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7 Network Visibility Best Practices for Better Performance and Data Control

We rely heavily on our networks for business continuity. As technology evolves, we can do so much more. At the same time, increased complexity makes it challenging to keep track of everything. Reaching and maintaining network visibility sometimes feels like chasing the carrot at the end of the stick.

Streamline Cloud Networking with Terraform and Megaport

Developers, imagine this: You’ve automated your cloud infrastructure with Terraform—EC2 instances, VPCs, and security groups—seamlessly. But when it comes to external connectivity, you're stuck in email chains, waiting on approvals, and attending meetings. There’s a better way! With Megaport's Terraform provider, you can: Megaport’s software-defined network lets you code your connectivity just like your infrastructure—directly in your IDE with full support for your workflow.

How DX NetOps Fuels Rapid, Accurate Isolation in Modern Networks

Businesses, like pretty much all of us, continue to grow ever more reliant upon network connectivity. When that connectivity falters, it can be extremely disruptive—and very costly. According to a report in PCMag, an internet shutdown of one minute can cost a business like Amazon almost $978,000 in revenue losses. For Alphabet, the number is $538,000.

Network traffic analyzers simplified: How they enhance network management

Bandwidth management is not easy; it is a 24/7 juggling act. You need a team of vigilant eyes constantly monitoring network traffic, sharp minds to brew up new strategies and refine old ones in order to squeeze out every ounce of performance, and a knack for pinpointing the root cause of issues when alarms are raised and fixing them swiftly.

Unlocking the Power of Multi-Vendor Network Observability with OpsRamp and Aruba: A Collaborative Approach

In today’s digital landscape, businesses require robust and adaptable Network infrastructure that can handle hybrid environments and support a seamless digital experience. OpsRamp and Aruba have joined forces to deliver a comprehensive solution that addresses the challenges of multi-vendor network observability management and network observability providing enterprises with tools for visibility, control, and performance optimization across distributed environments.

From refresh to results: the metrics that shaped Election Day 2024 coverage

Dubbed 'the most important election ever,' it was expected that online traffic would skyrocket across traditional broadcasters, online streaming platforms, and digital publishers on November 5, 2024. As the initial results rolled in, Internet traffic surged nationwide by up to 15%, both at national and state levels. Surprisingly, though, this surge in traffic didn’t happen where you might expect—not on TV.

What's New with Kentik AI: Enhanced Journeys for Cloud Observability, DDoS, Peering, and Faster Network Insights

Kentik Journeys is an AI-powered user experience that helps you investigate your network. It combines knowledge about your network with deep GenAI integration to help you answer network questions and solve problems faster than ever. Since launch, we’ve been innovating on Journeys’ capabilities and skills with customer feedback. Here’s a peek at what’s new.