Tom Nolle
Tom Nolle is founder and principal analyst at Andover Intel, a unique consulting and analysis firm that looks at evolving technologies and applications first from the perspective of the buyer and the buyers’ needs. Tom is a programmer, software architect, and manager of large software and network products by background, and he has been providing consulting services and technology analysis for decades. He’s a regular author of articles on networking, software development, and cloud computing, as well as emerging technologies like IoT, AI, and the metaverse.
Most hyped network technologies and how to deal with them
Look for genuine value when under pressure to implement hyped technologies such as AI-driven network automation, private 5G, open networking and zero trust.
Human error in network operations and how to deal with it
Network outages can often be traced to four error-prone activities: fault analysis and response, configuration changes, scaling and failover, and security policies.
The real risk of AI in network operations
Using generative AI technology for network operations issues can yield results that sound credible but are actually completely wrong.
Network spending priorities for second-half 2023
Enterprises hope to invest in security, operational stability, and better application-delivery performance using technologies that include SD-WAN and AI.
How to handle IT vendors' worst bad habits
Enterprises hate it when the companies they buy gear from pass the buck when issues arise, over-hype their sales pitches, and don’t give a heads-up about new products.
6 industries where private 5G makes sense
Wider acceptance of private 5G will require expanding its uses among early adopters and finding suitable applications for it in other industries.
Best-of-breed networking: There’s an opportunity for white boxes in the WAN
Single-vendor networking has an edge in enterprises, but SD-WAN and SASE are making a case for open white-box networks.
MWC analysis: Conditions are ripe for cloud providers to drive faster network services.
Network operators need help finding applications that demand fast data delivery in order to justify infrastructure investment.
3 things network pros need to tell developers about why the network matters
Avoid over-reliance on costly user-to-cloud and user-to-data-center links to create better performing apps.
Why network pros need a seat at the application-planning table
Component-based applications can have a significant bad impact on cloud costs and app performance that network pros could head off if consulted during the design phase.
A new role for network pros: application-flow architect
Networking teams need a say in architecting cloud-based applications from the outset to assure it’s even possible for the network and cloud services to adequately support the apps.