ANALYST REPORT:
The dread of any IT manager is in making a significant purchase of hardware or software to then find that they are 'locked in' to one supplier. But analyst Clive Longbottom asks, is this still the case?
EGUIDE:
Until Tuesday 10 December, it would have been absolutely fair to say that 2019 was the year of software-defined networking. And then, on 11 December, Cisco unveiled the basis of what it called the internet for the future. Hardware was very much back to the future. Here are Computer Weekly's top 10 networking stories of 2019.
EBOOK:
In this week's Computer Weekly, as CIOs come to terms with the Meltdown and Spectre processor flaws that make every computer a security risk, we examine how to protect your IT estate. We find out how Alexa-style smart speakers can help with CRM strategies. And we look at how the public sector is implementing DevOps. Read the issue now.
EGUIDE:
Fixing mistakes in a data center after it's running is challenging, expensive, and operationally dangerous. This exclusive e-guide provides a guide to data center design to help you properly establish requirements from the beginning and details what experts are saying about the evolving data center layout.
EBOOK:
To buy network switches that are best for your LAN requires understanding how these switches work and which features are essential. In this e-book, discover if you need campus switches, 7 criteria to consider before evaluating LAN switches and a comparison of the leading campus LAN switch vendors.
EGUIDE:
When it comes to choosing between a hardware load balancer and a software load balancer, there are several key factors to consider. In this e-guide, get an in-depth look at hardware and software load balancing, the differences between each, and how to select the right one for your organization.
EGUIDE:
Network expert Andrew Froehlich discusses whether or not SD-WAN will replace edge routers, and how it is merging with WAN optimization techniques to give enterprises increased benefits.
EGUIDE:
Download this expert guide to learn how 1 performing arts college uses network management tools to quickly detect problems, and explore a new tool by Aerohive that integrates with Amazon Alexa and enables you to query client and network analytics, as well as accomplish routine tasks, with just your voice.
EGUIDE:
How does adopting SD-WAN affect security? Download this expert guide for tips on securing SD-WAN, and find out why security is an essential part of the migration process.
EGUIDE:
We explore some of the minutiae of securing the remote workforce. First, infosec consultant Kevin Beaver, picks over some remote access security risks that have arisen during the pandemic. Then we explore the findings of a recent supplier report, which detailed how remote working burn-out is becoming a factor in increasing security risk.