Private 5G networks vs. network slicing for enterprises

Networking Digest: A roundup of network technology content from TechTarget

Networking Digest A roundup of network technology content from TechTarget|August 24, 2020 FEATURED STORY Enterprises prefer private 5G networks over network slicing by Jennifer English, Site editor Large enterprises are wary of network slicing within public 5G networks because of potential security risks. But SMBs see network slicing as a viable 5G option. Advertisement NEWS   Ex-TiVo head Shull may be the fresh face Poly needs Poly chooses ex-TiVo exec Dave Shull for CEO, a move some UC analysts say will bring a fresh perspective to the company. Others are less enthusiastic.   5G for enterprises requires other tech to reap full benefits 5G won't solve all an organization's problems or fully replace existing 4G LTE architecture. In fact, 5G needs other technology for it to truly succeed and be useful.   Arista will charge a premium for CloudVision as a service Arista's CloudVision as a service will have a higher subscription price than the on-premises version. The vendor says the new product will have better network analytics.   The future of networking jobs in the new normal Soft skills will grow in relevance as network pros adapt to a post-pandemic world that includes more remote troubleshooting and the move away from a hard network edge. EXPERT ADVICE   Guide to building an enterprise unified communications strategy IT needs a unified communications strategy for voice/video conferencing, chat and other tools. This step-by-step guide helps you implement, evaluate and manage UC in the enterprise.   Compare 3 DDoS mitigation strategies for enterprise networks Enterprises can choose from three major approaches to mitigate DDoS attacks on their networks: Buy from an ISP, do it themselves or use a CDN service.   How should companies manage huddle room size amid COVID? Companies are being forced to rethink huddle room size guidelines as they begin to plan how employees will be able to work together. Find out how technology can help.   Cloud security vs. network security: What's the difference? While network security focuses on solely protecting networks, cloud security provides protection for networks, servers, containers, apps and more.   What does it mean if a device is UC-certified? IT leaders determining which UC devices and endpoints to support organizationwide should look for a UC-certified label, which is an indicator of platform compatibility.   What IT pros can expect from 5G core network architecture 5G is the first 'G' in the cloud, which means its network architecture can enable functions, services and capabilities past cellular generations couldn't. Here's what to expect. 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