Travel and other restrictions are preventing us from meeting you in person, but we’ve come up with the next best thing – our unique virtual roadshow! This is not just another webinar dressed up as an event – we have been working hard to bring you an online event with everything you’d expect from an […]
In the first half of 2020, IT teams around the globe rapidly responded to unprecedented change, threw the rule book out the window (in many cases), and found innovative and in some cases unorthodox ways to keep the business running while transitioning into some ill-defined “new normal”. This upheaval created opportunities that cybercriminals were eager […]
The deployment of the 5G network is a complex process. There are layers of complexity to it, each intertwined with the next, which makes it essential for service providers to understand the implications of every decision. Here are four main challenges that network operators will need to overcome for a successful 5G deployment. […]
Ten months ago, we had a nice chat about the importance of having a simple, reliable means of understanding the end-user experience and efficiently identifying problem domains. While much has changed since then, it appears that we still have a score to settle when it comes to end-user experience management. VIAVI Solutions has just released […]
When faced with validating and resolving a performance problem with a complex application, we need complete visibility into how the various components of the application are performing. The way most vendors approach this need is to deliver Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that describe how each of the various elements of the system is performing. Having […]
One title that is in no danger of appearing on a list of “Most Boring Jobs” is that of Enterprise IT Director (or its equivalent). In the 2010s, IT teams had to contend with increasing adoption of advanced network technologies such as hybrid cloud or SDN. They became more and more involved with security investigations, […]
In an ideal world, all installations are flawless, and construction and commissioning should feel like plug-and-play with no need to test any of the network components or the cables that connect them. However, in the real world, we routinely encounter errors during installation projects, such as defective or damaged components, untrained or inexperienced installers, and […]
The demand for fast, flawless network connectivity continues to expand across the globe as our world becomes increasingly digitally interconnected. High-speed 4G and 5G networks provide instant access to data-intensive apps, games and videos on billions of devices across the world, while the Internet of Things (IoT) allows them to seamlessly interact with one another. […]
In a data center environment, there are several key considerations that go into whether to deploy a multimode fiber, short-wavelength or a single mode-fiber-based, long-wavelength optical network. As they continue to drive critical business processes with fiber-optic connectivity as their backbone to allow connection with link servers, storage systems, and switches, both data centers and […]
Despite the emergence of the internet of things (IoT) and increasing implementation of the first wave of 5G, the telecom industry is facing an inflection point and remains stuck in a low-growth mode. In fact, the decline in mobile voice services is expected to continue in the foreseeable future, which will largely offset the revenue […]
