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The GNE 2024 conference showed the success MEF made in the last year establishing NaaS as a critical element of enterprise connectivity.
WAN Networks
MEF Conference Highlights NaaS ProgressMEF Conference Highlights NaaS Progress

The GNE 2024 conference showed the success MEF and its member organizations made in the last year establishing NaaS as a critical element of enterprise connectivity.

bySalvatore Salamone, Managing Editor, Network Computing
Nov 2, 2024
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A sense of unease and foreboding hangs over this election. Here’s a look at how either outcome will affect network tech directives. .
Enterprise Connectivity
The Impact of the Presidential Election on NetworksThe Impact of the Presidential Election on Networks
byPam Baker, Contributing Writer
Oct 29, 2024
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MEF’s new circuit impairment communications automation API was developed in collaboration with its Enterprise Leadership Council (ELC).
Network Resilience
MEF NaaS: Focus on the EnterpriseMEF NaaS: Focus on the Enterprise
bySalvatore Salamone, Managing Editor, Network Computing
Oct 25, 2024
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Using Bandwidth, NAVEX consolidated its telecom service providers when transitioning from a TDM-based systems to modern SIP technology.
Network Management
NAVEX Taps Communications Provider Bandwidth to Consolidate and Simplify Telecom ServicesNAVEX Teams With Bandwidth to Simplify Telecom Services
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
Oct 14, 2024
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The question isn't whether to embrace NaaS but how quickly you can leverage it to drive your business forward.
Network Management
How NaaS is Reshaping Enterprise ConnectivityHow NaaS is Reshaping Enterprise Connectivity
byRishit Lakhani, Solutions Engineering, Nile
Oct 12, 2024
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The NSF and U.N. are exploring plans to add sensors to communications and subsea cables to detect storms, climate change, and undersea disruptions.
Network Management
Smart(er) Subsea Cables to Provide Early Warning SystemSmart(er) Subsea Cables to Provide Early Warning System
byBob Wallace, Featured Writer
Oct 4, 2024
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a man using digital tablet with building hologram and internet media icons. Smart city, 5G, internet and networking technology.
Network Management
Is Network-as-a-Service Your Golden Ticket?
Is Network-as-a-Service Your Golden Ticket?
Oct 3, 2024
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byBrandon Taylor, Digital Editorial Program Manager
MEF’s Global NaaS Event 2024 offers enterprise leaders the opportunity to explore the latest advancements in NaaS.
WAN Networks
NaaS for Enterprises: Insights from MEF's Global NaaS Event 2024
NaaS for Enterprises: Insights from MEF's Global NaaS Event 2024
Oct 1, 2024
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bySunil Khandekar, Chief Enterprise Development Officer, MEF, MEF
The MEF Enterprise Leadership Council (ELC) gives likely end-users of advanced services like NaaS and SASE a voice in their rollout.
Enterprise Connectivity
MEF’s ELC Brings User Input into NaaS and SASE Specifications
MEF’s ELC Brings User Input into NaaS and SASE Specifications
Sep 26, 2024
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bySalvatore Salamone, Managing Editor, Network Computing
The SD-WAN certification is the first step in the process to SASE certification. Certification also includes SSE and Zero Trust.
WAN Networks
First Vendors Achieve MEF SD-WAN Certification
First Vendors Achieve MEF SD-WAN Certification
Sep 13, 2024
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byDavid Curry, Technology Writer
A new federal road map on internet routing addresses a Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) vulnerability
WAN Networks
White House Road Map Provides Guidance on BGP Internet Routing Security
White House Road Map Provides Guidance on BGP Internet Routing Security
Sep 12, 2024
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byBrian T. Horowitz, Contributing Reporter
UKTIN acts as a door opener for the U.S., helping facilitate introductions with academia, start-ups, and others within the U.K. telecoms sector.
WAN Networks
How the U.S. and U.K. Can Work Together to Advance Global Telco Innovation
How the U.S. and U.K. Can Work Together to Advance Global Telco Innovation
Sep 2, 2024
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byIan Smith, Head, U.K. Telecoms Innovation Network (UKTIN)
Buying or leasing, have their benefits and challenges, and the decision should be based on a thorough evaluation of an organization's requirements
Network Management
Buy or Lease IPv4 Addresses: What's the Best Option?
Buy or Lease IPv4 Addresses: What's the Best Option?
Aug 19, 2024
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byLee Howard, Senior Vice President, IPv4.Global
The new campus NaaS offers a blend of features and capabilities, including performance guarantees for network coverage, capacity, and availability.
Enterprise Connectivity
Clark Schaefer Hackett Taps Nile’s Campus NaaS for Global IT Infrastructure
Clark Schaefer Hackett Taps Nile’s Campus NaaS for Global IT Infrastructure
Aug 16, 2024
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byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
Campus NaaS is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of enterprise networking.
Enterprise Connectivity
Campus NaaS: Transforming Enterprise Networking
Campus NaaS: Transforming Enterprise Networking
Aug 15, 2024
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byPascal Menezes, MEF
Modern NaaS solutions fully disaggregate control and data planes, hosting control functions in the cloud.
Enterprise Connectivity
The Time is Now for Network-as-a-Service (NaaS)
The Time is Now for Network-as-a-Service (NaaS)
Aug 2, 2024
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byWoody Sessoms, Chief Business Officer, Graphiant
