Network traffic is growing more complex each and every day as hybrid and remote work continues to be the norm. That's putting traditional network architectures in a state of major upheaval after decades of relative stagnation. Wi-Fi, secure access service edge (SASE), private wireless -- options for connectivity keep growing. This includes transport networks, which are evolving to deliver new services and user experiences. Join WWT technical solution architects Joshua Hogan and Tyler Tappy as they discuss the important details of implementing a converged transport network, which takes the long-reach optical technology typically found in standalone optical networks and consolidates it into a compact, high-performance router. Joshua and Tyler also cover key steps to putting a converged transport network into action.

Major changes in workplace dynamics are pushing enterprise networks to new frontiers, which is forcing leaders to think of SD-WAN as more than just plumbing. In today's hybrid landscape, SD-WAN is quickly turning into a platform IT leaders can use to onboard and offload new solutions and features that enable the business.   Join WWT Networking Solutions Architect Ryan Makelky -- a self-described SD-WAN sherpa -- as he talks about how SD-WAN can serve as an ideal launchpad for larger architectural shifts, such as moving toward secure access service edge (SASE), secure service edge (SSE) and connecting to the public cloud. 

Wi-Fi 6E is ready for prime time, giving networking leaders even more options to handle bandwidth-intensive traffic. But increasingly, that traffic is coming from disparate places as hybrid work creates a new workforce dynamic that appears to be here to stay. Join Jennifer Huber, a WWT technical solutions architect specializing in mobility, as she discusses how leaders can embrace the changing wireless landscape and deliver an end-user experience that drives collaboration and productivity. Jennifer also talks about Wi-Fi 7 and how network operators should be thinking about the next generation of wireless, as well as how leaders can maneuver around today's supply chain headaches.

SASE remains a major architectural shift with many components -- zero trust network architecture (ZTNA), cloud access security broker (CASB), SD-WAN, and now a new term: Security Service Edge (SSE). For adoption to be truly successful, engineering teams must explore hands-on how different solutions address SSE and how they integrate into broader SASE architectures. Use our Advanced Technology Center (ATC) to launch SSE integration labs on-demand, bookmark helpful content for reference, follow related topics to curate content specific to your needs, and connect directly with WWT technical experts.