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Optimizing DCI for AI Growth: All Roads Lead to Managed Optical Fiber Networks

Jan 9, 2026 By Mitch Simcoe In Ribbon
The accelerating demand for artificial intelligence and cloud-based applications is fundamentally altering how organizations approach physical infrastructure. As data center construction shifts toward rural geographies in search of affordable power and real estate, the connectivity binding these facilities together has become a critical bottleneck. Network architects and CIOs are currently facing a complex decision matrix regarding Data Center Interconnect (DCI) deployment.
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Types of Cyber Security Attacks

Jan 9, 2026 By Staff Contributor In SolarWinds
Damaging cyber attacks are a rising concern as organizations increasingly rely on digital technology for managing sensitive data and running core business operations. While technology can increase business efficiency, without security measures in place, a digital-first approach can end up introducing vulnerabilities and putting data at risk.
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Top 7 Kubernetes Add-ons

Jan 9, 2026 By Staff Contributor In SolarWinds
The open-source Kubernetes platform is designed to help simplify application deployment through Linux containers. It supports tasks like deploying workloads in the form of pods, clustering nodes, managing container runtimes, and tracking resources. The Kubernetes microservices system has risen in popularity over the last several years as an easy way to support, scale, and manage applications.
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What the Latest Google "AI Mode" Means for Users Who Care about Privacy and Better Experiences

What the Latest Google "AI Mode" Means for Users Who Care about Privacy and Better Experiences

Jan 9, 2026 By OpsMatters In OpsMatters
When Google introduced its AI highlights above the main search results, we thought that was all the company would push to prove its determination to turn traditional Google Search, praised by businesses for expansive SEO opportunities, into an AI-powered experience. But if you live in the U.S. and have recently paid attention to the Google homepage, there's a new button called "AI Mode." Well, it turns out the company is still working hard not to lose its dominance to competitors.
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Key Insights from the 2025 GigaOm Radar for Container Networking

Jan 8, 2026 By John Alexander In Tigera
In 2025, as modern applications became ever more distributed and the use of Kubernetes continued to proliferate, the role of container networking was critical. Today’s enterprises demand networking solutions that can scale, secure, and connect services reliably, whether those services run across multiple clouds, hybrid environments, or on-premises clusters.
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Context is King: Why Network AI Needs Domain Knowledge to Work

Jan 8, 2026 By Phil Gervasi In Kentik
Generic AI fails in network operations because it lacks the “institutional knowledge” of your specific environment and business priorities. Learn how Kentik’s Custom Network Context encodes your unique operational reality into AI Advisor, turning a generic chatbot into a context-aware teammate.
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Technical Debt for Middle Mile Broadband: Why Access-Agnostic Intelligent Middle Mile Matters

Jan 7, 2026 By Mitch Simcoe In Ribbon
Technical debt refers to the future costs and limitations incurred when organizations opt for short-term solutions over robust, long-term scalable architectures. For the middle mile, technical debt often manifests as equipment or network designs that restrict long-term flexibility, scalability, or interoperability.
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