Enterprise Networking Priorities, Why IT Security Needs Network Automation, & Embracing Cloud in Financial Services

Week of February 8, 2021
How COVID-19 is Shaping Enterprise Networking
Cloud APIs, automation, and branch connectivity are top of mind for enterprise network teams.
Why Attempts at IT Security Fail without Network Automation
Limiting the growth of the network and settling for “good enough” can lead to IT personnel shortages, human-introduced errors, and constant patching and updating of devices through manual efforts. To get a better handle on each, organizations need to consider network automation.
Why the Financial Services Industry is Embracing the Cloud
Financial services firms, such as banks and insurance providers, are rapidly heading into the cloud, lured by the promise of multiple monetary, innovation and performance benefits.
The Three Phased Approach to Evaluating Network Automation Use Cases
A big component of selecting and prioritizing use cases for network automation is evaluating which of those provide the greatest benefits, making the investment of time, funds, and effort worthy to complete.
Cloud Networking Complexity Includes Visibility and Security
Enterprises are deploying more workloads in cloud environments. But the visibility, security and management required for those extensions of IT infrastructure can get complicated.
SD-WAN Config Is Not Mystical
Packet Pushers Heavy Networking podcast talks with Michael Shepherd, CTO at Rogers-O’Brien Construction, about his SD-WAN experience.