Networking

Ericsson unveils genAI assistant for 5G network operations

Ericsson’s generative AI-based NetCloud Assistant promises to simplify 5G wireless network administration.

Next-gen Ethernet standards set to move forward in 2025

More bandwidth as Ethernet accelerates beyond 1 Terabit, better optical connections, and optimization for AI and HPC workloads are on the way.

HPE Aruba targets retailers with IoT, edge computing launches

Aruba’s retail-ready networking portfolio includes a new Cellular Bridge, compact Ethernet switch, wireless access points, and IoT-focused analytics.

Cisco in 2025: Lots of hard work ahead

Cisco needs to complete its corporate restructuring goals, strengthen its platform approach to networking and security, and capitalize on AI-driven data center opportunities.

2024 global network outage report and internet health check

ThousandEyes tracks internet and cloud traffic and provides Network World with weekly updates on the performance of ISPs, cloud service providers, and UCaaS providers.

How adding capacity to a network could reduce IT costs

Application trends, component costs and AI plans are driving enterprises to rethink their approach to LAN and data-center network capacity.

What to expect from NaaS in 2025

Adoption is set to surge as vendors address enterprise concerns over cost, security, and visibility.

Cisco’s acquisition history has shaped its evolution

Appeals court blocks return of US net neutrality rules for ISPs

Net neutrality looks to be buried for another five years, with a court halting the current FCC head’s push to reinstate it, and President Trump’s pick as new FCC head hostile to the concept.

The long-term impacts of AI on networking

Analyzing AI traffic flows is critical in choosing cluster network hardware, say enterprise IT professionals who found they knew little about AI network needs until they ran their own trials.