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Top 5 tech trends for network managers in 2019
From a move to the edge to AI as the new UI, we’ve ripped the shiny paper off five of IDC’s most notable tech predictions as we head into 2019.
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Blockchain: the reality behind the hype
Are we moving past the hype into practical applications, or are the benefits of blockchain still largely theoretical? We take a look at what’s ahead for this technology in 2019 and beyond.
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Considering 5G? Consider these 5 questions
After years of hype, 5G could finally become a reality in the New Year. But when evaluating whether your organization should get onboard — and in what capacity — ask yourself these fundamental questions: who, what, where, when and why.
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Multicloud: The next evolution of cloud computing
These days, cloud is about more than access to cheap servers. The evolving world of multicloud is complex and requires a new approach to managing cloud — but it will also be a key enabler of innovation and digital transformation in the coming year.
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Is your data centre ready for severe weather?
The Uptime Institute’s new 2018 report found that 71 per cent of data centres are not prepared for the increasing incidence of superstorms, flooding, lightning, drought and wildfires. Here’s why complacency is not an option.
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Do we need a reality check on virtual reality?
AR/VR hasn’t yet lived up to the hype surrounding it, but immersive technologies haven’t faded away or disappeared. Instead, they’re finding use cases in business and industrial applications that are quietly proving their ROI.
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Banks take cue from consumer-facing platforms
Acquiring fintech firms wasn’t enough: banks now face competitive pressure from digital players such as Google, Amazon and Apple. Here’s how banks are taking a post-platform path and moving beyond traditional banking to stay relevant.
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MEC and 5G: A marriage of connectivity and speed
Together, mobile edge computing and the fifth generation of mobile networks will make a powerful duo, providing real-time connectivity for emerging applications. But do you need to wait for 5G to get on board with MEC?
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How to win at cloud security
If you’re trying to shift your existing technology to the cloud and patch it like a quilt, stop right there. Instead, follow these key takeaways from SecTor about managing security and compliance gaps in enterprise cloud environments.
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How to drive business value from IoT projects
The impacts of IoT on your business can range from incremental to transformative. But setting goals, quantifying benefits and predicting ROI — as well as preparing for disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence — are essential for success.
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3 ways to succeed at retail tech innovation
An RSR survey of global retailers shows how success is linked to customer experience, business intelligence and fail-fast innovation — not simply a focus on the bottom line.
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What you need to know about the 5G standard
While a standard has been officially released, it’s still not entirely complete. So, what does this mean for 5G devices and networks, and how soon should you jump on the bandwagon?
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Pros and cons of a Zero Trust security framework
Zero Trust isn’t a product or a solution; it’s a philosophy and a strategy around cybersecurity that demands inward reflection. We look at how it works, the pros and cons of this approach, and why it may — or may not — be the right fit for your organization.
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SD-WAN adoption to transform enterprise networks
Newly released reports from IDC and Dell’Oro Group show significant growth in the software-defined WAN market, reflecting demand for scalability, performance and control to power digital transformation and cloud-enabled applications.
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How blockchain could boost enterprise collaboration
What makes blockchain compelling is its potential to make communications truly private and secure — and it might just turbo-charge collaboration tools like VoIP and UC&C.
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Events: Top tech conferences to attend this fall
Take a cue from students heading back to school and take your IT skills to the next level at the many conferences, summits and expos on offer over the coming months — while networking with the best in the business. Here are some of our top picks:
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IT trends shaping the network — and your job
The job of a network pro is getting harder, thanks to increased complexity and new responsibilities. Find out what’s keeping your peers awake at night and which technologies are a top priority (hint: SDN), according to IDG’s annual State of the Network Survey.
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‘Things’ are coming together for smart cities
The Internet of Things and artificial intelligence are key technologies for building smart cities, but so too are emerging business models that can handle – and make sense of – the massive amounts of data being produced by municipal applications.
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Are you ready to go ‘all in’ with AI?
Whether you’re dabbling in artificial intelligence or still in denial, here are a few recommendations from Gartner on what your next move should be.
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Are your remote workers a security hazard?
It’s summertime, and that means many of us are working remotely from home, the cottage or maybe even a vacation rental abroad. But malicious actors aren’t taking a summer break — so we can never fully let our guard down when it comes to digital security.
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Fog computing will take cloud to the next level
With its ability to prioritize data close to the edge of the network, fog computing could ease the burden on cloud for data-intensive technologies such as 5G, the Internet of Things, virtual reality and artificial intelligence.
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How DX, elastic services will evolve SIP trunking
While cost savings, reliability and redundancy are driving the move to Session Initiation Protocol, emerging services such as elastic SIP trunking and extensible applications could help deliver new features and functionality as part of DX projects.
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Will WPA3 nix public Wi-Fi security concerns?
When the Wi-Fi Alliance — a global consortium of industry players — recently unveiled this new standard, safer public Wi-Fi was just one of the benefits it touted. Here are more details on that and other major features of WPA3.
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Fun / IT Management /
Summer school: An IT pro’s reading list
It’s summer — time to unwind, and reach for that mystery or science fiction novel you’ve been meaning to read. But just as students are encouraged to keep up their learning during the summer months, we too, as adults, can use this time to build our knowledge base.
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How 5G will impact your business
The new standard holds greater value to businesses beyond lower latency and faster transmission speeds — such as the need for carriers to leverage network slicing, ultra-latency and on-demand services, according to panelists at the recent Canadian Telecom Summit.
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