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The 2026 VMUG Report: Why Network Observability is the Heart of the New VCF Era

The cloud landscape is no longer just about "getting to the cloud"—it is about mastering the complexity once you are there. For organizations using VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), the stakes have never been higher. As infrastructure converges, the margin for error shrinks, and the need for precision grows. To understand how the industry is navigating these changes, we dive into the VMUG Cloud Operations and VCF User Experience Report 2026.

Connecting the future of aviation information exchange in Asia Pacific

Aviation across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Middle East (MID) regions continues to rebound and modernise, bringing new pressures on airlines, airports and air navigation service providers (ANSPs). This increase in air traffic, more complex airspace and the need for safer, more efficient operations mean that seamless, secure information exchange across borders is essential.

Migrating from SolarWinds to WhatsUp Gold: The Ultimate Guide

Looking for a reliable SolarWinds alternative? If you’ve been comparing SolarWinds and WhatsUp Gold, you’re not alone. Many IT teams are evaluating which network monitoring solution offers better performance, flexibility and cost efficiency. In this guide, we’ll walk you through a step-by-step migration from SolarWinds to WhatsUp Gold, highlighting key differences, benefits and best practices to maintain a smooth transition.

How to Protect a Server from DDoS Attacks: 10 Practical Ways That Actually Work

DDoS attacks are no longer exotic weapons used only against banks, governments, or global tech giants. Today, a small online store, a SaaS startup, or even a personal blog running on a VPS can become a target. The barrier to launching an attack has dropped dramatically, while the damage such attacks can cause has only grown. Any server connected to the internet is exposed by default - the only real question is how prepared it is.

Ribbon & Comporium - A FiveYear Transformation to an AllIP Voice Network

From 2015 - 2020, Ribbon Communications and Comporium have partnered on a comprehensive modernization of Comporium’s voice infrastructure, replacing legacy switching systems with a fully IP‑based architecture built on Ribbon’s C20 Call Controller and Session Border Controllers (SBCs). This long‑term collaboration has enabled Comporium to enhance service reliability, streamline operations, and introduce a new generation of customer‑focused voice and unified communications offerings.

How Phishing Attacks Disrupt IT Operations and the Tools That Can Prevent Them

A lot of bad things start happening in the company's computer or network when an employee opens the email and clicks the link. A lot of people think that phishing only takes passwords. In reality, it makes things much worse for the whole company.

Risks of Sharing Personal Information Online and Ways to Protect It

We know that you, like any other person, like to share stuff on the internet. Went on vacation? Post images of your family and tag the resort. Got promotion? Why not tag the company in the post on LinkedIn? Found a fun quiz on Facebook? Of course, it'd be fun to take it. But what if we tell you those are the things that help criminals to get as close to you as possible?

Beyond the Dashboard: Integrating Network Monitoring with Your IT Ecosystem

Discover how Progress WhatsUp Gold network monitoring can be extended with built-in and community-driven integrations by joining us for our webinar, Beyond the Dashboard: Integrating Network Monitoring with Your IT Ecosystem. Our product experts will showcase: NetBox-WUG Sync for automated asset management WhatsUp Gold PS PowerShell module for scripting with the REST API Native and custom integrations with ServiceNow, Microsoft Teams and Slack.