Digital Transformation is steering development in a decidedly software defined direction, as rigid architectures of the past are giving way to agile, on-demand and automated deployments and services driving industry into a new era. A shining example of some of today's innovation is in Web-scale networking. With the weekend upon us, there's no better time than the present to take a look at the week that was in Web-scale networking: Time for the Week in Review!
The volume of traffic, variety of applications and endpoints, new backhaul requirements, security concerns, and demand for expedited and more flexible connectivity all require a new kind of network. That network needs to be intelligent, automated, and able to address the dynamism of applications, customer requirements, and the current state of the network itself. A deeper dive into the need for an adaptive networking approach is HERE.
LF Deep Learning Foundation announced the addition of five members recently. Red Hat, Ciena, DiDi, Intel (News - Alert) and Orange bring rich resources the aid in developing and expanding open source Deep Learning, Machine Learning and AI projects. All the details are HERE.
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are stepping into the spotlight alongside things like cloud computing and the Internet of Things to play a leading role in digital transformation. There’s more on the matter HERE.
People love stories about survival in difficult situations. Shows like Ice Road Truckers, Storm Stories, and Wicked Tuna tell the tales of rugged people braving cold, wind, and storms. Meanwhile, the viewing public looks on from the comfort of our homes. Of course it’s not just people that need to fight to survive in such extreme conditions. Equipment does too. And that includes network equipment. Complete insight is HERE.
The 2018 World Cup was an exciting time for fans around the world and the athletes and organizations that participated. What you may not know was this soccer tournament also helped pioneer the use of 360° video on demand, virtual reality, and the latest in connectivity. The event put the latest in AR, 5G and adaptive networking to work. Find the full story HERE.
Remember to stop by early and often for your fill of things Web-scale networking! See you next week!