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• Storage control planes: From manual to autonomous operations

  Storage control planes are evolving into intelligent, autonomous orchestration layers that manage provisioning, monitoring and policy enforcement across hybrid environments.  Continue Reading

• Predictive storage health: Using AI to prevent downtime

  Traditional storage monitoring can't keep pace with hybrid infrastructure complexity. AI-driven analytics helps storage health by identifying anomalies before they make an impact.  Continue Reading

• A legal minefield: Open source licensing for AI models

  AI models differ from traditional software. Learn how new licensing frameworks aim to standardize what "open" means in AI, including the Linux Foundation's OpenMDW 1.1.  Continue Reading

• 3 energy-driven networking trends emerging in the AI era

  AI's growth is pushing data centers to their energy limits. Cisco's Energy Networking Systems is a three-pillar approach to manage power, cooling and costs in AI infrastructure.  Continue Reading

• Top SAN products powering enterprise IT strategy

  Selecting the right SAN products is vital to enabling a modern data strategy that drives operational efficiency and enterprise ROI.  Continue Reading

• 10 insights on AI adoption in network operations

  A recent survey revealed 10 key insights on AI adoption in networking. Research shows network professionals currently use AI for automation, threat detection and optimization.  Continue Reading

• The impact of emerging technologies on SANs

  AI, NVMe-oF and zero-trust models are revolutionizing SAN security, but expanded attack surfaces demand stronger encryption and continuous monitoring for enterprise storage.  Continue Reading

• Tape's strategic role in modern data protection

  As the backup playbook gets rewritten, tape returns to quietly strengthen resilience, complementing the cloud and disk with dependable recovery and predictable long-term costs.  Continue Reading

• Network built for champions keeps the Derby on track

  The Kentucky Derby is known for speed, and needs a network to keep the tech running as smoothly as the horses. Look behind the scenes at how Churchill Downs stays connected.  Continue Reading

• Solving quantum computing's longstanding no-cloning problem

  University of Waterloo proposes encrypted qubit encodings that enable one-time reconstruction, reframing quantum data resilience, security and storage.  Continue Reading

• The great workload reshuffle: Choices for AI and analytics

  Use this reference to map AI and analytics workloads to the cloud, hybrid or on-premises environments based on cost, performance, latency and compliance to guide placement.  Continue Reading

• How the network keeps pace with the Boston Marathon

  The Boston Marathon requires a high-connectivity, high-redundancy and high-resiliency network. Learn more about the network that keeps the marathon connected.  Continue Reading

• Stop overpaying for storage: A FinOps guide for CIOs

  FinOps principles can help optimize storage. It can reduce costs without performance trade-offs through frameworks, lifecycle automation and cross-team accountability strategies.  Continue Reading

• Managing unstructured data to boost performance, lower costs

  Is unmanaged, unstructured data clogging up your primary storage? Get control of this costly, performance-sapping situation and start managing unstructured data cost-effectively.  Continue Reading

• Data storage management: What is it and why is it important?

  Effective data storage management is more important than ever, as security and regulatory compliance have become even more challenging and complex over time.  Continue Reading

• AI brings storage admin challenges of trust, tech and liability

  Storage admins should stock up on aspirin as the continued enterprise AI adoption throughout 2026 will continue to create new challenges in trust, technology and legal liability.  Continue Reading

• A primer on DNA data storage

  DNA storage is an emerging technology that has the potential to impact data storage in the long term. Learn more about how it works and its recent advancements.  Continue Reading

• AI, flash highlighted in 2025 data storage conference lineup

  The 2025 storage conference calendar featured shows where vendors released major product updates and experts discussed top trends, such as AI, AI and AI.  Continue Reading

• The top networking trends shaping business in 2026

  Networking is a key business enabler in 2026, driven by the need for greater efficiency, security and resilience. Top trends for the year include NaaS, AIOps, Wi-Fi 7 and more.  Continue Reading

• 8 network mapping tools to optimize IT infrastructure

  Network mapping tools are specialized software applications designed to represent the structure and connectivity of a computer network visually, helping teams monitor performance.  Continue Reading

