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What is NaaS? Providers, delivery models, and benefits explained

Network World

At a high level, NaaS requires a scalable cloud-native architecture thats flexible, incorporates a high degree of automation, and makes great use of AI and machine learning (ML) to facilitate self-healing, streamline management, and boost observability. Managed service: Subscription-based hardware plus a managed service to operate it.

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What is AI networking? How it automates your infrastructure (but faces challenges)

Network World

AI networking is specific to the network itself, covering domains including multi-cloud software, wired and wireless LAN, data center switching, SD-WAN and managed network services (MNS). Optimize IT service management (ITSM) by handling basic troubleshooting (level 1 and level 2 support) such as password resets or simple hardware glitches.

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Historical IBM Microcomputer Hardware/Software LAN Products

IT Toolbox

The concept of an overarching connectivity architecture such as SAA was one approach to managing these compromises. One clearly evident (if not explicitly stated) IBM strategy in managing outside competition was to coopt popular technology.

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Networking terms and definitions

Network World

Open RAN (O-RAN) O-RAN is a wireless-industry initiative for designing and building 5G radio access networks using software-defined technology and general-purpose, vendor-neutral hardware. Enterprises can choose an appliance from a single vendor or install hardware-agnostic hyperconvergence software on white-box servers.

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What is SONiC and how can enterprises try the open-source NOS?

Network World

Its modularity, programmability and general cloud-based architecture could make it a viable option for enterprises and hyperscalers to deploy as cloud networking grows. The Linux Foundation focuses on the software element of SONiC, while continuing to partner with the Open Compute Project for hardware developments and evolving specifications.

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Cisco, Nutanix strengthen joint HCI package

Network World

The management piece brings together the Cisco and Nutanix software management planes to give customers an integrated managed HCI architecture, which is available now, according to Jonathan Gorlin, director of product management, Cisco Compute group.

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The 10 most in-demand tech jobs for 2023 — and how to hire for them

CIO Business Intelligence

But 86% of technology managers also said that it’s challenging to find skilled professionals in software and applications development, technology process automation, and cloud architecture and operations. Companies will have to be more competitive than ever to land the right talent in these high-demand areas.

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