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2026 network outage report and internet health check
ThousandEyes, a Cisco company, monitors how ISPs, cloud providers and conferencing services are handling any performance challenges and provides Network World with a weekly roundup of events that impact service delivery. Read on to see the latest analysis, and stop back next week for another update on internet and cloud traffic performance. Note: We have archived prior-year outage updates, including our reports…
DNS Security is often inadequate, and network engineers should get more involved
Despite widespread adoption of defensive measures, most IT professionals believe their DNS infrastructure is not secure enough. Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) recently published DDI Directions 2026, a market research report that explores enterprise strategies for DNS, DHCP, and IP address management (DDI). In that report, only 28% of DDI experts said they believe that their DNS infrastructure is completely secure.…
Fixing encryption isn’t enough. Quantum developments put focus on authentication
We are now entering the era of fault-tolerant quantum computing. The computers are getting better. The qubits are getting faster and more reliable, and there are more of them. NIST published its list of quantum-safe encryption algorithms, and now enterprises are racing to upgrade their encryption before Q-day, the quantum apocalypse that will make the previous generation of encryption protocols…
Reinventing Branch Networking: How Cisco Empowers Small Businesses and Beyond
Every seamless check-in, payment, and Wi-Fi connection depends on a resilient network. Learn how Cisco is redefining branch networking for small and medium-sized businesses with unified management, built-in security, and always-on performance.
Cisco Live Amsterdam 2026: Protection, Policy and Power at the Foundation of Future-Ready Campus Networks
Security and resiliency are prerequisites for the agentic enterprise Every major technology wave eventually forces a rethink; in the AI era, that rethink starts with the network. This week at Cisco Live, AI has been a central theme, reshaping applications, operations, and security. But a more foundational shift is underway: the enterprise network itself is […]
Top network and data center events of 2026
Ready to travel to gain hands-on experience with new networking and infrastructure tools? Tech conferences – in person and virtual – give attendees a chance to access product demos, network with peers, earn continuing education credits, and catch a celebrity keynote or live entertainment. Check out our calendar of upcoming network, I&O, and data center conferences, and let us know…
NetBox Labs ships AI copilot designed for network engineers, not developers
NetBox Labs launched an AI copilot designed for network engineers, enabling natural language automation without coding skills. It integrates with NetBox's platform to handle IP management, device provisioning, and configurations,…
Versa bolsters data protection, AI-powered operations in SASE upgrade
Versa Networks upgraded its SASE platform with advanced data protection and AI-powered operations, reducing threat detection times by 25%. Key enhancements include zero-trust controls, quantum-resistant encryption, and predictive analytics that…
2026 network outage report and internet health check
The 2026 network outage report reveals a 35% spike in major incidents to 1,200, disrupting 2 billion users and causing $1.2 trillion in losses. Cyber attacks led at 42%, with…