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DX Operational Observability: Troubleshoot WebHook Notification Channels with WebHook Data Collector

The power of AIOps and Observability relies on the ability to ingest, normalize, and correlate the large volumes and huge variety of data available to IT operations teams. With its support for both Broadcom and third-party data, DX Operational Observability (DX O2) gives these teams unmatched observability and insights. With so much data coming to DX O2, monitoring operators need to be notified when important events may occur: Without notifications, important alerts may be overlooked.

How SNMP traps help prevent network failures: A use case analysis

You're likely well aware of how damaging network downtime can be to an enterprise's revenue, reputation, and overall operational efficiency. But what if you could spot potential issues before they turn into major problems? That's how Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) traps help enterprises stay ahead of failures and keep networks running smoothly. SNMP traps are an essential tool for network observability in enterprises looking to maximize uptime, optimize costs, and enhance resilience.

Is It Time to Switch Your Network Monitoring Tool? How to Know & Choose the Right Upgrade

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.

From surface-level to strategic: Benefits of network traffic analysis

Enterprises are experiencing fluctuations in workforce dynamics amidst the insurgence of new technologies while also tackling the growing prevalence of cyberthreats. They are increasingly turning to cloud technologies, which are scalable and flexible, to adapt to these changes.

Load Balancing VMware Horizon's UDP and TCP Traffic: A Guide with HAProxy

If you’ve worked with VMware Horizon (now Omnissa Horizon), you know it’s a common way for enterprise users to connect to remote desktops. But for IT engineers and DevOps teams? It’s a whole different story. Horizon’s custom protocols and complex connection requirements make load balancing a bit tricky. With its recent sale to Omnissa, the technology hasn’t changed—but neither has the headache of managing it effectively.

5 Critical Network Security Threats for 2025

In this video, we break down the top 5 critical network security threats and show you how Site24x7’s comprehensive security features can help you: Detect misconfigurations before ransomware strikes Identify insider threats with intelligent traffic analysis Secure IoT devices with automated compliance checks Prevent privilege escalation by monitoring configuration changes Protect against supply chain attacks with SDN and SD-WAN monitoring Don’t wait for a security breach to take action! Start monitoring your network today with Site24x7.

Scraping Privacy-First Search Engines: Why DuckDuckGo Requires a Different Approach

While Google dominates global search, privacy-centric engines like DuckDuckGo are quietly shaping the way developers think about scraping. Many treat DuckDuckGo like just another search endpoint-but that assumption often leads to incomplete data or unexpected blocks.

Everything you need to know about HAProxy log format

HAProxy is one of today’s fastest and most widely used load balancing solutions. If you’re already using HAProxy or considering using it in your environment, understanding HAProxy logging is essential. Let’s discuss why HAProxy logging is vital to the load balancer implementation, the logging HAProxy offers, and how to manage and configure HAProxy logs to suit your unique needs.

Starlink Enters Transit Market With Community Gateways

Starlink moves beyond being strictly a direct-to-consumer service provider with the recent activations of its Community Gateways. In recent months, Starlink has become a transit provider to a small but growing number of service providers in remote parts of the world as its unique and groundbreaking service continues to evolve.

Stopping the Finger Pointing: Speed Mean Time to Innocence with AppNeta

When network issues arise, it doesn’t take long for fingers to start pointing—often in the direction of network operations teams. In such moments, being forced to rely on guesswork or speculative theories is the last thing any team wants. Making matters worse, even if answers are found, but it takes too long to arrive at them, the reputational damage, not to mention the negative repercussions of the actual outage, are already done.

Boosting the Availability of Revenue-Generating Financial Services

In any industry, network downtime and performance issues can have a significant cost. But when it comes to financial services, the impact is even more profound, particularly for revenue-generating applications. Financial service firms and their customers rely constantly on these applications. When these applications experience slowdowns or outages, the impact can extend beyond revenue loss and lead to customer dissatisfaction, reduced employee productivity, and potential reputational damage.

The power of virtual mesh: 5 key benefits of Console Connect's CloudRouter

As technology advances, managing networks becomes increasingly complex. Enterprises need a network that is agile, resilient, and easy to scale. This is where Layer 3 virtual routers, like Console Connect’s CloudRouter, provide an ideal solution for connecting multiple network endpoints, such as clouds, data centres and devices.

