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What Is a Wide Area Network (WAN)? Definition, Types, Architecture, and Best Practices

IT Toolbox

A wide area network (WAN) is a connected collection of telecommunication networks distributed across a large geographic area that allows the component networks to exchange data within the group. This article discusses types of WAN, the architecture components of a WAN, and ten best practices for WAN implementation.

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CompTIA updates Network+ certification

Network World

The Network+ certification can result in roles such as junior network administrators, data center support technicians, network engineers, systems administrators, network operations center technicians, telecommunications technicians, and cable technicians, CompTIA says. Separately, CompTIA research found that employers listed some 1.1

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DTW 2022: Axiata CIO Anthony Rodrigo on lessons learned while building an API marketplace

TM Forum

Axiata Group, a leading telecommunications group in Asia with operations serving 350 million subscribers in 11 countries, has learned from its mistakes in launching an API marketplace aimed at small businesses, according to the company’s Group Chief Information Officer Anthony Rodrigo. TM Forum Open Digital Architecture (ODA).

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The Realities of Rural 5G Deployment in the US

Forrester IT

Early last week, Ajit Pai, the Chairman of the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced his approval of the merger of T-Mobile and Sprint. This will result in a third mega-carrier in the US mobile wireless market, which is a good move for consumers like you and me. I am glad this deal will now […].

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Network jobs watch: Hiring, skills and certification trends

Network World

Network and infrastructure roles continue to shift as enterprises adopt technologies such as AI-driven network operations , multicloud networking, zero trust network access ( ZTNA ), and SD-WAN. The IDC report, Enterprise Resilience: IT Skilling Strategies, 2024 , reveals the most in-demand skills at enterprise organizations right now.

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How new business models are shaping CSPs' service operations

TM Forum

One of biggest shifts stems from communications service providers’ (CSPs’) fast-growing use of cloud native systems, developed using modular microservice architectures and DevOps methodologies. The worldwide market for telecommunications services totals around $1.5 This excerpt from our latest report. '.

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Cisco: Latest news and insights

Network World

And in the security arena, Cisco is building out its platform-based approach to enterprise security with elements such as its new Hypershield AI-native architecture. Its dominance in networking and telecommunications products and services is well established, but its role in cybersecurity is less cemented.

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