Switches, wireless LAN markets will drop amid pandemic concerns

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Networking Digest A roundup of network technology content from TechTarget|March 30, 2020 FEATURED STORY U-turn in network market forecast amid coronavirus pandemic by Antone Gonsalves, Director of News IDC predicts the global market for switches and wireless LAN products will fall in 2020, with revenues from switches below last year and wireless LAN sales rising less than 1%. Advertisement NEWS   Businesses rethink conference room upgrades amid coronavirus Conference room upgrades are largely on hold for now. Tech buyers say the coronavirus outbreak will change their priorities once employees return to the office.   4 lasting effects of growing remote workforces on networks In this roundup of network blogs, explore expert advice on increasing remote workers' efficiency, potential lasting effects of COVID-19 on networks and the future of networking.   Logitech webcams in short supply amid coronavirus pandemic Logitech webcams and other cheap work-at-home devices are largely sold-out or on back order worldwide amid the coronavirus pandemic.   A roundup of the Cisco certification changes in 2020 The network industry is changing and so are required network engineer skills. Here's how Cisco redesigned its certification programs to keep up with industry goals. EXPERT ADVICE   WAN transformation sparked by 5G, cloud and SD-WAN technologies In a modern world, legacy WAN architecture is rife with shortcomings. But 5G features and use cases could help jump-start a WAN transformation for many organizations.   UCaaS explained: Guide to unified communications as a service Check out this one-stop UCaaS guide to find out how this cloud-based service works, how to buy and implement it, as well as best practices and insight into its evolution   The 3 different types of 5G technology for enterprises 5G isn't a single flavor of cellular technology; it's three flavors, and each one can enable advanced capabilities, such as ultrareliable low latency and IoT connectivity.   5 key Microsoft Teams capabilities to support remote work Organizations looking to support remote employee productivity can take advantage of five Microsoft Teams capabilities that enhance remote collaboration and keep company data secure.   What does 'network on demand' mean for enterprises? Following the on-demand trend, network on-demand options provide enterprises with more flexible consumption models, such as managed network services and cloud-based networking.   Enterprises need to meet E911 compliance for teleworkers As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt business as usual, enterprises need to meet E911 compliance for teleworkers' emergency calls with accurate location information.   AI, analytics, automation fuel the future of network management Advances in automation, AI and analytics should help IT administrators overcome new challenges in virtualized network environments, but some obstacles will surface.   Evaluating video conference options: BYOC, kits, appliances The varieties of video conferencing tools can be confusing. Let our expert help you gain clarity on how kits, appliances and bring-your-own-compute options work.   When assessing SD-WAN benefits, don't ignore SD-WAN costs SD-WAN offers several benefits, but companies also need to understand SD-WAN costs. Organizations need to consider some critical areas -- and not all of them are obvious.   Can WPA2 be upgraded to WPA3? A migration from WPA2 to WPA3 is not simple. Organizations may need to update their hardware extensively to accommodate the newer Wi-Fi encryption standard. About This E-Newsletter The Networking Digest is published by TechTarget, Inc., 275 Grove Street, Newton, Massachusetts, 02466 US. Click to: Unsubscribe. You are receiving this email because you are a member of TechTarget. When you access content from this email, your information may be shared with the sponsors or future sponsors of that content and with our Partners, see up-to-date Partners List, as described in our Privacy Policy. For additional information, please contact: webmaster@techtarget.com. © 2020 TechTarget, Inc. all rights reserved. Designated trademarks, brands, logos, and service marks are the property of their respective owners. Privacy Policy | Partners List