John Edwards, Featured Contributor

John Edwards, Featured Contributor

Technology JournalistA veteran technology journalist, John Edwards has written for a wide range of publications, including the New York Times, Washington Post, CFO Magazine, CIO Magazine, InformationWeek, Defense Systems, Defense News/C4ISR&N, IEEE Signal Processing Magazine, IEEE Computer, The Economist Intelligence Unit, Law Technology News, Network World, Computerworld and Robotics Business Review. He is also the author of several books on business-technology topics. A New York native, John now lives and works in Gilbert, Arizona.

Latest from John Edwards, Featured Contributor

Here's a look at the key network certifications that can lead to long-term career success.
Network Management
Today's Most Valuable Network Certifications for IT ProfessionalsToday's Most Valuable Network Certifications for IT Professionals
byJohn Edwards, Featured Contributor
Sep 20, 2024
4 Min Read
Here's a look at how an NDR tool can make your network more secure.
Network Management
What to Look for in a Network Detection and Response (NDR) ProductWhat to Look for in a Network Detection and Response (NDR) Product
byJohn Edwards, Featured Contributor
Aug 8, 2024
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Increasingly complex network technologies and cyberthreats are leaving many managers feeling overwhelmed. That's when it's time to seek outside help.
Network Management
How to Know When It's Time to Bring in a Network Consultant
How to Know When It's Time to Bring in a Network Consultant
Jul 11, 2024
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4 Min Read
byJohn Edwards, Featured Contributor
AI can be trained to generate alerts, provide cyber threat detection, identify new types of malware, and protect sensitive data.
Network Security
How AI Can Improve Network Security
How AI Can Improve Network Security
Jul 4, 2024
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5 Min Read
byJohn Edwards, Featured Contributor
Change is inevitable. It's also challenging. Here's how a managed approach to IT change can make transitions less painful.
Network Management
Getting a Handle on IT Change Management
Getting a Handle on IT Change Management
Jun 24, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJohn Edwards, Featured Contributor
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Network Infrastructure
How to Get the Maximum Value Out of Network Automation
How to Get the Maximum Value Out of Network Automation
Apr 25, 2024
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5 Min Read
byJohn Edwards, Featured Contributor
FTTH
Enterprise Connectivity
Fiber to the Home (FTTH): The Great Wait Continues
Fiber to the Home (FTTH): The Great Wait Continues
Mar 27, 2024
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4 Min Read
byJohn Edwards, Featured Contributor
Defining AI's Role in Network Management
Network Management
Defining AI's Role in Network Management
Defining AI's Role in Network Management
Feb 29, 2024
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5 Min Read
byJohn Edwards, Featured Contributor
Signs That a Network Technology Has Outlived Its Usefulness
Network Management
Signs That a Network Technology Has Outlived Its Usefulness
Signs That a Network Technology Has Outlived Its Usefulness
Dec 20, 2023
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5 Min Read
byJohn Edwards, Featured Contributor
How to Speed Cyberattack Discovery
Cybersecurity
How to Speed Cyberattack Discovery
How to Speed Cyberattack Discovery
Nov 27, 2023
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2 Min Read
byJohn Edwards, Featured Contributor
Getting Aggressive with Cloud Cybersecurity
Cloud Networking
Getting Aggressive with Cloud Cybersecurity
Getting Aggressive with Cloud Cybersecurity
Nov 6, 2023
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3 Min Read
byJohn Edwards, Featured Contributor
How to Minimize Multi-Cloud Complexity
Cloud Networking
How to Minimize Multi-Cloud Complexity
How to Minimize Multi-Cloud Complexity
Sep 13, 2023
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2 Min Read
byJohn Edwards, Featured Contributor
Don't Let Age Mothball Your IT Career
Networking Careers
Don't Let Age Mothball Your IT Career
Don't Let Age Mothball Your IT Career
Jun 16, 2023
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2 Min Read
byJohn Edwards, Featured Contributor
The Essential Skills Every Network Administrator Needs
Networking Careers
The Essential Skills Every Network Administrator Needs
The Essential Skills Every Network Administrator Needs
Jun 5, 2023
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4 Min Read
byJohn Edwards, Featured Contributor
How to Upgrade an Aging Network Infrastructure With Ease
Network Infrastructure
How to Upgrade an Aging Network Infrastructure With Ease
How to Upgrade an Aging Network Infrastructure With Ease
May 22, 2023
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5 Min Read
byJohn Edwards, Featured Contributor
Network Administrator Skills: The Essential Job Toolkit
Networking Salaries
Network Administrator Skills: The Essential Job Toolkit
Network Administrator Skills: The Essential Job Toolkit
Apr 27, 2023
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5 Min Read
byJohn Edwards, Featured Contributor
Is the US IT Industry Prepared for a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan?
Cybersecurity
