Proof-of-concept quantum repeaters bring quantum networks a big step closer
Secure quantum networks that use existing fiber to transmit entangled protons are a step closer to reality as three different teams in US, China and…
Red Hat seeks to be the platform for enterprise AI
Red Hat went all-in on generative AI at its annual summit last week, offering a wide range of tools for operational and development teams to…
Red Hat unveils image mode for its Linux distro
New container image deployment method for Red Hat Enterprise Linux is aimed at helping enterprises streamline operations and management.
Red Hat extends Lightspeed generative AI tool to OpenShift and Enterprise Linux
Red Hat’s Lightspeed, a gen AI-powered assistant, will be extended to RHEL and OpenShift to help enterprises that want to use Linux, automation, and hybrid…
Red Hat introduces ‘policy as code’ for Ansible
New ‘policy as code’ capability for the Red Hat Ansible automation platform is aimed at reducing human error and the cost of implementing compliance directives.
Intel builds world’s largest neuromorphic system
Code-named Hala Point, the brain-inspired system packs 1,152 Loihi 2 processors in a data center chassis the size of a microwave oven.
What Microsoft’s error-correction milestone means for usable quantum computing
In an achievement claimed to usher in a new era of quantum computing, Microsoft and Quantinuum showcase logical qubits with error rates up to 800…
Data centers warm up to liquid cooling
AI, machine learning, and high-performance computing are creating cooling challenges for data center owners and operators. As rack densities increase and temperatures rise, more data…
Error-correction breakthroughs bring quantum computing a step closer
Three startups have announced error-correction breakthroughs that could accelerate enterprise adoption of quantum computing.
AI-powered 6G wireless promises big changes
The next-gen technology is still years away, but 6G wireless could enable futuristic high-bandwidth, low-latency applications.
5 data center predictions: Surging demand and tighter rules squeeze operations
Rising workloads, tougher sustainability regulations, and cost pressures will increasingly squeeze data center operators in 2024 and force tradeoffs between business expansion and infrastructure reliability.
Data centers unprepared for new European energy efficiency regulations
Regulatory pressure is driving IT teams to invest in more efficient servers and storage and improve their data-center reporting capabilities.
5 ways to boost server efficiency
Right-sizing workloads, upgrading to newer servers, and managing power consumption can help enterprises reach their data center sustainability goals.
8 top industries for private 5G
Manufacturing, transportation and logistics lead the way among the top industry verticals for private 5G deployments.
Hot (and not hot) networking skills
Flexibility and willingness to learn are prized over specialization. SASE, SD-WAN and ZTNA skills are in demand.
Generative AI dominates VMware Explore news
Highlights include a private AI platform developed with Nvidia that lets enterprises run generative AI applications on their proprietary data within VMware’s hybrid cloud infrastructure.
VMware Cloud gains faster ransomware recovery, expanded management capabilities
Among the announcements at the VMware Explore conference is a new IBM-managed service based on VMware Cloud editions.
VMware NSX+ centralizes cloud networking and security for multicloud environments
VMware NSX+ is a new cloud-managed service that enables consistent network operations and centralized security policy creation and enforcement in multicloud environments.
VMware combines SASE and edge management in new orchestration platform, announces private 5G service
News from the VMware Explore conference includes a unified management platform for VMware’s SASE and edge computing stack, along with a new managed private mobile…
VMware, Nvidia team on enterprise-grade AI platform
VMware Private AI Foundation with Nvidia will enable enterprises to customize models and run generative AI applications on their own infrastructure in their data centers,…
Hybrid mesh firewall platforms gain interest as management challenges intensify
Different types of firewalls, including hardware, virtual, cloud-native, and firewall as a service, can be deployed and managed from a central interface with a hybrid…
Flight to cloud drives IaaS networking adoption
Demand for cloud connects/interconnects is rising as enterprises commit to multicloud and SaaS application environments, and that’s driving greater interest in IaaS cloud networking services,…
Gartner: SSE landscape shifts as vendors add more security services
Vendors are stacking their security service edge (SSE) suites with even more security functions, according to the latest Gartner Magic Quadrant.
5G network slices could be vulnerable to attack, researchers say
Configuration errors and device vulnerabilities could allow attackers to move laterally across 5G network slices.
Commercial quantum networks inch closer to primetime
The potential for attackers to use quantum computers to crack public key cryptography algorithms is driving research and investment in developing quantum-safe networks.
Enterprises turn to single-vendor SASE for ease of manageability
Getting the full SASE stack of networking and security capabilities from a single vendor can simplify deployment and management, but there are downsides to consider.
NTT, Palo Alto partner for managed SASE with AIOps
Using a managed services provider to deliver SASE can streamline deployment and free up enterprise resources.
Pros and cons of managed SASE
Managed SASE can be appealing for enterprises that want a single provider for deployment and management of WAN and security infrastructure, but there can be…
What to expect from SASE certifications
SASE certification options are expanding, with Palo Alto joining Cato Networks, Netskope and Versa Networks. Are they worth the effort?
IT supply issues have organizations shifting from just-in-time to just-in-case buying
Uncertainty about the length of backlogs for IT hardware means both vendors and enterprises are changing their purchasing strategies.