Software-Defined Networks, IoT and Next-Generation Infrastructure

SD-WAN connectivity, uCPE on premises SD-WAN

What is SD-WAN and Why you need it

Software-defined Wide Area Networks are the next evolution to VPN’s (Virtual Private Networks) now providing highly flexible, automated and resilient data transport for businesses. A useful analogy to understand SD-WAN is where VPN’s are like manual gearboxes in a car; SD-WAN is an automatic radar-guided cruise-control solution. Both can achieve the same result: connectivity between

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Why Multi-Access Edge Computing is the future

Most modern devices, applications and services make extensive use of cloud computing resources (data centers, CDN’s). Nearly all hardware leveraged in cloud computing is composed primarily of: CPU’s, GPU’s, RAM, Network interfaces and non-volatile storage; all of these are the essential building blocks of modern cloud computing. But there’s much more to computing, especially networks,

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Internet of Things powered Distributed Denial of Service Attacks cripple critical internet Domain Name Servers

4 frightening attacks insecure IoT devices can enable today

The internet is abuzz with exciting innovations in technology, its minimization, automation capacity and the myriad re-applications of older technologies now enhanced with modern communications advances. But this comes with significant security concerns, as now most of our devices, appliances and even light-bulbs are becoming internet-facing liabilities. Cars, pacemakers, heart-monitors, webcams, smartphones, GPS and wireless

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Compromised server boards, system management chips and backdoors

How to find a Secure, Reliable & Trusted Hardware Vendor, OEM/ODM.

News reports and the several ongoing investigations of alleged hardware backdoors/vulnerabilities found in several mass-produced computer hardware suppliers leave many security professionals increasingly concerned about their hardware. According to US intelligence, it has become incredibly difficult, if not impossible in practice, to effectively audit modern computer hardware that may have been tampered with – even

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iot for hazard mitigation

IoT Enabling Cities Build Smart Hazard Mitigation Systems

Technology has come some way since scientists and science fiction authors first began to imagine what the future of human habitation may look like. From floating skyscrapers to flying cars, our imaginations have never been short of ideas on what our future technological utopia may look like. However, while floating skyscrapers to flying cars are

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Gorilla Video Trucks - On vehicle advertising signage

On-Vehicle Digital Signage: Mobile Computing Creating New Advertising Channels for Businesses

Digital signage has changed drastically over the past few years or so. From the basic and relatively simple signage of the early millennium to today’s plethora of interactivity and intelligence, digital signage is still currently going through a transformative period with thanks to innovations such as the Internet of Things (IoT), advanced wireless networks, and

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