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Install FreePBX and Asterisk on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS for security patches until 2036

Deploying FreePBX and Asterisk on a single Ubuntu virtual machine in a public cloud is an ideal solution for personal users and small to medium-sized businesses with voice over IP (VoIP) and fax over IP (FoIP) needs. This setup costs nothing, is scalable and secure, and has daily recovery points with a recovery time measured in minutes.

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.

Top 5 outages detected by StatusGator in February 2025

Service disruptions can happen at any time, affecting communication, productivity, and access to critical platforms. In February, several major services experienced outages, causing frustration for users worldwide. With its Early Warning Signals feature, StatusGator detected these issues in real time—often before official acknowledgments—helping users stay informed and prepared. Here are five notable outages from the past month.

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.

Unlock Passive Income with Smart Cloud Mining: The Future of Cryptocurrency Investment

In the fluctuating cryptocurrency market, AI cloud mining is gradually emerging as a new choice for investors. Compared to traditional mining, cloud mining is favored for its straightforward operations and substantial gains.

Leveraging Digital Transformation Strategies for a Competitive Edge

Indeed, change is the order of the day in organizations, especially in the current world that is characterized by high levels of competitive forces. New technologies seem to be revolutionizing the various sectors by improving how organizations operate as well as how they attend to their customers. Failure to adopt these advancements means that the organization's stand be pushed to the dustbins and a new organization that is more efficient takes over.

IT Monitoring News | March '25 Edition

Welcome to the March edition of the NiCE bi-monthly monitoring news! As the year starts to take full swing, we’re excited to bring you the latest updates, insights, and events to keep you at the forefront of IT monitoring. With significant developments, there’s much to explore, prepare for, and leverage in the coming months. Stay tuned!

7 Snowflake Alternatives To Cut Your Cloud Costs

The Snowflake data cloud provides storage, reporting, and analytics for organizations that rely on data to run their day-to-day operations. Since its launch from stealth mode in 2014, Snowflake has become a top data warehouse solution for its manageability, superior scalability, always-on data security, advanced analytics, and robust accessibility. But Snowflake isn’t perfect.

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.