Kentik

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

A peering coordinator is the person responsible for the way an IP network connects to the rest of the internet. Peering” is the term used for interconnections between two IP networks where the two networks provide access to each other’s networks and customers but do not allow traffic to transit to the rest of the internet.

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Packet Pushers

JANUARY 26, 2022

Today on the Tech Bytes podcast we talk with sponsor Singtel, a global provider of network services. We dive into the services Singtel provides, including Internet, MPLS, IP transit 4G/5G, and why you might want to consider Singtel for cloud connectivity. Our guest is Mark Seabrook, Global Solutions Manager at Singtel.

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Kentik

JULY 6, 2017

Meanwhile, Juniper Research released a list of the most promising 5G operators in Asia, and the UN released a list ranking countries based on cybersecurity hygiene. Carlton notes, “HTTP will need to become more streamlined and lightweight to meet the high throughput and strict delay requirements of 5G.” It’s followed by the U.S.

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Kentik

AUGUST 25, 2017

And Wired put together an interactive map to show where internet trolls live. Now SDxCentral reports the teleco could be planning to take on Cisco and Juniper with its Virtual Network Services software. Ericsson CTO Prioritizes Non-Consumer 5G (Light Reading). What shouldn’t network administrators do?

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Packet Pushers

MARCH 16, 2020

On today's Network Break we discuss potential impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on Internet loads, conferences and events, VPNs and working from home, and other tech areas. We also examine Aruba's new Air Pass and Air Slice offerings, drill into VMware's massive Tanzu and vSphere 7 releases, a WatchGuard acquisition, and more.

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CATO Networks

AUGUST 17, 2021

You probably know what WAN stands for, but what about all of the other acronyms and abbreviations in the networking world? SASE SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) converges network and security functionalities into a single cloud-based solution. According to Gartner that coined the term, SASE is the future of network security.

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Kentik

MAY 24, 2017

This week in networking news, GE, HPE and LinkedIn are just a few of the companies pushing for open data center designs via the launch of a new nonprofit. Meanwhile, researchers are pushing for a way for first responders to have faster internet access during emergency situations. This week’s top story picks from the Kentik team.

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Kentik

JULY 28, 2017

This week Verizon was dubbed the winner of network speeds. Mitel agreed to buy ShoreTel, while Viacom said it wouldn’t buy Scripps Networks. A feature story explored the workarounds that Cubans go to for internet access, and another feature looked at the cost of IT automation. This week’s top story picks from the Kentik team.

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High Scalability

OCTOBER 19, 2018

four petabytes : added to Internet Archive per year; 60,000 : patents donated by Microsoft to the Open Invention Network; 30 million : DuckDuckGo daily searches; 5 seconds : Google+ session length; 1 trillion : ARM device goal; $40B : Softbank investment in 5G; 30 : Happy Birthday IRC!;

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Kentik

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

Also this week, Facebook open-sourced its Open/R networking development platform. Facebook uses Open/R to support its wide-area networks, data center fabric and wireless mesh topologies. Facebook open-sources its Open/R networking development platform (SiliconANGLE). “We AT&T makes its SD-WAN ‘dynamic’ (SDxCentral).

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CATO Networks

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

As new trends emerge in both cyber attacks and defenses every year, we have decided to list our predictions for the top network security trends of 2023 and beyond. #1. These play a major role in many cyberattacks as cyber criminals gain access to an organizations network and systems, and expand that reach to exploit resources.

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Kentik

APRIL 26, 2017

We’re launching a weekly blog series called “News in Networking.” Kentik CTO Dan Ellis is on a panel today on how traditional tools are inadequate for modern networks. What is not fully understood is the extent of its impact on the normal flow of Internet traffic,” reports Hippensteel. Earlier this month, AT&T offered $1.6

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Kentik

APRIL 24, 2023

What do network engineers working in the trenches, slinging packets, untangling coils of fiber, and spending too much time in the hot aisle really want from all their efforts? They want a rock-solid, reliable, stable network that doesn’t keep them awake at night and ensures great application performance. The answer is simple.

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CATO Networks

DECEMBER 29, 2024

However, the rise of SaaS applications, hybrid work, and global operations has created new challenges for MPLS-based networks, as their once-reliable architecture now fails to meet the demands of modern, cloud-centric environments. While SD-WAN eliminates limitations of MPLS, not all SD-WAN solutions are created equal.

