Managed network services technology

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May 15, 2020 15 May'20
Gartner forecasts near 20% growth for public cloud services

Gartner's latest research predicts an uptick in cloud spending, spurred by demand for public cloud services and cloud-based communications; more channel news from the week.
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.

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Healthcare IoT's next steps come into focus

Industry watchers believe healthcare IoT is approaching an inflection point. Channel partners can assist in the next step in developing a strategy for existing data. Continue Reading
Use a Windows Server 2019 domain controller or go to Azure?

Administrators must dig into the details to see if a swap from on-premises Active Directory to the Azure equivalent makes sense for their organization. Continue Reading
Discover realistic 5G IoT use cases that add value

When looking to apply 5G in IoT use cases, IoT leaders must think more about the combination of new edge devices and applications than about the new version of wireless. Continue Reading

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COVID-19 speeds SD-WAN evolution to elastic infrastructure

The next phase of SD-WAN requires elastic infrastructure and distributed edge access to better support remote workers. The COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating that evolution. Continue Reading
The pros and cons of SD-WAN and remote access

SD-WAN could be a compelling option for enterprises that require remote access for mission-critical jobs. But IT teams should be aware of cost, training and implementation barriers. Continue Reading
Network automation book shares recipes for success

In this network automation book excerpt, discover how automation frameworks NAPALM and Ansible can provide network teams with vendor-agnostic network management capabilities. Continue Reading

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SD-WAN for home workers becomes partner opportunity

SD-WAN technology is seeing increased customer interest due to the sudden expansion of remote workforces. IT service providers are offering product advice and implementation help. Continue Reading
COVID-19 pushes organizations to adopt IoT in utilities

Organizations can use IoT in utilities to better navigate health emergences and natural disasters with asset tracking, automation and environmental monitoring applications. Continue Reading
OST helps grill maker migrate connected products

Traeger Grills asked a managed service provider to migrate its IoT-enabled grillers to a new cloud platform. The four-month transition has Traeger cooking with AWS. Continue Reading

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How ISPs and operators ensure network quality in a pandemic

COVID-19 has caused a spike in remote workers, increased internet usage and traffic surges. Here's how ISPs and telecom operators plan for continuity and quality during the pandemic. Continue Reading
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