Enterprises need a single networking model that can support SD-WAN and virtual networking in order to get the most out of their cloud resources.| Network World
With routing software deployed on off-the-shelf hardware, enterprises can reap the benefits of virtual routing that can extend to data centers and promote savings.| Network World
Virtual LAN (VLAN) technology enables network architects to segment physical devices into logical subgroups for performance and security reasons| Network World
Network functions virtualization (NFV) uses commodity servers to replace specialized network appliances for more flexible, efficient and scalable services.| Network World
Cisco aims to relieve beleaguered network and security teams with its AI-driven, platform-based approach to enterprise security.| Network World
Network firewalls were created as the primary perimeter defense for most organizations, but since its creation the technology has spawned many iterations: proxy, stateful, Web app, next-generation that are explained here.| Network World
Virtualization mainstay VMware wants to build and manage multi-cloud infrastructures…and more.| Network World
Automation tools can reduce manual tasks and improve security today even though the goal of full automation is still remote.| Network World
VPNs can create secure remote-access and site-to-site connections inexpensively, are a stepping stone to software-defined WANs, and are proving useful in IoT.| Network World
SD-WAN deployments show the power of software-defined networking and virtualization to improve bandwidth efficiency and application performance, and now this software-centric approach is being applied to the requirements of branch offices.| Network World
WANs connect smaller networks across long distances, and their architecture, protocols and technologies have evolved to their latest incarnation, SD-WAN.| Network World
ZTNA is a security strategy (not a product) that says that all devices and users are considered untrusted until they can be authenticated.| Network World
Software-defined networking (SDN) established a foothold in cloud computing, intent-based networking, and network security, with Cisco, VMware, Juniper and others leading the charge.| Network World
A glossary of essential networking terms with links to in-depth articles.| Network World
AI networking is revolutionizing network operations by automating processes, improving performance, and enhancing security. Learn how AI can transform your network and explore its key use cases and challenges.| Network World
Network as a service comes in five distinct flavors depending on whether it’s offered by hardware vendors, telcos, cloud providers, muticloud vendors, or WAN-transport carriers.| Network World
News from the VMware Explore conference includes a unified management platform for VMware’s SASE and edge computing stack, along with a new managed private mobile networking service.| Network World
Secure access service edge is a Gartner model for streamlining network access, improving security, boosting network performance and reducing the number of vendors and devices IT pros have to deal with.| Network World
SASE rolls networking and security into a cloud service, making it easier for enterprises to provide simple, secure access to corporate resources. Many vendors offer SASE services, but what they actually provide and how they provide it varies widely.| Network World