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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

CompTIA today introduced an updated edition of its Network+ professional certification, which the nonprofit organization says will enable network practitioners to understand and apply both networking and security concepts to configure and harden networks. Separately, CompTIA research found that employers listed some 1.1

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What is NaaS? Providers, delivery models, and benefits explained

Network World

Network as a service (NaaS) is a cloud service model thats designed to let enterprise IT professionals order network infrastructure components from a menu of options, have them configured to fit their business needs, and have the whole thing delivered, running and managed in a matter of hours instead of weeks. What is NaaS?

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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. Based on our analysis, the IT job market and opportunities for IT professionals are poor at best.

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Signals from space: SD-WAN marks the next stage in commercialized space-based comms

CIO Business Intelligence

For the everyday consumer, space-based communications are largely limited to phone packages for use during localized emergencies when network coverage is down, or on remote camping trips via specialized “sat” phones. As a WAN access technology though, satellite communication does experience its fair share of obstacles.

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Learn From Telcos And Network Infrastructure Vendors About Innovations For Networked Solutions

Forrester IT

The report “Connected Solutions Are A Catalyst For Tech-Driven Innovation” highlights how technology-driven innovation by telcos and network equipment vendors can help CIOs from outside the telecoms sector with their innovation initiatives.

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Cisco: Latest news and insights

Network World

Cisco is the dominant vendor in enterprise networking , and under CEO Chuck Robbins, it continues to shake things up. 14, 2024 : Cisco is cutting 6,000 jobs in its second round of layoffs this year and combining its networking, security and collaboration groups into one unit led by Jeetu Patel.

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