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Cybersecurity Strategies for MSPs: Expert Advice from Chris Krebs & David MacKinnon

An in-depth keynote conversation from N-able's Empower Conference in Frisco, Texas, featuring cybersecurity experts Chris Krebs and David MacKinnon. Moderated by David Weeks, this discussion dives into the latest trends in cybersecurity, the evolving threat landscape for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), and practical advice on building resilient security strategies. Learn how to navigate ransomware threats, understand regulatory impacts, and prepare your organization for future challenges.

AI in Networking: Revolutionizing Network Operations

In the ever-evolving world of network operations, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. With the exponential growth of data, increasing complexity of networks, and rising demand for seamless connectivity, traditional network management methods are becoming insufficient. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the transformative technology poised to radically transform network operations. By integrating AI into network management, organizations can achieve unprecedented efficiency, reliability, and performance.

HTTP Error 500.19 - Internal Server Error

I was just asked how to troubleshoot an HTTP Error 500.19 - Internal Server Error when trying to launch an ASP.NET Core website on IIS. I have seen this error too many times for both ASP.NET and ASP.NET Core so decided to write a blog post about at least one, obvious, fix. The problem happens when deploying the ASP.NET or ASP.NET Core website to IIS and getting the following error message in the browser.

Optimize Business Continuity by Leveraging Cisco Meraki Support and Server Data Recovery Services

Maintaining uninterrupted operations is crucial for organizations in today's fast-paced business environment. Business continuity refers to keeping essential functions running smoothly, even during disruptive events such as natural disasters, cyberattacks, or technical failures. Many organizations are turning to Cisco Meraki support and server data recovery services to ensure seamless business continuity. This article explores the importance of leveraging these services, their benefits, best practices for integration, and the role of technology in optimizing business continuity.

For Fourth Straight Year, GigaOm Names Broadcom Leader in Network Observability

For the fourth consecutive year, Broadcom has been named the highest-scoring leader and outperformer in the 2024 GigaOm Radar Report for Network Observability. In this latest report, GigaOm defines network observability as “a category of solutions that go beyond device-centric network monitoring to provide truly relevant end-to-end visibility and intelligence for all the traffic in your network, whether on-premises, in the cloud, or anywhere else.”

Monitoring vCenter with AIOps and Observability from Broadcom

DX Application Performance Monitoring (DX APM) provides powerful capabilities for monitoring the health and performance of your vCenter infrastructure. In addition to capturing and analyzing important monitoring data, the solution will correlate vCenter performance metrics with metrics of other applications monitored by DX APM.

Driving Network Automation Innovation: Kentik and Red Hat Launch Integration

We’re excited to announce a new collaboration between Kentik and Red Hat. This partnership will enable organizations to enhance network monitoring and management by integrating network observability with open-source automation tools.

Why Mobile Proxies Are a Game-Changer for Social Media Managers

Hashtag trending, content going viral, influencer reach, follower count - if these terms make your heart beat faster, then you're probably a social media manager. In the rapidly advancing digital age where social media becomes the new face of business brands, every minor detail becomes critical for managers like you to stay ahead in the game.

Ping vs Packet Loss Explained

Network latency and packet loss are two important metrics that can greatly affect the performance and user experience of applications and services that rely on network communication. This article will explain what latency and packet loss are, how they change network performance, and how to fix problems related to these metrics. We'll also look at real examples and situations to show the real impact of latency and packet loss on different applications.