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Considerations for Active Monitoring from an SD-WAN Site

As companies adopt SD-WAN technologies, they increasingly rely on network services outside their control. The new reality is that network operations need end-to-end visibility on the network performance whether or not they own the infrastructure. In a 2023 EMA survey, 63% of companies report using the Internet as their primary WAN connectivity.

Transforming Human Interaction with Data Using Large Language Models and Generative AI

AI has been on a decades-long journey to revolutionize technology by emulating human intelligence in computers. Recently, AI has extended its influence to areas of practical use with Natural Language Processing and Large Language Models. Today, LLMs enable a natural, simplified, and enhanced way for people to interact with data, the lifeblood of our modern world. In this extensive post, learn the history of LLMs, how they operate, and how they facilitate interaction with information.

Leveraging UC Monitoring for Unified Communications Apps (MS Teams, Zoom, Google Meet)

With insights from Grand View Research revealing that the global Unified Communications (UC) market surged to an estimated value of $136 billion in 2023, it's obvious that UC has become a cornerstone of modern business communication. Over half a million businesses worldwide have embraced UC technology, harnessing its capabilities to streamline communication channels and elevate organizational success.

DNS Redirect - Redirect Domain To URL Using DNS Records

Domain redirection plays a crucial role in managing website transitions, consolidating content, and maintaining a seamless user experience. This article explores the various aspects of domain redirection, including the different types of redirects, DNS redirection, and best practices for preserving SEO value during the process.

Traceroute InSession: A traceroute tool for modern networks

This is a follow-up to our previously published post announcing Traceroute InSession, where we provided extensive technical details about how it works. In this series, we explore the challenges InSession addresses within modern networks and compare it to other traceroute variants. At Catchpoint, we pride ourselves on being traceroute experts. Why? We’ve run over 15 billion traceroutes over the last 15 years and more than 3 billion in 2023 alone!

Discovering the 24 Best Comprehensive Network Visibility Tools

In today's world, networks are crucial for businesses to communicate and share data smoothly. But keeping networks running well and staying ahead of performance issues can be tricky. That's where network visibility tools come in handy. These tools give a complete view of a network, helping IT pros see everything that's happening and fix any issues quickly.

Network Technician Guide: Key Roles, Tools, and Career Growth

In the ever-evolving landscape of the digital era, the backbone of our interconnected world is woven together by an intricate web of networks. Behind the scenes, ensuring the seamless operation of these networks are the unsung heroes known as network technicians. These skilled professionals wield their network toolkits to maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize the complex systems that keep our data flowing and communications thriving.

All you need to know about cloud storage

In this blog, we look at how cloud storage solutions have evolved in recent years and explore some of the key connectivity considerations as businesses store more data in the cloud. Cloud storage is probably the oldest and most familiar cloud application, best defined as storing data on ‘someone else’s computer’.

Shedding Light on Network Visibility: Don't Wait for End Users to Report Issues

Imagine driving a car at night without headlights. It's risky, right? Without them, you can't see where you're going, and you might crash. Well, the same goes for visibility in enterprise networks. If you can't see how they're performing, you might run into problems with important apps, slow Internet, and unhappy customers. That's why having the right tools to see what's happening on your network is crucial. It's like turning on those headlights to make sure you're going in the right direction.