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Enterprise IT is changing. It’s evolving from a rigid, static, manually configured and managed architecture to one where connectivity is dynamic, application services are on demand, and processes are automated. Enterprise networking is evolving along with IT. This has been evident in the past several years in initiatives such as enterprise digitization and as-a-service consumption models, as well as their enablers, including BYOD, IoT and cloud. Add to this, all of the security implications of each initiative. The purpose of this paper is to assess the switching requirements for next-generation campus networks incorporating wired switches, wireless LANs and WAN routers in an intuitive, intent-based network supporting cloud, mobility, IoT and digitization, with pervasive security.

The Internet of Things is growing fast: By 2025, IoT devices will transmit an estimated 90 zettabytes of data to their intended targets, according to IDC. Armed with information, businesses can revolutionise everything from fraud detection to customer service. But first, they need an architecture that supports real-time analytics so they can gain actionable insights from their IoT data. Read the complete report sponsored by Google Cloud, and learn how to mitigate key IoT-related challenges.

Most enterprises operate in a hybrid cloud environment, whether they know it or not. The benefits of hybrid cloud and multi-cloud architectures are numerous, but since most companies don’t even realize they’re using multi-cloud, they’re not taking full advantage of the multi/hybrid cloud environment. Read this ebook to learn how proper data management via an enterprise data layer empowers enterprises to unlock the full potential of their multi- and/or hybrid cloud strategies to achieve data autonomy while scaling efficiently, effectively, and safely.

Stop deploying cyberthreat prevention tools in detection mode. Get “Scaling Inline Threat Prevention Tools” to learn the benefits of an inline bypass architecture. Learn how inline bypass removes failure points by automatically distributing traffic to the right security tools, keeping both traffic and protection up and running. Discover how you can add, remove, and upgrade security tools at the speed of your network to maximize threat prevention, security resilience, and network uptime. Get the paper.

IDG survey confirms: CEOs consider cybersecurity a top priority. Get “Countering Escalating Cyberthreats” and improve your threat visibility across the entire network. As CEOs struggle with the risks of a digital business, it is time to adopt a more holistic approach to security. You can distribute traffic to the right tool at the right time, eliminate network weaknesses and keep your CEO happy. Read now.

Upgrading your network doesn’t have to be a big headache. Get the Securosis report Scaling Network Security and scale security controls and policy without starting over. Discover your options for improving security architecture on your terms, using existing infrastructure and intelligently applying security controls at scale without major overhauls. With this approach, your network protection can evolve with applications, attackers and technology—even in today’s demanding 100Gbps network environment.

The market for connected and embedded car navigation needs a kick-start. Lengthy design cycles and a fragmented supply chain have contributed to a sector that lags far behind consumer expectation and now sees Apple and Google as direct competitors for the in-vehicle experience space. OEMs need partners who can help them radically overhaul their navigation services, feature development, deployment, and monetization programs. This whitepaper outlines how HERE Technologies has created a new solution to kick-start the connected navigation market. This whitepaper will help you understand how the HERE Navigation on Demand service: • Delivers a new development approach and architecture to OEMs • Enables OEMs to offer consumers new and compelling services • Helps OEMs avoid costly developments and protracted roll-out periods

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Most enterprises operate in a hybrid cloud environment, whether they know it or not. The benefits of hybrid cloud and multi-cloud architectures are numerous, but since most companies don’t even realize they’re using multi-cloud, they’re not taking full advantage of the multi/hybrid cloud environment. Read this ebook to learn how proper data management via an enterprise data layer empowers enterprises to unlock the full potential of their multi- and/or hybrid cloud strategies to achieve data autonomy while scaling efficiently, effectively, and safely.

This paper discusses how the IBM XIV Storage System's revolutionary built-in virtualization architecture provides a way to drastically reduce the costs of managing storage systems.

In this white paper, we describe the XIV snapshot architecture and explain its underlying advantages in terms of performance, ease of use, flexibility and reliability.

400+ IT professionals reveal what’s next for workload automation How are today’s leading companies using workload automation to drive their most important IT initiatives? Find out in this detailed report summary from analyst firm Enterprise Management Associates (EMA). You’ll learn how the role of workload automation is evolving, including: The rise of predictive analytics in WLA Surprising stats on the frequency and ease of migration How big data and cloud impact WLA The use of containers and micro services architectures Workload automation is changing fast. Keep up with the latest analyst research – download the report.

This is a case study which shows how Leicester Theatre Trust (LTT) implemented a revolutionary communications solution based around a service-orientated Unified Communications architecture from NEC.

This is a case study which shows how Voorhees College implemented a revolutionary communications solution based around a service-orientated Unified Communications architecture from NEC to provide students, faculty and staff in five locations with software-based voice and desktop communications tools to achieve a 40 percent savings over its previous traditional telephony solution.

This white paper is a business briefing for C-Level Executives on how integrating a range of technologies - including unified communications, service oriented architecture, virtualization and cloud computing - can transform the productivity and profitability of large enterprises.

