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Network convergence will drive enterprise 6G wireless strategies

Network World

Wi-Fi will also drive advancements in key areas such as AI-enabled network management, seamless identity management and access steering, he says. These verticals demand reliable, low-latency connectivity and seamless transitions between networks across wide areas, he says. Or perhaps, the other way around.

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Keysight network packet brokers gain AI-powered features

Network World

Network packet broker ( NPB )technology has been deployed inside of networks for over a decade. Like just about everything else in the IT and networking stack in 2025, AI is now increasingly becoming a key feature. Keysight can now filter network traffic to detect the presence of AI-based applications.

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VMware launches VeloRAIN, using AI/ML to improve network performance

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VMware by Broadcom has unveiled a new networking architecture that it says will improve the performance and security of distributed artificial intelligence (AI) — using AI and machine learning (ML) to do so. The company said it has identified a need for more intelligent edge networking and computing. That’s where VeloRAIN will come in.

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Alkira expands NaaS platform with ZTNA capabilities

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Alkira is expanding its namesake network-as-a-service ( NaaS ) platform with new zero trust network access ( ZTNA ) capabilities. Alkira provides a SaaS service for on-demand network infrastructure. The company was founded in 2018 by former Cisco employees who had previously founded SD-WAN vendor Viptella.

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AI, cybersecurity drive IT investments and lead skill shortages for 2025

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2024 gave leaders the opportunity to pause, take a breath and see what kind of investment they need to make for best use scenarios in terms of talent and technology.”

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CompTIA bolsters penetration testing certification

Network World

Cybersecurity penetration testing, or pen testing, involves a security assessment in which a security professional acts like a malicious hacker would and simulates a cyberattack on a computer system or network to identify potential vulnerabilities. Pricing for the exam has yet to be determined.

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Cisco: Pressure to deploy AI is up, but only 13% feel ready

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Pressure to implement AI plans is on the rise, but the readiness of enterprise networks to handle AI workloads has actually declined over the past year , according to new research from Cisco. A lack of skilled talent is a top challenge across infrastructure, data, and governance. Effective AI governance has become more difficult.