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Re-Solution Data Ltd Among Top 5 Cisco Managed Service Providers in the UK

In today's ever-evolving digital landscape, Cisco Managed Services have become a must-have for businesses aiming to maintain secure, efficient, and scalable IT networks. These services allow organizations to tap into Cisco's state-of-the-art technologies without the hassle of managing complex infrastructures on their own. Among the top providers in the UK, Re-Solution Data Ltd has made a name for itself as a trusted Cisco partner, earning recognition as the Top Cisco Networking Provider in UK.

The Public Internet Is Not Your WAN

Within many organizations, there’s been a strategic imperative to abandon MPLS in favor of SD-WAN and direct internet access, particularly when it comes to branch office connectivity. The benefits of this move are undeniable and compelling. Organizations can establish direct cloud connectivity and realize cost savings and improved agility.

Getting Started with SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper

The video provides a quick walkthrough of the SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper, starting with the welcome screen that prompts users to run a new scan. It guides viewers through a wizard for adding SNMP credentials, emphasizing the importance of specifying IP addresses for accurate mapping. The tool can identify unmanaged switches and allows for both one-time scans and scheduled updates, maintaining a clean map by archiving previous scans. Users can hover over connections to view port numbers, although serial numbers remain unavailable. The presenter encourages viewers to reach out with any questions.

Database Performance Analyzer Overview

The cross-platform solution for performance monitoring for both cloud and on-premises databases. Anomaly detection powered by machine learning combined with forensic-level wait-time analysis gives you the power to diagnose performance issues in a matter of minutes, not days. Both real-time and historical data give you down-to-the-second answers to resolve critical problems, while expert advice via query and table tuning advisors allow you to proactively optimize your enterprise.

What If You Could Roll Back Any Network Change in Seconds?

If you’ve worked in network operations, this scenario is all too familiar. Even the most seasoned teams and robust processes can’t escape reality: changes fail, misconfigurations happen, and the fallout is real–lost productivity, unhappy customers, compliance headaches, and hours (or days) of cleanup. But what if it didn’t have to be that way?

N-able EDR - A Strategic Leap That Doubled Growth for ITC

How does a leading MSP like ITC stay ahead of today’s evolving cyber threats? In this exclusive interview, we dive deep into ITC’s strategic approach to cybersecurity—from endpoint detection to enterprise-wide threat response. Discover how ITC leverages N-able EDR to enhance visibility across client environments, and provide peace of mind through proactive threat mitigation. What you’ll learn.

The 2025 Network Modernization Benchmark: Why Resilience, Speed, and Services Now Rule the Enterprise Backbone

When the network is down, everything grinds to a halt—sales calls, SaaS log-ins, factory robots, even patient monitors. That blunt truth is pushing connectivity from an IT afterthought to a board-level mandate, according to the new C1 Edge 2025 Network Modernization Benchmark Report. The C1 Edge research—conducted in partnership with Hanover Research—surveyed 175 U.S. IT and business leaders who buy and run enterprise networks across multiple industries.

Beyond the Horizon: Cove Up Your Stack - One Platform to Rule MSP Backup

In this episode, Head Nerd Stefanie Hammond sits down with N-able Growth Strategist David Tapiero to unpack the real-world challenges MSPs face today—from tool sprawl and outdated backup strategies to rising costs and low margins. You’ll discover how adopting a cloud-first solution like Cove can help MSPs streamline operations, boost profitability, and build cyber resilience. For even more, register for the upcoming webinar: Rethink Backup or Get Left Behind (live on 10 September).

The Ransomware Attack That Made MDR Essential - with dotnet Technologies

When one of dotnet Technologies’ clients was hit with ransomware - just weeks after onboarding MDR - the experience became a turning point in how they deliver security. In this real-world case study, dotnet leaders share how an unpatched firewall opened the door, why EDR alone wasn’t enough, and how MDR gave them the visibility and SOC expertise needed to stop the attack before it spread further. Watch this session to learn.