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  • [AI Data Center] The Heart of Massive Data Pipelines: Why Routers Again?

    With the recent surge in generative AI led by ChatGPT, the construction of 'AI Data Centers (AIDCs)' has emerged as a major topic in enterprise IT. When thinking about AI infrastructure, it is easy to focus only on tens of thousands of GPUs and the internal switch fabric connecting them. However, there is a key point that should not be overlooked: the fact that AI never remains confined 'inside' the data center. Successful AI…

  • AI Networking: From the Age of Connectivity to the Age of Intelligence

    Recently, the paradigm of AI data centers has been rapidly shifting from a 'computing' focus to a 'network fabric' focus. This is due to the growing importance of 'AI backend networks,' which combine tens of thousands of GPUs into one to process models with trillions of parameters. Today, we will look at the strategic moves of the three giants leading this market—Arista, Cisco, and HPE—and their…

  • Why did HPE choose Juniper, even though it already has Central AI?

    When news of the merger between HPE and Juniper Networks broke, the industry's biggest question was this: "Why spend a massive sum of $14 billion (approximately 19 trillion won) to acquire Juniper when the industry's second-largest player, Aruba Central, already exists?" This is not merely an acquisition to increase size. It embodies HPE's 'big picture' to completely change the paradigm of networking. 'Management platforms' and…

  • Global Substation Security Scan Results: "Breached in 30 Minutes?"“

    Today, I would like to introduce a truly “heart-pounding” report that is directly related not only to the security industry but also to our daily lives. It is the result of an investigation conducted by OMICRON, an Austrian energy security specialist, into over 100 power plants and substations worldwide, and the findings are truly shocking. “As soon as the IDS (Intrusion Detection System) was installed, critical vulnerabilities poured out within just 30 minutes.” Indeed…

  • The Rise of ITIL 5: How Is ITSM Evolving?

    On February 12, 2026, ITIL 5 (ITIL Version 5), which the global IT industry has been waiting for, was officially released. Arriving approximately seven years after ITIL 4 in 2019, this new standard presents us with new challenges regarding 'AI-Native' and 'Experience'. Compared to the existing ITIL 4, there are the following major differences. Category ITIL 4 ITIL…

  • HPE Aruba Networking Product Catalog 2026

    Today, I have some very exciting news for you. It is the newly updated HPE Aruba Networking product catalog for 2026! Comparing it to the 2024 catalog from two years ago, I realized once again just how frightening the pace of technological advancement is. In particular, this 2026 catalog goes beyond a simple product lineup update to reveal the direction of integrated HPE Networking…

  • Aruba Central with the Heart of Mist

    The biggest topic in the networking industry recently is undoubtedly the merger of HPE and Juniper Networks. Beyond the mere combination of two giant corporations, the industry has been rife with speculation regarding questions such as, "Who will survive between Aruba Central and Juniper Mist?" or "How will the two solutions blend?" Through a recently released press release, the answer...

  • A Game Changer to Cool Down AI Data Centers: HPE Networking's Liquid-Cooled Switches

    AI is undoubtedly the biggest topic in the IT industry these days. However, did you know that the data centers running these flashy AI services are currently at war with tremendous 'heat'? Today, we will delve deeply into HPE Networking’s new Liquid Cooling Switch (QFX5250)—an innovative solution designed to cool down that heat and maximize AI infrastructure performance—and the AI ecosystem HPE is envisioning…

  • Zero Trust in 2026: Beyond "Concept" to "Reality"

    In an Era of Frequent Security Incidents, Why Is Our Zero Trust Failing? In 2025, a year marked by numerous large-scale incidents, we stand at a critical turning point. Zero Trust is no longer a marketing term or a vague philosophy. Leaders running organizations must now move away from an implicit trust model that "internal users are safe" and instead adopt an identity-centric model of least privilege…

  • The Perfect Combination of Data Sovereignty, Security, and AI Innovation – Central On-Premises 3.0

    Innovation and security are no longer a matter of choice. Recently, the global buzzword is undoubtedly 'Data Sovereignty.' Regulations regarding where data is stored (Residency) and who manages it are being strengthened worldwide, including the EU Data Act which came into effect in 2025. In particular, South Korea, across major industrial sectors such as public, financial, defense, and high-tech manufacturing, is implementing 'network separation' and 'thorough…