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

GeekWire

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

Network World

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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Networking terms and definitions

Network World

To find a brief definition of the networking term you are looking for user your browser’s “Find” feature then follow links to a fuller explanation. AI networking AI networking refers to the application of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to network management and optimization.

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Eliminating Lateral Threat Movement INSIDE factory, branch, and campus networks

Network World

For network engineers and security leaders tasked with securing modern enterprise environments, the challenge of preventing lateral threat movement is critical. The emergence of IoT and OT devices, which are frequently deployed in factory and branch networks, has further complicated the issue.

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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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