• Advanced skills drive networking job market in 2026

  Hiring for networking jobs will remain strong in 2026, but will favor niche skilled positions over lower-level or generalist roles. Learn in-demand skills for networking pros this year.  Continue Reading

• Licensed vs. unlicensed spectrum: Key differences

  Licensed spectrum is reliable and has better performance than unlicensed, which is low cost, easy to deploy and subject to interference. Lightly licensed spectrum offers a balance.  Continue Reading

• Macrocell vs. small cell vs. femtocell: A 5G introduction

  Macrocells, small cells and femtocells each play distinct roles in 5G, balancing coverage, speed, cost and indoor connectivity across different deployment scenarios.  Continue Reading

• Wi-Fi 6 vs. 5G: What's the difference?

  Wi-Fi 6 and 5G both boost speed and performance, but differ in cost, coverage and use cases. Together, they provide flexible connectivity for modern enterprises.  Continue Reading

• Enterprise 5G: Guide to planning, architecture and benefits

  An enterprise 5G deployment requires extensive planning. This guide helps you understand 5G use cases and deployment options as well as the latest advances in wireless technology.  Continue Reading

• Three types of 5G technology explained for enterprise networks

  5G spans low-, mid- and high-band spectrum plus NSA and SA deployments, each balancing speed, coverage, cost and complexity as enterprises evaluate use cases from IoT to low-latency networks.  Continue Reading

• 5G NSA vs. SA: How do the deployment modes differ?

  As 5G continues to mature, technology leaders must weigh NSA's lower cost and faster rollout against SA's latency, efficiency and long-term ROI to guide their network investment strategy.  Continue Reading

• Wireless security: Differences between WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3

  As wireless networks have evolved, so have the protocols for securing them. Get an overview of WLAN security standards, and learn the differences among WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA3.  Continue Reading

• What are the pros and cons of 5G?

  Enterprises that seek the benefits of 5G's speed, capacity and low latency must consider the costs, complexities and security issues of getting coverage where they need it.  Continue Reading

• The essential 5G glossary of key terms and phrases

  5G offers enterprises new features and capabilities that promise to transform traditional networking.  Continue Reading

• Private 5G for utilities: Benefits, use cases and deployment

  Utilities increasingly choose private over public 5G for its superior control, flexibility and security, enabling applications like automated metering and remote monitoring.  Continue Reading

• 5G for public safety: Improved networks for first responders

  The drones, surveillance systems and monitoring devices favored by public safety agencies aren't feasible without 5G's high bandwidth and low latency, especially in remote areas.  Continue Reading

• Top 5G infrastructure companies to consider in 2025

  Organizations that are expanding their data centers and networks to support wireless applications need reliable 5G infrastructure. Compare the offerings from five key vendors.  Continue Reading

• SAS vs. SATA vs. NVMe: Comparing key storage interfaces

  In SAS vs. SATA vs. NVMe, each interfaces plays a significant role in enterprise storage. See how they stack up in terms of performance, scalability, flexibility and manageability.  Continue Reading

• What are the NAND flash memory types and where do they work best?

  Which type of NAND flash memory is best for your environment? We break down five major NAND flash options, their benefits and where they work best.  Continue Reading

• 5G in the automotive industry: Real-world uses and benefits

  5G's speed and bandwidth enable numerous applications, from smart manufacturing to autonomous driving, route optimization, predictive maintenance and in-vehicle entertainment.  Continue Reading

• Ethernet scale-up networking powers AI infrastructure

  Demands for data center and networking capacity for AI are likely to surge. Learn why AI providers are collaborating on Ethernet technology to support this growth.  Continue Reading

• 5G driving IoT innovation: Key use cases and applications

  5G's low latency, massive device density, energy efficiency and flexibility are tailor-made for the networking demands of a future IoT-connected world.  Continue Reading

• 7 private 5G vendors for businesses

  Learn about the different private 5G deployment options and how they differ from Wi-Fi, get a quick overview of top private 5G vendors and know the questions to ask before buying.  Continue Reading

