Network Infrastructure Reports

EGUIDE: Coming in under budget for appropriate network performance takes some strategic nous. In this 15-page buyer's guide, Computer Weekly looks at how companies can gain effective global coverage, what can be done to optimise networks in a shift towards hybrid working and why leaders should consider best practices carefully.

Posted: 25 Jul 2023 | Published: 25 Jul 2023

EGUIDE: The enterprise communications and collaboration landscape continues to evolve as organizations shift from remote to hybrid work and as video becomes a critical business technology. Here are five network modernization tips to help you support current and future UC and collaboration needs.

Posted: 20 Jul 2023 | Published: 20 Jul 2023

EGUIDE: What do you do when an SD-WAN has problems? You troubleshoot. But SD-WAN troubleshooting requires IT teams to understand the network devices, connectivity and topology with which they're dealing, as well as many other factors. Below are some practical monitoring and troubleshooting steps IT teams can follow when dealing with SD-WAN issues.

Posted: 20 Jul 2023 | Published: 20 Jul 2023

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, as demands for networking performance and speed increase, we examine how to keep a handle on costs. Chip makers are investing in PLC flash technology but some think it won't be worth the effort; we investigate. And we listen in as tech industry leaders and politicians discuss the regulation of AI. Read the issue now.

Posted: 19 Jun 2023 | Published: 20 Jun 2023

EGUIDE: With public safety a top priority, Transdev Sydney Ferries realised it had to move to a 5G network infrastructure that could better provide the capacity and speed it needed. The decision has enabled the transport operator to shorten the time needed to analyse hours of video footage and resolve at least 70% of feedback within 2 business days.

Posted: 20 May 2023 | Published: 21 May 2023

INFOGRAPHIC: Over the past several years of deploying SD-WAN, there's been a shift in the way enterprises move from MPLS to SD-WAN technology. Increasingly, the question has become less about if SD-WAN will be adopted and more about how to shift to SD-WAN. Here are some of the less obvious actions to take to ensure a smooth transition.

Posted: 15 May 2023 | Published: 15 May 2023

EGUIDE: The term next-generation networking refers to the process of designing network infrastructure with new, advanced technologies. Next-generation networks are flexible, nimble and secure architectures that are easier to manage. In this article, analysts offer their perspectives on which technologies help modernize network infrastructures.

Posted: 15 May 2023 | Published: 15 May 2023

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we speak to Aston Martin Formula One's Clare Lansley to find out how digital transformation helps the team to move further up the F1 grid. We explore how automation and AI is helping businesses tackle rising costs and also look into the maturity of Industry 4.0 initiatives. Read the issue now.

Posted: 21 Apr 2023 | Published: 25 Apr 2023

EGUIDE: Rising cloud costs have prompted organizations to consider white box switches to lower costs and simplify network management. In this article, learn more about white box networking and its main uses.

Posted: 20 Mar 2023 | Published: 20 Mar 2023

EGUIDE: The adoption of IoT in Asia-Pacific has accelerated over the past few years, spurred by growing digitalisation across the region and the desire to improve business processes. In this e-guide, learn more about IoT developments across the region and how to leverage the technology to drive business outcomes.

Posted: 15 Feb 2023 | Published: 16 Feb 2023

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, the Post Office IT scandal inquiry continues to reveal shocking details – we review the latest evidence. We examine progress of the roll-out of fast broadband across the UK. And as the Online Safety Bill returns to Parliament, we look at the arguments about how to keep the internet safe. Read the issue now.

Posted: 16 Dec 2022 | Published: 20 Dec 2022

EGUIDE: Plenty of companies want to get in on the money-making potential of what has been dubbed the metaverse. Here are enterprise-focused and consumer-focused examples that business and IT leaders may want to explore.

Posted: 16 Oct 2022 | Published: 17 Oct 2022

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we find out how the IT team behind the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham delivered a winning performance, how the centuries-old London insurance market is going digital, thanks to Lloyd's of London, and how low-cost high street stores succumbed to the inevitable and are going online. Read the issue now.