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CATO Networks

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have become one of the cornerstones of secure communications over the internet. VPNs have become an established method to ensure privacy, protect data, and are becoming very popular among internet users. However, there has been a lot of confusion around what VPNs can and cannot do.

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CATO Networks

MAY 9, 2024

A high performing and secure network enables retailers to offer consistent and positive consumer interactions across online and physical stores around the world. Networking and Security Challenges Retailers are Facing Until recently, MPLS and VPNs were popular solutions of choice for many retailers.

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Global Data

DECEMBER 23, 2024

With the digital landscape continuing to evolve with the emergence of 5G, artificial intelligence (AI), and cloud-native technologies, hyperscalers are becoming more influential in shaping the future direction of telecommunications. This can both create benefits for telcos (e.g., Or should they look to collaborate and coexist together?

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CATO Networks

JULY 7, 2022

In some cases, it might be an MPLS network, which is no longer suitable (or affordable) for the modern digital business. In other cases, it might be a global SD-WAN deployment, which relied too much on the unpredictable Internet. The Internet might be fine as an access layer, but its just too unpredictable as a backbone.

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Akins IT

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Not all network traffic is created equal. Luckily, SD-WAN can be configured to prioritize business-critical traffic and real-time services like Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and then effectively steer it over the most efficient route. The same Internet-bound traffic is then routed back through the corporate data center.

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CATO Networks

AUGUST 26, 2019

According to a recent Uptime Institute report , network failures trail only power outages as a cause of downtime. In one form or another the question: how can SD-WAN deliver the same reliability and redundancy as MPLS when it uses the public Internet? SD-WAN + public Internet alone cant. My response?

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Kentik

APRIL 19, 2023

In today’s fast-paced digital world, content distribution networks (CDNs) and embedded caching play a vital role in delivering a high-quality user experience. In this post, we will dive deeper into when it makes sense for ISPs to deploy embedded caches, the potential benefits, and how you can optimize the deployment to your network.

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Kentik

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

To do that, Packet must ensure their network is always up, with insights and automation that drive performance. That’s why Packet turned to the Kentik AIOps Platform for revolutionary network analytics. The one thing that is simply not a negotiable aspect these days is your network.". Q: Who is Packet?

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Zynga

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

In fact, gaming is at the forefront of and can directly benefit from multiple tech advances such as 5G, AI, HTML5, High End Mobile Hardware, NFTs, AR/VR, Machine Learning and Cloud Native Tech. 5G With the Advent of 5G Streaming, internet speeds could reach up to several 100 Gbps vs the several 100 Mbps that we see now.

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CATO Networks

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

For example, Network World called 2018 the year of SD-WAN , and before the end of Q3 2018 Gartner declared SD-WAN is killing MPLS. On a dollar per bit basis, MPLS is significantly higher than public Internet bandwidth. The specifics of your network will be the real driver here. xDSL, cable, 5G, etc.) xDSL, cable, 5G, etc.)

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Vedcraft

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Three factors influencing growth in security spending are the increase in remote and hybrid work, the transition from virtual private networks (VPNs) to zero trust network access (ZTNA) and the shift to cloud-based delivery models. Worldwide Spending on Security & Risk Management Forecast to Grow 11.3%

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CloudFaire

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The 2024 Cloudflare Radar Year in Review is our fifth annual review of Internet trends and patterns observed throughout the year at both a global and country/region level across a variety of metrics. Key Findings Traffic Global Internet traffic grew 17.2% Google maintained its position as the most popular Internet service overall.

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DCNN Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2025

Detailed in full in the WBA Annual Industry Report 2025 , these trends reflect how Wi-Fi is evolving to meet the demands of increased connectivity, higher speeds, better security, the growing number of devices connected to the internet, and a greater focus on energy efficiency.

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High Scalability

APRIL 5, 2019

That’s much faster than smartphone usage, which is almost flat, or the growth in the number of internet users, which is in the low single digits these days.My Young Girl : I’ve thought about deleting instagram, but then I think—what would I do with my life? What are you waiting for?

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High Scalability

JUNE 29, 2018

Quirky : Thus there is a tradeoff: separateness enables inventors to create heterodox ideas, but strong cohesive networks are likely to be better for getting them implemented. Mark Lapedus : Costs of developing a complex chip could run as high as $1.5B, while power/performance benefits are likely to decrease. Don't stop here.

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