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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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SSL Certificate Validity Changes 2025: How to Prepare Your Business Now
Beginning in March 2026 SSL/TLS certificate will begin expiring after 200 days and will continue to be reduced each year until 2029 when validity will be down to just 47 days. This change aims to enhance security, reduce exposure from compromised certificates, and encourage automation, but will require significant changes in certificate management processes for many companies. Organizations should begin preparing now for shorter certificate lifespans and more frequent domain validations to avoid security risks and ensure reliable digital interactions
Introduction to XQL: Building Your First Widget
Widgets transform XQL query results into interactive visualizations, aiding SOC analysts in identifying trends and anomalies. This article demonstrates using widgets to graph failed GlobalProtect logins, helping detect brute-force attacks and misconfigurations, and providing proactive assistance to users.
The $2.3 Trillion Question: Why 84% of Digital Transformations Still Fail
Discover why most digital transformations struggle and learn practical strategies for success! This post explores how shifting from technology-first to business-first thinking can dramatically improve outcomes. Get actionable tips for aligning technology with real business needs and creating meaningful change that actually works.
Building Scalable Engineering Support: The Story of the TOCE
The Technical Operations Center of Excellence (TOCE) revolutionizes engineering by providing strategic support, enabling engineers to focus on solving complex problems. Originating from a small initiative, the TOCE now enhances project continuity and customer engagement, evolving into a core function that strengthens and accelerates high-performance teams. What's next? Deeper integration and innovative support models.
Guiding Principles and Best Practices for Coding Assistance Adoption
Guiding principles and best practices for evaluating and adopting coding assistance tools.
CEO: Autonomous Super Agent - Sept 2040
The blog highlights the seismic shifts in technology and the rising dominance of AI, relegating human roles to the background and marking the beginning of a new era of Super AI capabilities.
Pushing Unreal Engine to New Heights
WWT is back at Unreal Fest Orlando, and we can't wait to show you what we've been building. From June 2–5, 2025, at the Orange County Convention Center, you'll find us in the Expo Hall, ready to dive into real-time 3D innovation with hands-on demos, one-on-one chats, and a special live presentation from Kyle Lindsey on "Practical Digital Twins."
From Cost Center to Strategic Enabler: Building the Business Case for NOC Modernization
In today's hyper-connected, always-on digital economy, businesses can no longer afford for their Network Operations Center (NOC) to be a passive, reactive function. What was once considered a cost center can now become a strategic enabler — one that drives uptime, customer and associate satisfaction, and competitive agility. NOC modernization isn't just a technical upgrade; it's a business imperative.
Rethinking Vulnerability Management: A Next-Gen Approach
Cyber threats are rapidly evolving, exploiting vulnerabilities within hours. Traditional vulnerability management struggles to keep pace, necessitating a shift to Next-Generation Vulnerability Management (NGVM). By integrating continuous monitoring, risk-based prioritization and automation, organizations can enhance security resilience for proactive defense against sophisticated cyber threats.
Why NOC Transformation Fails—And How to Get it Right
Avoid These 5 Common Mistakes to Set Your NOC Project Up for Success
As organizations strive to modernize their operations, Network Operations Center (NOC) transformation has become a strategic imperative. But despite its importance, many NOC transformation projects stall—or fail outright. At World Wide Technology (WWT), we've seen the pitfalls firsthand, and we know what it takes to avoid them. Below, we break down the most common reasons NOC transformations fail—and how to overcome them.
The Orca AI Journey with Southern California Edison
World Wide Technology is a proud sponsor of EEI 2025.
Join us for our featured session, "The Orca AI Journey with Southern California Edison," in The Hub on Wednesday, June 4.
In this insightful presentation, Carlos Carazo, Utilities Field CTO at World Wide Technology, and John Janney, Managing Director of Digital Grid Services at Southern California Edison (SCE), will discuss how SCE is transforming network operations with AI-driven solutions designed to enhance efficiency and scalability.
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.
Make Summer Count: How Tech Leaders Use the Slow Season to Accelerate Strategy
While many treat summer as a slowdown, savvy tech leaders see it as a strategic goldmine. With fewer distractions, it's the perfect time to reassess operating models, accelerate automation, shape budget narratives and strengthen internal capabilities—ensuring your organization gains momentum now instead of scrambling during the Q4 crunch.
Is Your Network Holding You Back
The State of Network Operations Today
In today's rapidly evolving IT landscape, the demands placed on network operations have never been higher. Enterprises are racing toward digital transformation, embracing cloud-native architectures, and supporting hybrid workforces that stretch beyond traditional perimeters. Unfortunately, legacy Network Operations Centers (NOCs) were never built to handle this level of complexity, and it's starting to show.
Inside the Next-Generation Network Operations Center
What Does a Modern NOC Look Like?
As digital transformation accelerates, the traditional Network Operations Center (NOC) is being pushed beyond its limits. Static dashboards, reactive monitoring, and fragmented tools are no longer enough. Enterprises now require a dynamic, intelligent and scalable operations framework—one that can keep pace with the cloud-first, always-on world.
Welcome to the Next-Generation NOC—a strategic evolution in network operations designed to deliver agility, visibility, and resilience across complex hybrid environments.
The State of Cloud Security, Part 1: Understanding CNAPP
In the dynamic IaaS landscape, cloud security is increasingly complex, with AI and rapid changes posing challenges. CNAPP offers a unified solution, integrating multiple security tools for enhanced compliance and protection. However, selecting the right CNAPP requires careful consideration of specific needs and existing technology ecosystems.
The State of Email Security
Email security threats continue to evolve, but in recent years, countermeasures seem to be evolving just as fast. Migration to the cloud has unlocked new options for organizations to stay ahead of the threat.
Unlocking the Power of AI Coding Assistants
AI coding assistants are transforming software development by boosting productivity, enhancing code quality and facilitating continuous learning. These tools not only automate repetitive tasks but also provide insightful guidance, enabling developers to work smarter and more creatively. Embrace the future of coding, powered by AI, for better software and happier developers.
Day-2 Operations: The Critical Data Center Network Component
While Day 0 planning and Day 1 deployment capture initial attention, Day 2 operations—ongoing monitoring, automation, compliance and optimization—account for up to 70 percent of total data center network costs. Without a proactive strategy, enterprises face rising expenses, outages and security risks. To reduce TCO and improve resilience, organizations are adopting AI-driven and automated platforms like Arista CloudVision and Cisco Nexus Dashboard to streamline Day 2 tasks. Investing in visibility, operational simplicity and intelligent automation is now essential for long-term success.
Introduction to XQL: Custom Datasets for Threat Hunting
Both Cortex XDR and XSIAM let you go well beyond endpoint telemetry from the XDR Agent by ingesting custom datasets through the Broker VM. Forwarding Proxmox syslogs, you can analyze failed logins and suspicious system activity directly in XQL. This unlocks the ability to correlate hypervisor events with endpoint, network, and identity data—all in one platform. Tracking brute-force attempts against pvedaemon, custom datasets give you visibility into layers that traditional EDR misses.