6 SD-WAN trends to watch for in 2020

MPLS will not die anytime soon. But the organizations that rely on it to connect their WANs would have to add tons of more MPLS bandwidth and infrastructure. A strategy that is not sustainable in this Big Data times. MPLS alone, will not be able to handle the tons of generated data at high speeds …

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6 Examples of NFV Use Cases

examples of nfv use cases

Virtualization is revolutionizing the entire IT landscape. Simply put, it allows a physical object to be transformed into its logical “virtual” version. Virtualizing our IT resources reduces operational and capital expenses, it minimizes downtime, it allows faster provisioning, and the list goes one.  The best example of this virtualization revolution is clearly on computing. Taking …

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Top Mixed Reality Applications Today

Mixed Reality Applications

Back in July of 2016, developers Niantic, Inc., an American software development company, released Pokémon Go, one of the most popular augmented reality mobile games for iOS and Android. The game went on to be downloaded more than 1 billion times. Using the GPS system in the player’s phone, the game layers virtual Pokémons on …

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5 Edge Computing Technologies Enabling IoT-Ready Network Infrastructure

Networks around the world are going through a massive transformation in which edge computing devices and edge infrastructure development hold a key role. This edge revolution is to leverage the potential of IoT that will be unleashed on the back of 5G roll out in the future not so far. Groundbreaking technologies and solutions evolving …

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WAF vs IPS: What’s The Difference?

Whats the difference between WAF vs IPS

Why do we need WAF and IPS security systems? One of the most valuable assets (if not the most) of a company is its data. People who are dedicated to being “computer thieves” also know this, so they try different methods to attack a company network and access their valuable information. The new types of …

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Examples of Artificial Intelligence Applications in Transportation

Today, AI is more accessible than ever. The entire transportation industry, from car-makers, parking lots, cruises, and more are beginning to embrace AI in their products or services. We’ll likely start to see more AI in everyday transportation. From intelligent cars that can detect the mood of the driver and shift it by adjusting their …

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Private 5G & Edge Computing to Rule Smart Factories

Today, one of the biggest challenges with a 4G network in high density areas is that it needs to support under 70,000 devices in a single square kilometer. 5G, the most recent cycle of cellular innovation, is designed to handle such a massive number of connected devices, and still expand their speed and responsiveness. 5G …

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Terabit Ethernet: The New Hot Trend in Data Centers

The longing one Terabit Ethernet is beginning to look like a reality. Close to, but not yet, is the 400 Gbit/s Ethernet, which is already a reality. In fact, the 400 Gbit/s Ethernet has been proven at the 2019 European Conference on Optical Communication, by a large network provider. While 100 Gigabit/s is rolling out …

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Examples of Embedded Computers

Embedded computers are purpose-built computing platforms, designed for a specific, software-controlled task. These are not the typical tower or desktop consumer-grade computers we are used to work with at home or at the office. Applications of embedded computers can range from Industrial Automation, Digital Signage, Self-autonomous Vehicles, to Space Exploration, and more. Typically embedded computers …

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What is an IoT Gateway?

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How would a smart light-bulb, an intelligent shirt, a heart monitoring system, a TV, and a smartphone, communicate with each other? They don’t. They speak different languages. Although different organizations are already working on IoT standards, it is still an ongoing process. In the near future, there will probably be thousands of different rules and …

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