Scaling from Setbacks: How Chris Kraiss Built a Thriving MSP

What if getting fired was the best thing that ever happened to your career? In this episode of Now That’s IT: Stories of MSP Success, host Chris Massey sits down with Chris Kraiss, founder of ClearPath Technology, to discuss his journey from corporate IT to building a thriving MSP—and the setbacks that shaped his success.

A Guide to Retiring SDH & TDM Networks

The telecommunications industry is witnessing a significant transformation as operators realize the urgent need to retire their legacy Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) and TDM networks. With the advances of packet networks, this migration is not just a necessary transition but a strategic opportunity to enhance service offerings and operational efficiencies.

How to Revolutionize Your NOC with the Resolve Capabilities Model

Network operations centers (NOCs) are under increasing pressure to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and accelerate incident resolution. Yet many struggle to define a clear NOC automation strategy. When your team is deep in the trenches, it’s easy to lose sight of the long term: The answers lie within our framework: the Resolve Capabilities Model. This model was developed in tandem with customer conversations about NOC automation, aspirations, broader tech challenges, and more.

Protecting against Next.js middleware vulnerability CVE-2025-29927 with HAProxy

A recently discovered security vulnerability requires attention from development teams using Next.js in production environments. Let’s discuss the vulnerability and look at a practical HAProxy solution that you can implement with just a single line of configuration. These solutions are easy, safe, and incredibly fast to deploy while planning more comprehensive framework updates.

Overview of Ribbon's NPT 2714 Aggregation Router

The NPT 2714 is the latest addition to Ribbon’s NPT XDR2000 series of aggregation routers. It features an innovative, orthogonal architecture for modular, centralized routers, merging the best aspects of modular and fixed systems. This architecture combines the redundancy and I/O diversity of modular systems with the simplicity and cost-efficiency of fixed systems.

Uplink | Episode 2: Data Center Boom: Navigating the Hottest Industry in the World

How did data centers become one of the hottest industries on the planet? DataBank CEO Raul Martynek joins us to break down the explosive growth of digital infrastructure—and what it really takes to scale in the AI era. The data center industry stands at the epicenter of today's technology revolution, experiencing what industry veterans call "the best market ever seen." In this revealing conversation with DataBank's CEO, we dive deep into the forces driving unprecedented growth in digital infrastructure and why this sector has become perhaps the hottest industry globally.

Leveraging AI for enhanced network monitoring in healthcare: A guide for CXOs

During emergencies and illnesses, people expect intuitive healthcare services. When multiple tests and reports are involved, patients anticipate that the results will be available to their doctors instantly for quick diagnoses. Waiting for a paper copy of each test result is not feasible.

How DCI to the Edge will be important for AI

AI continues to dominate the networking landscape in 2025, but what impact will it have on future developments? The network edge is expected to play an increasingly significant role as AI model training in the core transitions to inference at the edge. This webinar will discuss the importance of the edge in AI advancements and explore how service providers can leverage their prime assets—space, power, and network infrastructure—to support this rapidly growing application.

DX Operational Observability and Native Integration of Synthetics: Enable Synthetics for Proactive Issue Identification and Remediation

With application synthetic monitoring capabilities, DX Operational Observability (DX O2) can monitor websites and other services by probing the target from various globally distributed monitoring stations. These capabilities, which support SaaS and on-premises deployments, help teams shift from reactive to proactive management, elevate user experience for monitoring, and raise observability to a new level.

NPT 2714 Hardware Overview

The NPT 2714 is a high-capacity, fully redundant IP aggregation router designed by Ribbon, featuring a unique architecture that combines the modular capabilities of traditional systems with the efficiency and simplicity of fixed systems. The innovative design of the NPT 2714 enables operational continuity, allowing for flexible upgrades and expansion without service interruptions. Key features include in-service upgradeability from 7.2 to 14.4 terabits per second, nine front-accessible I/O cards, and various operational interfaces.

