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Model Context Protocol (MCP) - A Deep Dive
A deep technical dive into the specifics of how Model Context Protocol (MCP) works, how it relates to previous agentic systems and what the business implications are.
The Battle of AI Networking: Ethernet vs InfiniBand
This article is not an exploration of who does Ethernet better so much as a direct examination of technology itself. Numbers will be reported as an aggregate means between major players in the AI Networking market and contrasted with equivalent InfiniBand performance. The goal is to answer, at an atomic level, one question: eliminating all other variables, is Ethernet good enough?
The Future of High Performance Networking: Ultra Ethernet Explained
This article provides an overview of the Ultra Ethernet specification and its features, and is intended to provide an understanding of what is changing and why.
Performance Benchmarking: Bun vs. C# vs. Go vs. Node.js vs. Python
I took 5 runtimes and built functionally identical REST APIs with each of them. Then I ran load tests for each application to measure their performance.
PAN-OS and EDLs - Everything You Wanted to Know about External Dynamic Lists
Looking to implement external dynamic lists in your Palo Alto NGFW or Prisma Access? This post will answer all your questions about how EDLs work in PAN-OS to dynamically improve your security posture.
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A CTO'S Primer on Q-Day: Part 5 - How Q-Day Threatens The Mid-Market
Quantum computing is rapidly approaching, and mid-market businesses are especially vulnerable. Without early preparation, encrypted data may be exposed, leading to breaches, financial loss and reputational damage. By adopting quantum-resistant encryption and assessing vulnerabilities now, businesses can stay secure, build trust and lead in a future where quantum readiness becomes a competitive advantage.
How the Prisma Access Browser Trivializes Decryption
Anyone who works with TLS decryption will probably tell you it's hard to do and never truly finished. New support tickets about websites or applications that don't work as expected are constantly coming in, requiring continual tuning of TLS decryption settings. The Prisma Access Browser can significantly reduce the complexity and increase the effectiveness of the overall solution. Let's talk about how it does this.
The Versatile Data Center Smart Switch: Cisco N9300
The Cisco Nexus N9300 Smart Switch revolutionizes data center infrastructure with its convergence of high-performance switching, network security and application services. Featuring Cisco Silicon One ASICs and a Data Processing Unit, it offers intelligent, service-aware capabilities. Optional Hypershield enhances zero-trust security, making it ideal for AI, hybrid cloud and security-conscious environments.
The AI Scaling Paradox: It's Not The Tech. It's The Operating Model.
AI's transformative potential in retail is hindered by outdated IT strategies and organizational resistance. While AI demands adaptive governance and cultural change, many initiatives stall due to fragmented data, leadership misalignment and unclear ROI. Success requires strategic coordination, robust infrastructure and a shift from pilot projects to core business integration.
Practical Zero Trust Security with Fortinet Universal ZTNA
Fortinet Universal ZTNA delivers practical Zero Trust security through continuous, context-aware access control, endpoint verification and centralized analytics enabling organizations to protect users and applications across hybrid environments.
A CTO'S Primer on Q-Day: Part 4 - The Impact on Global Enterprises
Q-Day, the impending quantum computing breakthrough, threatens to render current encryption obsolete, exposing sensitive data across industries. As cyber criminals prepare to exploit this, organizations must urgently adopt quantum-resistant measures. The race against time is on. Proactive adaptation is crucial to safeguard digital security and ensure resilience in a post-quantum world.
A CTO'S Primer on Q-Day: Part 3 - Building the Business Case for PQC
Quantum computing threatens current encryption, urging immediate action. Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) is essential for safeguarding data and maintaining trust. CTOs and CISOs must lead strategic transitions, aligning with regulatory timelines and leveraging external pressures. Early adoption ensures market leadership and resilience, transforming PQC from a technical task to a business-critical investment.
