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What it is, how it works, when to use it, and how to optimize it. Table of Contents Network Address Translation (NAT) has been around for a long time, playing a critical role in extending the lifespan of IPv4 as well as providing breathing room for deploying IPv6. Enterprises have been using it for decades in their corporate and data center networks as an integral part of their network management and security portfolio.

Learn about cloud storage tiers, costs, performance, and security best practices to optimize your cloud storage and reduce egress fees.

From status facilities to distributed platforms, we take a practical look at the data center trends shaping 2026 so far. In 2026, data centers are crossing a tipping point. What were once emerging trends—software-defined infrastructure, AI-driven operations, sustainability constraints, and edge expansion—are now widespread reality, shaping real-world designs and buying decisions.

Your first NOG meeting doesn't have to be daunting. Here's what to expect, how to prepare, and how to make the most of every session and conversation. Co-authored by Rob Parker and Gavin Tweedie If you’re trying to optimize your organization’s peering and Internet Exchange (IX) traffic engineering as your network grows, you may be searching for more ways to improve your network or customer experience.

Struggling with cloud complexity? Compare dedicated, partner, and IPsec connections to find the right private connectivity solution. Multicloud environments bring complexity, and how you connect to your CSPs can make or break performance, cost, and reliability. Here’s how dedicated, partner, and IPsec connections compare — and which might be right for your business. There are three main methods of connecting to the cloud with private connectivity.

Is it time to migrate your data center applications to the cloud? Get key considerations and a step-by-step migration path. Migrating your on-premises data center to the cloud can seem like a daunting task, from deciding on the right cloud deployment model to ensuring that your network connectivity is secure and scalable. For many companies, the question isn’t whether to migrate, but how to do it efficiently and with minimal disruption.

Egress fees can quietly drive cloud costs. Learn practical ways to reduce your cloud egress fees in 2026 without redesigning everything. Cloud egress fees can sneak up on you. One month your cloud bill can look reasonable, and the next it’s clear that data movement is causing your cloud spend to fluctuate. For many network teams, egress is still treated as a fixed cost or something you only revisit during a major architecture change, but that approach doesn’t hold up in 2026.