Networking

Network convergence will drive enterprise 6G wireless strategies

Enterprise wireless deployments are facing a significant inflection point, according to a new industry roadmap

Cisco offers AI application visibility, access control, threat defense

Cisco’s AI Defense package protects enterprise customers developing AI applications.

HPE Aruba targets retailers with IoT, edge computing launches

Aruba’s retail-ready networking portfolio includes a new Cellular Bridge, compact Ethernet switch, wireless access points, and IoT-focused analytics.

Cisco in 2025: Lots of hard work ahead

Cisco needs to complete its corporate restructuring goals, strengthen its platform approach to networking and security, and capitalize on AI-driven data center opportunities.

Cisco’s acquisition history has shaped its evolution

5 network automation startups to watch

Automating network processes can head off issues and speed resolution of problems while cutting the workload of IT pros.

Extreme looks to tame complexity with AI-powered platform for network and security management

Extreme’s new AI-powered Platform ONE delivers network management, automation capabilities, partner integrations, and simplified licensing in an effort to improve visibility and ease of use across networking and security domains.

IBM optical chip prototype aims to speed AI computing and slash data center energy demands

IBM is developing co-packaged optics (CPO) technology to replace conventional electrical interconnects in chips, which it says will speed up AI model training and increase energy efficiency for data centers.

Arista adds intelligent switch stacking, management for campus networks

Arista's technology lets customers cluster and control switches using a single IP address.

Nile unwraps NaaS security features for enterprise customers

Nile Trust Service brings zero-trust capabilities to the vendor’s NaaS offering, while partnerships with Microsoft and Palo Alto Networks strengthen access controls.