Data Center Networking

Data center networking is the networking infrastructure and technologies used to interconnect servers, storage systems, and other networking devices within a data center facility.

Businesses must adapt quickly, innovate relentlessly, and ensure that their AI infrastructure can perform in ways that were once unimaginable.
Network Management
The AI Infrastructure Shift: Redefining Application DeliveryThe AI Infrastructure Shift: Redefining Application Delivery

To succeed today, businesses must adapt quickly, innovate relentlessly, and ensure that their AI infrastructure can perform in ways that were once unimaginable.

byLori MacVittie
Nov 15, 2024
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AI factories from Dell, Deloitte, NVIDIA, and others provide the compute, storage, and networking infrastructure to operationalize AI.
Network Infrastructure
Dell, Deloitte, NVIDIA Roll Out New AI Factory InfrastructureDell, Deloitte, NVIDIA Roll Out New AI Factory Infrastructure
byBrian T. Horowitz, Contributing Reporter
Nov 13, 2024
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pile of 2024 election buttons
Network Infrastructure
Election 2024: Downballet Races for IT Pros to Watch TonightElection 2024: Downballet Races for IT Pros to Watch Tonight
byNetwork Computing Editors
Nov 5, 2024
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Cisco’s updates to its partner program represent a significant evolution aimed at simplifying processes.
Enterprise Connectivity
At its Partner Summit, Cisco Outlines Changes to its Partner Program and Rolls Out AI SolutionsAt its Partner Summit, Cisco Outlines Changes to its Partner Program and Rolls Out AI Solutions
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
Oct 29, 2024
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaks to an audience of CIOs at Gartner's IT Symposium/XPO.
AI Networking
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang on Leadership, ‘Tokenization,’ and GenAI Workforce ImpactNvidia’s Jensen Huang on Leadership, ‘Tokenization,’ and GenAI Workforce Impact
byShane Snider, Senior Writer, InformationWeek
Oct 23, 2024
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Spending on data center infrastructure for AI is expected to soar 35 percent to over $400 billion by year-end.
Network Infrastructure
Data Center Directions: Servers and Infrastructure for Generative AI Fuel Future GrowthData Center Directions: Servers and Infrastructure for Generative AI Fuel Future Growth
byBob Wallace, Featured Writer
Oct 23, 2024
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Enterprises investing in new infrastructure to support AI will have to choose between InfiniBand and Ethernet
Enterprise Connectivity
The Impact of AI on The Ethernet Switch Market
The Impact of AI on The Ethernet Switch Market
Sep 16, 2024
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byPam Baker, Contributing Writer
Enterprises need advanced interconnect technologies, including PCIe, CXL, or a hybrid switch, to meet the demands of next-generation AI applications.
Data Center Networking
Choosing the Right Interconnect for Tomorrow’s AI Applications
Choosing the Right Interconnect for Tomorrow’s AI Applications
Sep 13, 2024
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byKrishna Mallampati, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, XConn Technologies
New NVIDIA offerings and announcements offer a systems-level approach to address the needs of modern AI applications.
Data Center Networking
NVIDIA AI Updates – Blackwell Platform, NIM Agent Blueprints and MLPerf
NVIDIA AI Updates – Blackwell Platform, NIM Agent Blueprints and MLPerf
Sep 5, 2024
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byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
As air-cooled systems give up ground to liquid-cooled approaches, enterprises and operators evaluate data center re-architecture.
Network Management
Keeping Data Centers Cool as Heat Rises Inside and Out
Keeping Data Centers Cool as Heat Rises Inside and Out
Aug 31, 2024
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byBob Wallace, Featured Writer
The integration of DHCP options with ZTP processes represents a significant advancement for network management.
Network Management
Zero-Touch Provisioning for Power Management Deployments
Zero-Touch Provisioning for Power Management Deployments
Aug 27, 2024
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byJames Martin
At SIGGRAPH 2024, NVIDIA highlighted the importance of accelerated computing by showcasing innovations that emphasize AI and generative models
