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Obkio's 2025 Pricing Updates: Investing in a Stronger, Smarter Network Monitoring Solution

For the first time in over 3 and a half years, we’re updating our pricing. Starting June 1st, new pricing will apply to all new purchases, upgrades, and renewals and will be reflected in upcoming billing statements. This change comes as we roll out a wave of powerful new features and improvements designed to help you monitor and optimize network performance better than ever before. We know pricing updates are never taken lightly, and neither is your trust in us.

How to Troubleshoot Internet Connectivity Issues for IT Pros

A reliable Internet connection is the lifeblood of nearly every organization. From seamless video conferences to uninterrupted data transfers and smooth online operations, the modern business world depends on a steady flow of data. However, as IT professionals know all too well, even the most robust networks can encounter connectivity issues that disrupt productivity and cause frustration.

How Much Network Capacity Should Businesses Maintain

Network capacity: So, how much network capacity does your business actually need? The answer depends on your users, applications, and growth plans. Today, we’ll calculate your network capacity requirements, avoid common pitfalls, and ensure smooth operations — whether your team is in-office, remote, or hybrid.

Can Your Network Monitoring Tool Keep Up? | Obkio

A while ago, your company chose a network monitoring tool that worked perfectly — back when most employees worked in the office, networks were centralized, applications ran on-premise, and "the cloud" was just a buzzword. But today? Your network has evolved (SD-WAN, remote work, SaaS apps), while your monitoring tool hasn’t. Now, false alerts flood your team, troubleshooting takes hours instead of minutes, and your tool only monitors your network devices but offers zero visibility into performance from the end-user perspective or critical cloud-based apps.

10 Factors Affecting Your Network Performance & How to Fix Them

If your network feels sluggish, you're not alone. After years of battling slow connections, dropped calls, and frustrated end-users, I’ve learned one thing: network performance issues always have a root cause. Maybe your VoIP calls keep cutting out. Maybe cloud apps take forever to load. Or maybe your team complains about "the network being slow" — again. The problem? Networks don’t slow down for no reason.