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Navigating the future: the rise of SD-WAN in India

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In the realm of Wide Area Networks (WANs), traditional routers have long been the backbone of network infrastructure, albeit with their limitations. However, a transformative technology known as Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) is making significant waves in India and globally.

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What’s next for network operations

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By Serge Lucio, Vice President and General Manager, Agile Operations Division This is a continuation of Broadcom’s blog series: 2023 Tech Trends That Transform IT. Traditional enterprise wide area networks, or WANs were designed primarily to connect remote branch offices directly to the data center. IT Leadership, Networking

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Grounding sky-high cloud costs: 3 hot tips

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Brush up on tactics to counteract inflation and the twisted economics of the cloud Cloud adoption brings scalability benefits but also twisted economics spawning unpredictable costs without an intentional approach to cost optimization. SD-WAN projects are typically driven by the opportunity to reduce IT costs. It’s a win-win.

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14 in-demand cloud roles companies are hiring for

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Cloud software engineer Cloud software engineers are tasked with developing and maintaining software applications that run on cloud platforms, ensuring they are built to be scalable, reliable, and agile. Role growth: 19% of companies have added cloud software engineer roles as part of their cloud investments.

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Cathay Pacific to take cloud journey to new heights

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Like many enterprises, Cathay Pacific relied heavily on a lift-and-shift approach in its initial phase to benefit from the immediate efficiencies and scalability of the cloud. Finetuning for agility For Cathay, security is a key concern, but cybersecurity can be a roadblock to agility if not designed effectively, Nair points out.

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The 10 most in-demand tech jobs for 2023 — and how to hire for them

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It requires a strong ability for complex project management and to juggle design requirements while ensuring the final product is scalable, maintainable, and efficient. These IT pros typically have a bachelor’s degree in computer science and should be knowledgeable in LAN/WAN protocol, software, and hardware.

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Busting 4 common SD-WAN misconceptions

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Legacy network shortcomings led to the rapid growth of software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN). This next-generation technology enables a more agile network and provides high-performance access to cloud applications for users on-premises and off-premises. This reduces latency. They are not equally effective solutions.

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