Pica8's PicaPilot aimed at pushing white box to campus

Networking Digest A roundup of network technology content from TechTarget|May 28, 2018 FEATURED STORY Pica8 wooing campus with white box network switch software by Chuck Moozakis, Executive Editor Pica8 is rolling out new white box network switch software aimed at campus and branch-office deployments in a bid to build a new market. (SearchNetworking.com) Advertisement NEWS   IDC, Cisco survey assesses future IT staffing needs A new IDC survey on digital transformation's effects on future IT staffing outline technology trends affecting IT hiring and 20 roles that emphasize need for expanded skill sets. (SearchNetworking.com)   Polycom cloud service simplifies device management A new Polycom cloud service will help businesses manage and monitor Polycom desk and conference room phones. The vendor plans to expand the service to cover video endpoints later this year. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   What makes networking automation so difficult? Analysts focus on networking automation and the problems facing it, as well as gaming trends that could affect 5G deployment costs and debate questions surrounding the future of blockchain. (SearchNetworking.com)   Slack app integrations are made a two-way street Slack has designed a shortcut to convert Slack messages into content within business tools like Zendesk and Jira. The company said more than 90% of paid teams are using Slack app integrations. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   The growing ties between networking roles and automation Network automation is here, bringing with it new demands for network professionals. But these changes should go beyond shifting networking roles, responsibilities and skills. (SearchSDN.com) EXPERT ADVICE   Private CDN services fill specific needs for some businesses In addition to shared CDN service options, private CDNs with dedicated edge servers are the obvious answer for businesses with specific content delivery needs. (SearchNetworking.com)   Key considerations before evaluating SD-WAN vendors Before selecting an SD-WAN technology, organizations must understand what problems they need to solve and assess which implementation option is best suited to their WAN and business requirements. (SearchSDN.com)   What tools are available to monitor APIs? Measuring API performance depends on whether the API is provided by a vendor or developed in-house. API expert Tsahi Levent-Levi offers steps to monitor APIs. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   How can network analytics tools be used to improve performance? With pressure and expectations for network and enterprise performance rising, IT professionals are turning to network analytics tools that use machine learning to remain ahead of the game. (SearchNetworking.com)   Open UC platforms improve communication workflow, but carry risks An API-based integration between UC and business apps can improve workflows and contextual communication. But the integrations may carry security risks. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Network engineering skills should include software fluency Network engineers need to rethink their network engineering skills and embrace software fluency training to meet business needs for modern network infrastructure. (SearchNetworking.com)   How do I improve my network programming knowledge? When it comes to SDN and programmable network skills, combining training with practice and hands-on experience can help advance your programming knowledge. (SearchSDN.com)   Cisco Webex This definition explains the meaning of Cisco Webex and the conferencing devices, online meetings and team collaboration capabilities that comprise the collaboration product suite. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com) About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Networking Digest, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget Networking Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2018 TechTarget. All rights reserved.