ManageEngine OpManager MSP now features the integration of the IP address management (IPAM) and switch port mapper (SPM) add-on. But what does this mean for MSPs, and how can it solve the challenges MSPs face daily?

For those who remember the tech world before the COVID digitalisation gold-rush, the 2019 assertion by Gartner that 'The Data Centre Is (Almost) Dead, ruffled feathers. The report warned that by 2025, 80% of enterprises will shut down their traditional data centres. In fact, 10% of organisations already have. Then the pandemic hit and the global demand for world-class user experiences (for workforces and customers alike) exploded.

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations across industries increasingly rely on Software-Defined Wide Area Networks (SD-WANs) to streamline their network infrastructure and enhance connectivity between geographically dispersed locations. As the demand for efficient and reliable network performance continues to grow, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) face the challenge of effectively monitoring and managing these complex SD-WAN environments.

Tailscale is a modern remote access solution that allows customers to easily scale, segment, and manage a private network as their business grows. It enables encrypted point-to-point connections using the open source WireGuard protocol, so that devices on your private network can only communicate with each other.

Kubecon 2023 was more than just another conference to check off my list. It marked my first chance to work in the booth with my incredible Kentik colleagues. It let me dive deep into the code, community, and culture of Kubernetes. It was a moment when members of an underrepresented group met face-to-face and experienced an event previously not an option.

In IT, the introduction of Artificial Intelligence for IT Operations (AIOps) has been nothing short of revolutionary. As networks become increasingly complex and data-driven, traditional network management methods are proving inadequate. AIOps has emerged as a critical tool in the arsenal of network managers, offering innovative solutions to manage and optimize networks in real-time.

Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM) has become an area of focus for Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) vendors. As businesses adopt SASE or security-as-a-service technology for compliance and security, they must consider the overall employee digital experience. SASE architectures add network overhead and impact performance, response times, and latency. In this article, we will delve into.

SaaS discovery is really easy if you’re an end user. You can probably find a product that meets your needs with a Google search and a credit card. However, SaaS discovery from an IT management and governance perspective is a whole different beast. In the past, there haven’t been a lot of easy ways to detect application usage in the browser or restrict user activity without creating hyper-restrictive internet usage policies. Enter SaaS discovery platforms.

When was the last time your network threw a surprise party – and by party, we mean a full-blown connectivity catastrophe? If you're thinking, "Not on my watch," well, kudos to you! But here’s the reality check – it's not a matter of 'if' but 'when'. With more than 30 years of collective experience in the industry, our team knows that network issues come knocking sooner rather than later, and usually when you least expect it.

Bandwidth Monitoring is a vital function essential for the smooth flow of data and business success in the digital landscape. Many businesses, individuals, and data centers use networks to share information or services with each other. However, at times customers may experience poor results from unreliable connections, but these problems could also be signs of more serious network problems.