5G means more data, and that means you need more fiber

The business case for edge data centers is not a new killer app, but a reduction in an existing cost: backhaul

Enabling test lab automation provides an organization with the opportunity to test devices, applications and services faster, and to establish 24/7 operations from anywhere in the world

Staring at dashboards, likely designed years ago under different circumstances, is not an effective way to manage and debug an operation

We can no longer afford to take a reactive test approach to the network

The initial rollout of open networking will require more time, as the network team needs to take time to retool and restructure workflows appropriately

Looking to balance speed and power consumption? Here are the questions to ask when upgrading your data center network

Connecting virtually is happening - planning has never been more important

The Internet wasn't designed to handle the traffic demands of a coronavirus pandemic

There’s a tipping point, especially in cybersecurity, between the volume of information and what should be flagged for action

Remote and home users can realize the same or better quality of experience than they do working in the branch office

Companies are under pressure to balance the need for the flexibility and scalability of cloud with traditional infrastructure, at the same time protecting their customers, employees and brand

Industry peers collaborate in World Economic Forum Workgroup

As the volume and complexity of traffic demands increase, it applies significant pressure to providers to expand their networks quickly

Forget the fridge: flexible fibers are the future

Here are four use cases that are already in progress

Smaller cities need to have redundant peering before their Edge markets can take off

Kubernetes-managed containerization can be a game-changer, but today’s available storage technology has inhibited the broad adoption of these infrastructures

Operators wanting to capitalize on 5G would do well to deliver a distinctive function such as low-latency infrastructure as a service (IaaS)

The demand for subsea cables will soon exceed capacity

Proper and thorough data center monitoring should be a key focus area for every organization

FlexE was born in the data center. Now it is moving to the Edge, to support 5G

A year ago, I made predictions. Checking against reality, my grades are a mixed bag

Why terrestrial connectivity matters to the cable landing station

When it comes to virtualization, networking is sometimes perceived as lagging behind the other aspects that comprise the cloud such as compute and storage

Hosting and colo providers must move up the value chain

It’s important to maintain robust test practices throughout the entire DCI lifecycle in order to optimize performance, reduce latency, ensure reliability and maximize capacity utilization

Planning for flexibility, density and acceleration are key considerations for network operators hoping to keep up