Internet of Things Networking Challenges

As key challenges of networking the IoT become clear, virtual networking through SDN and NFV is emerging as critical to solutions.

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Container Networking Challenges for the Enterprise

Containers may be the next big thing for enterprise data centers, but the networking challenges are significant.

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Is It Time to Consider Open Source?

It’s somewhat ironic these days that even as hardware is becoming denser and more modular, infrastructure is becoming larger and more distributed. Both trends are feeding off one another, of course, driven by the decreasing cost of commodity systems and the emerging needs of Big Data and the data economy.

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Some Speed Bumps on the Road to Big Data, IoT

The IT industry has seen technology come and it has seen it go. Sometimes the hype is all about nothing, but sometimes it produces lasting changes to the data environment.

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Can HDDs Make It in the Cloud?

The hard drive market continues to be somewhat of an enigma these days. Sure, they are useful and provide levels of reliability and durability that outclass solid-state solutions, but the enterprise is heading toward the cloud and the cloud is built on solid state. So why on earth would anyone throw money behind continued HDD development?

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The Hybrid Dilemma: Where to Put Your Applications

Following up on last week’s discussion on building a successful hybrid cloud, it seems that the true measure of success is not in the technology but the functionality. Once all the pieces are in place, how is the enterprise to leverage this new computing entity to its full potential?

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Skirting the Limits of Moore’s Law

You would have to look far and wide to find someone who wants less power, less performance from their data center. But even after all the architectural tweaks, the virtualization of resources, improvements in automation and all the rest, higher performance is driven by what goes on in the processor.

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Building a Successful Hybrid Cloud

There is a lot to be said for the hybrid cloud. It blends local control and security with scale-out resources and operational flexibility, all of which are emerging as crucial factors as organizations make the transition to digital business models.

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How Networking Supports the Electrical Grid

A smart grid requires a smart network. Here is how advanced networking capabilities are helping big utilities deliver better service

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How NFV Can Help With Data Mobility

It should be pretty clear by now that organizations without a robust mobile data strategy will not survive long into the 21st century. Handheld devices are quickly becoming the preferred means for people, particularly young people, to access digital content and services. What is not obvious is the impact that mobile applications have on the network, and how cloud technologies like network functions virtualization (NFV) can help.

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