Why the Physical Network Still Matters in Software-Defined NetworkingWhy the Physical Network Still Matters in Software-Defined NetworkingApril 23, 2020 | Arthur Nichols | 4 min read When the expressway ahead becomes gridlocked, do you accept the frustration of stop-and-go traffic? Or, do you take the next exit and dynamically navigate an alternate path to your desired destination? Today’s digital network can...
Why the Physical Network Still Matters in Software-Defined NetworkingApril 23, 2020 | Arthur Nichols When the expressway ahead becomes gridlocked, do you accept the frustration of stop-and-go traffic? Or, do you take the next exit and dynamically navigate an alternate path to your desired destination? Today’s digital network can...
From Alphabet Soup to Business BenefitOctober 1, 2019 | Arthur Nichols We’ve all fallen into the trap of telling folks what something is and assuming they can make the connection about why they should care. Technology is no exception. Telecommunications service providers are very adept at...
Why the Physical Network Still Matters in Software-Defined NetworkingSeptember 13, 2019 | Arthur Nichols When the expressway ahead becomes gridlocked, do you accept the frustration of stop-and-go traffic? Or, do you take the next exit and dynamically navigate an alternate path to your desired destination? If you’re the latter...
How the WAN Impacts Application PerformanceJune 12, 2019 | Arthur Nichols Digital applications have become a critical component of a business’s image and reputation. As more customers interact with online systems, application outages or impairments are more than just a black eye—missed opportunities, abandoned shopping carts...
An Aggressive Pivot Towards Programmable NetworksApril 9, 2019 | Arthur Nichols I enjoy my job immensely. Having the responsibility to evaluate new technologies for introduction into our network at a time when the pace of change is unprecedented and only accelerating, ensures I’m constantly exposed to...
Content Providers Catch the SDN WaveFebruary 18, 2019 | Arthur Nichols Like so many buzzwords, SDN (software-defined networking) has been abused, perhaps that’s why several companies have been hiding it1, and aspects of SDN are taking on new names such as network automation and intent-based networking—and,...
There’s a Cloud Core Network in Your Future. Here is What You Need to Know and WhyMay 15, 2018 | Arthur Nichols If you’ve had a relationship with Windstream Enterprise in the past, it may surprise you how much we’ve changed. We’ve always had a strong focus on our customers and a top-to-bottom sense of responsibility to...
Transforming our Network to Empower Business TransformationFebruary 13, 2018 | Arthur Nichols Jargon can make even the most exciting new technology seem scary. Yet, for reasons unexplained, technology companies can’t stop themselves from using ‘tech speak’. Network technology is experiencing its biggest transformation in decades, with incredible...