• 5G and AI: What enterprises need to know

  5G speeds up and extends wireless applications in manufacturing, healthcare and other industries. AI adds unprecedented levels of automation, decision-making and analytics.  Continue Reading

• CSR takes center stage at ONUG's AI Networking Summit

  ONUG's Fall 2025 Summit partnered with nonprofit Serve the Future to raise funds for underserved youth. The collaboration highlights growing CSR trends in networking companies.  Continue Reading

• NYU's cost-effective open source network powers research

  At ONUG's AI Networking Summit, NYU presented how it replaced its network with open networking to achieve low latency and higher speeds for research applications.  Continue Reading

• 10 ways 5G is transforming manufacturing

  5G's bandwidth, latency and capacity advantages are essential to a vision of manufacturing that exploits AI, IoT and data analytics for greater flexibility and efficiency.  Continue Reading

• 5G in edge computing: Benefits, applications and challenges

  5G and edge computing need each other to reach their full potential. Learn the benefits and challenges of decentralizing compute power and data on ultra-fast wireless networks.  Continue Reading

• NVMe over TCP details and features you need to know

  NVMe/TCP is here. The specification lays out how to deliver data across an existing TCP network, making implementation simple and cost-efficient.  Continue Reading

• SSD vs. SSHD vs. HDD: Which one is best?

  Solid-state hybrid drives combine SSD speed with HDD capacity, but do they fit your storage strategy? Compare SSHDs vs. SSDs vs. HDDs to find the best drive type for your needs.  Continue Reading

• 5G vs. 4G: Learn the key differences between them

  5G and 4G network architectures have some significant differences. See how the two technologies differ and what the new capabilities mean for business communications.  Continue Reading

• 5G in healthcare: 9 benefits and use cases

  5G cellular's low latency and broad scalability have huge implications for healthcare, from real-time patient monitoring, to remote diagnosis and surgery, to fast medical imaging.  Continue Reading

• High-capacity SSDs positioned to tackle AI onslaught

  More AI means more data, and organizations need a way to accommodate it all. For that, flash vendors are looking to high-capacity SSDs as a critical layer in the storage hierarchy.  Continue Reading

• Manage storage with log forwarding via rsyslog

  Follow this comprehensive step-by-step guide to effectively plan and implement an automated log centralization process using rsyslog's flexible features.  Continue Reading

• 5 tips for improving data storage efficiency

  Update on-premises infrastructure, refine DLM strategies, employ data reduction techniques and continuously monitor storage systems to improve storage efficiency.  Continue Reading

• 5 SMART goals for a QA analyst

  QA testers can gain peer respect and influence through SMART goals. Take ownership of the software you work on, look up to good product managers and achieve these five goals.  Continue Reading

• Compare DRAM vs. DRAM-less SSDs for cost, performance

  Are DRAM-less SSDs the way of the future? While they're a great fit for hyperscale data centers, other organizations may also find benefits, such as cost.  Continue Reading

• How to implement storage for GPUaaS

  GPU as a service provides benefits that help streamline operations for IT teams. Consider storage for GPUaaS, though, and its best practices, challenges and associated tools.  Continue Reading

• NVMe speeds vs. SATA and SAS: Which is fastest?

  The NVMe protocol is tailor-made to make SSDs fast. Get up to speed on NVMe performance and how it compares to the SATA and SAS interfaces, plus recent specifications.  Continue Reading

• RPO vs. RTO: Key differences explained with examples

  As key elements of a backup and DR plan, the recovery point objective and recovery time objective help an organization decide how much data it can lose and how long it can be down.  Continue Reading

• How to choose and configure Windows Server RAID levels

  Evaluate your storage on Windows Server to see if it can benefit from RAID's fault tolerance or performance options. These three RAID levels have different uses and setups.  Continue Reading

• Types of backup explained: Incremental vs. differential vs. full, etc.

