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August 23, 2019 23 Aug'19
Extreme boosts channel focus following Aerohive acquisition

Fresh off of its purchase of Aerohive Networks, Extreme Networks revealed it will double-down investments in the channel. The Aerohive acquisition, which closed Aug. 9, expanded Extreme's portfolio ...
July 30, 2019 30 Jul'19
Cisco partners get digital marketing support

A Cisco marketing program is getting a new look as the vendor refreshes its partner marketing training and rolls out a new comarketing service focused on digital campaigns.
July 24, 2019 24 Jul'19
Microsoft Teams platform emerges as training, governance opportunity

Microsoft Teams governance, training and other services are emerging as business opportunities for channel partners working with Microsoft's collaboration platform.
June 21, 2019 21 Jun'19
802.11ac drives enterprise WLAN market growth for now

802.11ac played a crucial role in enterprise WLAN market growth, as companies felt the pressure to upgrade their wireless infrastructure. But 802.11ax is the future.

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Differences among WEP, WPA and WPA2 wireless security protocols

As wireless network technologies have evolved, so too have the wireless security protocols for securing them. Get a quick overview of the three WLAN security standards, and learn the differences among WEP, WPA and WPA2. Continue Reading
What is network automation, and what can it do for you?

This feature explores what network automation is and its influence on organizations. It also discusses assumptions about its effect on network engineers and similarities with SDN. Continue Reading
An 802.11ax survival guide: Expectations for the Wi-Fi standard

This 802.11ax survival guide has the information you need for the newest Wi-Fi standard, including various expectations, device advice and available features. Continue Reading

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The pros and cons of SD-WAN vs. MPLS

This video discusses the differences between SD-WAN and MPLS and explains why a hybrid WAN architecture -- that uses both technologies -- might be the best fit. Continue Reading
The evolution of SDN and its role in networking

Has SDN run its course, or has the architecture simply evolved? In many current products, data centers and cloud environments, SDN may be closer than you think. Continue Reading
SD-WAN demo lab lets partner's clients try before they buy

As the SD-WAN market heats up, MNJ Technologies has launched a demo lab that includes technology from vendors such as Cisco, Fortinet, Oracle and Silver Peak. Continue Reading

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Solve real-world challenges with IoT for smart cities

IoT devices can improve the quality of life for citizens of smart cities in many ways, whether the devices save lives, manage noise pollution or decrease response time to natural disasters. Continue Reading
What to expect with SD-WAN management, intent and usability

Users can expect advancements in SD-WAN intent, usability and management, as vendors seek to improve their developer ecosystems, integration and multi-tenancy capabilities. Continue Reading
SD-WAN market sees continued growth, room for mobile support

The SD-WAN market is growing, thanks to financial firms with distributed deployments. VMware and Cisco continue to lead the vendor pack, with Aryaka and Silver Peak close behind. Continue Reading

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3 types of configuration tools for network change management

From openly available scripting tools to vendor-supplied services, network change management and configuration tools generally fit into three main categories. Continue Reading
Microsoft Exchange Unified Messaging change presents dilemma

The arrival of Exchange 2019 also means the end of unified messaging in the on-premises offering. Admins who use voicemail in Outlook should explore their options. Continue Reading
How to simulate a multisite network with VMware Workstation

If you want to test out a WAN link between two networks with VDI, VMware Workstation can help. Here's how it works. Continue Reading