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Cisco bolsters optical network software

Network World

A new version of Cisco’s Routed Optical Networking promises to simplify complex, multilayer networks by converging the IP and optical layers and minimizing the functional overlap. The software is geared toward helping enterprises and hyperscalers more easily and inexpensively use optical technology in their networks.

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MEF has a vision for NaaS: Easy provisioning and integrated security across a federated network of providers

Network World

The Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) is pushing forward with an ambitious vision to modernize network-as-a-service (NaaS ) offerings through automation, cloud integration and cybersecurity capabilities. Application assurance : Incorporating SD-WAN overlays and network slicing capabilities.

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Networking terms and definitions

Network World

To find a brief definition of the networking term you are looking for user your browser’s “Find” feature then follow links to a fuller explanation. AI networking AI networking refers to the application of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to network management and optimization.

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Cato Networks adds TLS inspection capabilities to SASE platform

Network World

Secure access service edge provider Cato Networks today announced it added transport layer security inspection capabilities to its SASE platform to enable customers to inspect TLS traffic more easily and quickly. TLS inspection is essential for keeping harmful content out of company networks.

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Optical networking challenges gain attention as AI networking demands rise

Network World

As large enterprise and hyperscaler networks process increasingly greater AI workloads and other applications that require high-bandwidth performance, the demand for optical connectivity technologies is growing as well. But the use of fiber optics in networks is not without its challenges.

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AWS offers a glimpse of its AI networking infrastructure

Network World

Amazon Web Services has been seriously bolstering its network to handle the increased demands associated with its AI-based applications and services. Instead of preserving packets order, SRD sends the packets over as many network paths as possible, while avoiding overloaded paths. The new network, UltraCluster 2.0,

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How to improve delivery of 5G services and applications – without changing core infrastructure

TM Forum

Among the promises of the 5G era is a range of entirely new, sector-specific digital services, achieved via advanced network technologies such as network slicing and multi-edge computing – which require consistently high performance and agile connectivity. Modernizing 5G service delivery. Catalyst seeks to address.