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Alistair Miller

Our resident Mobile, Network and DevOps expert is Alistair Miller. With a finger on the pulse of emerging technologies, Alistair's body of work is a favorite among businesses looking to quickly harness the benefits of new tech. With an expansive portfolio dedicated to technology, Alistair produces content that keeps readers on the cutting edge. 
Edge Testing Technologies and Methodologies for Optimal Quality and Efficiency
DevOps
Edge Testing Technologies and Methodologies for Optimal Quality and Efficiency

In today’s increasingly technology-driven world, software development has become crucial for businesses to stay competitive and meet the ever-growing demands of their customers. However, with increased reliance on technology, software failure can be catastrophic for businesses. To avoid such a scenario, software testing has become an essential process for any software development company. In this article, we will discuss the

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Bridging the Experience Divide: The Importance of Reliable Internet Connectivity for Emerging Technologies
Networking
Bridging the Experience Divide: The Importance of Reliable Internet Connectivity for Emerging Technologies

In a world that is increasingly reliant on technology, reliable internet connectivity has become a necessity. From online shopping to remote work, access to the internet has fundamentally transformed the way we live and work. As a result, telecommunications companies have come to play a critical role in providing seamless, uninterrupted connectivity to users around the globe. However, with the

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T-Mobile’s Innovative Credit Limit System: Rewards for Timely Payments and Personalized Calculations
Mobile
T-Mobile’s Innovative Credit Limit System: Rewards for Timely Payments and Personalized Calculations

For wireless providers, checking a customer’s credit is a standard practice when assigning a postpaid account. However, T-Mobile, one of the top players in the industry, is about to shake things up with its new credit limit plan. With the goal of being more accommodating to customers, this new plan promises to calculate credit limits on an individualized basis, assess

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Overcoming the Challenges of SD-WAN Networks with AI and Tunnel-Free Routing
Networking
Overcoming the Challenges of SD-WAN Networks with AI and Tunnel-Free Routing

Software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) is a popular networking solution that offers organizations the ability to connect their branches or remote locations to the central network. However, managing and optimizing an SD-WAN network can be complex due to its increased complexity and associated operational data. To overcome these challenges and optimize network performance, organizations are turning to innovative solutions such

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How Network Automation Is Helping Network Teams Stay Efficient, Secure, and Agile
Networking
How Network Automation Is Helping Network Teams Stay Efficient, Secure, and Agile

Network automation has been a buzzword for some time now, promising to transform the way organizations manage their network environments. It has been hailed as the solution to rising network complexity and changing business circumstances, enabling network teams to stay efficient, secure, and agile. However, implementing automation tools can be challenging and can often lead to more complexity, potentially making

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5G: The Hype, the Reality, and the Lessons Learned
Networking
5G: The Hype, the Reality, and the Lessons Learned

The buzz around 5G has been inescapable for the past few years. It has been promised as the technology of the future that will revolutionize our digital lives. Big phone companies and smartphone manufacturers have convinced us that 5G will provide lightning-fast internet speeds, low latency, and massive device connectivity. However, when 5G first rolled out in the United States,

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Revolutionizing Network Performance: Cato Networks’ Breakthrough in SASE Encrypted Tunnel Speeds
Networking
Revolutionizing Network Performance: Cato Networks’ Breakthrough in SASE Encrypted Tunnel Speeds

As more businesses move towards cloud-based networks and data centers, there is a growing demand for secure access service edge (SASE) platforms that can provide reliable and efficient protection against cyber threats. However, one of the biggest challenges faced by network administrators is the traffic overhead created by SASE platforms. To address these concerns, Cato Networks has successfully created an

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Cable MSOs Embrace Evolving PON Technology to Strengthen Broadband Market Dominance
Networking
Cable MSOs Embrace Evolving PON Technology to Strengthen Broadband Market Dominance

Cable Multiple Service Operators (MSOs) continue to dominate the broadband service market, holding the lion’s share of the residential subscriber market in the United States. According to a study, cable companies are projected to occupy a 62 percent market share in the country by 2026. However, MSOs are under increasing pressure to modernize their networks to deliver new services, enhance

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How Bitcoin’s proof-of-work could boost security for proof-of-stake smart contracts
DevOps
How Bitcoin’s proof-of-work could boost security for proof-of-stake smart contracts

The rapidly evolving blockchain and cryptocurrency industries have introduced new challenges that require innovation and creativity. Blockchain consensus protocols, such as Proof-of-Work (PoW) and Proof-of-Stake (PoS), have been developed to secure the integrity and validity of blockchain transactions. While each consensus mechanism has its own strengths and weaknesses, the question of which is the best choice continues to spark debates

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The Need for Proactivity in Network Security: A Call for Network Automation
Networking
The Need for Proactivity in Network Security: A Call for Network Automation

Network operations and security are critical components of any organization’s IT infrastructure but are often undervalued, underfunded, and underserved. As a result, cybersecurity threats continue to pose a significant risk to businesses worldwide. In a recent survey of network operations and network security professionals commissioned by Wakefield Research, the majority (62%) of respondents stated that their leadership prioritizes cybersecurity spending

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