The Basics of Configuring and Using Cisco Network Address Translation

whitePaper | January 19, 2022

We are entering the era of 5G – a next-generation mobile network that promises faster and more reliable internet connectivity. According to a joint survey conducted by Vertiv and 451 Research in 2019,1 53% of telecom operators globally expect to rollout 5G-related services in 2020, while 68% of those surveyed believe that 100% rollout will happen beyond 2028.

whitePaper | July 26, 2021

5G standalone (SA) operation, using a new core network, is foundational to mobile operators seeking to offer advanced 5G services with a low cost of production. Over the next two to three years, operators in all global regions will design, deploy, and scale 5G core networks on software-defined infrastructure. By April 2021, eight operators had already launched SA, according to the Global Mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), and a further 36 have firm plans to launch in the near term. There is now a good supply of devices that support SA mode, including the iPhone 12 after the latest iOS update.

whitePaper | May 7, 2022

Enterprise IT leaders, commercial property owners, and facilities managers need to develop strategies that will ensure wireless connectivity that meets the evolving needs of all their stakeholders. Wi-Fi 6 and 5G represent the latest emerging wireless standards in the unlicensed and licensed spectrum, respectively, with each offering impressive capabilities across multiple dimensions. Given the significant advances embodied in each of them, it’s natural to ask whether both are still needed—or whether one will replace the other.

whitePaper | February 22, 2022

The evolution and large-scale deployment of fifth generation “5G” wireless networks over the next few years will require complementary 5G services by offering ubiquitous and reliable coverage across numerous geographies. Terrestrial networks are currently focusing on delivery of 5G services to areas already being served by existing cellular technologies, but the unique capabilities of non-terrestrial networks can help expand the reach of 5G technology in the realization of new use cases.

whitePaper | September 19, 2022

Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) is unleashing fundamental innovation in the way organizations buy, deploy, and operate network infrastructures. By leveraging open standards and commodity hardware, NFV delivers cost savings, enhanced flexibility, improved performance, and more. However, without the right safeguards, organizations can also see their vulnerabilities increase when they move to a Virtualized Network Functions (VNF) architecture. This white paper offers a detailed look at the unique security implications of adopting NFV approaches, and it provides a number of best practices to employ to ensure sensitive data and transmissions remain secure in these environments.

whitePaper | May 23, 2023

The future of wireless networking needs will continue to grow. Location based services, sensors, and IoT devices will continue to be added to wireless networks. Expanding and new uses of Wi-Fi that require high performing connections like AR/VR, AI/ML, and new technologies we don’t even know about yet will compete for wireless network resources. Finally, all the standard uses we currently associate with Wi-Fi like video and voice calls, streaming services and cloud hosted applications will continue to bring more devices to wireless networks with increasing traffic demands.