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HPE finalizes Juniper acquisition, forms new AI-centric networking unit

Network World

Nearly 18 months after it was first announced, HPE today formally closed its $14B acquisition of Juniper Networks. As part of the deal, there is a new HPE Networking business unit, led by former Juniper CEO Rami Rahim, which will contain the operating units of both HPE Aruba and HPE Juniper.

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MEF has a vision for NaaS: Easy provisioning and integrated security across a federated network of providers

Network World

The Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) is pushing forward with an ambitious vision to modernize network-as-a-service (NaaS ) offerings through automation, cloud integration and cybersecurity capabilities. Application assurance : Incorporating SD-WAN overlays and network slicing capabilities. So it’s à la carte.”

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Wi-Fi 7 in 2025: Will this be the year?

Network World

Wi-Fi Certified 7 was introduced in January 2024 and is seeing strong momentum, Maureen Gallagher, vice president of marketing at Wi-Fi Alliance, told Network World. Looking at just the small business segment, with organizations below 100 employees, provides a slightly stronger forecast.

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INE Security Launches New Training Solutions to Enhance Cyber Hygiene for SMBs

CIO Business Intelligence

As small businesses increasingly depend on digital technologies to operate and grow, the risks associated with cyber threats also escalate. Small businesses face a unique set of cybersecurity challenges and threats and must be especially proactive with cybersecurity training,” said Dara Warn, CEO of INE Security. “At

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Are Your Firewalls and VPNs the Weakest Link in Your Security Stack?

Network World

It’s the opposite of a firewall and VPN architecture, where once on the corporate network everyone and everything is trusted. The traditional reliance on firewalls and VPNs for cybersecurity is proving inadequate in the face of mounting cyberthreats and changes to network designs due to the cloud.

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Netgear’s enterprise ambitions grow with SASE acquisition

Network World

Founded in 2019, Exium provides SASE capabilities that go beyond the secure web gateway (SWG) type of functionality that describes most retail and SMB networking gear. The acquisition is part of an overall strategic effort by Pramod Badjate , the company’s recently minted president and general manager of Netgear for Business.

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G2 Names INE 2025 Cybersecurity Training Leader

CIO Business Intelligence

Its recognition of INEs strong performance in enterprise, small business, and global impact for technical training showcases the depth and breadth of INEs online learning library. About INE Security INE Security is the premier provider of online networking and cybersecurity training and certification. a Pentesting Consultant.

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