Is the US IT Industry Prepared for a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan?
Is the US IT Industry Prepared for a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan?
Mar 31, 2023
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2 Min Read
byJohn Edwards, Featured Contributor
How to Downsize IT With Minimal Damage
Network Security
How to Downsize IT With Minimal Damage
How to Downsize IT With Minimal Damage
Mar 23, 2023
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2 Min Read
byJohn Edwards, Featured Contributor
Critical Thinking: The Overlooked IT Management Skill
Network Management
Critical Thinking: The Overlooked IT Management Skill
Critical Thinking: The Overlooked IT Management Skill
Mar 16, 2023
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2 Min Read
byJohn Edwards, Featured Contributor
Closing the Cybersecurity Talent Gap
Cybersecurity
Closing the Cybersecurity Talent Gap
Closing the Cybersecurity Talent Gap
Mar 1, 2023
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2 Min Read
byJohn Edwards, Featured Contributor
Why Your Organization Needs Rule-Based Access Control
Network Resilience
Why Your Organization Needs Rule-Based Access Control
Why Your Organization Needs Rule-Based Access Control
Jan 26, 2023
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2 Min Read
byJohn Edwards, Featured Contributor
5 Top Network Detection and Response Tools for 2023
Cybersecurity
5 Top Network Detection and Response Tools for 2023
5 Top Network Detection and Response Tools for 2023
Dec 29, 2022
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5 Min Read
byJohn Edwards, Featured Contributor
How to Launch a Green Computing Initiative That Really Makes a Difference
Data Center Networking
How to Launch a Green Computing Initiative That Really Makes a Difference
How to Launch a Green Computing Initiative That Really Makes a Difference
Nov 18, 2022
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3 Min Read
byJohn Edwards, Featured Contributor
How to Keep Distractions From Hampering IT Staff Performance
Network Infrastructure
How to Keep Distractions From Hampering IT Staff Performance
How to Keep Distractions From Hampering IT Staff Performance
Oct 26, 2022
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2 Min Read
byJohn Edwards, Featured Contributor
How to Tell the Difference Between IT Fads and Trends
Data Center Networking
How to Tell the Difference Between IT Fads and Trends
How to Tell the Difference Between IT Fads and Trends
Oct 7, 2022
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2 Min Read
byJohn Edwards, Featured Contributor
How to Logically Evaluate an IT Job Offer
Networking Salaries
How to Logically Evaluate an IT Job Offer
How to Logically Evaluate an IT Job Offer
Sep 19, 2022
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2 Min Read
byJohn Edwards, Featured Contributor
Chip Shortage Update
Network Infrastructure
Chip Shortage Update
Chip Shortage Update
Sep 14, 2022
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5 Min Read
byJohn Edwards, Featured Contributor
Know Your Adversaries: The Top Network Bad Actors
Network Security
Know Your Adversaries: The Top Network Bad Actors
Know Your Adversaries: The Top Network Bad Actors
Sep 1, 2022
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5 Min Read
byJohn Edwards, Featured Contributor
How Not to Waste Money on Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity
How Not to Waste Money on Cybersecurity
How Not to Waste Money on Cybersecurity
Aug 25, 2022
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2 Min Read
byJohn Edwards, Featured Contributor
What You Need to Know About Predictive Network Technology
Network Infrastructure
What You Need to Know About Predictive Network Technology
What You Need to Know About Predictive Network Technology
Aug 9, 2022
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5 Min Read
byJohn Edwards, Featured Contributor
How to Find Skilled Network Operations Talent in a Tight Labor Market
Network Infrastructure
How to Find Skilled Network Operations Talent in a Tight Labor Market
How to Find Skilled Network Operations Talent in a Tight Labor Market
Jul 27, 2022
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5 Min Read
byJohn Edwards, Featured Contributor
Getting Started with a Zero-Trust Security Network Model
Zero Trust Network
Getting Started with a Zero-Trust Security Network Model
Getting Started with a Zero-Trust Security Network Model
Jun 23, 2022
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5 Min Read
byJohn Edwards, Featured Contributor
Internal Network Security Mistakes to Avoid
Cybersecurity
Internal Network Security Mistakes to Avoid
Internal Network Security Mistakes to Avoid
Jun 15, 2022
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5 Min Read
byJohn Edwards, Featured Contributor
Top No-Pain Perks You Can Use to Retain IT Staff
Network Infrastructure
Top No-Pain Perks You Can Use to Retain IT Staff
Top No-Pain Perks You Can Use to Retain IT Staff
May 20, 2022
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1 Min Read
byJohn Edwards, Featured Contributor
How to Cope with Network Equipment Shortages
Data Center Networking
How to Cope with Network Equipment Shortages
How to Cope with Network Equipment Shortages
Apr 12, 2022
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5 Min Read
byJohn Edwards, Featured Contributor

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