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Wireshark 4.4 boosts network protocol visibility

Network World

The open source Wireshark network protocol analyzer is among the most widely used technologies by networking professionals. 28, has a number of new features aimed at making it even easier to use and better understand what’s running on a network. which became generally available on Aug. The improvements in Wireshark 4.4.0

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Report: 5G network slicing could leave flaws for bad actors to exploit

Network World

5G networks that incorporate legacy technology could be vulnerable to compromise via a lack of mapping between transport and application layers, according to a report by Ireland-based AdaptiveMobile Security. 5G resources. What is 5G? Fast wireless technology for enterprises and phones. How 5G frequency affects range and speed.

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Cisco bolsters optical network software

Network World

A new version of Cisco’s Routed Optical Networking promises to simplify complex, multilayer networks by converging the IP and optical layers and minimizing the functional overlap. The software is geared toward helping enterprises and hyperscalers more easily and inexpensively use optical technology in their networks.

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Amazon rolls out fleet of heavy-duty electric trucks to decarbonize more of its transportation network

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First-mile operations, or global logistics, is where goods move from where they are manufactured, through customs, across oceans, into ports, and then into Amazon’s fulfillment network. The company expects to be using a dozen of the vehicles by the end of the year.

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Optical networking challenges gain attention as AI networking demands rise

Network World

As large enterprise and hyperscaler networks process increasingly greater AI workloads and other applications that require high-bandwidth performance, the demand for optical connectivity technologies is growing as well. But the use of fiber optics in networks is not without its challenges.

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AWS offers a glimpse of its AI networking infrastructure

Network World

Amazon Web Services has been seriously bolstering its network to handle the increased demands associated with its AI-based applications and services. Instead of preserving packets order, SRD sends the packets over as many network paths as possible, while avoiding overloaded paths. The new network, UltraCluster 2.0,

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MEF has a vision for NaaS: Easy provisioning and integrated security across a federated network of providers

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The Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) is pushing forward with an ambitious vision to modernize network-as-a-service (NaaS ) offerings through automation, cloud integration and cybersecurity capabilities. Application assurance : Incorporating SD-WAN overlays and network slicing capabilities.

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