Obkio

Montreal, Canada
2018
  |  By Alyssa Lamberti
The increasing use of cloud services and SaaS applications has changed how networks and data flows work. This is especially true with the increased adoption of SD-WAN technology. These changes mean we rely even more on having a strong network to keep important applications running smoothly. Most traditional network monitoring tools were created before these changes and can't keep up with today's demands. They were designed for centralized systems and struggled with the new, decentralized network setups.
  |  By Alyssa Lamberti
Have you ever found yourself scratching your head over UDP packet loss? You're not alone. UDP (User Datagram Protocol) is a go-to for streaming, gaming, and VoIP, but when packets start going AWOL, it can spell trouble for your network's performance. Imagine you're in the middle of an important VoIP call, a critical online gaming session, or a live video stream, and suddenly things get choppy or laggy—that's UDP packet loss rearing its ugly head.
  |  By Andrii Kernitskyi
Tired of endless data and complex graphs? Learn what network visualization is and how network monitoring helps you achieve it to visualize your network. Networks are the backbone of business operations, connecting everything from data centers and office branches to cloud services and remote workers. As these networks grow increasingly complex, managing, maintaining and understanding the various flows of traffic in larger networks becomes a significant challenge for many companies.
  |  By Alyssa Lamberti
Nowadays, keeping your network running smoothly is crucial for any business. Whether you manage a small office network or a large enterprise system, regular network assessments help you spot problems, improve performance, and maintain reliable connections. With so many tools available, picking the right one can be challenging. This blog post showcases the 30 best network assessment tools for different needs, from basic health checks to detailed performance analysis.
  |  By Alyssa Lamberti
Monitoring network performance is the key to keeping your business operations running smoothly. It helps you identify and fix issues before they become big problems, ensuring that your applications, services, and communications work efficiently. In this blog post, we'll tell you everything you need to know about how to monitor network performance.
  |  By Andrii Kernitskyi
Network troubleshooting might seem intimidating, but fear not! We'll equip you with the essential steps to diagnose and resolve common network problems, empowering you to get your tech back on track and reclaim your digital peace of mind. Whether you're a seasoned IT professional or a home user facing a frustrating connection issue, this guide will provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to become a network troubleshooting pro!
  |  By Alyssa Lamberti
Choosing the right network monitoring tool is important for keeping your network running smoothly. But, when it comes to choosing the right tool, the decision often boils down to two primary options: open-source network monitoring and paid solutions. Each comes with its unique set of advantages and challenges, making the choice dependent on your specific needs and circumstances.
  |  By Alyssa Lamberti
Obkio’s Network Monitoring SaaS app was born from a need within the industry to simplify network performance monitoring for modern, decentralized networks. What are some of Obkio’s features, and how can you use Obkio to troubleshoot network problems? We’re showing you how in this network monitoring app tour - told through screenshots.
  |  By Andrii Kernitskyi
As one of the most common network issues, jitter affects both individuals and businesses alike, often leading to a surge in troubleshooting and getting back on track. But before diving headfirst into fixing the problem, let's take a step back and understand the root causes of jitter. This knowledge is key! By grasping the causes of jitter, you'll be empowered to not only troubleshoot existing issues effectively but also prevent them from happening again in the future.
  |  By Alyssa Lamberti
Welcome to our guide on tackling one of the most frustrating issues in modern collaboration: Microsoft Teams slowness. Whether you're a remote worker trying to stay productive or an IT professional ensuring smooth operations for your business, dealing with Teams' slow performance can be a significant hurdle. In this article, we'll delve into effective troubleshooting strategies tailored for both personal users and IT pros.
  |  By Obkio
Welcome to Obkio’s App! Today, we’ll be looking at the “Live Network Status” tab in Obkio’s app which shows you the live network performance of all network paths on Obkio’s Chord Diagram. The Chord Diagram is made up of Obkio’s Monitoring Agents, deployed in key network locations, as of the Monitoring Sessions, which are created between Agents.