A CTO'S Primer on Q-Day: Part 1 - The Post-Quantum Problem
Quantum computing's potential to break current encryption standards, known as Q-Day, poses a significant threat to cybersecurity. As experts race to develop post-quantum cryptography, balancing the risks and revolutionary potential of quantum technology is crucial for safeguarding our digital future.
Why AI Adoption is Essential for Attracting and Retaining Today's Workforce
Embracing AI is a strategic imperative for corporate leaders to attract and retain top talent. By showcasing AI adoption, organizations signal innovation, enhance candidate experiences, promote diversity and align with strategic goals. This fosters a future-ready workforce, strengthens employer branding and ensures competitiveness in the evolving landscape of work.
AWS Summit DC 2025: Cloud, AI and the Building Blocks of Public Sector Transformation
The 2025 AWS Public Sector Summit in Washington, DC, brought together leaders from government, education and nonprofits to talk about how cloud and AI are reshaping how agencies serve the public. The time for asking if the government should adopt the cloud is over. Now the focus is on how to use the cloud to leave a lasting impact. For World Wide Technology, this event was a powerful reminder of our role in helping public sector teams make the most of the cloud.
AI Flavors…
We're continually bombarded with various types, flavors and descriptors of what AI is (and isn't). Therefore, to make things a little simpler (and to follow up on the on-stage descriptions I gave of the AI variants), this is a short description of what three of the main AI options would do with (and for) you if you'd ask…
Cisco Live 2025: Data Center Networking Innovation Key Takeaways
At Cisco Live 2025, Cisco unveiled a bold vision for the future of data center networking—one that embraces AI scalability, embedded security and cloud-operational simplicity. From game-changing switch architectures to hyper-intelligent security tools, Cisco's announcements focused on building the AI-native, zero-trust and observability-rich data center of tomorrow. Here are five of the most impactful innovations announced.
Strengthening Operational Resilience Through Effective Prioritization and Recovery Strategies
Financial institutions face an operational resilience crisis due to cyber threats and regulatory demands. WWT offers a framework for prioritizing applications, recovery strategies and insights and integrating cyber threats with operational resilience, guided by global and Canadian regulations.
Why Ecosystems, Not Products, Will Define AI Success in Retail
AI success in retail transcends mere product selection, thriving instead on the convergence of edge and cloud technologies. This hybrid approach enables real-time personalization, inventory optimization and seamless customer experiences. Retailers embracing this synergy achieve superior growth and ROI, unlocking transformative capabilities beyond traditional methods.
Unifying Data Center Management: A Look at Cisco Nexus Dashboard 4.1
The blog post reviews enhancements coming to Cisco's upcoming Nexus Dashboard 4.1. It highlights how the new unified platform helps to streamline operations, saves network teams time and money, and simplifies deployment and management by bringing all of the Nexus Dashboard features and functions under one roof.
Pushing Boundaries at Unreal Fest 2025
At Unreal Fest, World Wide Technology unveiled groundbreaking innovations.
Core Routing Security: MACsec
The use of MACsec within network cores is exploding in popularity due to rising security demands and recent hardware advancements. This article explores MACsec's evolution, benefits and deployment considerations to help get you on your way to securing your high-speed core links.
Why CEOs and CIOs Should Consider Private Cloud for Secure AI Workloads
Choosing the right infrastructure is crucial for AI-driven business innovation. Private cloud and bare metal offer unmatched security, compliance, and performance, essential for sensitive and regulated industries. These solutions provide strategic advantages over public cloud, ensuring control, customization, and cost predictability, making them vital for sustainable, secure AI growth.
Agent-2-Agent Protocol (A2A) - A Deep Dive
Explore the transformative potential of Google's Agent2Agent (A2A) protocol, enabling seamless AI agent collaboration across diverse systems. Discover how A2A's scalable, secure, and model-agnostic design can revolutionize intelligent automation, driving operational efficiency and innovation. Uncover why A2A might be the next leap in AI-driven business solutions.