Written by: IDC Abner Germanow, Jonathan Edwards, Lee Doyle IDC believes the convergence of communications and mainstream IT architectures will drive significant innovation in business processes over the next decade.

Today’s digital era places strain on traditional financial firms, including increased customer expectations, the threat of disintermediation by market entrants, strict regulatory requirements, and more. How do banks, who face operational silos and aging systems, keep up? The answer lies in building a digital platform with APIs. In this session, hear directly from seasoned technologists to learn about the approach, tools, and operating model they use to successfully adapt and lead in the marketplace. Discover how to get more out of your existing legacy and cloud infrastructure and, in turn, deliver a flexible architecture that can easily adapt as new technologies emerge. During this session, you will learn: Why industry disruptions and increased customer expectations demand a bank that transforms into a digital platform. How an API-led approach to integration can help financial firms transform into digital platforms. SunTrust’s journey with MuleSoft’s Anypoint Platform and Salesf

Well-designed APIs, created along with a holistic integration strategy with Anypoint Platform, create a seamless omnichannel experience that customers want and businesses need. To deliver a reliable and unified experience more quickly, companies must adopt a new approach that involves an omnichannel architecture. Across industries from healthcare to banking to retail, MuleSoft is powering omnichannel strategies that result in faster time to market, improved customer satisfaction, and increased revenue. Watch this webinar, including a demo, to learn how to: Take an API-led approach to omnichannel that enables companies to deliver a unified experience 5x faster Leverage Anypoint Exchange to enable consistency by design through the reuse of integration assets across channels, translating to a consistent experience for your customers Prepare for the future (and future channels) with support for different deployment models with a single, unified platform Presented by: John Withers, Produ

In the wake of recent legislative pressures and the formation of the Digital Transformation Agency, Australian state and federal government agencies face an imperative to deliver superior digital services to employees and citizens without a corresponding increase in budget. As a result, many agencies have turned to IT modernisation as a means of driving more cost-effective digital transformation. The key to successful execution of digital transformation initiatives depends on a new approach to integration and API strategy called API-led connectivity. In this whitepaper, you will learn: Why Australian government agencies must change how they deliver IT projects, and the role integration and an API strategy play in supporting the modernisation of government IT How to build out an API-led architecture within a government agency to realise 2-5x increases in IT productivity How best practice from initiatives like Service NSW provide a model for government agencies to pursue digital trans

Evolving citizen and constituent expectations have created the imperative for government to digitally transform. Delivering on digital transformation grows more challenging by the year, as the proliferation of modern technologies (e.g. SaaS, mobile, IoT) forces IT teams to rethink how to best deliver projects to their constituents and deliver on their mission. Microservices have emerged as a means through which government IT teams can increase project delivery speed without compromising on security. This whitepaper discusses the role microservices can play in government, and how API-led connectivity helps agencies to more effectively and securely implement a microservices architecture. Readers will learn: Why government IT teams must move beyond point-to-point integration How API-led connectivity supports microservices adoption in government How government can use MuleSoft’s FedRAMP In Process integration platform to rapidly develop APIs and microservices

Today, government IT teams are expected to deliver more services with fewer resources. Consequently, many agencies have prioritized legacy modernization, interoperability, and shared service models as a means towards increasing IT delivery capacity. We propose that successful execution of these initiatives within the confines of a strictly managed budget requires a new approach to integration, one centered around APIs. Our recommended approach, API-led connectivity, builds on the principles of reuse first outlined by SOA, while avoiding many of the pitfalls that limited the success of heavyweight SOA implementations. In this whitepaper, you will learn: What forces drive digital transformation in federal government, and what role integration plays in supporting digital transformation How a civilian federal agency leveraged APIs to modernize legacy systems and accelerate the speed of integration How to build out an API-led architecture within a government agency to accelerate project

Organizations are drowning in content. They don't know what they have, and they can't find what they need when they need it. While they spend significant time and money to manage content stored among a host of disconnected systems, their efforts are less than fully effective.

Virtualization continues to grow at 20 percent or more per year, but it is not expected to overtake existing physical architectures at least through 2010. This white paper examines the unique challenges of virtualization and offers tips for its successful management alongside IT's physical deployments.

The endpoint security market continues to expand with vendors old and new marketing their solutions as “next-generation” game-changers. However, closer inspection reveals that many new solutions have been built on old platforms, many of which still rely heavily on signature-based detection and obsolete architecture. Navigating this crowded vendor landscape can be challenging — how does the buyer find the true next-generation protection today’s targeted, advanced threats demand? This white paper, “The Five Essential Elements of Next-Generation Endpoint Protection,” offers guidance on how to see through the hype and understand the critical must-have elements that meet true next-generation criteria and set a new standard in EPP. Download the white paper to learn: • Details on the five essential capabilities that define true next-generation EPP and why they are so important • A matrix that evaluates and compares the potential impact of different solutions • A list of top questions to ask

This paper outlines the seven essential buying criteria that every decision-maker needs to consider when making a decision on a video delivery provider. These buying criteria are shared across the gamut of small, video-centric startups and established, familiar media giants.