Network World Daily News Alert

March 07, 2019

Wireless spectrum shortage? Not so fast

There's no shortage of the radio spectrum essential to wireless communications, thanks to greater spectral efficiency and improving regulatory policies. But vigilance is required. Read more ▶

Your Must-Read Stories

•	Cisco uncorks 26 security patches for switches, firewalls

•	Bringing IoT to old-school industries without disruption is challenging

•	Is Cisco's CCIE certificate relevant any more?

•	The data center is being reimagined, not disappearing

•	How blockchain will manage networks

White Paper: Dell EMC and Intel®

Managing Deployment and Ensuring Security throughout the PC Lifecycle

To successfully navigate workforce transformation, you need to consider both IT and end-user needs. Upgrading your hardware, and "right-sizing" it to fit your workforce only solves half the issue. On this video meetup, we discuss the logistics, both operational and security that you'll need to consider when managing your organization's PC lifecycle, as well as how Dell can help get you there. This panel includes, Ian Haynes, Product Marketing Manager for Dell EMC and Jason Christensen, Dell EMC Product Development Manager. Read more ▶

Cisco uncorks 26 security patches for switches, firewalls

Cisco is patching holes in software for Nexus 3000, 3500, 7000, 9000 switches and for Firepower 4100 Series next-generation firewall and Firepower 9300 security appliance. Read more ▶

FROM OUR BUSINESS PARTNERS

HP's President's Day Sale Continues With up to 56% off Select Products - Deal Alert

For the next few days, HP's online store is offering some steep discounts on laptops, desktops, printers and other products you might have had your eye on. Read more ▶

Bringing IoT to old-school industries without disruption is challenging

Most industries that are moving to modern IoT are faced with integrating the new technology with their older gear, making for a complex transition, but the technical side of the process is getting simpler by the day. Read more ▶

Is Cisco's CCIE certificate relevant any more?

The Cisco Certified Internetwork Experts (CCIE) certification is a career pinnacle for many network professionals. But not everyone thinks it's worth the investment in time and money. Read more ▶

The data center is being reimagined, not disappearing

While many workloads are shifting to the cloud, on-premises server hardware continues to be vital to the workplace, a new Spiceworks survey finds. Read more ▶

How blockchain will manage networks

Ethernet networking technology is inherently insecure and hard to manage. To address that, researchers say a blockchain approach to network management is needed. Read more ▶

White Paper: Open Systems

SD-WAN Economics: Shift From Tactical to Strategic Thinking

In this report, get recommendations for how to optimize your network costs and investments, including an analysis to calculate the total cost of ownership (TCO) of SD-WAN based on combining potential business benefits with expense reductions. Read more ▶