Posted: 20 Sep 2022 | Published: 20 Sep 2022

EGUIDE: Researchers estimate the number of IoT connections will reach 30.9 billion by 2025. Nowadays, IoT protocols are as critical to the existence of IoT as the things themselves. Technologists can select from multiple communication protocols when building a network to serve their IoT ecosystem. In this infographic, we list the most common ones.

Posted: 10 Aug 2022 | Published: 10 Aug 2022

EGUIDE: India's upcoming spectrum auction marks the start of larger-scale deployments of 5G in the subcontinent, but telcos will need to find a way to address high infrastructure costs and monetise their investments. Download the full article to understand what challenges the country will have to face on its journey to deploy 5G.

Posted: 06 Jul 2022 | Published: 06 Jul 2022

INFOGRAPHIC: The benefits of software-defined WAN make many organizations interested in adopting it, but the implementation process can seem daunting. Enterprises can use this seven-step process as a guide to deploy a successful SD-WAN implementation.

Posted: 06 Jul 2022 | Published: 06 Jul 2022

EGUIDE: A computer network is an interconnected system of devices, represented as network nodes, that share information, data and resources among each other. Not all networks are the same. In this e-guide, learn about the seven most common types of networks, their benefits and use cases.

Posted: 06 Jul 2022 | Published: 06 Jul 2022

EGUIDE: Upgrading to advanced network infrastructure involves firms being able to deliver mission-critical services through cloud providers and through their own cloud resources. Increased network infrastructure capacity need has seen deployment of optical networking and advanced network solutions such as software-defined wide area network (SDWAN).

Posted: 04 Jul 2022 | Published: 04 Jul 2022

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, with more people working remotely, the use of Apple Macs in the enterprise is growing – we look at how to manage them securely. Our latest buyer's guide examines security in the supply chain. And 10 years on from the London Olympics, we find out how data innovation is revitalising its legacy. Read the issue now.

Posted: 13 Jun 2022 | Published: 14 Jun 2022

EBOOK: Where does SD-WAN stand at the beginning of the second quarter of 2022? The solid upward trajectory of SD-WANs has been given further impetus by the parallel emergence and rise of SASE, which integrates SD-WAN with edge security, and the rise persists as SD-WAN pricing becomes more competitive and monitoring capabilities become popular.

Posted: 25 Apr 2022 | Published: 25 Apr 2022

EBOOK: By upgrading to advanced network infrastructure, firms can deliver mission-critical services through cloud providers and through their own cloud resources. These increased capacity need has seen deployment of optical networking and advanced network solution such as software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN). Read more in our exclusive e-guide.

Posted: 11 Apr 2022 | Published: 11 Apr 2022

INFOGRAPHIC: While several differences between Wi-Fi 6 and 5G exist, the two technologies can be a powerful combination for organizations that are looking for reliability and flexibility when building their network. In this infographic, we dive into the main differences, pros and cons of these two technologies.

Posted: 23 Mar 2022 | Published: 23 Mar 2022

INFOGRAPHIC: Hybrid networks and hybrid network infrastructure blend different kinds of equipment, geographic locations, network ownership and technology disciplines. In this infographic, we highlight the main differences between the two models.

Posted: 02 Mar 2022 | Published: 02 Mar 2022

EZINE: In this handbook, focused on enterprise 5G in the Asia-Pacific region, Computer Weekly looks at what the technology means for enterprises across the region.

Posted: 18 Feb 2022 | Published: 18 Feb 2022

EGUIDE: From adopting DevOps practices to rolling out award-winning credit processing platforms, ASEAN organisations have what it takes to be on the cutting edge of digital transformation. In this roundup, we recap the top 10 ASEAN IT stories in 2021, including the opportunities and challenges that organisations in the region have faced over the past year.

Posted: 28 Jan 2022 | Published: 28 Jan 2022