First, there was Cisco StackWise® Virtual, providing the ability to virtualize two connected switches into a single virtual switch. Now there’s the next generation of technology, developed by Cisco IOS XE engineers, with an array of new benefits. The biggest benefit is that this virtualization technology can now run over optical fiber, so switches can […]
Hybrid and multicloud initiatives will continue to shape enterprise IT in 2023, and the impact on data-center networking will be felt across key areas including security, management, and operations. Network teams are investing in technologies such as SD-WAN and SASE, expanding automation initiatives, and focusing on skills development as more workloads and applications span cloud […]
In my last blog post, Cisco Innovations Create a More Secure and Scalable SD-WAN Fabric, we covered the newest innovations that integrate identity awareness with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) into the SD-WAN fabric; extend the network security fabric to remote home offices and workspaces; and detects advanced persistent threats through integrations with Cisco Secure […]
The IT landscape is an ever-moving target, full of new trends and technologies, and it keeps every data scientist, IT specialist, and CIO on their toes. Various data science, IT, and cybersecurity trends illustrate the major advancements in technologies like AI, ML, and big data analytics. These innovations are powering next-generation business solutions, including those […]
Supporting sustainable technologies on a campus network is great for the planet and can substantially lower the cost of workplace operations. But adding hundreds of new IoT devices to a campus network can be a heavy lift for IT teams. Let’s take a look at the many innovations that Cisco has made to address sustainable […]
At a network operations center (NOC), getting a flood of helpdesk requests full of complaints from users at every corner of a large distributed network is a sure way to ruin everybody’s day. For IT staff, the goal isn’t just to keep the network up and running, it’s to keep it running well. Slowdowns, wireless […]
Intel has a new program called Intel On Demand that will allow customers of its new Xeon Scalable Processors to unlock specialty processing engines for an extra fee. Intel has not disclosed what it will cost to access the On Demand features, which are activated through Intel Software Defined Silicon (SDSi), a newly added function […]
Two networking technologies – secure access service edge (SASE) and wireless— lead a list of six core trends that will impact enterprise infrastructure and operations activity in 2023, according to new research revealed by Gartner analysts at its IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference this week. Implementing SASE, a term coined by Gartner, has […]
Cisco is helping you accelerate your business transformation with access to our entire portfolio under a single agreement. This is known as our Enterprise Agreement, which is a 3- or 5- year contract that can scale rapidly as your business changes. With an EA, you will have full visibility into your Cisco entitlements. You’ll also […]
Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks are becoming a major issue for many businesses, from small and midsize to large enterprises. The size of the attack has also been on the rise, with attacks exceeding 2Tbps in size. Cloudflare reported a 15% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) and a 67% year-on-year (YoY) increase in ransom DDoS attacks in Q3 2022. […]