Large enterprise level businesses, or smaller businesses that are beginning to expand, face major problems of coordinating and transferring data over vastly spaced geographical locations. In order to connect these data centers, or branches of the enterprise together, so they can share the same software/application, the network is extended using the services of a Wide Area Network or a WAN. WANs are, however, quickly becoming outdated and most companies are looking for something more efficient...
Read MoreWhile many of people use Wi-Fi when they are out an about, there is much precautionary advice about using unsecured public Wi-Fi, which could allow a hacker sitting either a few yards away from them, or even miles away to gain access to their laptops, tablets and smartphones to steal passwords and sensitive data. By Michael Wakley, CEO of LeakSafe.
Read MoreCorporate networks are being forced to reckon with amplified levels of traffic as technology changes and advances. In addition to monitoring and fortifying the network against possible cyberattacks, IT departments have to factor in the growing use of personal devices in the workplace, and third-party applications for business management. Having the ability to access network traffic is an important component, but it’s only the first step in keeping your network secure. You also need to make...
Read MoreDesigning and deploying a new or modernised data centre is a rewarding endeavour; both for the engineers and architects, and also for the businesses that reap the benefits of agility, scalability, and performance that come along with it. By JR Rivers, Co-founder and CTO, Cumulus Networks.
Read MoreAs enterprise IT estates adopt cloud services, enterprise networking has become an increasingly complex challenge. Moving to the cloud provides greater agility, scalability and flexibility for networking environments. However, there is a need to maintain application speed and agility in the cloud which consequently does not tolerate sub-optimal network performance. Technical issues such as these can spiral into further business problems including a poor customer experience. By Todd Kiehn, VP...
Read MoreDesigning and deploying a new or modernised data centre is a rewarding endeavour; both for the engineers and architects, and also for the businesses that reap the benefits of agility, scalability, and performance that come along with it. By JR Rivers, Co-founder and CTO, Cumulus Networks.
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