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Transforming Network Infrastructure Week in Review: Gemalto, Ponemon, Network Automation & More


January 20, 2018

Digital transformation has taken hold, driving a new era of innovation in the data center and beyond. Starting with the transformation of network infrastructure and ending with the user experience, change is in the air. And with the weekend upon us, there’s no better time than the present to take a look at the week that was in network transformation news: Time for the Week in Review!

The cloud era is upon us, and as exciting a time as it is, it demands the proper skills to deliver of the potential of this transformative technology. This week, Rahul Deo, vice president of digital, IT solutions provider- Mphasis offered the community a deeper look at how to re-skill the technology workforce in the era of the cloud. The full article is HERE.

This week, Gemalto and Ponemon Institute unveiled the results of the “2018 Global Cloud Data Security Study,” illustrating exactly how large the divide is in regard to cloud security precautions in place. Data is the most valuable commodity in business today, and protecting customers should top the priority list for firms. Take a dive into the study’s results HERE.

Telefonica and Huawei paired up in the name of testing. The tests would involve running Huawei’s T-SDN solution through the paces of planning, management, monitoring and diagnosis of Telefonica’s photonic mesh. “We were interested in seeing how T-SDN technology can help Telefónica in many different areas,” said Director of IP Connectivity and Transport at Telefónica España María Antonia Crespo; the test results HERE.

Speaking of software-defined networking, a recent report from Telecoms and Computing Markets puts a valuation of $2.32 billion on the 2017 network automation market, with expectations of the space reaching $16.89 billion by 2022. Complete insight and analysis is HERE.

Remember to stop by early and often for all things transforming network infrastructure! See you next week!











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