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Did You Hear? Social Networks Want In On Audio

Forrester IT

First the social networks conquered text. Last month, Twitter announced its acquisition of Breaker, a social podcasting app, and quickly transitioned […]. Then they dominated video. And now, the new frontier: audio.

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Understanding the dangers of social networking questionnaires

Tech Republic Security

Jack Wallen addresses the social networking behaviors you should avoid at all costs. With people spending more time on Facebook and Twitter, it's important to know what to watch out for.

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Consumers Are On Social Media, But That Doesn’t Mean They Want To Hear From You

Forrester IT

Social media is ubiquitous, from social networks to forums to brand-created communities to messaging apps. Brand marketers shouldn’t be asking if their consumers are on social media, but rather, “Do they want to hear from my brand?”

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Airtel connects India with 100Tbps submarine cable

Network World

In a significant development for digital infrastructure in India, Bharti Airtel has landed the 2Africa Pearls submarine cable, delivering 100 Terabits per second of international network capacity for the country. Alcatel Submarine Networks is responsible for the cables manufacturing and installation, the statement added.

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Notre Dame scores big with Wi-Fi 6E stadium upgrade

Network World

And now, thanks to a major network expansion, theres no shortage of high-bandwidth streaming. Designed for a maximum capacity of 40Gbps, the 6E network triples the bandwidth of the prior network. 28, the Wi-Fi was able to comfortably support a network load that hit 22.37 In the teams first game on Sept.

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Are Your Firewalls and VPNs the Weakest Link in Your Security Stack?

Network World

It’s the opposite of a firewall and VPN architecture, where once on the corporate network everyone and everything is trusted. The traditional reliance on firewalls and VPNs for cybersecurity is proving inadequate in the face of mounting cyberthreats and changes to network designs due to the cloud.

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Social Media Plays A Bigger Role In Commerce Than Just Buying

Forrester IT

In 2021, US-based social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and even Twitter piled on user shopping features, paving the way for 61% of US online adults under 25 years old saying that they’ve completed a purchase on a social network without leaving the website or app.

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