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Silver Peak announces new advancements to EdgeConnect SD-WAN
Unified Communications

Silver Peak announces new advancements to EdgeConnect SD-WAN

Silver Peak has announced changes to its high-performance SD-WAN, including the introduction of the First-packet iQ function.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
The seven scariest things about legacy WANs
Network Infrastructure

The seven scariest things about legacy WANs

Silver Peak's Graham Schultz argues outlines areas of concern in the current state of the WAN and argues the case for SD-WAN.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2017
Extreme Networks to acquire wireless LAN business from Zebra Technologies
Marketing Technologies

Extreme Networks to acquire wireless LAN business from Zebra Technologies

Extreme Networks to acquire Zebra Technologies' wireless LAN business, expanding its networking solutions and services.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2016
Cisco leads growing WLAN market on the back of rising internet traffic
Network Infrastructure

Cisco leads growing WLAN market on the back of rising internet traffic

The global WLAN market is set to grow by over 10% between 2016 and 2020, driven by the rising demand for faster internet connectivity.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2016
How broadband can be used for critical WAN tasks
Unified Communications

How broadband can be used for critical WAN tasks

An SD-WAN abstracts multiple, completely different forms of transport connectivity and combines them into manageable software components.

By Peter Skarlatos • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Aug 2016
Here's how broadband CAN be used for critical WAN tasks
Unified Communications

Here's how broadband CAN be used for critical WAN tasks

SD-WAN has graduated to hot topic status in tech circles, and enterprises are turning to this new approach to resolve their connectivity issues.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2016
Looking for the ideal outdoor WLAN solution? Your next choice in WiFi
Supply Chain

Looking for the ideal outdoor WLAN solution? Your next choice in WiFi

By using the existing technologies and reimagining the ways in which they're used, Cambium have created a product a step ahead of the rest.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Jul 2016
Increased data breaches fueling WLAN security spend
Cybersecurity

Increased data breaches fueling WLAN security spend

An increase is WLAN infrastructure deployments and BYOD popularity are propelling growth in the WLAN security market.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Jul 2016
Steady growth for global WLAN market, APAC strong
Cisco

Steady growth for global WLAN market, APAC strong

The global wireless LAN market grew by 4.5% YoY in Q1 2016, with the enterprise segment experiencing its best growth in over a year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jun 2016
WLAN is more popular than ever, but is it being implemented correctly?
Internet of Things

WLAN is more popular than ever, but is it being implemented correctly?

Wireless communications are becoming more important, so it's crucial to design and implement WLANs properly, says Wavelink.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Apr 2016
Lukewarm 2015 for WLAN market
Network Infrastructure

Lukewarm 2015 for WLAN market

The figures show enterprise WLAN revenues declined for Cisco, with Aruba-HP Enterprise performing just below the market for the fourth quarter.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2016
When should you price match?
Unified Communications

When should you price match?

Amid telecom cost wars, NZ ISPs ponder sustainable pricing, seeking a balance between matching rivals and keeping margins healthy.

By Brendan Ritchie • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Jan 2016
SDN meets 4G LTE connectivity with Cradlepoint acquisition
Network Infrastructure

SDN meets 4G LTE connectivity with Cradlepoint acquisition

Cradlepoint acquires Pertino, integrating SDN innovation with 4G LTE solutions to transform enterprise networking.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Dec 2015
Enterprise WLAN market experiences 'anaemic' growth
Market

Enterprise WLAN market experiences 'anaemic' growth

The combined consumer and enterprise WLAN market segments increased 2.1% year over year in the third quarter of 2015 (3Q15).

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Dec 2015
Alcatel-Lucent ups wireless performance with new Wave 2 access point
Wireless Networks

Alcatel-Lucent ups wireless performance with new Wave 2 access point

ALE has debuted a new 802.11ac Wave 2 access point designed to improve wireless performance in networks with growing number of mobile devices.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2015

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Advancements in wireless tech drives computing devices market
Wireless Networks

Advancements in wireless tech drives computing devices market

Advances in WLAN, external hard disks, and keyboards is driving replacement of existing devices in the global computing devices market.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd May 2016
Enterprises turn to WAN solutions to meet growing demands
Hybrid & Remote Work

Enterprises turn to WAN solutions to meet growing demands

Enterprise IT departments are turning to WAN solutions as budgets decline and demands increase, says Frost and Sullivan.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Jan 2016
Spark Digital taps mobile for temporary fibre WAN alternative
Spark

Spark Digital taps mobile for temporary fibre WAN alternative

Spark Digital is leveraging mobile to deliver a WAN service for Kiwi companies still waiting for fibre installation.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2015