NETWORKING

If you’re looking to add more certifications to your resume, don’t forget about wireless! Whether you’re just starting your IT career, have been in IT before Wi-Fi was a thing, or even if you have a non-IT position, there are certifications to help prove your wireless knowledge and skills. For starters, there are vendor-neutral certifications from Certified Wireless Network Professionals (CWNP), one of most popular programs in the wireless world. These are great if you…

One popular and easy-to-use tool for detecting virus infections on Linux systems is ClamAV. It’s open source and free, and runs on many Linux systems, Ubuntu and Fedora included. In this post, we’ll take a look at how to install and use the tool on Ubuntu, Linux Mint, and related systems.  Installing ClamAV on Linux Mint The first step for installing ClamAV on Ubuntu, Mint, and related distros should be to update your system. $…

Part 6 of the 6-part Future of Work Networking Series: Reimagine Your Networking Perspective Reading through this “The Future of Work” blog series, you may have noticed that our focus was mainly on achieving high quality of experience for applications that support the hybrid workplace and workforce. Why? Because the future of work isn’t just about the ways in which people connect to the network or the type of applications they use. It’s about their experience with…

Higher, more cost-efficient speeds and getting better integration between IT and operational technology (OT) environments are two of the hottest areas of Ethernet development. That was on display this week at the Optical Fiber Communication conference where the Ethernet Alliance issued its latest Ethernet Roadmap, and a variety of vendors showed off the interoperability of the ubiquitous networking technology, now nearly 50 years old. “Ethernet is the most important thing in the world that no…

A few weeks ago, my daughter (Noa, 9) and son (Ethan, 7) sat in my home office minding their own business (iPads). Then my son asked me: Son: “Dad, why do you need to touch that “thing” over there?” Me: “Oh, that’s a great question! That “thing” is called “YubiKey”. It is an easy and fast way to secure and access my accounts. For example, to access my Gmail account, I need to enter a password AND physically press…

Video Games refer to digital games in diverse formats, but the focus is placed on games played on pc/mobile/consoles, not involving gambling or droning. eSports is a vertical of Video Gaming. It refers to competitive video game tournaments that have individuals or teams comprising of professional gamers competing for a prize pool. The global video gaming industry was $180.3 Billion in 2021. It’s projected to be 3X the combined size of the movie and music…

For about 10-million people, work got off to a rocky start on the US East coast morning of March 9th when they were unable to use Slack. The problem wasn’t on the internet or their computers; Slack itself was suffering from a series of problems. The trouble began at 5:49 a.m. Eastern Standard Time when Slack reported that “We’re receiving reports around trouble with uploading files and other features. We are truly sorry for this inconvenience,…

When the ice cream choices are chocolate or vanilla, my decision is easy. (Chocolate.) When the choices expand to dozens of flavors, cone types, and toppings, the decision gets harder. The same goes for choosing the best industrial router. Cisco now offers more than 10 industrial routers to meet widely varying edge requirements—industry certifications, access technologies, stationary versus moving assets, cloud or on-premise management, environmental conditions, and more. Painstakingly comparing data sheets is time-consuming, and…

It’s hard to go a day without hearing this: while artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are powering incredible new innovations, they are also creating new challenges. Because AI and ML can have consequential impact on individuals and society, these technologies demand clear governance over how they are developed, deployed, and used. In this blog post, I take stock of the global policy landscape and initiatives to regulate AI as well as how Cisco…

Today’s service providers bring to market next-generation solutions connecting us as a culture. From 5G, IoT, zero-trust network access (ZTNA), secure access service edge (SASE), and real-time enterprise (RTE), service providers empower us to work and communicate faster than ever.   Additionally, they are closing technology skills gaps being widened by an aging workforce who are retiring and taking expert-level networking skills with them. Globally, Service Providers grapple with the unique challenge of simultaneously developing technology…