As cyber threats continue to evolve at warp speed, modern enterprises must be equipped to better protect their data, networks and users across vastly distributed environments. Proactive, next-generation threat detection that contains valuable data analytics to combat both seen and unseen adversaries has become more vital than ever before.  In this archived keynote session, Carrie […]

In June 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the $9 billion annual Universal Service Fund (USF) fee is not an unconstitutional tax. Essentially, it affirmed that Congress’ delegation of authority to the FCC to assess contributions for the fund is constitutional. The ruling is expected to clear the way for the telecom industry to […]

Network transformation isn’t just about better technology; it’s about better leadership. While my previous articles established that we’re in the third era of networking and outlined how documentation and standardization create the technical foundation for intelligent networks, the most critical component remains: the humans who must drive this transformation. Whether you’re building internal network automation capabilities or leading […]

Network managers can choose from an expansive array of security tools to protect their companies’ digital assets. But bundling these tools together under a single management console and linking them with existing security policies remains challenging. Enter security information and event management (SIEM). Could this software, which collects and correlates security information from both on-premises […]

It’s 8 a.m. in Riyadh, 1 p.m. in Singapore and just past 10 p.m. in San Francisco. Somewhere in between those time zones, a network engineer jumps on a call to resolve a critical issue affecting a global infrastructure. These kinds of moments are a reminder that working in a global network team isn’t just […]

1Password recently surveyed 200 security leaders in North America and found that while AI adoption is accelerating, many organizations can’t securely manage AI tools. The survey revealed four major problem areas. 1. Limited Visibility First, only about one in five (21%) companies said they have full visibility into which AI tools employees use. Wide adoption […]

MPLS, long a mainstay of enterprise networking, has been supplanted by direct internet access as more managers deploy the less expensive and more versatile alternative. Indeed, as much as 75% of network traffic now flows via DIA. But before managers consider jettisoning MPLS completely, they must first consider their objectives. Why Choose DIA? For many […]

AI is reshaping how companies do business. The technology offers tremendous promise — along with potential pitfalls — and many businesses are investing in the technology. But are the systems designed to protect corporate assets up to the task of securing AI? The answer is likely no. In fact, network managers must secure their networks, […]

Yotta Sep 8, 2025 TO Sep 11, 2025 | MGM Grand | Las Vegas Yotta 2025 is the first event of its kind, designed to unify the entire digital infrastructure industry to solve the cross-stack challenge of sustainable, scalable growth in the age of AI. Yotta is a juggernaut event that brings together visionary conference […]

Optical LAN has been around for many years. But as infrastructure costs climb, more companies are turning to the technology to replace bulky legacy copper cabling. Innovation in generative AI, 3D modeling and analytics is bringing an increased need for high-speed Ethernet. Meanwhile, optical LAN is evolving to support more high-density environments and greater distances. […]