Cisco sees hope for increased IT spending despite COVID-19

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Networking Digest A roundup of network technology content from TechTarget|May 18, 2020 FEATURED STORY Cisco says IT spending uptick possible despite pandemic by Antone Gonsalves, Director of News Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins said some industries could resume IT spending soon, despite the pandemic. Robbins' comments came after the company reported an 8% drop in quarterly revenue. Advertisement NEWS   At long last, Microsoft Teams to get multiwindow support Microsoft Teams is finally getting multiwindow support to help with multitasking.   Enterprises struggle to learn Microsoft Sonic networking Problems with Microsoft Sonic include a lack of management tools, weak support from hardware vendors and a steep learning curve for engineers, companies said at the OCP Virtual Summit.   Slack and Zoom integration drives Skype's decline In this roundup of UC blogs, analysts discuss how the Slack and Zoom integration are pushing Skype's decline, why vendors must look beyond video and team collaboration success factors.   Microsoft acquisition of Metaswitch aimed at carrier UCaaS Microsoft's acquisition of Metaswitch will provide carriers with the option of offering Metaswitch UCaaS through Azure. Metaswitch complements the recent Affirmed acquisition.   Cisco looks to close gaps in Webex Teams video conferencing Cisco Webex Teams still does not have all the same video conferencing features as Webex Meetings.   Network automation book shares recipes for success In this network automation book excerpt, discover how automation frameworks NAPALM and Ansible can provide network teams with vendor-agnostic network management capabilities. EXPERT ADVICE   COVID-19 speeds SD-WAN evolution to elastic infrastructure The next phase of SD-WAN requires elastic infrastructure and distributed edge access to better support remote workers. The COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating that evolution.   How can CPaaS technology support remote work? CPaaS technology offers a lot of benefits, but it's not a quick fix for enterprises considering how they might use it to support increasing amounts of remote workers.   The true cost of network downtime for your business Network brownouts could be the biggest under-the-radar threat to your network. Calculate the potential costs of downtime to save your organization's productivity and money.   What to include in an SD-WAN security checklist SD-WAN security encompasses more than integrated security functionality. Find out which capabilities enterprises should look for when evaluating SD-WAN and security.   How to build and manage a zero-trust network While network teams are largely responsible for deploying the elements of a zero-trust network, security teams should also be involved in developing the overall zero-trust framework.   Video conferencing security and why it's so hard to attain As the number of remote workers soars, video conferencing security has become a critical issue. What do you need to know about securing your conferencing platform?   Network engineer career advice amid the COVID-19 pandemic As COVID-19 dramatically affects the global economy, people may ask, 'What's next for my career?' No one is sure, but these tips can help network engineers feel and stay secure.   Can a SASE architecture deliver better network performance? Learn how the emerging technology called Secure Access Service Edge, or SASE, outperforms traditional architectures to deliver a more secure, better performing network.   Network pros need NAPALM, Ansible network automation skills Network pros need network automation skills in NAPALM and Ansible because the two modules together can enhance multivendor environments and streamline network management tasks.   What is the difference between a socket and a port? Sockets, ports and port numbers have functional overlap, but the terms are distinct. A socket is part of a port, while a port number is part of a socket. We explain. 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