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Optimizing Performance in Virtual Networks & Best Tools for 2025
Virtual networks, driven by software-defined networking (SDN) and network virtualization, have revolutionized the way IT infrastructure is managed. These networks provide flexibility, scalability, and efficiency by abstracting the hardware components and enabling network configurations to be created and adjusted through software. However, as networks become more virtualized, it becomes increasingly essential to ensure their performance is optimized to meet the…
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British Gas launches trial scheme to reuse waste heat from data processing – and it involves installing a tiny ‘virtual data center’ in homes
British Gas is carrying out a trial using excess heat from data processing to provide free hot water in homes. The company has signed a deal with sustainable cloud business heata that will see the heat generated by corporate data processing channeled directly into hot water cylinder in the home. Not only could this cut heating costs for homeowners, British…
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Can AI Chatbots Be Your Virtual Assistant?
Summary AI chatbots work best when used strategically for specific tasks, not as all-purpose assistants. Each AI chatbot (Gemini, Siri, ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) has its own unique strengths—making them ideal for specific workflows. Break down your macro-level workload into micro-workflows, and then assign specific AI chatbots that are good at those specific workflows. AI chatbots may not be the tireless…
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5 Signs You Need a Virtual Firewall to Secure Your Cloud
As businesses increasingly shift to cloud-based and virtualized environments, traditional network security approaches — particularly firewalls — are falling short. Virtual firewalls, purpose-built for environments like public and private clouds or Software-Defined Wide Area Networks (SD-WAN), have emerged as a critical solution. Their ability to scale dynamically and integrate deeply with virtual infrastructure enables security tailored to the demands of…
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A Virtual Switchboard Is Ideal for the Remote Office
In the early days of the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), every call that came buzzing along those traditional copper wires had to be routed through a switchboard. And despite how switchboards were literally just boards covered with sockets, they played a key role in developing the phone communications system we use today. Back then, however, any calls you wanted…
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How to Set Up a Virtual Call Center the Right (& Easy) Way
Setting up a virtual call center is easier and faster than you might think. A lot of people waste too much time trying to plan every detail to perfection. But the best approach is to jump in and learn by doing. This guide explains how to set up a virtual call center in just four steps (or three if you…
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Virtual reality could be the next frontier in software development: Devs are excited about productivity and virtualization benefits — but hefty price tags and health concerns may hamper adoption
Virtual and augmented reality could be the next big trend in software development as devs warm to the use of the tools, but there are still a few key barriers blocking adoption. VR/AR tech offers programmers a more focussed work environment, with a virtualized workspace but research suggests the platform isn’t quite mature enough for widespread adoption. JetBrains’ 2024 State…
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Finally! Meta Quest VR headsets can now connect to your Windows 11 PC — with up to 3 virtual monitors
Microsoft has teamed up with Meta to bring Windows 11 to Meta Quest headsets, allowing users to bring their PC setups to mixed reality — and it’s available to try out right now. After announcing Mixed Reality Link last month, Microsoft’s first preview of the app is ready to download over at the store. It aims to seamlessly connect to…
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What is a virtual server location?
A virtual server location is a type of VPN server that changes your IP address using DNS routing. It is called a virtual VPN location because the physical server is located in a different place than the IP address you get. This guide explains everything you need to know about virtual VPN servers. Virtual server locations allow VPN providers to…
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How to Add a Virtual Second Monitor for Mac
Presentations over video conferencing apps like Zoom and Google Meet work best when you share your entire screen but anyone with a 4K display knows the lag doing that can create. Also, if you only have one screen, this leaves you without any space for your notes. You can work around this by only sharing a portion of you screen,…
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