Identity-centric SASE with Cisco SD-WAN and Microsoft’s Security Service Edge Solution

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In today’s rapidly evolving IT landscape, enterprise WAN requirements have evolved with hybrid work becoming the norm. Security for both on-premises and cloud workloads is crucial, especially for secure access to the internet, Microsoft applications, and other critical office applications. Organizations need a flexible solution that protects against...

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Understanding the Differences between SD-WAN and MPLS

In the realm of networking, SD-WAN and MPLS are two terms that frequently arise, each offering distinct advantages and functionalities. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the nuances of these technologies, providing clarity on their disparities and assisting you in making informed decisions for your network infrastructure.What...

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The Power of LTE 450 for Critical Infrastructure

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In case of disasters, a reliable communication network is critical. The emergency centers need to be able to exchange information to coordinate their response in the field. Service providers need to keep their network live. Power utilities need to be able to keep the electric grid up and...

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Forecasting Capacity in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN

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Organizations are increasingly adopting software-defined wide area networks (SD-WAN) to enhance network performance, reduce costs, and improve overall connectivity.Using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for IT operations (AIOps), Cisco SD-WAN enhances and simplifies network management by using predictive analytics based on AI and ML techniques. The...

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Securing the Modern Hyper-Distributed Network: Perspectives from the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SD-WAN

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A typical day’s tasks for today’s modern worker are frequently distributed across multiple devices, applications, and locations. They could be working from home, analyzing CRM dashboards, and later, they might be at a coffee shop reviewing slides for an upcoming customer meeting. Perhaps they then head into the...

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End-to-End Visibility and Actionable Insights Underpin Great Connected Experiences

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Three networking megatrends have upended how businesses approach networking to support the distributed workforce.First, cloud has become the new data center, with workloads moving from on-premises to hybrid cloud and multicloud architectures. Secondly, the internet is now the new network, with reliance on business connectivity traversing diverse networking...

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How SD-WAN Solves Multicloud Complexity

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Cloud is the undisputed center of gravity when supporting distributed workforces. But managing secure connectivity in a growing multicloud environment continues to be more complex, expensive, and time consuming.Enter the software-defined WAN (SD-WAN), a powerful, abstracted software layer that serves as a centralized control plane to enable organizations...

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Make Your WAN Connectivity an Extraordinary Experience

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Alan Dapré, author of more than 60 children’s books said, “Why be ordinary when you can be extraordinary?” You may be thinking that “extraordinary” is not a term commonly associated with network connectivity. Shouldn’t it just be like water coming out of the faucet? A utility that is...

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Understanding Application Aware Routing (AAR) in Cisco SD-WAN

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One of the main features used in Cisco SD-WAN is Application Aware Routing (AAR). It is often advertised as an intelligent mechanism that automatically changes the routing path of applications, thanks to its active monitoring of WAN circuits to detect anomalies and brownout conditions.Read More: 300-410: Implementing Cisco Enterprise...

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IT Leaders Contend with Secure Multicloud Access – The 2023 Global Networking Trends Report

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What do you get when a massively distributed workforce tries to securely connect to a massively distributed set of applications? Massive complexity. In light of this, our latest annual Global Networking Trends Report is focused on how IT leaders and networking professionals are dealing with the challenges of...

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