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Wi-Fi 8 is closer than you think. Here’s what you need to know

It's not too early to start planning for Wi-Fi 8. New features include non-primary channel access, seamless mobility domain (SMD) roaming, intermediate modulation and coding scheme (MCS) levels, and dynamic power-save modes.

By Zeus Kerravala

May 13, 202610 mins

Artificial IntelligenceEdge ComputingWi-Fi

StarlingX 12.0 is right on time for mixed-hardware edge deployments

By Sean Michael Kerner

May 4, 20265 mins

Data CenterEdge ComputingOperating Systems

Available’s $5B Project Qestrel aims to roll out 1,000 AI-ready edge data centers by year’s end

By Taryn Plumb

Mar 16, 20265 mins

Artificial IntelligenceData CenterEdge Computing

Articles

Three options for wireless power in the enterprise

Use cases are emerging for induction charging, ambient IoT and midrange power transmission, and laser power beaming.

By Maria Korolov

Oct 15, 2025 12 mins

Edge ComputingEnergy EfficiencyWi-Fi

Nvidia’s DGX Spark desktop supercomputer is on sale now, but hard to find

The DGX Spark is already sold out at Nvidia’s online store, although retail chain Micro Center has a few hundred in stock at stores scattered around the US.

By Peter Sayer

Oct 15, 2025 3 mins

CPUs and ProcessorsComputer ComponentsEdge Computing

VMware by Broadcom: Product, service and support news

We've tracked the Broadcom-VMware saga since the deal was announced. Here’s what you need to know about VMware's products, services and support changes since its acquisition by Broadcom.

By Network World staff

Sep 9, 2025 20 mins

Edge ComputingNetwork SecurityVirtualization

VMware Explore 2025: Latest news and insights

As VMware users convene in Las Vegas for VMware Explore 2025, Broadcom is touting VMware Cloud Foundation's arsenal of features.

By Network World staff

Sep 9, 2025 12 mins

Edge ComputingNetwork SecurityVirtualization

What’s Next for Edge Computing?

To utilize the edge network to its full potential, organizations need the right IT infrastructure. Here are key considerations about the technology needed to support edge deployments in the future.

Dec 1, 2022 4 mins

Edge Computing

Unexpected costs drive on-premises computing

Survey finds unexpected cloud costs, customization needs and more driving on-premises computing.

By Andy Patrizio

Jul 25, 2025 3 mins

Cloud ComputingData CenterEdge Computing

Edge reality check: What we've learned about scaling secure, smart infrastructure

Five ways service providers, first responders, utilities, and manufacturers are overcoming their edge networking challenges.

By Jeff Vance

Jun 17, 2025 12 mins

Edge ComputingIoT PlatformsNetwork Security

Ending the great network depression

It's hard to imagine an easy-yet-broadscale IT win to be gained from deploying any single technology like private 5G, edge computing or AI. But applied together, there's cause for excitement.

By Tom Nolle

Jun 9, 2025 6 mins

5GEdge ComputingIoT Platforms

Red Hat releases tool to manage edge devices at scale… and to drive cars

The big edge computing news from Red Hat Summit is the first continuously certified Linux OS for vehicles.

By Maria Korolov

May 20, 2025 4 mins

Edge ComputingNetwork Management SoftwareOperating Systems

China takes edge computing to orbit with first space-based processing network

The new satellite constellation demonstrates next-generation distributed computing with the potential to transform global data operations.

By Gyana Swain

May 20, 2025 1 min

Artificial IntelligenceEdge Computing

Lenovo introduces compact, liquid-cooled AI edge server

The entry-level AI server is designed to do AI inferencing in space-constrained environments, and it has been engineered to reduce air flow requirements and power consumption.

By Andy Patrizio

Mar 7, 2025 3 mins

Edge ComputingServers

StarlingX bridges IPv4-IPv6 gap with dual-stack networking support

Key features in StarlingX 10.0 include IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack support, a unified software management framework, and a new tool for collecting data about hardware usage in the platform.

By Sean Michael Kerner

Feb 27, 2025 6 mins

Edge ComputingInternet of ThingsOperating Systems