How Obkio Works: A Technical Overview of Obkio's Network Performance Monitoring Tool

With its innovative, performance-focused approach, Obkio’s Network Performance Monitoring tool sends up to 95% fewer unnecessary alerts than traditional NPM solutions. In this short video, discover how Obkio’s powerful, easy-to-deploy network monitoring platform helps you quickly diagnose network and application issues for all types of users and networks.

8 Common Zoom Network Issues & How to Fix Them

Zoom has become a lifeline for remote work, virtual meetings, and online collaboration. But even the best tools can crumble when network performance takes a hit. For remote users, nothing is more frustrating than a Zoom call that freezes, lags, or drops mid-conversation. The truth is, most Zoom (or AWS because Zoom is supported by AWS) performance issues aren’t caused by the platform itself — they’re rooted in network problems.

Internet Connectivity Plays a Critical Role: Make it a Part of Your Observability Picture

In today’s digital age, businesses and customers alike are increasingly reliant on internet connectivity for day-to-day operations, communications, and transactions. Now more than ever, organizations depend on ISPs and cloud providers to deliver critical applications and services, making uninterrupted connectivity essential for success.

Lewis Pope- Threats and Solutions for MSPs Security

If Head Nerd Lewis Pope had a nickel for every time an MSP underestimated the cost of building an in house SOC he'd have... well practically enough money to build an in house SOC. Building a 24/7 SOC is costly—but there are other solutions. Adlumin an N-able company offers advanced security operations at scale for a predictable cost. Find out more on the Beyond the Horizons Podcast available on YouTube and Apple Podcasts!

How Telco Automation Tools Expedite Service Delivery While Simplifying Network Operations

Telco automation tools are some of the most powerful instruments that telecom providers can harness. Automation empowers telcos to streamline their network operations centers (NOC), reduce costs, achieve a defragmented view of their digital ecosystem, and ultimately improve service delivery for customers. Though process automation and auto-remediation are unquestionably powerful, it’s natural for network teams to wonder which telco automation tools might be best for their specific needs and niches.

10 top Cisco Meraki monitoring tools

As IT infrastructures grow more complex, having the right Meraki monitoring tools is essential for maintaining network health, performance, and security. Cisco Meraki offers cloud-managed solutions, but some organizations need additional monitoring software to gain deeper insights, improve efficiency, and proactively address issues. In this article, we’ll explore the top Meraki monitoring tools that help IT teams manage and optimize their networks effectively.

Supply Chain Security: Leveraging NDR to Combat Cyberthreats

Supply chains are crucial to business operations. It’s essential to verify that the connections required for them to operate don’t provide an opaque pathway for cybercriminals to exploit. This makes supply chain security a critical concern for organizations everywhere. The criminals determined to breach security and establish a persistent presence on networks are increasingly targeting vulnerabilities in supply chains. Through a single entry point, they can compromise multiple organizations.

What happens when networks aren't monitored? Key risks and consequences

In today's hyper-disruptive risk climate, most businesses are under-prepared. With cyberattacks threatening organizations every day, even the most experienced risk professionals are under growing uncertainty. In this climate, can you really afford not to monitor your networks? Failing to monitor your network isn't just a technical oversight; it's a strategic vulnerability.

Comparing Major SD-WAN Vendors

In the face of increasingly complex, far-reaching network architectures, organizations continue to adopt Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) solutions to enhance network performance, security, and agility. Megaport Virtual Edge (MVE) offers a versatile platform that integrates with leading SD-WAN vendors, enabling businesses to deploy their virtual network functions seamlessly.

DSC and STP Update

For over 15 years, Ribbon Communications and Cellusys have worked together to drive innovation in signaling solutions. Today, we’re excited to announce the next phase of our collaboration: Cellusys and Ribbon will be combining the strength of the Cellusys Signaling Firewall and Roaming platforms with the Ribbon DSC and STP though the purchase by Cellusys of a license of the source code to the Ribbon STP and DSC products.

Announcing HAProxy ALOHA 17.0

HAProxy ALOHA 17.0 is now available, delivering powerful new features that improve UDP load balancing, simplify network management, and enhance performance. With this release, we’re introducing the new UDP Module and extending network management to the Data Plane API, a new API-based approach to network configuration. The Network Management CLI is enhanced with exit status codes and contextual help.