  There are several different types of backup available today. Choose the best way to safeguard your data and recover appropriately in the event of an incident.  Continue Reading

• 3 pillars to enhance networks for agentic AI infrastructure

  Agentic AI requires better network infrastructure to prevent wasted GPU capacity, built on three principles: simplified operations, scalable devices and a security-infused fabric.  Continue Reading

• The new network security blueprint for AI

  At Cisco Live 2025, networking professionals explained that network security needs to drastically change to keep up with AI, including updated ZTNA and firewall practices.  Continue Reading

• Manage Linux storage space with du and df commands

  The du and df commands detailed here enable sys admins to review and understand the storage capabilities of their on-premises or cloud-based servers, whether physical or virtual.  Continue Reading

• The demands of AI on network as a service

  An expert panel at ONUG's AI Networking Summit Spring 2025 gave insight into the future of AI in networking, particularly in NaaS environments.  Continue Reading

• Overview of the AI maturity model in networking

  A network maturity model outlines the path from manual to automated operations. As organizations move to AI-ready networks, adoption and AI capabilities remain in early stages.  Continue Reading

• Product vs. project mindset in software development

  Agile and DevOps highlight the differences between project and product approaches to software development. Establish these roles and principles to deliver business value.  Continue Reading

• BGP routing: A configuration and troubleshooting tutorial

  BGP is the internet's core routing protocol, enabling communication between ISPs and large networks. This guide covers its functionality, configuration and troubleshooting essentials.  Continue Reading

• 18 ways to improve developer productivity

  One of the most important factors of dev productivity is a good developer experience. Give developers a productivity boost with these concrete strategies.  Continue Reading

• AI adoption in networks is the norm despite its infancy

  AI adoption has become the norm in enterprise networking, but the industry hasn't yet reached a consensus on standard use cases.  Continue Reading

• Low code vs. BPM: Differences and similarities

  Low-code development and business process management help digitize and optimize business operations. Learn how each works and how together they enable digital transformation.  Continue Reading

• Explore these 7 popular API gateway tools

  Plenty of vendors have jumped on the API gateway trend, which can make it difficult to choose the right one for you. We examine the key features of seven popular gateway tools.  Continue Reading

• 8 benefits of APM for businesses

  Application performance monitoring helps development teams identify and resolve performance problems, which leads to various business benefits for organizations.  Continue Reading

• 15 common network protocols and their functions explained

  Networking makes the internet work, but it needs several key protocols. These common network protocols make communication and connection across the internet possible.  Continue Reading

• XFS vs. ext4: Which Linux file system maximizes storage?

  Storage devices require a file system to organize data. Make the best choice -- XFS or ext4 -- for your Linux server's anticipated data storage workload.  Continue Reading

• What's the difference between internet and Ethernet?

  Internet and Ethernet both enable connectivity and communication, but they differ in scope, purpose, reliability and medium. Use this guide to learn about the concepts.  Continue Reading

• The best enterprise data storage products of 2024

  Backup, cloud, disk and storage system vendors vied for top honors in the TechTarget Storage Products of the Year competition. Find out which won gold, silver and bronze.  Continue Reading

• 7 data storage interview questions, answers and tips

  Data storage administrators must be able to adapt and optimize storage for evolving workloads and business needs. Here are some questions to prepare for an interview.  Continue Reading

• HDDs to remain dominant storage footprint in 2025

  HDDs will retain their top storage spot in the new year despite advances in flash, analysts say.  Continue Reading

• Compare 7 network automation tools and their capabilities

  Network automation tools automate repetitive tasks, provision devices and manage configurations. Evaluate seven tools to discover the benefits each option provides for efficiency.  Continue Reading

• The business case for AI-driven network orchestration

  Organizations that are considering AI-driven network orchestration will find it has many business cases -- chief among them are reduced Opex and efficient resource use.  Continue Reading

• Project Silica takes archive data through the looking glass

  As data grows, so does the need to store it. Microsoft's Project Silica is offering an archive alternative to tape with the promise of permanence.  Continue Reading

• AI skills for network professionals

  Networking professionals must develop basic networking skills and AI to thrive in a complex landscape. Learn how AI's integration into network management will change the field.  Continue Reading

