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The growing influence of virtualization, cloud technology, and mobile solutions is transforming the landscape both within and beyond the data center. Various specialties and hardware are now merging into a single enterprise infrastructure system. Meanwhile, IT leaders find themselves with a wider array of choices for constructing their infrastructure, delivering applications and services, and managing their budgets. To make informed decisions and effectively invest in technology, IT leaders need to engage in continuous learning, ask the right questions, and communicate the complexities of infrastructure in a way that aligns with their business needs.

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The Network Impact of Cloud Security and Operations

1 week ago | networkcomputing.com | Mary Shacklett

I recently visited a small company with 20 employees. Its IT team was in the process of moving everyone to virtual desktops and looking at other technology it could potentially "cloudify."My initial reaction was surprise. The same company had invested heavily in an internal network with a small data center only two years earlier, but now it was joining the 96% of companies that use a public cloud.
New England Patriots Tap NWN for Network Connectivity Upgrades, New IT Infrastructure

1 week ago | networkcomputing.com | Brian T. Horowitz

New England Patriots owner, the Kraft Group, signed a five-year contract with NWN to upgrade its IT infrastructure at Gillette Stadium and a new training facility that will be completed in 2026. NWN, based in Exeter, Rhode Island, specializes in providing AI-based applications and services. Kraft Group said it wants to use AI to boost the fan experience at the stadium, which is also home to the New England Revolution Major League Soccer club.
NVIDIA Beefs up its AI Security Capabilities with DOCA Argus

1 week ago | networkcomputing.com | Zeus Kerravala

SAN FRANCISCO - The industry's largest security show, RSAC Conference 2025, is underway in its normal home of San Francisco. The event has been filled with news surrounding how AI can be used to improve security operations. At the event, NVIDIA made an announcement to help organizations secure AI workloads while they're running. NVIDIA introduced Argus, which is a runtime security module within the broader DOCA framework.
Veeam Report Finds Ransomware Is Still Thriving

2 weeks ago | networkcomputing.com | Zeus Kerravala

Veeam recently held its user event, VeeamON 2025, in San Diego. The annual show has been used by the data resilience market leader to announce new products and innovations to the thousands of attendees. One mainstay of the event has been the release of Veeam's state of ransomware report that highlights key trends and how the fight against this trend is progressing. With the RSAC security show on tap, I thought it made sense to look at the highlights of the report and implications to security teams.
Do You Want to be a Network Manager?

2 weeks ago | networkcomputing.com | Mary Shacklett

At some point in their career, usually after the first two or three years, network specialists are faced with a choice: Do they want a career path that leads to progressively senior management positions? Or do they choose to remain on the technical side and become a system guru? There is no in between, as I found out when I tried to keep one foot in management and one foot in technical.
Avoid Challenges when Planning for Wi-Fi-7

3 weeks ago | networkcomputing.com | Bob Wallace

Power demands, international availability and security enhancements are important considerations when upgrading to Wi-Fi 7. What's next for the standard? Former U.S. Secretary of State James Baker once said, "Proper preparation prevents poor performance."When considering upgrades to Wi-Fi 7, or 802.11be, enterprises need to keep Baker's words in mind and look at more than commonly touted features to ensure a smooth deployment.
DeepSeek Shifts Network Operators' View of AI

1 month ago | networkcomputing.com | Brian T. Horowitz

While DeepSeek might not have much impact in the U.S., its emergence has ramifications for the AI arms race as well as network architecture. The Chinese startup, DeepSeek, could reshuffle how operators plan to use AI in their networks. DeepSeek made headlines earlier this year when it released an open source large language AI model it claimed is more efficient and easier to train than U.S. platforms from OpenAI and others.
9 Courses for Network Professionals in 2025

1 month ago | networkcomputing.com | Mary Shacklett

Networking beginners and veterans can use these nine courses to master the networking topics most relevant to them and their careers. Network professionals continually hone their skills to keep informed about technological developments even as they oversee legacy technologies and systems.
Direct-to-Cell Service Emerges into Focus

1 month ago | networkcomputing.com | Bob Wallace

The burgeoning direct-to-cell service sector has recently expanded, as cable companies partner with satellite providers to boost service coverage. The U.S. has more than 500,000 square miles with no cellular coverage, due to topography challenges, national park restrictions and other factors. Direct-to-cell services provide an alternative method for communicating in these areas.
Customers Frustrated with VMware after Broadcom Acquisition

1 month ago | networkcomputing.com | Zeus Kerravala

Customers are unhappy with price increases and technical support after Broadcom's acquisition of VMware. Many are seeking vendor alternatives. Editor's note: These are the opinions and insights of the author. He was not paid by Nutanix, VMware or any other vendor. One of my key takeaways from VMware Explore 2024 was that customers are paying more and aren't happy about it.