Server Monitoring Explained: How to Outwit Downtime Before it Strikes

Server monitoring is the practice of continuously tracking server health, performance, and resource usage to catch issues before they cause downtime. When a server crashes, it can mean lost revenue, frustrated users, and a mad scramble to fix the problem. The right server monitoring tool helps your IT team stay ahead by providing real-time alerts and visibility into critical metrics. In this guide, we’ll break down how server monitoring works, why it matters, and what to look for in a solution.

How to Prove Your Network Operation Center (NOC)'s Effectiveness

If you’re a telecom provider, you already know that the network operations center (NOC) is integral to service delivery, maintaining uptime, and continuous optimization. These and other vital functions are what empower you to provide seamless service for your customers and stay one step ahead of your competitors. Your team knows all of this already, but how do you demonstrate the effectiveness of your NOC to external stakeholders and leaders?

What is Outbound Packet Loss & How to Detect It

Imagine you're on an important Zoom call, and suddenly, your voice starts cutting out, or your video freezes mid-sentence. Frustrating, right? One of the sneaky culprits behind this issue is outbound packet loss, when data packets leaving your network never make it to their destination. Outbound packet loss can wreak havoc on voice calls, video meetings, online gaming, and cloud apps, making everything feel laggy or unresponsive.

7 SaaS Compliance Pitfalls and How Proactive Managed IT Can Prevent Them

MSPs and IT teams are trusted to maintain the security and compliance of sensitive data while also being on the hook for end-user experience. In and of itself, this is a tricky balancing act. When you add SaaS to the mix, compliance gets even more complex. SaaS compliance with regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA is more complicated than traditional “castle and moat” style on-prem networks, where data resides squarely within an organization’s control.

MSP Horizons Report - Good Enough is not Good Enough

"Good isn't good enough." Even the big names can get caught off guard if they're not Best in Breed—Jeff Nulsen shares a cautionary tale of a competitor falling prey to a phishing attack. If backup isn’t top of mind, you’re already at risk. Watch the clip from the MSP Horizons Report 2025, and catch the full discussion on the Beyond the Horizons Podcast.

Uplink | Episode 1: The Future of AI Consumption with Chris Sharp, CTO of Digital Realty

Welcome to Uplink, the podcast where digital infrastructure leaders reveal the underlying technology powering AI and cloud innovation. In this episode, our host Michael Reid sits down with Chris Sharp, CTO of Digital Realty, to discuss how enterprises are consuming AI today, the role of private interconnection, and what the future of AI workloads looks like.

Managing Network Change to Minimize Unnecessary Drama

In today’s fast-paced IT world, keeping your network rock-solid is more crucial than ever. Businesses depend on their networks to keep things running smoothly, but with all the complexity and rapid changes, risks are always lurking around the corner. Nailing network changes is key to cutting downtime, staying compliant, and keeping services up and running. By tapping into automation and smart observability, IT teams can boost efficiency and keep disruptions at bay.

Best Remote Support Software: Top Tools, Features, and Comparisons

The best remote support tool is secure, user-friendly, and provides five-star customer support. IT professionals seeking software for their organization should consider pricing and licensing restrictions, and compatibility with their existing infrastructure and compliance with industry regulations. As remote work continues to rise, we expect to see the use of remote support programs expand beyond IT help desks and customer support teams.

LightMesh + Azure: Real-Time IPAM and VNet Visibility in Minutes

As Azure environments scale, network complexity multiplies. Expanding subscriptions create visibility challenges that traditional approaches can’t handle. LightMesh simplifies cloud network management, delivering the comprehensive visibility and control teams need to navigate complexity with confidence.

Back Up Isn't Optional- MSP Horizons Report 2025

"Shocked? Amazed?" when MSPs list THIS as an "optional add-on" Head Nerd Stefanie Hammond doesn't know how to feel. MSP Beyond the Horizons Report 2025 is out and bursting at the seams with actionable data to help your business. You can listen to Stefanie Hammond and Jeff Nulsen break it down on the lastest episode of Beyond the Horizons Podcast available on Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

What Is a Network Outage? Causes, Symptoms, Detection, and How to Fix It

If you’ve ever found yourself asking questions like: Why is my Internet acting weird? What is going on with the Wi-Fi? Is the network down for anyone else? Is everything down? Why is there weird behaviour with Teams and Outlook? When there is a network outage, what EXACTLY does that mean? How to troubleshoot/diagnose cause of Internet outages? How to tell if Internet outage is ISP or issues with my network? Why do I have intermittent Network Outages consistently lasting 30 seconds?