• How AI in the NOC will transform network operations

  AI can improve network operations through automation and troubleshooting. Experts at ONUG emphasized phased adoption and methods that enhance NOC monitoring and support.  Continue Reading

• 4 ways to improve the network monitoring experience

  The network transition from data centers to hybrid and multi-cloud environments makes the network delivery path difficult to find. Here are four ways to make that process easier.  Continue Reading

• Physical vs. virtual memory: How the two types compare

  Physical memory wasn't enough for storage systems. Computer architects created virtual memory to ease the performance burden and work alongside the physical form.  Continue Reading

• What AI capabilities do network tools need?

  AI networking tools have many beneficial capabilities. When evaluating AI tools, engineers should prioritize the specific capabilities their networks need for successful AI use.  Continue Reading

• The future of Wi-Fi 7 adoption in enterprises

  Wi-Fi 7 promises faster speeds and better performance, but complexities in deployment and limited device compatibility have slowed adoption across enterprises.  Continue Reading

• The push to make network engineering cool again

  What does it mean to make networking cool again? To most network engineers, it means building awareness about networking and making it more accessible. But there's still work to do.  Continue Reading

• An intro to CAMM memory and how it compares with DIMMs

  Compression attached memory modules, or CAMMs, are making news as a potential replacement for DRAM DIMMs. How big of a future do they have?  Continue Reading

• Compare 3 differences in self-managed and Open-Channel SSDs

  Open-Channel SSDs can be beneficial but only in the right uses. There are three key differences to analyze with their management as compared to self-managed SSDs.  Continue Reading

• AI model training drives up demand for high-bandwidth memory

  Developed over a decade ago, high-bandwidth memory is experiencing a sharp uptick in popularity due to the demand for high-end GPUs from chipmakers like Nvidia.  Continue Reading

• CI/CD pipelines explained: Everything you need to know

  CI/CD can transform an organization, but there's a lot to consider. This comprehensive guide explains the CI/CD pipeline stages, benefits and challenges, best practices and more.  Continue Reading

• Best practices for Cisco pyATS test scripts

  Test scripts are the heart of any job in pyATS. Best practices for test scripts include proper structure, API integration and the use of Python libraries to enhance testing.  Continue Reading

• An overview of storage firmware and the importance of updates

  While challenges exist, IT teams that fail to update their storage firmware in a timely manner could put their data and organizations at significant risk.  Continue Reading

• Western Digital split could benefit HDD, flash storage users

  Though the storage market won't be massively changed by the split of Western Digital, it could benefit customers of each new company.  Continue Reading

• Wi-Fi upgrades on the horizon as enterprises eye Wi-Fi 7

  Enterprises have been slow to adopt Wi-Fi 7, as they find previous generations suit their needs. However, experts predict enterprises will upgrade to Wi-Fi 7 in the next 12 to 18 months.  Continue Reading

• TechTarget Storage Products of the Year judging criteria

  This article discusses how products are judged for the TechTarget Storage Products of the Year awards.  Continue Reading

• How the key-value SSD promises to outperform block storage

  Key-value SSDs show potential in performance and storage management, but how would they be implemented? What other advantages do they offer over block storage?  Continue Reading

• Wi-Fi 6 vs. Wi-Fi 5: What's the difference?

  Wi-Fi 6 was introduced as the next-generation Wi-Fi standard after Wi-Fi 5. While similar in certain aspects, Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 6 differ in terms of features and capabilities.  Continue Reading

• 9 types of networks and their use cases

  Networks differ based on size, connectivity, coverage and design. This guide explores the most common types of networks, their benefits and use cases.  Continue Reading

• The benefits and drawbacks of network as a service

  NaaS, with its varied definitions and attributes, is hard to define. In a new EMA survey, enterprises laid out their expectations for NaaS, including its benefits and drawbacks.  Continue Reading

• With Project Lightning, Dell to strike out in new directions

  Dell's Project Lightning is a parallel file system that will be tied to the vendor's AI Factory portfolio, but the promise of new hardware could also mean entry into new markets.  Continue Reading