Russell Fairweather

Russell Fairweather

Cybersecurity Consultant
Russell Fairweather is a versatile tech enthusiast whose expertise spans IT security, development, and networking. With a deep understanding of software development principles and networking protocols, Russell crafts content that offers invaluable insights and actionable advice. Trusted by professionals seeking to elevate their coding skills and reinforce network infrastructure, Russell is a resource for tech leaders navigating the ever-evolving shifts in technology.
What You Need to Know about 5G and Wi-Fi 6
Editorial What You Need to Know about 5G and Wi-Fi 6

Both the COVID-19 pandemic and the crisis it triggered have changed the way people work, communicate, and have fun. This, in turn, has boosted the adoption rate of both 5G and Wi-Fi 6 technologies across the world. As people upgrade their home networks and devices to the latest technologies, they

Desktop Virtualization: The Pros and Cons of DaaS in Pandemic Times
Editorial Desktop Virtualization: The Pros and Cons of DaaS in Pandemic Times

Although Desktop as a Service (DaaS) has been a relatively obscure solution in recent years, the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic could turn things around. Both VPN and DaaS usage surged during the crisis, as many organizations started to migrate from the traditional desktop deployment model to more

Why You Should Upgrade to Wi-Fi 6 in 2020
Editorial Why You Should Upgrade to Wi-Fi 6 in 2020

Wi-Fi 6, the next-generation standard in Wi-Fi technology, made its big debut last year. Beyond basics like speed and range, the really important thing about Wi-Fi 6 is how it will reshape the way routers handle the growing number of connected devices in our homes and our offices. Here are the re

Top Network Monitoring Tools and Software for 2020
Editorial Top Network Monitoring Tools and Software for 2020

In order to compete in an ever-changing marketplace of network and server monitoring, new software, tools, and utilities are being launched almost every year. Whether you’re setting up a network, diagnosing an anomaly, or just monitoring an environment, your set of networking tools as well as your s

Here Are the Top Networking Trends of 2020
Editorial Here Are the Top Networking Trends of 2020

From 5G and wireless to SD-WAN and edge computing, 2020 is shaping up to be a busy year for enterprise IT network teams. With the digitization of previously manual processes came an increasing need for faster network speeds and new services. Let’s have a look at the top networking technologies and a

New Executive Order Is Bad News for Huawei and Its Partners
Editorial New Executive Order Is Bad News for Huawei and Its Partners

The past days have brought bad news for Huawei—and the worst might be yet to come. President Trump issued an executive order giving the federal government the power to bar American companies from doing business with foreign suppliers that could pose a threat to national security. Chinese firm H

SD-WAN solutions are living up to the hype
Editorial SD-WAN solutions are living up to the hype

The market for Wide Area Network (WAN) solutions met an accelerated growth in 2014-2018, according to International Data Corporation (IDC) analysts. This happened mostly due to the increased demand for Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) solutions, a niche that has recorded steady and sustained growth in

GDPR is keeping managers on their toes: who needs a DPO?
Editorial GDPR is keeping managers on their toes: who needs a DPO?

Last year, US-based companies that market their products in any of the 28 member states of the European Union have had some homework to do. The famous General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is on its way and it’s going to be a game changer for many businesses. One of the most important m

How does Silicon Valley react to immigration order?
Editorial How does Silicon Valley react to immigration order?

While Apple opposes the Friday immigration order, and considers legal counterattack options, other Silicon Valley companies weigh their back-up plans. Tech Crunch mentions how companies consider moving their foreign-born employees to Canada. Some of the co-founders join forces in view of the

How about programmable functional data disaggregation?
Editorial How about programmable functional data disaggregation?

Programmable functional disaggregation is the new buzzword in the telecom industry. Telco Transformation mentions this type of data disaggregation in one of its September editorials. It involves breaking up network equipment into smaller, more flexible and leverage components. Basically, this

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