WAN is changing, decisions are needing to be made and the demands on the network are increasing but what is the market doing? Why are they making these decisions and what is the current market trend towards WAN? 1. Internet Substitution for MPLS Connections Many Gartner clients hope to fund their WAN expansion/updates by replacing […]
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“Software-defined network capabilities have been growing in popularity for a number of years, the first glimpse was traced to a research collaboration between Stanford University and the University of California at Berkeley that ultimately yielded the OpenFlow protocol.” (NetworkWorld, 2020) Traditional WAN has, for some time, shown cracks in its ability to support users. As a result,
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According to a recent survey from PWC these are the steps you and your organisation should consider taking now, in order to prepare for the post pandemic world: 1. Increase IT Spend now The clearest trend is a move toward cost containment. A PwC survey found that some 62 percent of organizations are taking coronavirus-related
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…Do you need SD-WAN. (Spoiler alert – we think it’s the future, but read on to see why). Updated on 16/05/24 The driving force behind the growth and adoption of SD-WAN is digital transformation. Organisations across the world are racing towards the ultimate goal of modernising their operations. Driven by the need to meet the increased demands
Software-defined wide-area networking (SD-WAN) is an automated, programmatic approach to managing enterprise network connectivity and circuit costs. It extends software-defined networking (SDN) into an application that businesses can use to quickly create a smart hybrid WAN. Accelerate Cloud Migration & Optimisation of Cloud Architectures SD-WAN can speed up migration to cloud services with single click connectivity to
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Are you exposing your company to cyber attack by offering free Wi-Fi? This article looks at the dangers facing the hotel industry.
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You’re probably sick of the ‘W’ word being blasted over tech media and marketing spam by now. Nonetheless, WannaCry marked such an important point in information security history that it\’s worth revisiting. Counting the cost The first-hand impact experienced by everyday citizens is what thrust the cyber security headline into the news spotlight during May
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The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released a report aimed at helping law firms understand their risk of being targeted by cyber attackers. The 20-page report, entitled The Cyber Threat to UK Legal Sector also provides practical advice on how firms, from sole practitioners all the way up to international corporate firms, can protect
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Updated on 24/07/24 Personal phones, tablets, wearable tech – do you know how many of these are connected to your business networks and how many of your staff access company data on unsecured devices? As businesses become more agile and dynamic, many have started to adopt a positive outlook on Bring Your Own Device policies,
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Knowing how to approach cyber security presents many challenges for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). A few choose to outsource to managed services providers for peace of mind, while others take a DIY approach. If you\’re choosing to tackle cyber security yourself, there are a few crucial areas that need careful consideration. This checklist
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