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In just 60 seconds, learn more about using Obkio’s Network Performance Monitoring software to audit network performance, monitor decentralized networks (SD-WAN, Cloud, VoIP, UC, SASE, VPN), and identify and troubleshoot network problems. Obkio is a simple Network Monitoring & Troubleshooting SaaS solution that continuously monitors network and core business applications performance to identify intermittent issues and improve the end-user experience.
  |  By Obkio
Check out the snippet from our latest webinar, How to Troubleshoot SD-WAN Networks. Obkio VP and Lead Network Geek explains Obkio's SD-WAN monitoring design. Obkio is a simple Network Monitoring & Troubleshooting SaaS solution that continuously monitors network and core business applications performance to identify intermittent issues and improve the end-user experience.
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A snippet from our webinar on "How to Monitor SD-WAN Networks." Obkio's Solutions Architect, Sam, explains monitoring SD-WAN Internet connection with Obkio. Obkio is a simple Network Monitoring & Troubleshooting SaaS solution that continuously monitors network and core business applications performance to identify intermittent issues and improve the end-user experience.
  |  By Obkio
A snippet from our webinar on "How to Monitor SD-WAN Networks." Obkio's Solutions Architect, Sam, explains deploying Monitoring Agents in key network locations. Obkio is a simple Network Monitoring & Troubleshooting SaaS solution that continuously monitors network and core business applications performance to identify intermittent issues and improve the end-user experience.
  |  By Obkio
How to Monitor Network Speed with Obkio Network Monitoring When monitoring network performance, the metric that we most commonly hear about is Speed. But in the network world as in life, speed isn't everything, quality matters too. It’s important to measure network speed with an end-to-end Network Monitoring solution.
  |  By Obkio
Network Congestion, similar to road congestion, occurs when your network cannot adequately handle the traffic flowing through it. While network congestion is usually temporary, it can cause annoying network problems that can affect performance and can be a sign of a larger issue in your network. That's why you need an end-to-end monitoring tool to help you proactively detect network congestion. Obkio Network Monitoring continuously monitors end-to-end network performance from your local network (LAN, VPN), as well as third-party networks (WAN, ISP, and Internet Peering).
  |  By Obkio
With many employees now working remotely, IT teams have had to change the way they manage their networks and services. Intermittent network issues are hard to troubleshoot and more so with remote users working from home. Many of our customers have used Obkio to identify and troubleshoot network issues for their remote employees working from home. From working with these customers, we’ve encountered a lot of similar issues that remote employees often encounter.
  |  By Obkio
To truly see the performance & promise of your SD-WAN network, you need to monitor: How to Monitor SD-WAN Networks With the increasing use of cloud-based apps, businesses are more reliant than ever on the Internet to deliver WAN traffic. So they're migrating from MPLS networks to hybrid WAN architectures and SD-WAN technology. But many businesses lack visibility of their SD-WAN network. So here's how to achieve the visibility you need to monitor your SD-WAN service.
  |  By Obkio
Many Internet problems are intermittent which means that they appear in your network for a short time, and then reappear when you least expect them to. So you need the right tools to diagnose Internet problems. Choose a Network Monitoring Tool Obkio continuously monitors end-to-end network performance with synthetic traffic using Network Monitoring Agents. Monitoring Agents monitor network performance from the source up to the destination to identify network issues, diagnose connection problems, and collect information to help you troubleshoot.
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Download our free white paper highlighting the features & benefits of Obkio's Network Performance Monitoring software.

Obkio is a simple network performance monitoring solution that allows users to continuously monitor the health of their network and core business applications to improve the end-user experience.

Obkio’s sleek and user-friendly software application diagnoses the causes of intermittent VoIP, video, and applications slowdown in seconds to easily identify the source of a system failure so you can quickly apply the corrective measures before it affects your end-users.