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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.

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.

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.

On March 18, 2025, North Korea’s BGP routes became RPKI-invalid due to the publication of a faulty ROA. In this post, we’ll visualize the impact on the propagation of affected routes and what North Korea (and you too!) can do to avoid problems with the optional maxLength attribute.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.