Two telecommunications antennas used for cellular network and wireless Internet, fixed on the building wall.
Wireless Networking
Exploring Telco Enterprise Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) Services
Exploring Telco Enterprise FWA Services
Aug 1, 2024
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byBob Wallace, Featured Writer
Blue and purple digital cloud connecting apps and services with campus NaaS.
NaaS
Campus NaaS: Remaking the Campus Network
Campus NaaS: Remaking the Campus Network
Jul 31, 2024
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bySalvatore Salamone, Managing Editor, Network Computing
The decision to stay with a WAN network or move to SD-WAN or SASE ultimately depends upon your enterprise connectivity requirements
Enterprise Connectivity
Where and How Do WAN, SD-WAN, and SASE Fit In?
Where and How Do WAN, SD-WAN, and SASE Fit In?
Jul 18, 2024
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byMary E. Shacklett, President, Transworld Data
Underwater mining, if not conducted properly, can damage subsea cables and the environment.
Enterprise Connectivity
Deep Seabed Mining a Threat to Global Subsea Cable Network Safety, Environment
Deep Seabed Mining a Threat to Global Subsea Cable Network Safety, Environment
Jul 8, 2024
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byBob Wallace, Featured Writer
Telecom companies are well-positioned to offer the essential value-add digital services enterprise need today.
Enterprise Connectivity
How Telecom Companies Can Compete With Hyperscalers — and Monetize Their 5G Investments
How Telecom Companies Can Compete With Hyperscalers — and Monetize Their 5G Investments
Jul 2, 2024
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byMichael Van Veen, Senior Director, Telecommunications, SAP
Telcos and other service providers are scrambling to meet growing demand for IP services. Carrier Ethernet offers a way to expand their offerings.
WAN Networks
Carrier Ethernet Key to Delivering Advanced IP Services
Carrier Ethernet Key to Delivering Advanced IP Services
Jul 1, 2024
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bySalvatore Salamone, Managing Editor, Network Computing
MEF and TM Forum initiatives to standardize APIs will help enterprises and service providers unlock the full potential of NaaS.
WAN Networks
Unlocking Faster Digital Transformation: Why Industry Standards Matter to the NaaS Experience
Unlocking Faster Digital Transformation: Why Industry Standards Matter to the NaaS Experience
Jun 24, 2024
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byPascal Menezes, MEF
Enterprises are re-evaluating their WANs and seeking Next-Generation WANs that align with the latest set of enterprise challenges.
WAN Networks
The Next Generation of the Enterprise WAN: From WAN to SD-WAN to Next-Gen WAN
The Next Generation of the Enterprise WAN
Jun 18, 2024
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byDennis Thankachan
MEF APIs
Enterprise Connectivity
Unlocking Agility and Efficiency: Enterprise APIs Streamline Network Operations
Unlocking Agility and Efficiency: Enterprise APIs Streamline Network Operations
May 8, 2024
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byPascal Menezes, MEF
10 Steps to Choosing the Best SD-WAN Provider for Your Company
SD-WAN
10 Steps to Choosing the Best SD-WAN Provider for Your Company
10 Steps to Choosing the Best SD-WAN Provider for Your Company
Mar 11, 2024
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byBob Wallace, Featured Writer
What Is Network-as-a-Service? A Complete Guide to NaaS
NaaS
What Is Network-as-a-Service? A Complete Guide to NaaS
What Is Network-as-a-Service? A Complete Guide to NaaS
Mar 11, 2024
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byBob Wallace, Featured Writer
Mike Twumasi Reveals DDI Use Cases
IP Subnetting
Mike Twumasi Reveals DDI Use Cases
Mike Twumasi Reveals DDI Use Cases
Feb 8, 2024
byBrandon Taylor, Digital Editorial Program Manager
Get to Know Mike Twumasi and Why You Should be Ready for DDI
IP Subnetting
Get to Know Mike Twumasi and Why You Should be Ready for DDI
Get to Know Mike Twumasi and Why You Should be Ready for DDI
Feb 8, 2024
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byBrandon Taylor, Digital Editorial Program Manager
Top 10 Reasons to Consider Replacing Your Existing SD-WAN
SD-WAN
Top 10 Reasons to Consider Replacing Your Existing SD-WAN
Top 10 Reasons to Consider Replacing Your Existing SD-WAN
Jan 9, 2024
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byDan Maier, CMO, Versa Networks
Why Secure SD-WAN is a Pillar of Enterprise Cybersecurity
SD-WAN
Why Secure SD-WAN is a Pillar of Enterprise Cybersecurity
Why Secure SD-WAN is a Pillar of Enterprise Cybersecurity
Dec 29, 2023
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byNirav Shah, Vice President of Products and Solutions, Fortinet
10 SD-WAN Providers & Solutions to Consider in 2024: An Overview
SD-WAN
10 SD-WAN Providers & Solutions to Consider in 2024: An Overview
10 SD-WAN Providers & Solutions to Consider in 2024: An Overview
Dec 21, 2023
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byBob Wallace, Featured Writer
NaaS and Edge Cloud: Agility and Efficiency for the Modern Enterprise
NaaS
NaaS and Edge Cloud: Agility and Efficiency for the Modern Enterprise
NaaS and Edge Cloud: Agility and Efficiency for the Modern Enterprise
Dec 14, 2023
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byPascal Menezes, MEF
Spider-Man, the Multiverse, and IPv6
IP Subnetting
Spider-Man, the Multiverse, and IPv6
Spider-Man, the Multiverse, and IPv6
Nov 16, 2023
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byJosh Stephens, Chief Technology Officer, BackBox
How IIoT Networks Use SD-WAN: Navigating the Right Path for Sensors
SD-WAN
How IIoT Networks Use SD-WAN: Navigating the Right Path for Sensors
How IIoT Networks Use SD-WAN: Navigating the Right Path for Sensors
Nov 3, 2023
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byBrian T. Horowitz, Contributing Reporter

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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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