Networking

White box switches offer data centers cost savings and flexibility but may present challenges in setup and maintenance

Switches & Routers

White Box Switches: Benefits and Best Use Cases for Data Centers White Box Switches: Benefits and Best Use Cases for Data Centers

What are white box switches and when should data center operators use them?

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

Dec 4, 2024

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Switches & Routers

Next-Gen Networking: Exploring the Utility of Smart Routers in Data Centers Next-Gen Networking: Exploring the Utility of Smart Routers in Data Centers

byChristopher Tozzi

Nov 25, 2024

1 Min Read

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Finland Says Subsea Germany Link Serving Data Centers Is Cut Finland Says Subsea Germany Link Serving Data Centers Is Cut

byBloomberg News

Nov 18, 2024

1 Min Read

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Data Center Infrastructure Management

Key Lessons for Going Hybrid with Your Digital Infrastructure Key Lessons for Going Hybrid with Your Digital Infrastructure

byIsaac Douglas, Industry Perspectives

Nov 14, 2024

1 Min Read

An AWS data center

Lumen Will Link Amazon Data Centers in Latest AI Fiber Deal Lumen Will Link Amazon Data Centers in Latest AI Fiber Deal

byMatt Day, Bloomberg News

Oct 31, 2024

1 Min Read

Lewek Connector, one of the world’s largest and subsea cable installation vessels

Fragile Connections: Why Subsea Cables are the Weak Link in Global Infrastructure Fragile Connections: Why Subsea Cables are the Weak Link in Global Infrastructure

byGraeme Burton

Oct 29, 2024

1 Min Read

Insecure data center network device

How Insecure Network Devices Can Expose Data Centers to Attack

How Insecure Network Devices Can Expose Data Centers to Attack

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

Data Center Hardware

How CXL Technology is Shaping the Future of Data Centers

How CXL Technology is Shaping the Future of Data Centers

byKrishna Mallampati, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at XConn Technologies

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What Is Quantum Networking, and What Might It Mean for Data Centers?

What Is Quantum Networking, and What Might It Mean for Data Centers?

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

How Are AI and Automation Impacting Modern Network Demands?

How Are AI and Automation Impacting Modern Network Demands?

How Are AI and Automation Impacting Modern Network Demands?

byBrandon Taylor

AMD’s latest Epyc server CPU has been designed with Zen 5 core architecture and offers up to 192 cores for AI and enterprise workloads.

Data Center Chips

AMD Unveils New Epyc Server CPU in Latest AI Push

AMD Unveils New Epyc Server CPU in Latest AI Push

byWylie Wong, Chips and Hardware Writer

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Preparing the Network for the Surge in AI Workloads

Preparing the Network for the Surge in AI Workloads

byLori MacVittie, Network Computing

SCinet, the world’s fastest temporary network, powers the annual SC Conference.

Navigating the IPv6 Transition: Lessons from the ‘World’s Fastest Temporary Network’

Navigating the IPv6 Transition: Lessons from the ‘World’s Fastest Temporary Network’

byIndustry Perspectives

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Data Center Chips

10 Important Emerging Technologies for 2025 and Beyond

10 Important Emerging Technologies for 2025 and Beyond

byForrester Blog Network

VMware has announced the upcoming launch of VCF 9 for data centers

Broadcom Unveils New VMware Private Cloud Software for Data Center Operators

Broadcom Unveils New VMware Private Cloud Software for Data Center Operators

byWylie Wong, Chips and Hardware Writer

Culpeper is well-positioned to become North Virginia’s latest data center hub

From Civil War Battleground to Data Center Hub: Culpeper, Virginia Emerges as an Ideal Location for Hyperscalers

From Civil War Battleground to Data Center Hub: Culpeper, Virginia Emerges as an Ideal Location for Hyperscalers

byIndustry Perspectives

Cisco Cuts Thousands, Looks to Profit as Enterprises Prep for AI

Cisco Cuts Thousands, Looks to Profit as Enterprises Prep for AI

byLight Reading

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The Big AI-pple: New York as a Center for AI and Neutral Interconnection

The Big AI-pple: New York as a Center for AI and Neutral Interconnection

byIndustry Perspectives

Protecting Data Center Networks Against Subsea Cable Disasters

Protecting Data Center Networks Against Subsea Cable Disasters

Protecting Data Center Networks Against Subsea Cable Disasters

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

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China Builds ‘World’s First’ 6G Field Test Network

China Builds ‘World’s First’ 6G Field Test Network

byGigi Onag, Light Reading

TransPacific undersea communication cables on the ocean floor

Deep Seabed Mining a Threat to Global Subsea Cable Network Safety

Deep Seabed Mining a Threat to Global Subsea Cable Network Safety

byBob Wallace, Contributor

orange and white data center cables

Corning Lifts Expectations Amid Fiber Demand in AI Data Centers

Corning Lifts Expectations Amid Fiber Demand in AI Data Centers

byMike Dano, Light Reading

Data center cables

Indonesia’s Biggest Cyber-Attack Prompts Data Center Audit

Indonesia’s Biggest Cyber-Attack Prompts Data Center Audit

byBloomberg News

Data center network switches

Switches & Routers

Patch Now: Cisco Zero-Day Under Fire From Threat Group

Patch Now: Cisco Zero-Day Under Fire From Threat Group

Nokia Bets on AI Data Center Boom in $2.3B Infinera Deal

Nokia Bets on AI Data Center Boom in $2.3B Infinera Deal

byBloomberg News

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Looking to the Next Generation of Enterprise WAN Solutions

Looking to the Next Generation of Enterprise WAN Solutions

byNetwork Computing

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Training & Certifications

Top Data Center Networking Certifications to Boost Your Career in 2024

Top Data Center Networking Certifications to Boost Your Career in 2024

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

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Quality of Service in Computer Networks: Boosting Performance

Quality of Service in Computer Networks: Boosting Performance

byBob Wallace, Contributor

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Data Center Career Development

Plugging the Mainframe Skills Gap: Three Ways to Tackle a Looming Crisis

Plugging the Mainframe Skills Gap: Three Ways to Tackle a Looming Crisis

byIndustry Perspectives

SSH-Keygen Essentials: How to Generate and Manage SSH Keys

SSH-Keygen Essentials: How to Generate and Manage SSH Keys

SSH-Keygen Essentials: How to Generate and Manage SSH Keys

Microsoft, Meta, Google Launch New AI Connectivity Standard for Data Centers

Data Center Hardware

Microsoft, Meta, Google Launch New AI Connectivity Standard for Data Centers

Microsoft, Meta, Google Launch New AI Connectivity Standard for Data Centers

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AI Data Centers

Cisco Unveils New AI Data Center Solution with Nvidia

Cisco Unveils New AI Data Center Solution with Nvidia

byWylie Wong, Chips and Hardware Writer

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Data Observability

Understanding the Role of Network Taps in Data Center Observability

Understanding the Role of Network Taps in Data Center Observability

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

Data center knowledge data center news roundup

Data Center Construction

Data Center News Roundup: Construction Boom Continues, New Subsea Cable for Africa

Data Center News Roundup: Construction Boom Continues, New Subsea Cable for Africa

byJames Walker, Senior Editor

Zero Trust Network Architecture and Zero Trust Architecture

Data Observability

Understanding the Intersection of Observability and Zero Trust

Understanding the Intersection of Observability and Zero Trust

byZeus Kerravala, Network Computing

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