprise Networks. Coverage area includes campus & branch network infrastructure: Wi-Fi, Ethernet switch, SD-WAN, Private 5G & NaaS
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6 days ago |
duboiscountyherald.com | Brandon Butler
Camping is a foundation outdoor adventure. Often tying other outdoor activities together. It doesn’t matter if you’re going on a fishing or hunting trip, a relaxing weekend getaway to hike and bike, or into the backcountry in search of solitude; the adventure of camping out is central to the experience. The Midwest is home to some of the best camping opportunities in the country. We have the Great Lakes, Ozark Mountains, vast grasslands, Black Hills, Badlands, and backcountry.
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2 weeks ago |
duboiscountyherald.com | Brandon Butler
If you want to make an impact on a child, spend quality time with them. Chances are, you can’t recall what you received for Christmas when you were 10. Yet, you can recount memories from the same era of adventures experienced with special people. Youth Turkey Seasons are set to open across the Midwest. Providing an excellent opportunity to connect with a child in your life. Youth hunting seasons are one of the greatest advancements of hunting culture in my lifetime.
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3 weeks ago |
duboiscountyherald.com | Brandon Butler
Lake Erie is called the Walleye Capital of the World. The 2025 fishing season is set to showcase why. According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife, walleye from recent large hatches are reaching trophy size. Erie anglers who are used to catching a lot of fish, can now expect to catch a lot of big fish, too. Fishing Lake Erie for walleye should be on the bucket list of any serious angler.
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1 month ago |
duboiscountyherald.com | Brandon Butler
I have often said if God put me in charge, we’d have 10 Octobers and two Aprils. As we head into my second favorite month of the year for outdoor opportunities, I want to share a few options with you for fishing adventures around the Midwest Region. As long as it is not raining, the weather in April is great for sleeping in a tent. Load up your vehicle and point yourself in a direction to try out a new outdoor experience. The list provided here is a good place to start for suggestions.
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1 month ago |
duboiscountyherald.com | Brandon Butler
When I published my first article in September of 2006, the idea of being enshrined in a hall of fame for my work in outdoor media was not something I imagined. When I received the news of my induction in the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame, I was shocked. It’s a humbling honor I never expected.
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Startup Nile is filling out its cloud-based networking service with a goal of streamlining the setup and management of wired and wireless network operations. https://t.co/lvc6Ys3qO1

IDC data shows a robust market for Ethernet switches thanks to growing AI workloads, while on the wireless LAN front, Wi-Fi 6E adoption is ramping up. https://t.co/T3E3HrksHJ

Big potential news in HPE's rumored acquisition of Juniper. Within campus & branch networking there would be significant portfolio overlap between Aruba & Mist to reconcile, but HPE sees broader opportunities in Juniper's DC and SP networking businesses, plus a big AI push