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In the last five years, AI has become a buzzword that spurred a lot of debate and discussions. We live in an increasingly digital world and continue to rely more and more on digital in almost all aspects of our lives. So, there is a need for us to understand the basic concepts and differences regarding that field. However, some of the first uses of AI technology is found right there in the IT sector. Those working in the IT sector are acquainted with the…
Recently, ONUG had the pleasure to host a roundtable and discuss new risks to infrastructure security, what IT trends can protect them, what is driving security today and how the landscape might look over the coming years. The panel included eminent figures from various industries and included Harmen Van der Linde (Director & Global Head of CitiManagementTools at Citi), Gene Sun (Corporate Vice President & CISO at FedEx), Chris Inglis (Visiting Professor of Cyber Studies at the U.S. Naval Academy & a member of the Board…
AI Demands New Network Capabilities Artificial Intelligence (AI) is driving the need for high-performance distributed computing and high-speed distributed storage using Solid-State Drives (SSDs). The traffic model for efficient AI training requires very high network throughput, and storage networks based on Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) or Solid State Device drives (SSDs) add a low-latency requirement for the network. Thus, new applications and IT infrastructure are placing new demands on networks. Fortunately, solutions are available to meet these demands with reliable ultra-high throughput. Innovative technologies such…
In a day and age where the importance of securing communications is finally gaining the recognition that it’s deserved, too many enterprises are still looking at traditional VPN’s as the best means to handle access and interconnection. While some may still be tied to existing implementations by regulatory constraints, most could gain additional measures of protection and flexibility by breaking that aging mold. Every organization, regulated or not, should be reassessing their current footing. The move to cloud and the final acknowledgement of the disappearance…
Virtualized WAN services are much like any other software application, in that SD-WAN services must be secure. Except in the case of SD-WAN, VNF software also has to secure the “payload” of the packet, which increasingly is a cloud – or SaaS-based application. SD-Security is a crucial factor in the overall SD-WAN value equation in large part because telecoms and managed service providers are finding that their enterprise customers now expect it. In response, many MSPs are moving ahead with implementing a suite of security…
Monitoring and operating a global SD-WAN requires the right skills and resources, opening up the market for managed SD-WAN providers. After design and rollout, it’s mostly in 24×7 monitoring and Operations where managed SD-WAN needs to score high to satisfy the steep demands of digital business stakeholders. Automation can boost Operations significantly. But it’s not only technology that matters. The culture of the Operations organization can add remarkable value on top. Can digital business rely on SD-WAN? SD-WAN made our lives easier. In particular, it…
One of the most compelling aspects of the 5G Network architecture is called “Network Slicing”. This will allow edge connections to join a specific network for a specific purpose. The networks will be mobile and ad-hoc, allowing connections to come and go. This may change the entire concept of wide area networking with fixed 5G wireless branches and wireless 5G endpoints for corporate use. 5G network slicing could replace the need for VPNs for remote or home office workers. Probably most important is that each…
Wi-Fi is more business-critical than ever, which means it also has to be more predictable, reliable and measurable than ever. However, over 90% of the Wireless LAN systems in deployment today are based on outdated architectures that were designed over a decade ago. The good news is that new technologies have emerged to bring wireless into the modern smart device era. With Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the cloud, we now have the ability to collect and analyse data pertaining like never before, driving operational efficiency…
Artificial intelligence is everywhere. From business innovations and media headlines to TV and movies. In the financial services industry it’s still in its early stages however the organizations are slowly catching up. Banks are navigating how they can build and implement AI that capitalizes on the skill sets available and addresses the highest-priority challenges and opportunities for the industry. The added bonus – it’s expected to save companies big bucks. Where AI is Creeping in Some large financial institutions, including commercial banks, insurance and wealth…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is progressing rapidly. And although it is still in its early stages according to the Gartner Hype Cycle, there are some initial breakthroughs which have led to a lot of talk in the industry about its future use and wide-scale application. For the networking space, AI is defining the next generation of wireless networks which are already being created and applied in digital enterprise. Using AI as an underlying technology to build Wi-Fi networks makes the new system more predictable, reliable and…
