HP Networking

By Vishwas Manral, Distinguished Technologist, HP Networking, Advanced Technology Group

Here are 4 key technology trends I’m observing—and my view on what they mean for the networking industry in general. My list includes software-based networking, big data and analytics, enterprise cloud and consumerization of IT. Give this a read—then let me know what trends you are seeing.

To start the new year, I thought I’d offer up some technology predictions for 2012. With public sector budgets still tight and security top-of-mind, consider the following three trends to help cut costs and stay innovative: cloud computing, big data analytics and collaboration.

In my recent blog post, I talked about the 5 challenges SMB networks will face in 2012.  Today I'll give my predictions for the technology solutions that will help SMBs overcome these challenges.