Network Management
NVIDIA Shows Off the Breadth of its Accelerated Computing Platform at SIGGRAPH
NVIDIA Shows Off the Breadth of its Accelerated Computing Platform at SIGGRAPH
Jul 30, 2024
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byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
DPUs are extensively used to accelerate AI and ML workloads by offloading tasks such as neural network inference and training from CPUs and GPUs.
Network Infrastructure
Harnessing DPUs & How DPUs are Changing Data Centers
Harnessing DPUs & How DPUs are Changing Data Centers
Jul 30, 2024
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byBob Wallace, Featured Writer
options like nickel-zinc batteries could allow data centers to operate over a wider temperature range while also offering higher power density.
Network Management
The Sweeping AI Trends Defining the Future Data Center
The Sweeping AI Trends Defining the Future Data Center
Jul 25, 2024
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byTim Hysell, CEO and Co-founder, ZincFive
the real killer consumer use case for DPUs might be truly real-time applications.
Network Infrastructure
The Rise of DPUs: Revolutionizing App Performance and Delivery
The Rise of DPUs: Revolutionizing App Performance and Delivery
Jul 13, 2024
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byEric Braun, Vice President of Product Management and Commercial Strategy, F5 NGINX
Successful deployment of AI requires a strategic approach to data management, leveraging emerging DataOps practices
Network Infrastructure
AI at Scale: Training Models and Unlocking Value
AI at Scale: Training Models and Unlocking Value
Jul 9, 2024
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byAli Siddiqui, Chief Product Officer, BMC Software
AI is going to impact the network in more ways than one including the expansion of the N-S traffic path and the fight for AI compute interconnection.
Network Infrastructure
AI Applications Put More Focus on the Network
AI Applications Put More Focus on the Network
Jun 19, 2024
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byLori MacVittie
Supercharging the Smart City with AI-Enhanced Edge Computing
Sponsored Content
Supercharging the Smart City with AI-Enhanced Edge Computing
Supercharging the Smart City with AI-Enhanced Edge Computing
Feb 26, 2024
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byCarrie Tuttle, Senior Product Marketing Manager of PowerEdge, Dell Technologies
Hybrid IT and the New East-West Network
Data Center Networking
Hybrid IT and the New East-West Network
Hybrid IT and the New East-West Network
Feb 23, 2024
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byLori MacVittie
Satellite Operators Team to Pursue Direct-to-Device Opportunity
Data Center Networking
Satellite Operators Team to Pursue Direct-to-Device Opportunity
Satellite Operators Team to Pursue Direct-to-Device Opportunity
Feb 15, 2024
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byBob Wallace, Featured Writer
How Cisco Sees Silicon One Easing Network Convergence and Helping with AI
Network Management
How Cisco Sees Silicon One Easing Network Convergence and Helping with AI
How Cisco Sees Silicon One Easing Network Convergence and Helping with AI
Feb 13, 2024
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byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
Rethinking the Impossible: How AI Makes Edge Computing Even More Powerful
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Rethinking the Impossible: How AI Makes Edge Computing Even More Powerful
Rethinking the Impossible: How AI Makes Edge Computing Even More Powerful
Feb 12, 2024
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byDavid Johnson, Senior Product Marketing Manager of PowerEdge, Dell
5 Things You Can't Automate In Your Data Center
Data Center Networking
5 Things You Can't Automate In Your Data Center
5 Things You Can't Automate In Your Data Center
Feb 2, 2024
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byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst
From Skepticism to Standing Room Only: Liquid Cooling's Breakout Year
Data Center Networking
From Skepticism to Standing Room Only: Liquid Cooling's Breakout Year
From Skepticism to Standing Room Only: Liquid Cooling's Breakout Year
Jan 31, 2024
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byLiz Cruz, Director of Product Marketing, Accelsius
Understanding Why Contact Center Agent Empowerment is Critical to a Great Customer Experience
Data Center Networking
