With the network no longer a commodity but a strategic partner in digital transformation, network operating systems (NOSs) have become indispensable. They play a foundational role in enabling the seamless operation, security, and efficiency of enterprise networks, enabling them to be more agile, adaptable, and capable of supporting new services, processes, and models. However, a trending misconception in the realm of networking is the notion that all NOSs are essentially the same, offering similar features, performance, and capabilities. This myth stems from a fundamental misunderstanding of t ..read more

NetDevOps is revolutionizing the way networking teams operate by integrating DevOps principles into network management. It contributes to network resilience by embedding automation, rigorous testing, proactive monitoring, and collaborative practices into the fabric of network operations. These elements work together to create a network that is not only efficient and agile but also robust and capable of withstanding and recovering from unexpected events. However, it’s not without its challenges. NetDevOps, Automation, and Orchestration—What’s What? NetDevOps, network automation, and network orc ..read more

The latest SEC ruling on cybersecurity will almost certainly have an impact on risk management and post-incident disclosure, and CISOs will need to map this to their specific environments and tooling. I asked our cybersecurity analysts Andrew Green, Chris Ray, and Paul Stringfellow what they thought, and I amalgamated their perspectives. What Is the Ruling? The new SEC ruling requires disclosure following an incident at a publicly traded company. This should come as no surprise to any organization already dealing with data protection legislation, such as the GDPR in Europe or California’s ..read more

Disruption is the new normal. Cyberattacks, natural disasters, and unforeseen technical glitches can cripple even the most prepared businesses. In today’s interconnected world, downtime translates to lost revenue, reputational damage, and potentially, the demise of your company. This is where disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity (BC) come in, ensuring your operations keep humming along even amid chaos. And with the growing popularity of as-a-service solutions, you can now access these critical services without the hefty upfront investment or extensive expertise needed for traditional ..read more

Edge computing represents a significant shift in the IT landscape, moving data processing closer to the source of data generation rather than relying on centralized data centers or cloud-based services that involve transmission over longer distances, imposing higher latency. The distributed edge approach is increasingly important, as the volume of data generated by smart internet of things (IoT) sensors and other edge devices continues to grow exponentially. Edge Flavors Differ The diversity of edge devices, ranging from low-power, small form factor multicore devices to those with embedded GPU ..read more

The vast and ever-expanding sea of unstructured data—filled with emails, documents, images, sensor data, and more—represents a potential goldmine for organizations. Too often, this immense dataset remains underutilized and poorly understood, trapped in data silos and becoming a liability rather than a strategic asset. However, a seismic shift is on the horizon, driven by the maturing field of unstructured data management (UDM). With its AI-powered capabilities, UDM offers the tools to finally turn this data deluge into a catalyst for innovation. Let’s delve into why UDM is a strategic imperati ..read more

Cloud performance testing provides flexibility, cost savings, global reach, automation, and comprehensive insights. It’s a powerful ally in delivering high-quality applications to users. Cloud performance testing is a crucial aspect of ensuring the reliability and efficiency of software applications hosted in cloud environments. Cloud computing technologies have achieved high adoption levels in many organizations, requiring key stakeholders on software teams to ensure applications can scale to meet demand. That demand is driven not only by the volume of transactions, data, and processing work ..read more

Can observability deal with the IT chaos facing so many enterprises today? It’s a question worth digging into. IT Chaos (Monitoring, Observability, and Intelligence) IT chaos is a function of monitoring, observability, and intelligence. Yes, I added intelligence, but I’m not talking about artificial intelligence (AI)—yet. Just as monitoring has generated more data than humans can consume, observability can produce more observations than anyone can understand. The overload of observation information is particularly true when multiple observation tools come into play. Machine learning can help ..read more

Firewalls, we all have one. It’s a well-established market, full of vendors with mature stacks of technology. Firewalls do a number of things, like blocking traffic, intrusion prevention, VPNs, and controlling traffic inbound and out. They’ve been doing it forever, so there’s probably not a lot more to learn, right? Well, no. If you think the enterprise firewall market is staying still and not worth a deeper look, you may be missing out. In the last few months, I’ve done more work in the firewall and connectivity space than I had for a long time. What I discovered was that firewall vendors are ..read more

Enterprise process automation (EPA) is a fascinating field that strategically leverages technology to integrate, streamline, and automate business processes across an organization. EPA solutions have evolved at a breakneck pace over the last couple of years. The convergence of intelligent document processing (IDP), robotic process automation (RPA), and business process management (BPM), along with AI, has driven a massive change in how companies and software vendors envision the product life cycle. The continued acceleration of digital transformation is leading to an increased interest in inte ..read more