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Multi-Region SD-WAN: Why Megaport SDCI is the Right Choice

Managing SD-WAN at scale? Multi-region setups streamline operations, cut down tunnel overload, and improve network efficiency with a structured backbone. In centralized SD-WAN solutions, managing traffic flows quickly becomes a challenge. Every change to centralized policies not only takes time but also carries the risk of errors that can impact the entire network – definitely not something to tackle on a Friday afternoon!

How AI is impacting Africa's connectivity landscape

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries worldwide, and Sub-Saharan Africa is no exception. Across the region, governments, businesses, and start-ups are recognising the potential of AI to drive economic growth, improve efficiencies, and enhance decision-making. Yet, as AI adoption accelerates, so does the demand for robust digital infrastructure, including high-performance computing, data centres, and connectivity.

Maximizing Azure Network Insights with VNet Flow Logs

Join Kentik’s Phil Gervasi and Chris O’Brien in this LinkedIn Live replay as they discuss how VNet flow logs in Microsoft Azure boost network observability far beyond what’s possible with NSG flow logs. Learn how easier deployment, comprehensive visibility, and advanced analytics—integrated with AI-driven query capabilities—can help optimize your Azure (and multi-cloud) environment.

Free network monitoring: Full network visibility without the cost

Investing in a network monitoring tool should mean complete visibility and faster troubleshooting. But what happens when an unexpected outage occurs and your expensive tool misses the warning signs? The result: hours of downtime, frustrated employees, and lost business productivity. Many organizations face this challenge, realizing that even premium monitoring solutions can leave critical gaps. The good news? You don’t have to break the bank to monitor your network effectively.

How to Optimize Mobile App Performance on iOS & Android

Is your mobile application struggling with frequent slowdowns during testing? Are you tired of the constant buffering and crashing your app faces whenever you test it? Every developer has come face-to-face with poor app performance in one way or another. From slow loading times to frequent crashes, these moments of friction can lead to a poor user experience, which can resign your app to a fate of inevitable obscurity in the competitive app marketplace.

Breaking Free from Legacy Observability: Why Service Providers Choose Kentik Over Deepfield

Modern network operators need modern observability tools. In this post, we explore why Deepfield — a traditional network flow analytics platform — falls short in providing comprehensive insights required for today’s network operations, and how Kentik’s modern data platform is purpose-built for today’s infrastructure teams.

SolarWinds Observability 2025.1: Big Cloud Updates for GCP, AWS & Azure!

New cloud support has landed in SolarWinds Observability 2025.1! Now with expanded monitoring for Google Cloud, AWS, and Azure, you can track even more cloud entities with ease. What’s new? Google Cloud – Now supports Google Compute Engine Azure – New support for Azure App Service & Blob Storage AWS – Expanded RDS support (MySQL, Aurora, PostgreSQL, Oracle) + Load Balancer monitoring See it in action! We explore the latest dashboards and drill into cloud resources like virtual machines, databases, and storage.

What is Network Availability: Your Guide to 99.9 Uptime

In the fast-paced world of network admins, where data flows like the heartbeat of an organization, network availability is the top priority. For admins, it's not just another term, it's a make-or-break factor for the success and smooth operation of everything they manage. In a world where we're all plugged in and counting on the constant exchange of info, getting network availability right is absolutely critical.

From Downtime to Peak Performance: How IT Network Support Can Help Your Business Thrive

Businesses today rely heavily on technology to operate efficiently. Whether handling internal communications, storing sensitive customer data, or managing online transactions, a well-maintained IT network is the backbone of modern business operations. However, many companies face downtime, cybersecurity threats, and performance issues due to poorly managed IT networks.