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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. 
Revolutionizing Enterprise Networks and Security: Embracing the Power of SASE Technology
Networking
Revolutionizing Enterprise Networks and Security: Embracing the Power of SASE Technology

In today’s fast-paced business environment, maintaining a secure and agile enterprise network is crucial. With the rise of remote workforces, cloud-based applications, and the Internet of Things (IoT), businesses require a network that can adapt to changing conditions and provide secure access to employees and customers from anywhere in the world. Additionally, the growing threat of cyberattacks means that businesses

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Amazon CodeCatalyst: Revolutionizing Development on AWS with General Availability and Enhanced Features
DevOps
Amazon CodeCatalyst: Revolutionizing Development on AWS with General Availability and Enhanced Features

Amazon recently announced that it is releasing CodeCatalyst, its cloud-based managed development environment, to the general public. This announcement comes after its release at this year’s re:Invent event. CodeCatalyst provides a comprehensive suite of tools that allows developers to rapidly build applications and manage their projects from beginning to end. The general availability release includes several new features such as

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Revolutionizing Kubernetes: Embracing Autopilot for Efficient GKE Cluster Management
DevOps
Revolutionizing Kubernetes: Embracing Autopilot for Efficient GKE Cluster Management

Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) is a container orchestration system that enables developers to effectively automate the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. GKE is a powerful solution for building and running containerized applications, but it can also be complex, requiring significant administrative effort to set up and maintain clusters. However, Google recently announced that Autopilot is now the default

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The Battle Beneath the Waves: U.S. and China’s Race for Undersea Internet Dominance
Networking
The Battle Beneath the Waves: U.S. and China’s Race for Undersea Internet Dominance

In the ever-evolving world of technology, the race to achieve global dominance in the internet industry has intensified. China and the United States, two world superpowers, are leading the way in constructing massive undersea fiber-optic internet cables, which will enable faster data transmission and wider reach of internet connectivity. This article explores the current situation, the challenges it presents, and

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Tailor-Made Connectivity: Exploring Network Slicing and Microslicing for Quality of Service in Private Wireless Networks
Networking
Tailor-Made Connectivity: Exploring Network Slicing and Microslicing for Quality of Service in Private Wireless Networks

Private wireless networks have rapidly infiltrated enterprise networks, offering to revolutionize businesses of all sizes. Traditional wireless technologies, such as Wi-Fi, have often failed to address long-standing reliability issues, leading to a new era of network-dependent devices and applications that companies rely on to run their business operations. This has made the need for deterministic wireless connectivity non-negotiable, leading to

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The Future of Digital Landscape: Harnessing Networking-as-a-Service (NaaS) for Enhanced Revenue and Superior User Experience
Networking
The Future of Digital Landscape: Harnessing Networking-as-a-Service (NaaS) for Enhanced Revenue and Superior User Experience

The introduction of 5G technology has become a key driver for CSPs to enable new revenue-generating services that can enhance the user experience. However, achieving monetization and optimized user experience has been a challenge due to a lack of full visibility into the entire network infrastructure. As CSPs are on a journey to build a uniquely capable standalone network, delivering

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Unleashing the Future: How 5G Will Revolutionize Industries and Ignite Innovation
Networking
Unleashing the Future: How 5G Will Revolutionize Industries and Ignite Innovation

The world has become increasingly connected, thanks to advancements in technology. With each generation of mobile network technology, we have been able to do more and achieve more. The fifth generation of mobile network technology, known as 5G, is set to revolutionize the way we use technology. 5G is the latest and most advanced mobile network technology designed to provide

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Web3: Empowering Digital Freedom and Reinventing Democracy in the Age of Blockchain Technology
DevOps
Web3: Empowering Digital Freedom and Reinventing Democracy in the Age of Blockchain Technology

The idea of democracy has been around for centuries, yet the majority of people today have a limited understanding of it. In modern times, only eligible members of society have the right to organize and participate in a democratic system. This limited understanding and eligibility criteria have resulted in the exclusion of certain individuals, leading to a sense of powerlessness

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Strengthening Network Security: A Comprehensive Guide to Best Practices
Networking
Strengthening Network Security: A Comprehensive Guide to Best Practices

With the increasing reliance on technology, network security is rapidly becoming a critical concern for most organizations. Network security best practices involve adopting measures to protect the network infrastructure, data, and systems from unauthorized access and damage. In this article, we will discuss the best practices for network security that organizations should follow to mitigate the risk of cyber threats

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Embracing the Future of Connectivity: Exploring the Benefits and Strategies for Wireless-First Networks
Networking
Embracing the Future of Connectivity: Exploring the Benefits and Strategies for Wireless-First Networks

In today’s fast-paced world, businesses require a reliable and efficient network infrastructure that can support their operations. With wireless networks becoming increasingly prevalent, many organizations are contemplating a shift to a “wireless-first” network. This design methodology positions wireless connectivity as the primary means of accessing the network, while wired connectivity is restricted to data centers and aggregation points. This article

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Embracing Cattle-like Systems: Enhancing Scalability and Efficiency in Modern Computing Environments
DevOps
Embracing Cattle-like Systems: Enhancing Scalability and Efficiency in Modern Computing Environments

As a system administrator, a widely used concept is the “pets and cattle” analogy for machines. It implies that some machines are enduring pets, cared for and adjusted over time, while others are dispensable cattle, effortlessly swapped out and reproduced whenever necessary. This concept is instrumental for efficient system administration and makes it easier to manage machines with different customizations

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Embracing the Future: The Integration of 4G and 5G Services with SD-WAN Solutions in Enterprise IT
Networking
Embracing the Future: The Integration of 4G and 5G Services with SD-WAN Solutions in Enterprise IT

In today’s business landscape, more and more enterprise organizations are using 4G and 5G services to connect corporate sites to a WAN. According to new market research conducted by Enterprise Management Associates (EMA), a staggering 86% of enterprise IT organizations are incorporating these wireless services into their WANs. The importance of cellular networks in filling the gap of unreliable wireline

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