In networking, we often discuss routing, packets, protocols and latency. It’s always been our lifeblood and our passion. Another area we are passionate about is hardware. A new router, firewall, switch, or network appliance will elicit numerous debates and send us into a world of what if? What if I deployed this box to my network? How would it impact it? Would it make the network faster? Would it make my job easier? Now, one topic we don’t discuss is the “green” impact of this new box.
Our networks are complex and costly; truth be told, they impact the world around us. Let’s take a look at the journey of an employee, Amy, who is part of the hybrid workforce. Her day begins in her home office, which is located at the kitchen table of her house. Every day, Amy must use the corporate VPN to access the applications she requires to complete her job. Her journey looks like this.