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Unified SASE: A Secure And Streamlined Path To Digital Transformation

By Victor Fabian | May 07, 2024

Cloud adoption is transforming businesses – however, it also introduces new security challenges. Traditional network security practices struggle to adapt to the cloud's dynamic nature, exposing organizations. A key question must be asked: How can an enterprise effectively secure data and applications amid the widespread adoption of the cloud? A unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) offers a comprehensive solution. Let’s examine the obstacles organizations encounter when securing their cloud deployments, and how a unified SASE platform can effectively mitigate these challenges.

cloud security, IoT, HPE Aruba Networking, network security, SD-WAN, Aruba ClearPass, Automation, edge computing, SASE, zero-trust network access | 0 Comments Read More

How to Connect & Protect for Zero Trust Security

By Greg LaBrie | May 25, 2023

Do you trust your network? Performance may be in an optimal place, and workplace operations are thankful for that. But what about security? ‘Zero Trust’ is a practice every IT leader and decision maker should be educated on as more and more organizations have realized that all attacks don’t originate from the other side of the firewall. Attacks can be launched from anywhere, including within the network itself. Network administrators must always operate under the assumption that their network has already been breached. And sadly, for some reading this article, that may be the case.

IoT, HPE Aruba Networking, network security, Aruba ClearPass, network visibility, zero-trust, zero-trust network access, Enterprise Cybersecurity, Network Strategy, BYOD | 0 Comments Read More

The Top 5 SD-WAN Trends And How They Benefit Your Business

By Victor Fabian | Mar 07, 2023

With the rise of hybrid workplaces, software-defined wide-area networks (SD-WANs) are becoming increasingly popular due to their scalability, cost-efficiency, and improved user experiences. Organizations must be prepared by taking advantage of centralized SD-WAN platforms to remain resilient during times of crisis. In an earlier article, we covered the reasons why your enterprise needs a centralized SD-WAN platform. This article examines five key SD-WAN trends that organizations need to incorporate into their SD-WAN strategy to rebound from current challenges and thrive in the future.

IoT, HPE Aruba Networking, network security, SD-WAN, zero-trust, SASE, edge-to-cloud, hybrid workforce | 0 Comments Read More

Level Up On IoT With Wi-Fi 6E

By Greg LaBrie | Jul 14, 2022

When we talk about upgrading wireless infrastructure to the latest Wi-Fi 6E standard, it is instinctive to focus on client computing devices and smart phones. That’s because organizations want to optimize the user wireless experience for their employees and customers, and understandably so. However, for a growing number of enterprises, there’s another critical component to their wireless environment: IoT (Internet of things!). Organizations are integrating a growing fleet of IoT devices to take advantage of cutting-edge technologies. In 2022 alone, the global IoT market is expected to grow 18% to 14.4 billion active devices. If you’re only looking at optimizing the wireless experience for users, do not ignore IoT’s half of the equation!

internet of things, IoT, wireless networking, Wi-fi, network management, network performance, juniper, Wi-Fi 6E | 0 Comments Read More

5 SD-WAN Edge Trends All IT Leaders Should Know

By Greg LaBrie | Oct 12, 2021

While 2021 hasn’t brought a definite end to pandemic-era IT challenges like many hoped, other technology predictions have held steady, largely propelled by the new remote working and hybrid workforce standard. Examples include the continued proliferation of internet of things (IoT) devices, the accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation technologies, and an increased interest in software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) technologies.

IoT, HPE Aruba Networking, IT executive topic, CIO, network security, SD-WAN, edge computing, remote workforce, zero-trust, SASE, edge-to-cloud, Silver Peak | 0 Comments Read More

3 Tips For Your Edge Computing Strategy

By Mark Hargreaves | Jul 27, 2021

Even as we conquer one technology and discover all the different ways we can bend it to our will, another comes along and the cycle begins anew. For today’s enterprises edge computing represents a great leap forward in data processing.

IoT, software defined data center, SDDC, data center modernization, software defined enterprise, digital transformation, DellEMC VxRail, Automation, edge computing, Dell EMC, data center transformation | 0 Comments Read More

Exploring 802.11AX (Wi-Fi 6): What It Is and Why You Need It

By Greg LaBrie | Aug 20, 2019

The demand for wireless access from users has shifted from a convenience to a necessity – which means network performance has become a business-critical requirement. Both workers and consumers have come to expect a reliable Wi-Fi connection, and the absence of one can influence their decision on how long they remain at the establishment.

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How Edge Computing is Reshaping the Value of Data and IoT Within the Enterprise

By Greg LaBrie | May 23, 2019

The rise of cloud technology enabled organizations to shift computing-power and data storage from private data centers to public cloud environments. The transition to the cloud facilitated vast amounts of data to be accumulated and manipulated in a centralized way; however, widespread use of the Internet of Things (IoT) has created new data processing requirements. It does not make sense to centralize massive amounts of raw data gathered by IoT sensors, so edge computing seeks to fill this need by decentralizing and distributing computing resources.

data security, IoT, digital transformation, Edge Networking, edge computing | 0 Comments Read More

Are you Ready for the Intelligent Edge? (Part 2)

By Greg LaBrie | Dec 04, 2018

One of the reasons why IoT is so vulnerable to attacks is the lack of visibility in what is truly happening in your environment. This is where edge computing comes in. Edge computing is about keeping compute proximal to the physical environment where it is collected in the first place, rather than forwarding everything to the cloud (particularly processing and storage). In the same way that the client/server computing model replaced the mainframe, enterprises are beginning to realize the benefit of a distributed computing model when it comes to IoT. Client/server architecture put processing power in physical proximity of the end user. Edge computing provides a local segmented processing network for IoT devices.

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Is your Enterprise ready for the Edge? (Part 1)

By Greg LaBrie | Nov 27, 2018

If your career centers on enterprise architecture, then you are literally watching history repeat itself in real time. Decades ago, enterprise resources and processing power were concentrated within the mainframe and users had to work in close approximation of it. But then, users from the outer perimeters started demanding more capabilities, which translated into more resources where they were—at the edge. This introduced the PC, which decentralized enterprises and transitioned in the era of the client server model that users loved. Once again, the technology cycle is about to repeat itself.

IoT, IT Strategy, Networking, enterprise mobility, IT infrastructure, Edge Networking | 0 Comments Read More

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