Access networking layer ready for software-defined reboot

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Issue Highlights: Access networking layer ready for software-defined reboot Definition: Ethernet Software-defined access networks pose promise and pitfalls Definition: small cell Automated network testing tools actively identify network problems

Access networking layer ready for software-defined reboot After years of stagnation, the access-layer network is in need of a makeover. Implementing software-defined configurations is perhaps a good place to start. Read Now

Definition: Ethernet Ethernet is the traditional technology for connecting wired local area networks (LANs), enabling devices to communicate with each other via a protocol -- a set of rules or common network language. Read Now

Software-defined access networks pose promise and pitfalls By implementing software-defined controls on the access layer, IT can centralize and unify network policies. However, any new technology is still rife with risk. Read Now

Definition: small cell Small cell is an overarching term for wireless network base stations with a low radio frequency power output, footprint and range. Read Now

Automated network testing tools actively identify network problems If your organization is serious about application reliability, you'll want to adopt network testing tools so you'll know what will happen when network components fail. Read Now

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