The AI hype is undeniable. Buzzwords like ‘machine learning’, ‘deep learning’, and ‘artificial intelligence’ have permeated boardrooms, media, and tech conferences. However, recent market movements suggest that AI might be at the ‘peak of inflated expectations’. Nvidia, a leading player in AI hardware, has seen its stock plummet by about 20% over the last month (8th July to 8th August 2024).

The rapid evolution of work models and security requirements has prompted questions about the relevance of Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) technology. In their insightful report, ‘Is SD-WAN Dead?’ Jonathan Forest and Andrew Lerner of Gartner explore these dynamics, concluding that while SD-WAN is far from obsolete, its role is shifting.

It’s 2 am on a Saturday, you’re sound asleep, and suddenly your phone lights up, ringing and buzzing loudly on your nightstand. You know it won’t be good news, but it’s worse than you could have imagined—your network and systems have suffered a ransomware attack. As you quickly change and start driving into the office, you keep asking yourself one question—didn’t we pass our annual security audit three months ago with flying colors?