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… or why modular switches could enjoy a renaissance Modular switches refers to network switches that are built in a medium to very large chassis.  Cisco built thousands of Catalyst 6500 series. Extreme has the BlackDiamond series.  HPE is known for their 5400zl series. Arista has their high performance 7504 and 7508 series.  It is […] The post Modular switches: advantages and disadvantages appeared first on NetworkTigers News.

From the equipment and personnel to the maintenance and upkeep, building and updating your data center is an essential but costly venture. With the swift pace of technological advancements in the IT industry, today’s top of the line flagship is tomorrow’s outdated, insecure relic. Components such as switches and firewalls typically need to be replaced […] The post Why refurbished switches are the best choice for your data center appeared first on NetworkTigers News.

News provided by NetworkTigers on Monday, 8 February 2021 SAN MATEO, CA — CERTs issued by the CyberSecurity & Infrastructure Agency, California company sued by Seattle State agency, password weaknesses in Spotify, bots responsible for half of all web application attacks and human error culprit in Vermont State Department data breach. Two CERTs issued by […] The post Cybersecurity news week ending 7 Feb 2021 ~ NetworkTigers appeared first on NetworkTigers News.

Should you consider buying a used network switch (or any other network equipment)? When you’re on the hunt for new equipment but constrained by a tight budget, what’s your best option? Small and mid-size businesses, with limited IT budgets, are not inclined to pay top dollar for something that will rapidly depreciate.  Instead, they can […] The post What to consider when buying a used network switch appeared first on NetworkTigers News.

Top of rack switching in a nutshell Top of rack switching, often abbreviated as ToR, is a popular methodology for data center management and an alternative to end of row switching, or EoR. In a top of rack system, each server is connected to a switch mounted within the same cabinet making for a self […] The post Why choose top of rack switching for your data center network? appeared first on NetworkTigers News.

Have you thought about upgrading from slow or older network hardware? If not, you should and now is the time. Prices on one of the Cisco Catalyst 3850, one of the premier lines, have dropped significantly. Cisco is one of the most respected brands in the networking world and delivers superior products as a result […] The post Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series: time to upgrade your switches? appeared first on NetworkTigers News.

Scientists have developed a machine-learning method that crunches massive amounts of data to help determine which existing medications could improve outcomes in diseases for which they are not prescribed. The intent of this work is to speed up drug repurposing, which is not a new concept – think Botox injections, first approved to treat crossed […] The post Could AI find new purposes for medications? appeared first on NetworkTigers News.

With the festive season having come to a close, consumers the world over will be playing with a variety of new tech toys. In recent years, the most popular gadgets sold on Amazon have included a variety of smartphones, wearable tech, tablets, laptops and digital assistants such as Amazon’s Echo Dot. And it’s likely our gifting habits […] The post Is the new device you got for Christmas giving your data away? appeared first on NetworkTigers News.

An autonomous drone called Smellicopter uses a live antenna from a moth to navigate toward smells. It can also sense and avoid obstacles as it travels through the air. One huge advantage of drones is that these little robots can go places where people can’t, including areas deemed too dangerous, such as unstable structures after […] The post Meet ‘Smellicopter’ – an autonomous drone which uses a live moth antenna to hunt scents appeared first on NetworkTigers News.

Time in the era of COVID-19 has taken on new meaning. “Blursday” is the new time word of the year – where every day seems the same when staying home and restricting socializing and work. As a public health and aging expert and founding director of the Texas A&M Center of Population Health and Aging, I have been […] The post Are older adults handling Coronavirus better than young people? appeared first on NetworkTigers News.