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Juniper unveils EX4000 access switches to simplify enterprise network operations

Network World

offers a PoE power budget of up to 960W on the EX4000-48MP model, with up to 60W per port, according to Juniper. The EX4000 offers Power over Ethernet++(POE++) support to all connected devices, including phones, surveillance cameras, IoT devices, and 802.11AX/Wi-Fi 6/Wi-Fi 7 access points.

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IT infrastructure complexity hindering cyber resilience

CIO Business Intelligence

Expectation of disruption Limited investment in cyber resilience remains a challenge, despite rising security budgets overall: nearly 49% of U.S.-based based IT leaders globally believe their budget for cyber resilience is inadequate. A lack of budget cannot be put down to a lack of evidence of need.

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AI and cybersecurity: A double-edged sword

CIO Business Intelligence

Gone are the days when simple firewalls and antivirus software could keep our digital assets safe. investigation budget and achieve full detection within a 5% budget in certain cases. The cybersecurity world has changed dramatically. The dark side of AI However, as with any powerful tool, AI is a double-edged sword.

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How to maximize hard-dollar ROI on security technology investments

CIO Business Intelligence

Cost is a core concern; IT budgets are expected to increase by around 10%, but inflation will likely leave CIOs withat bestthe same spending power as in previous years. The question that remains is, can this be done with the funding available in 2025?

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Goodbye legacy networks, hello “cafe-like” branch

CIO Business Intelligence

Here are the key benefits: Minimized attack surface : Hiding applications behind a Zero Trust Exchange minimizes the Firewall and VPN attack surface. Theres no more extending the corporate network to every single location Cost efficiency : MPLS, NAC and expensive switches have long been a drain on budgets.

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Security platforms offer help to tame product complexity, but skepticism remains

Network World

Budget pressure? Vendors fear complexity might eventually stall security budget growth. Asset-centric tools focus on what’s to be protected, including things like application access control, virus scans, and firewalls. If you’re an enterprise, your network and IT spending are likely under pressure…except for security.

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IT pros admit to frustration with firewalls

Tech Republic Data Center

The difficulties with firewalls range from budgeting to deployment to making rule changes, according to a new report from security segmentation firm Illumio.

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