Managed network services technology

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March 24, 2020 24 Mar'20
Secure remote access offering gains ground among MSPs

Todyl's Secure Global Network, available free for 30 days, aims to help managed service providers protect customers' home-based employees amid the coronavirus pandemic.
March 19, 2020 19 Mar'20
Telia Carrier looks to expand U.S. channel partner roster

The Swedish network services firm plans to tap channel companies, including master agents, to grow name recognition and enterprise accounts in the U.S. market.
March 12, 2020 12 Mar'20
Channel execs say coronavirus spurs remote work technology

Managed service providers, resellers and other partners are experiencing rising demand for advisory and implementation services as customers pursue remote work tools.
October 25, 2019 25 Oct'19
Teridion SD-WAN expands to China, sparking channel business

Teridion, an internet routing platform provider, has extended its global SD-WAN offering to mainland China, filling a gap for partners that target multinational customers. Enterprise customers ...

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Start your IoT strategy on the right foot

Developmental teams can minimize the risk of an IoT project failing by outlining each step of the plan, identifying problems early and maintaining realistic expectations. Continue Reading
10 steps to IoT deployment success

Business outcomes should take center stage when planning to deploy IoT. Address these 10 areas to smooth your project plan and guarantee quality and revenue. Continue Reading
How is SD-WAN as a service different from managed SD-WAN?

SD-WAN technology is available in a variety of business models, including SD-WAN as a service and managed SD-WAN. But how do the different consumption models compare? Continue Reading

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Know these edge computing challenges before you invest

Public clouds are hubs for edge and IoT workloads, but they're still limited in terms of cost, connectivity and security. See what you need to know before you start an IoT project. Continue Reading
Should organizations bundle SD-WAN, UCaaS together?

Organizations may consider pairing SD-WAN and UCaaS services to avoid complexity from multivendor services and gain potential synergy. But the combo can also create challenges. Continue Reading
What are some Windows Server 2019 SDN security features?

Microsoft continued to refine the software-defined networking capabilities in its latest server operating system by developing several new security features. Continue Reading

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Before deploying SD-WAN, assess your underlay network components

If enterprises are to reap the benefits of SD-WAN, they better pay attention to the SD-WAN underlay network. Learn what you should take into consideration. Continue Reading
MSPAlliance: What's next for the managed services industry

In part two of our interview with the CEO of MSPAlliance, we discuss the continued influence of cybersecurity on the managed services industry and the opportunities that lay ahead. Continue Reading
When assessing SD-WAN benefits, don't ignore SD-WAN costs

SD-WAN offers several benefits, but companies also need to understand SD-WAN costs. Organizations need to consider some critical areas -- and not all of them are obvious. Continue Reading

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How to connect VMware Workstation virtual machines to the Internet

Learn how to configure VMware Workstation virtual networks, including connecting guest virtual machines to the Internet, use the Virtual Network Editor and more. Continue Reading
3 NB-IoT use cases bring advantages -- and challenges

Narrowband IoT applications offer advantages for smart city, farm and factory data analytics, but organizations must still tackle connectivity and security issues. Continue Reading
5 common SD-WAN challenges and how to prepare for them

SD-WAN technology has its fair share of risk factors, some of which include security, deployment and quality of service. Find out how your IT team can prepare for these challenges. Continue Reading