What CIOs need to know about SD-WAN

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Network World Net Optimization Alert Nov 22, 2016 What CIOs need to know about SD-WAN There has been much talk about Software Defined Networking (SDN) and how SDx benefits virtual environments and data centres. However an area that is often overlooked is how abstraction can apply to application performance and value across the wide area network (WAN). Read More ▶ Your Must-Read Stories • Customs gives Cisco adversary Arista green light to resume selling network gear in U.S. • Review: Almond 3 Wi-Fi router will bring you joy • Network managers should be checking their list twice • Top reasons for network downtime • Session-based routing holds the key to the Internet's future • Supplier management: The biggest threat to SD-WANs—and what you can do about it • Ultimate guide to setting up a small business Wi-Fi network • IoT attacks could bring real-world damage • Category 8 cable will play a major role in 25G and 40G data center Ethernet eGuide: Citrix Systems eGuide: A Mobile Security Strategy for Your Workforce The mobile workforce is here to stay, but many IT organizations still lack a mobile security strategy that comprises both PCs and mobile devices-and the applications and data on those devices. As one of our writer's asks, what are these enterprises waiting for? Read More ▶ Customs gives Cisco adversary Arista green light to resume selling network gear in U.S. After months of wrangling, Arista today said US Customs has given it permission to begin reselling its networking gear in the United States. Read More ▶ Review: Almond 3 Wi-Fi router will bring you joy Touch-screen router adds mesh features, smart home controls and Amazon Echo support to home network. Read More ▶ Network managers should be checking their list twice With Black Friday just around the corner, here are some tips to make sure your site remains up and running. Read More ▶ Top reasons for network downtime New research paints a fairly bleak picture of network performance. Outages are frequent. Hours typically pass before an issue is reported and resolved. Protective measures are manual and error prone. Read More ▶ Session-based routing holds the key to the Internet's future Session-aware, software-based routers could drastically simplify the network while improving security and reliability Read More ▶ Supplier management: The biggest threat to SD-WANs—and what you can do about it With SD-WANs comes the headache of managing and coordinating with many new internet providers. Virtual Network Operators (VNOs) may have just the answer. Read More ▶ Ultimate guide to setting up a small business Wi-Fi network Here are some important considerations that smaller businesses need to bear in mind in order to have a safe, reliable Wi-Fi network. Read More ▶ IoT attacks could bring real-world damage Cyber experts warn that lax security of billions of new networked internet of things devices will create a target-rich environment that could have devastating consequences. Read More ▶ Category 8 cable will play a major role in 25G and 40G data center Ethernet How the TIA and IEC committees created new standards for Category 8 cable testing devices Read More ▶ White Paper: Clarity Solution Group Harnessing the Three Forms of Big Data Analytics Innovation While other models address what Big Data "is", or what big data "does", few succeed at providing the pragmatic executive an actionable roadmap to achieve tangible business value. This paper lays out that roadmap by analyzing the three type of big data innovation. Read More ▶ Join The Network World Communities As network pros you understand that the value of connections increase as the number of connections increase, the so called network effect, and no where is this more evident than in professional relationships. Join Network World's LinkedIn and Facebook communities to share ideas, post questions, see what your peers are working on and scout out job applicants (or maybe find your next opportunity). Network World on Facebook ▶ Network World on LinkedIn ▶ SLIDESHOWS Welcome to the 11th Gibbs Golden Turkey Awards Meet Cisco's Founders Forum members Read More ▶ Most-Read Stories 1. Hottest Black Friday 2016 deals on Apple iPhones, iPads & more 2. Hottest Android Black Friday 2016 deals on tablets 3. Best Black Friday 2016 Windows deals 4. 50-plus jaw-dropping Black Friday 2016 5. Best Apple Watch deals for Black Friday 2016 6. 30 days in a terminal: Day 0 — The adventure begins 7. Hottest Android Black Friday 2016 deals on tablets, phones & more 8. 10 tech skills that will boost your salary 9. 19 free cloud storage options 10. iPhone 8 launch will see Apple release 3 brand-new devices

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