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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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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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Learning NVP, Part 1: High-Level Architecture

Scott Lowe

This blog post kicks off a new series of posts describing my journey to become more knowledgeable about the Nicira Network Virtualization Platform (NVP). In this first post, I’ll start with a high-level description of the NVP architecture. Gateways: Gateways provide the “on-ramp” to enter or exit NVP logical networks.

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5G core: Exploring CSP approaches

TM Forum

5G Core (5GC) networks are now coming online in live CSP networks and their functions are entirely software-based and cloud-native. 5G core networks form the heart of a standalone 5G ecosystem when they are connected to 5G RAN and SDN transport domains within a modernized IT environment.

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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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Eliminating Lateral Threat Movement INSIDE factory, branch, and campus networks

Network World

For network engineers and security leaders tasked with securing modern enterprise environments, the challenge of preventing lateral threat movement is critical. The emergence of IoT and OT devices, which are frequently deployed in factory and branch networks, has further complicated the issue.

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