Understanding Why Contact Center Agent Empowerment is Critical to a Great Customer Experience
Understanding Why Contact Center Agent Empowerment is Critical to a Great Customer Experience
Jan 29, 2024
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byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
How Data Center Infrastructures Must Change to Support AI
Data Center Networking
How Data Center Infrastructures Must Change to Support AI
How Data Center Infrastructures Must Change to Support AI
Nov 6, 2023
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byNetwork Computing Editors
Industry Analysts Predict Accelerating Shift to Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling for Expanding and New Data Centers
Data Center Networking
Industry Analysts Predict Accelerating Shift to Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling for Expanding and New Data Centers
Industry Analysts Predict Accelerating Shift to Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling for Expanding and New Data Centers
Oct 17, 2023
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byLiz Cruz, Director of Product Marketing, Accelsius
The Legacy Systems Lurch
Data Center Networking
The Legacy Systems Lurch
The Legacy Systems Lurch
Sep 29, 2023
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byLori MacVittie
VMware Takes a Full-Stack Approach in Addressing the Retail Edge
Data Center Networking
VMware Takes a Full-Stack Approach in Addressing the Retail Edge
VMware Takes a Full-Stack Approach in Addressing the Retail Edge
Sep 5, 2023
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byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
Resolving Patchwork Systems for Smoother Operations
Network Management
Resolving Patchwork Systems for Smoother Operations
Resolving Patchwork Systems for Smoother Operations
Jul 6, 2023
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byStacey Farrar, Christopher Chesley
In Pursuit of 1.6T Data Center Network Speeds
Data Center Networking
In Pursuit of 1.6T Data Center Network Speeds
In Pursuit of 1.6T Data Center Network Speeds
May 31, 2023
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byBen Miller, Product Marketing Manager, Keysight Technologies
How New Chip Innovations Will Drive IT
Data Center Networking
How New Chip Innovations Will Drive IT
How New Chip Innovations Will Drive IT
May 25, 2023
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byMary E. Shacklett, President, Transworld Data
How DPUs, IPUs, and CXL Can Improve Data Center Power Efficiency
Data Center Networking
How DPUs, IPUs, and CXL Can Improve Data Center Power Efficiency
How DPUs, IPUs, and CXL Can Improve Data Center Power Efficiency
Apr 9, 2023
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bySalvatore Salamone, Managing Editor, Network Computing
Best Practices for Improving File Access for Distributed Engineering Teams
Data Center Networking
Best Practices for Improving File Access for Distributed Engineering Teams
Best Practices for Improving File Access for Distributed Engineering Teams
Mar 30, 2023
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byJimmy Tam
Tackling the Volume Challenge, Computational Storage Sets Up for Mainstream Adoption
Data Center Networking
Tackling the Volume Challenge, Computational Storage Sets Up for Mainstream Adoption
Tackling the Volume Challenge, Computational Storage Sets Up for Mainstream Adoption
Mar 7, 2023
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byJB Baker

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Integrating the new APs into Dartmouth’s existing network infrastructure was no small feat. Mist’s AI-driven insights made this easier.
Network Management
How Dartmouth College Leveraged AI To Modernize Its Network in One Weekend
How Dartmouth College Leveraged AI To Modernize Its Network in One Weekend

Sep 12, 2024

Extensive communications outages from Hurricane Helene drive home the need for new approaches to strengthen network resiliency.
Network Resilience
Hurricane Helene Communications Outages Show Need for Greater Network Resilience
Hurricane Helene Outages Show Need for Greater Network Resilience

Oct 3, 2024

Satellite services could bridge the digital divide in remote areas through partnerships like the SoftBank-Intelsat collaboration announced last month.
Network Infrastructure
Intelsat, SoftBank Plan Ubiquitous Satellite Connectivity Network
Intelsat, SoftBank Plan Ubiquitous Satellite Connectivity Network

Oct 9, 2024

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