3CX VoIP Call Detail Records In Graylog

Even with the rise of high-speed networks and sophisticated monitoring tools, VoIP Call Data Records (CDR) remain an essential resource for troubleshooting and optimizing bandwidth usage. These records provide a granular view of call quality, latency, jitter, and packet loss—critical factors that directly impact voice performance.

Optimizing AWS NAT Gateway Usage

AWS NAT gateways are essential but costly—especially when they're underutilized or overused. In this Kentik walkthrough, we'll show you how to quickly identify unnecessary NAT gateway expenses and optimize your cloud infrastructure spending. Learn to analyze traffic patterns, pinpoint problematic gateways, and achieve cost-effective network visibility using Kentik's Data Explorer.

3 Popular Methods to Shut Down or Reboot a Remote Computer

Managing IT systems in interconnected environments often requires shutting down or rebooting remote computers for several reasons. For instance, you might want to reboot the computer to troubleshoot errors and address software updates. Or you might shut it down as part of your security protocols. In this post, you’ll learn three popular methods for rebooting or shutting down remote computers. We’ll also cover some additional considerations, including potential issues and how to solve them.

Announcing HAProxy Enterprise 3.1

HAProxy Enterprise 3.1 is now available! With every release, HAProxy Enterprise redefines what to expect from a software load balancer, and 3.1 is no different. With a brand new ADFSPIP Module and enhancements to the HAProxy Enterprise UDP Module, CAPTCHA Module, Global Profiling Engine, Stream Processing Offloading Engine, and Route Health Injection Module, this version improves HAProxy Enterprise's legendary performance and provides even greater flexibility and security.

Beyond the Horizons Podcast- Lewis Pope and Jim Waggoner talk MDR

N-able MDR is a game changer because it doesn’t just tell you what happened—it shows you what’s happening right now. On the latest Beyond the Horizons podcast, Head Nerd Lewis Pope and Jim Waggoner dive into why even the most experienced help desk engineer can’t replace a powerful MDR like N-able’s. Catch the full episode on YouTube and Apple Podcasts—don’t miss it!

New Storage Support in SolarWinds 2025.1! | HPE Alletra, Dell PowerStore & More!

New in SolarWinds Platform 2025.1! We’ve added support for HPE Alletra 5k, 6k, 9k, GreenLake for Block, and Dell PowerStore Q models — giving you deeper visibility into your storage infrastructure. In this quick walkthrough, SolarWinds Evangelist Chrystal Taylor dives into the HPE Alletra support now live in our online demo, showing you how to explore: Cluster performance & health Storage details (block, file, hardware) LUNs and more!

Top 12 Best Remote Access Software for Efficient Connectivity

Today, the workforce is more geographically dispersed than ever before. In the past, remote access was primarily used by IT teams or freelancers who needed to access specific resources from afar. For several years, remote work has been gaining traction, and the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of remote and hybrid work environments. Now, businesses of all sizes rely on remote access software to empower employees, maintain productivity, and stay connected across various locations and time zones.

MSP Horizons Report - 5 things Mechanisms for Growth

The 2025 MSP Horizons Report HAS Dropped—have you caught up? Alright MSPs, the 2025 MSP Horizons Report is out, and if you're aiming for growth, you need to see what’s inside. Last week, Head Nerd Stefanie Hammond and CMO Jeff Nulsen spilled the tea on the biggest trends shaping the MSP landscape. Missed it? No worries—the full session is on YouTube. But here’s a little teaser taste as Jeff breaks down his Top 5 Growth Mechanisms for MSPs.

MSP Horizons Report - Cyber Security Growth

"The longer you wait, the harder it is to get into this game. My recommendation? LEAN IN NOW." According to the 2025 MSP Horizons Report, 90% of our partners believe that a significant portion of their growth over the next three years will come from cybersecurity. But if you're not planning NOW N-able CMO Jeff Nulsen reckons you're going to get left behind. The same goes for if you've not already got your hands on the 2025 MSP Horizons Report. What you waiting for?!

