Analysis - Internet
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Load balancers by definition are all about balancing the traffic to ensure availability and performance. IBM is now looking to upend traditional approaches. -
Where have all the new dot-com domains gone? (Hint: it's not China)
Apparently demand for dot com domain names isn't limitless, but there is new potential on the horizon that's the foundation for what comes next on the internet. -
AT&T extends FWA, but not ready to battle T-Mobile, Verizon
But the carrier will look to expand the service’s reach into the enterprise space.
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Zscaler responds to skeptics of its new SD-WAN offering
Zscaler's offering is less about switching and optimizing the transport from connectivity, and more about securing the transport, VP Naresh Kumar said. -
AT&T looks to grow converged connectivity with 5G and fiber networks
AT&T is continuing its efforts to strengthen and expand the company's 5G wireless and fiber internet networks. -
Verisign takes open source approach to DNS security in the quantum era
DNS is one of the most fundamental areas of networking and it could be at risk in a post-quantum era. It's a challenge that Verisign is taking aim at -
FBI data reveals states most vulnerable to cybercrime
A recent study reveals which states are the most susceptible to cybercrime based on the last five years of data provided by the FBI's Internet Crime Report. -
How are Verizon and T-Mobile FWA efforts performing?
Quite well, according to a new report from Network speed test monitoring firm Ookla. -
BT betting big on a smarter SD-WAN approach
"Why do you need SD-WAN if it's one hop versus something that can control all the hops?" BT CTO Colin Bannon asked. -
DNS at 40 keeps improving with better security
DNS is critical for the daily operation of the internet and it’s getting some updates that will make it better, though there are still challenges that remain. -
Why IPv6 matters for SD-WAN and why vendors are certifying their products
IPv6 provides a larger pool of IP addresses than IPv4, enabling organizations to connect exponentially more devices and applications to their networks. Though IPv6 does not yet represent the
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Ciena CTO talks subsea cables, data center efficiency vs. demand
If data center capacity and demand continue to rise, are more efficient technologies enough to make a difference? -
How rival Big Ten CISOs collaborate on cybersecurity
CISOs from Big Ten universities describe how -- and why -- they collectively tackle the many challenges they face on the cybersecurity field. -
Carpet-bombing and DNS water torture DDoS attacks on the rise
A report from Netscout found that cybercriminals and hacktivists carried out nearly 7.9 million DDoS assaults — a 31% year-over-year rise. -
Tarana grabs funds from Cisco-linked VC to boost FWA technology battle
The $50 million in funding came from Digital Alpha Advisors, which has a “strategic collaboration agreement” with Cisco. -
Lack of cloud visibility, machine-speed attacks make every company a target
Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 Attack Surface Threat Report highlights broad, blurry cloud environments, automated attacks as biggest risk factors. -
T-Mobile CEO touts stock buyback, dividends as job cuts loom
The carrier plans to spend $19 billion over the next five quarters in repurchasing its own shares and in doling out dividends to shareholders.
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How some Ethernet EtherTypes could be a current risk
The fact that there are so many EtherTypes with broad capabilities could well represent all manner of risks for enterprise networks.
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IPv6 threats are on the rise as adoption grows
According to security firm Crowdsec, only 10% of the malicious activity in 2022 was from IPv6 addresses. By June 2023, the volume doubled to 20%. -
5 reasons why MPLS isn’t dead yet – and won’t be anytime soon
SD-WAN and secure access service edge vendors often deride MPLS, but if those critiques are accurate, why is MPLS still a force in the WAN market? -
SD-WAN by the numbers: Market size, growth, adoption
The SD-WAN market is made up of many different hardware and software elements including vendors, managed service providers and end users. -
T-Mobile looks for creative ways to boost 5G FWA growth
The carrier is looking at different spectrum models to power a “nonstandard-based solution” or multi-dwelling unit strategies.
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EdgeNectar targets 5G FWA sugar from AT&T fiber
EdgeNectar has a deal with a Silicon Valley-based real estate company to install its 5G-based fixed-wireless access service in a handful of buildings. -
What role will Cisco play in AT&T’s SD-WAN simplification plans?
AT&T recently expanded its enterprise work with Cisco, which includes increased security for SD-WAN services