Enterprise browsers have long served as an organizational control point, complementing other security solutions delivered as a service and through clouds, but they are rapidly evolving as the user interface for modern AI applications. To address the need for safe and secure generative AI usage, enterprise browsers are quickly morphing into purpose-built offerings to enforce AI runtime security, integrate business context, and infuse zero-trust least privileged access. Following Black Hat USA earlier this year, I boldly predicted that 2025 would become the year of the enterprise browser. In that Forbes contribution, I did not call a winner. Instead, I highlighted a handful of companies I judged to be leading the…
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The impact of generative and agentic AI on tech stacks and IT infrastructure is far-reaching, and radio access networking that supports 5G and eventually 6G mobile connectivity also stands to benefit tremendously. The potential to infuse intelligence to convert static, rules-based processing to dynamic, real-time optimization is not a new concept, given the widespread adoption of AIOps within enterprise network deployments. However, more modern applications of AI have enormous potential to enable massive, public mobile networks to self-optimize based on traffic patterns, interference, and even user behavior. It is no surprise that NVIDIA is leading the charge in AI RAN investigations, demonstrating how AI and machine learning can improve RAN…
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At Google Cloud Next 2025, the cloud services provider unveiled details related to its new Cloud WAN offering and commitment to cloud security. In this piece, I will highlight the solution’s capabilities and provide insights on what I find noteworthy. Leveraging Massive Network Investments Google has made significant investments in network connectivity over the course of nearly three decades to support services that include its search, Gmail, cloud, and cross-cloud services. With over two hundred points of presence and two million miles of fiber, there is ample opportunity to monetize its infrastructure further. So, it was not surprising that at Google Cloud Next this year, the company launched a new…
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For the past several years, the MITRE ATT&CK (Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge) framework has provided an analysis of cybersecurity threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures and, in the process, measures how well endpoint security solutions detect and prevent cyber threats. Last year’s Round 5 focused on the ability of almost thirty EDR solution providers to detect, analyze, and describe the techniques of threat group Turla through the execution of multiple attack scenarios. This year’s Round 6 focuses on ransomware emulation and macOS infiltration by a North Korean threat actor profile, including adversary behaviors in abusing legitimate tools and defensive capabilities. The recent round kicked off in late May…
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For many years, Juniper Networks was a service provider play. During that time, Juniper’s bigger rivals Cisco and Aruba made hay in the enterprise space while it stood on the sidelines, evidenced by flatlined gross revenue. However, the company has made significant inroads into the enterprise market. Juniper has established sales momentum through a mix of acquisitions in Mist Systems and 128 Technology, strategic partnerships with Anuta Networks for needed automation capabilities, and organic roadmap development and repositioning. At the same time, I believe Juniper has formulated the proper positioning, leaning into artificial intelligence credibly to create to power what it has coined as “experience first networking.” This week, the…
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It seems like 2021 is clipping by at a fast pace. In February, I contributed an article to Forbes that speaks to Cisco’s role in facilitating Covid19 vaccine distribution and its broader inclusive recovery strategy. It features anecdotes and my insights related to the networking giant’s involvement with Walgreens and Renown Health. If interested, you can find that article here. In this post, I would like to provide visibility into Cisco’s additional efforts with STANLEY Healthcare and Sky Lakes Medical Center. STANLEY Healthcare STANLEY Healthcare’s stated mission is to provide innovative solutions for safer, more secure, and efficient care in senior living, hospitals, and clinics. Interestingly, it is part of Black and Decker known…
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Juniper Networks recently made two announcements that have the potential to dramatically accelerate the sales of its automation and AI-driven enterprise networking platforms. Consequently, I would like to provide my insights into what I find most compelling about each. Automation alignment under Paragon From my perspective, over the past year, Juniper has quickly assembled an impressive automation capability. Recently, the company announced a realignment initiative that better positions its various automation infrastructure components. I want to examine each in further detail: Delivering on the promise of an AI-driven enterprise The enterprise market finally began to open up to Juniper with its Mist Systems’ acquisition nearly two years ago. Mist’s focus…
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As a networking analyst, I travel the world to spend time with infrastructure providers of 4G LTE and 5G core, radio access, and transport solutions, as well as carriers, service providers, and end customers. One of my biggest takeaways recently is the growing momentum behind cellular-based private networking globally. However, many enterprises do not know where to start, and others are confused when faced with the choice of Wi-Fi vs 4G/ 5G. I believe that private cellular networking’s ultimate success will lie in the ability for its delivery as an integrated solution. Enterprises do not have the competency to piecemeal cellular-based networks together and also require examples of how cellular…
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The pandemic has affected small businesses dramatically. Larger organizations have tapped into federal programs such as the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) other resources. On the other hand, small businesses have had to compete with tens of thousands of others for limited Small Business Administration (SBA) and local city and state disaster relief funding. Further compounding their challenges, many small businesses are service oriented and adversely impacted by shelter-in orders and essential business rulings. For these reasons, I was excited to moderate a recent virtual session with a Cisco small business executive, small business partner and customer. I want to share some insights from that discussion. If you missed it, you could find…