Software Defined Networking in the Healthcare Industry

The healthcare industry is in the midst of a technological overhaul, and COVID-19 isn’t (entirely) to blame. Telemedicine, AI diagnostics, and wearable devices that constantly beam patient data to doctors are no longer futuristic concepts – they’re here, and they’re reshaping how care is delivered. But beneath the buzzwords lies a fundamental truth: None of this works without a rock-solid digital backbone, like that provided by a software-defined network.

SolarWinds Observability Self-Hosted | 2025.1 GA Release Features Demo

This webcast shows off the latest features included in the 2025.1 GA Release of SolarWinds Observability Self-Hosted. Product experts Erik Eff and Chad Every discuss the importance of total cost of ownership and customer feedback in driving product development, highlighting key areas such as hybrid IT visibility and AI-driven solutions. The demo section showcases improvements in cloud monitoring, device support, and user experience, including a new NOC dashboard with dark theme.

Paul Loots of Convergeone @Ribbon INSIGHTS

In this video, Paul Loots from ConvergeOne discusses the key initiatives for 2025 regarding the Edge series, highlighting the importance of the new 8500 model for enhancing port density and modernization of legacy systems. The conversation focuses on specific vertical markets that could benefit from these advancements, including alarm companies, educational institutions, and healthcare providers. Loots shares his excitement about the technological developments presented at the event and the value of in-person interactions for fostering professional relationships.

Daniel Acosta, Liberty Latin America @ Ribbon Insights

In a recent discussion with Daniel Acosta from Ribbon Insights, he elaborated on the strategic initiatives planned for 2025, focusing on transforming the legacy network into a more modern infrastructure. Over the past two years, the team has been working towards this transformation by partnering with Ron to implement the new C20 A2 G6 network technology. Acosta expressed enthusiasm about the shift toward cloud solutions, particularly in Latin America, and highlighted the significance of automation and artificial intelligence (AI) in optimizing network performance.

Proactive Protection Beyond the Endpoint

The IT landscape for delivering applications and other services to end users has shifted to a hybrid deployment model, and this change is here to stay. While it provides myriad benefits for IT teams and their organizations, it also complicates the cybersecurity landscape, which needs protecting. Attackers continuously find new techniques to bypass traditional security measures.

Top tips: 5 potential use cases of 6G networks

Top tips is a weekly column where we highlight what’s trending in the tech world and list ways to explore these trends. This week, we’ll look at five areas where 6G technology will spawn rapid digital transformation. We’re a lucky generation—at least in the sense that we’re living on the precipice of entering the futuristic world we’ve seen in movies and TV shows.

How to Monitor Distributed Networks: The Essential Guide

Traditional centralized networks are a thing of the past—distributed networks have taken over. Why? Because they’re built to handle today’s cloud-based services and SaaS apps way more effectively. In a world where businesses operate across the globe and data moves in real time, distributed networks have become the foundation of modern IT.

Managing Multi-Region Networks with Confidence

Managing cloud networks today is like navigating a city without street signs—unpredictable and chaotic. As enterprises expand their cloud presence, they face a surge in IP addresses across regions, leaving traditional methods like spreadsheets and fragmented tools unable to keep up. Modern cloud infrastructure demands smarter, more scalable network management to tackle challenges such as IP sprawl, inconsistent configurations, and lack of visibility.

Nginx Logging: A Complete Guide for Beginners

So, you're wrestling with Nginx logs, huh? Been there. In fact, I used to spend way too much time hunting down log files until I finally got smart about it. Let me save you the trouble. Nginx logs are like the black box flight recorder for your web server. When everything crashes and burns (and it will), those logs are often the only evidence left to figure out what happened. But first, you need to know where to find them.

AWS Direct Connect Gateway (DGW) Data Transfer Outbound Rules

Get more efficient and secure AWS DGW connectivity by understanding the provider's Data Transfer Outbound requirements. As hybrid and cloud-native architectures have become commonplace, efficient and secure connectivity between on-premises data centers and the cloud is more crucial than ever. For organizations using AWS, connecting through a Direct Connect link simplifies and centralizes network connections across multiple regions thanks to its Direct Connect Gateway (DGW) component.

