Category: Performance
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Find out what Cloud Computing is
What is driving the next era of computing? Since the dawn of the digital revolution, humanity has experienced extraordinary advances. Among all the innovations, one stands out as the future of technology: cloud computing. In this article, we will explore the trajectory of computing, from the visionary visions of Joseph Licklider in 1960 to the…
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Kernel Bypass: proof that the speed of networks has surpassed that of processors
In recent years, technological evolution has provided a scenario of connectivity never seen before, with high-speed networks becoming increasingly common. Our daily lives in the digital world have changed rapidly, with exponential growth in data traffic and the emergence of new network applications. As a result, the challenges faced by service providers have intensified. As…
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XDP vs DPDK: how to overcome the traffic speed challenge
With the exponential increase in network traffic and the demand for greater speed and performance, significant challenges arise for network developers and engineers. Two solutions that have gained prominence in this context are XDP (eXpress Data Path) and DPDK (Data Plane Development Kit). Both offer innovative approaches to speeding up network packet processing, but each…
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IP Anycast: the technology that makes the internet work as fast as you want it to
The internet has become an indispensable part of our lives, and the speed with which we access information and services online is crucial. Behind this seemingly instantaneous experience is a technology called IP Anycast. As such, this technology plays a crucial role in optimizing the speed and increasing the efficiency of the internet. By allowing…
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After 50 years, the Ethernet standard dominates the world’s networks
On May 22, 2023, it will be 50 years since electronics engineer Robert Metcalfe wrote a 12-page memo to his colleagues at Xerox that would mark the birth of the Ethernet standard for data communication networks. In the memo, he described the main details of how the protocol worked, one of whose main virtues was…
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CDNs are one step ahead in user protection
Digital content is increasingly part of our daily lives, whether in the form of videos, audios, images or texts. They are accessed through different devices and platforms, making them essential for communication, entertainment, education and commerce. However, as the demand for online content increases, so do the challenges of protecting users from virtual threats, such…
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Content Distribution Networks (CDNs) support the evolution of the Web
The internet has become an integral part of our lives, and with the increased use and evolution of the web, the demand for online content has grown significantly. However, the internet’s infrastructure is not always able to cope with this demand, resulting in slow performance and availability problems. To solve these problems, Content Distribution Networks…
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What is a CDN?
What is a CDN? Although there’s a lot of talk about Content Distribution Networks, you probably know someone who doesn’t know what a CDN is. In this article, we’ll clear up any conceptual doubts surrounding the subject. CDN stands for Content Delivery Network. It is a network of geographically distributed servers that store copies of…