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The evolving landscape of network security in 2025

CIO

The modern network security landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by the increasing complexity of business operations and the rise of new technologies. New advances like SD-WAN and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) are helping network professionals keep pace. SD-WAN layered with AI has a role to play here.

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Juniper Networks acquires Boston-area AI SD-WAN startup 128 Technology for $450M

TechCrunch

Today Juniper Networks announced it was acquiring smart wide area networking startup 128 Technology for $450 million. This marks the second AI-fueled networking company Juniper has acquired in the last year and a half after purchasing Mist Systems in March 2019 for $405 million.

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The importance of integrating security in planning and implementing SD-WAN

CIO

One area that merits attention is software-defined WAN or SD-WAN. This technology is gaining popularity as it provides organizations several benefits, including simplifying network management, enhanced application performance, and operational cost savings. SD-WAN is neither inherently secure nor naturally prone to attacks.

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Ensuring Network Connectivity With SD-WAN and AIOps

DevOps.com

They’d dive deep into the rabbit hole, analyzing issues on a case-by-case basis, asking countless questions, including: Could there be a problem with the enterprise network? […]. The post Ensuring Network Connectivity With SD-WAN and AIOps appeared first on DevOps.com.

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Cato Network snags $130M Series E on $1B valuation as cloud wide area networking thrives

TechCrunch

Cato Networks has spent the last five years building a cloud-based wide area network that lets individuals connect to network resources regardless of where they are. Palo Alto Networks to acquire CloudGenix for $420M. Juniper Networks acquires Boston-area AI SD-WAN startup 128 Technology for $450M.

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The Role of SD-WAN in Securing the Expanding Network Perimeter

CIO

Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN) is one of the most rapidly adopted technologies of the past decade. According to a recent study published by Dell’Oro Group, the worldwide sales of SD-WAN technologies are forecasted to grow at double-digit rates over each of the next five years to surpass $3.2 billion in 2024. Key considerations.

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Putting networks at the top of CIOs’ agendas

CIO

Something similar is now happening with digital networks. After a couple of decades out of the limelight, the humble network is back at the very heart of CIOs remits. The transformative potential of edge computing Why is the network back at the top of the IT priority list? Thats where Tata Communications can help.

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