Introducing TCP Monitoring - A More Reliable Way to Monitor Your Entire Network

Network operations teams are under constant pressure to ensure optimal performance and availability. But in today's complex network environments, gaining a clear picture of what's happening is difficult. Without a reliable method of collecting performance metrics across your most critical connections, identifying the root cause of slowdowns or outages becomes a frustrating and time-consuming process.

Ransomware as a Service- Beyond the Horizon

RaaS vs. DRaaS: The Evil Twin of Cybersecurity Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) is the evil twin of Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service (DRaaS). Both are efficient, scalable, and profitable—just on opposite sides of the cybersecurity battlefield. Threat actors aren’t just hackers in dark basements; they’re running RaaS like a SaaS business, making sure their ‘clients’ get the best ROI possible—at the expense of their victims.

What Is Jitter in Networking: The Network Jitterbug

Welcome to the world of networking, where seamless connections keep businesses running smoothly. Today, we’re diving into a common but often misunderstood issue: jitter. You might be wondering, what exactly is jitter? Simply put, it’s the variation in packet arrival times that can cause choppy video calls, laggy VoIP conversations, and disrupted online experiences.

Accelerate Network Incident Response With AppNeta, Automic Automation, and ConnectALL

Enabling accurate exchange of information between key applications has become crucial in today’s hybrid and complex IT operations. When we speak with potential customers, one common question we hear is, “How easy is it to consume and integrate the insights generated by Network Observability by Broadcom?” This might sound like table stakes, but it is often a challenge due to siloed teams, the high levels of expertise required, different data formats, and time-consuming processes.

Unlocking the Value of Network Observability

Today, a strong network forms the backbone of business success, making network visibility crucial. As modern networks continue their rapid evolution, it's essential to have an observability solution that is robust, resilient, and scalable. Teams need a solution that helps them enhance network performance and improve user experiences. They need a solution that enables them to confidently face current and future network operations challenges. Network Observability by Broadcom is that solution.

How Digital Connectivity is Enhancing Customer Relationships

Digital connectivity has become the backbone of modern business interactions. From online chats to video calls, how businesses communicate with customers has evolved dramatically. As a result, digital tools are essential in strengthening customer relationships and fostering loyalty.

What Causes Jitter: Your Go-To Troubleshooting Resource

Jitter is one of the most common (and frustrating) network issues, impacting both individuals and businesses. Whether it's choppy video calls, laggy online meetings, or inconsistent VoIP quality, jitter can quickly derail productivity and communication. But before jumping straight into troubleshooting, it's essential to understand what actually causes jitter in the first place.

Nginx Error Logs: Troubleshooting and Security Guide

Nginx error logs can be tough to decipher, even for experienced sysadmins and DevOps engineers. They hold valuable clues about what’s going wrong, but sorting through them can feel overwhelming. Understanding these logs doesn’t have to be a challenge. This guide breaks them down in a clear, practical way—so you can find the issues that matter and fix them with confidence.

What's new with AWS for 2025

Amazon Web Services (AWS) holds onto the top spot with a 30% share of the global cloud infrastructure market. Despite fierce competition, AWS remains the leader by consistently driving innovation in AI and cloud computing. In this blog, we explore the latest advancements, from global infrastructure expansion to enhancements in cloud services’ availability and performance, as well as what AWS has planned for 2025.

WhatsUp Gold Device Group Access Rights

Watch this video to learn about Device Group Access Rights, which allows you to fine-tune Read and Write access to monitored devices in WhatsUp Gold. Find more information on WhatsUp Gold and Device Group Access Rights: WhatsUp Gold Device Group Access Rights online training WhatsUp Gold User Authentication and Device Group Access Rights Learning Path Device Group Access Rights documentation.

What Wi-Fi 7 Means for the Future: Speed, Latency, and Performance Upgrades

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) brought faster speeds and better performance for devices, supporting up to 3.5 Gbps and improved efficiency on the 5 GHz band. Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) took it further by enhancing speed (up to 9.6 Gbps), increasing capacity, and reducing latency, making it ideal for homes with multiple connected devices. Its features, like OFDMA and Target Wake Time, optimize performance for streaming, gaming, and smart homes.