Core92, Erik Valenzuela The HPE-Juniper Merger: What It Means for Your Network Sourcing and Hardware Lifecycles The blockbuster acquisition of Juniper Networks by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has officially shifted from corporate headlines into real-world supply chain reality. For network engineers, procure... Jul 1, 2026
Core92, Erik Valenzuela Balancing Budgets and Performance: The Core92 Strategy for Sourcing Cisco Refresh In the enterprise networking space, IT leadership faces a constant tug-of-war. On one hand, engineering teams demand the absolute reliability, performance, and security of top-tier infrastructure plat... Jul 1, 2026
Core92, Erik Valenzuela The Hidden Bottleneck in AI Scaling: Why Custom ASICs Demand Smarter Network Procurement The Rise of the AI ASIC: Compute Optimization To understand why network infrastructure is under pressure, it helps to look at why ASICs are taking over AI server blueprints. A general-purpose GPU is b... Jun 23, 2026
Madeline Valenzuela Upgrade Your Network Sustainably: A Deep Dive into Cisco Refresh In the fast-paced world of IT, staying current with enterprise-grade networking equipment is crucial for performance and security. However, the high cost of brand-new gear can often strain even the mo... Apr 10, 2026
Madeline Valenzuela Most Teams Overpay for Server Memory—Are You One of Them? Server memory is one of the easiest places for IT teams to overspend—often without realizing it. OEM pricing, confusing specifications, and the assumption that “branded” always means better have quiet... Apr 9, 2026