Network administration has long been a hands-on endeavor for IT admins. Any change required manual changes and constant monitoring. Human error is inevitable and frustrating for IT admins and end-users alike. Intent-based networking (IBN) revolutionizes networking. Administrators input their intent, and the network translates that intent into policy. Artificial intelligence (AI) is what makes IBN possible. [...]
With traditional networking, system administrators are deeply involved in every aspect of maintaining the network. Deploying, maintaining and updating the network all require tedious, manual work. Instead of being able to focus on optimizing the network to improve workflows and boost efficiency, IT staff are often stuck in a cycle of maintenance and putting out fires. [...]
A fundamental shift in the way financial products and services are delivered has made IoT in banking a hot topic, and one we have discussed at length with customers and industry veterans. Now, Acadia has teamed up with Cisco to help financial institutions exceed customer and employee demand for a great user experience that strengthens [...]
Intent-based networking (IBN) simplifies network management, speeding up deployments and applying policies consistently across the network. What does that mean for your bottom line? Firms that adopt IBN see a reduction in network operation and security costs, all without compromising on quality. Reducing Network Operation Costs Networking is not getting any [...]
Network downtime is the enemy of any business. Unplanned downtime results in frustrated customers and irritated employees – not to mention wasting thousands of dollars per minute. Planned downtime for upgrades, changes and testing is almost equally problematic. Despite the opportunity to alert employees and customers ahead of time, planned downtime [...]
Network downtime costs businesses an average of $5,600 per minute. Depending on the business, that can add up to anywhere from $140,000 to $540,000 per hour. And downtime repercussions aren’t just monetary. Outages can prevent customers from accessing the valuable information and services they need, depleting their trust, damaging company reputation and possibly driving customers [...]
Your IT team members were hired for their knowledge, experience and expertise. Most organizations are at some stage of digital transformation, with projects in the works to improve user experiences via mobile technology and cloud-based applications. Developing innovative, transformative technology takes time and focus. […]
You’ve invested significant time and money into finding the right people for your organization. You support them, train them and give them the tools to succeed. However, even the best people make mistakes. […]
With high-profile data breaches making headlines regularly, compliance is more than just a matter of following industry regulations. It’s a matter of protecting your firm’s reputation and maintaining the trust you’ve built with your clients. Ensuring network compliance using traditional network architecture is tedious at best. Intent-based networking (IBN) offers seamless monitoring, verification and enforcement [...]
As remote employees, app-driven work and instantaneous functionality become the workplace norm, status quo IP-based security tends to slow users down. Further, its security is quickly becoming inferior to the more comprehensive user-based security model enterprises are switching to. Let’s take a look at the benefits of user-based security and how [...]
