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NetOps Expert ep 12: AI/ML and NetOps - A Conversation with EMA

In this episode, I talk to Shamus McGillicuddy, VP of Research at EMA about how IT organizations are improving network management with intelligent systems based on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Sometimes known as AIOps, these AI/ML technologies are helping organizations optimize their networks, streamline operations, and reduce security risk. We break down his research and get to real use cases that network teams can utilize today.

Three Ways to Gain End-to-End Network Coverage and Visibility

Network operations teams face many challenges in ensuring optimal network performance and availability in today's complex and dynamic environments. These teams need to monitor and manage multiple devices, technologies, and vendors, while contending with huge amounts of data and significant complexity. How can your teams get a clear and accurate picture of your network performance and health?

The Recipe for Speeding Troubleshooting in Modern Networks

I love cooking. I find it to be a very creative outlet. I enjoy being able to combine various ingredients, which each add a specific flavor, color, and even texture. When these ingredients come together in a complementary way, it can result in a tasty, satisfying dining experience. If you think about it, network operations troubleshooting is not much different. Isolated data sets from various siloed tool sets are like the separate ingredients in a recipe.

How AppNeta Complements CASBs for Network Monitoring

In today's cloud-centric IT landscape, cloud access security brokers (CASBs) have become pivotal in managing and securing cloud applications. CASBs act as gatekeepers, enabling enterprises to extend their security policies beyond their own infrastructure and into the cloud. CASBs work by performing various kinds of network monitoring—they track user activities, data movement, and application usage within cloud environments.

In Their Own Words: Three Ways NetOps Delivers Value to Customers

Now more than ever, modern networks play a pivotal role in today’s business operations. However, this increased importance comes with a challenge: Modern networks are becoming increasingly complex and heterogeneous. Network managers need to ensure optimal performance across various domains—from the data center to multi-cloud and software-defined networks. This requires the consolidation of vast amounts of data from across multi-vendor networks, including environments managed by third parties.

Critical Requirements for Rapid and Accurate Isolation of Issues in Modern Networks

NetOps by Broadcom addresses the three fundamental requirements that enable NetOps teams to speed issue detection and resolution. A highly scalable, unified data model, advanced analytics and intelligent triage workflows. The solution presents operators with the intelligence they need, within intuitive, easy-to-understand troubleshooting workflows. The solution minimizes alarm noise, so NetOps teams can quickly diagnose issues and identify the root cause. For more info, visit broadcom.com/netops.

DX NetOps Upgrade Weekend Program: Maximizing Upgrade Success

In the fast-paced world of network technology, staying current with the latest software releases is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge. However, upgrading software can often be a daunting task, fraught with risks and challenges. That's where Broadcom’s Designated Weekend Upgrade Program comes into play. This program is free of charge and offers an innovative approach to software upgrades that promises to revolutionize the way you update your DX NetOps landscape.

AppNeta Is Getting a New Look and Feel

Broadcom offers two robust solutions for network operations: DX NetOps and AppNeta. These solutions work together to provide active, passive, and infrastructure monitoring, giving you continuous, end-to-end visibility into your networks. Our vision is to bring DX NetOps and AppNeta closer together to offer experience-driven NetOps—providing a unified solution that delivers comprehensive network visibility and network path analytics.

5 Steps to Troubleshoot Issues in Modern Networks

Networks are becoming more elastic, flexible, and agile than ever before. Organizations can now run network functions on commodity hardware, making network design and implementation less rigid and expensive. By modernizing and virtualizing their networks, teams are able to increase capacity and improve security.

Addressing the Visibility Gaps Posed by Wi-Fi Networks

In recent years, Wi-Fi has emerged as the de facto architecture for local area networks (LANs) and campus networks. Wi-Fi is also gaining more widespread usage in factories and operational technology environments. Despite its ubiquity, Wi-Fi presents some persistent challenges for network operations center (NOC) teams.