Network pros react to new Cisco certification curriculum
Major changes to Cisco's certification program shows that software skills are set to play a more prominent role in the network engineering curriculum.
Stories by Sandra Gittlen
10 things to know about Cisco's certification overhaul
Cisco's certifications are changing to emphasise areas such as network programmability, multi-cloud, IoT, SD-WAN and software.
Is hybrid cloud certification right for you?
After years of shifting applications to the public cloud, enterprises realise it’s not the right fit for every app and are pulling some back to private clouds.
How network pros acquire skills for SDN, programmable networks
Changing networks require changing skills. Learn how some IT pros are developing network programming skills to navigate the shift to software-defined networking (SDN) and respond to the increasing complexity of IT infrastructure management.
How to staff the hybrid cloud
IT leaders share their advice for getting network and infrastructure teams ready for hybrid cloud environments.
CCIE relevancy: Is Cisco's venerable network certification on top of programmability, automation trends?
The Cisco Certified Internetwork Experts (CCIE) certification is a career pinnacle for many network professionals. But not everyone thinks it's worth the investment in time and money.
DRaaS options grow, but no one size fits all
If enterprises have defined their disaster recovery needs and validated vendor capabilities, DRaaS can make it easier to weather service outages
Cloud vs. on-premises: Finding the right balance
For some IT shops, security is the gating factor for which apps go into the cloud. Others are all-in for the cloud, and still others don't want much to do with it at all.
6 colleges turning out open source talent
Most IT departments have project roadmaps that will require open-source skills, but finding recent college grads with open source talent can be challenging.
Technology that predicts your next security fail
There's both art and science to predictive analytics in a security setting, early adopters say.
Revamping your insider threat program
Companies including MITRE are looking at privileged access and how to better lock it down -- without stopping employees from doing their jobs.
Whittle down application sprawl
When it comes to shutting down out-of-date, risky or unnecessary applications, James Gordon, vice president of technology and operations at Needham Bank, doesn't mess around.
Forecast 2014: Boost your mobile bandwidth
When Robert Howard first took over as CIO at Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Ga., last year, there was little doubt of his mandate.
Why IT and marketing should go out for coffee (or something stronger)
Sophisticated marketing initiatives that rely heavily on analytics and back-end systems integration are inspiring IT and marketing pros to collaborate more closely.
How to promote harmony between marketing and IT
Want to promote harmony between marketing and IT? Try these steps.