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.

There is an abundance of resources, tips, and tools available to network administrators and business owners to help improve their network performance. However, the wealth of information can be overwhelming, often leaving you more confused than enlightened. Whether you're a seasoned network administrator or a business owner navigating the intricacies of digital infrastructure, we've meticulously compiled essential information.

In this increasingly digital world, advanced network monitoring software that can address possible networking issues, provide real-time polling performance assessments, and offer remote management functions has become even more necessary. Given these varied capabilities, you may wonder, “How much does network monitoring cost?” and what are the factors contributing to it?

Over the last few years, the number and severity of cyberattacks against organizations have significantly increased. These attacks come in various forms, including ransomware, distributed denial-of-service (DDoS), data breaches, insider threats and many more. Despite the best efforts of many cybersecurity professionals to minimize these threats, it appears there will be no decrease in the threat level in 2024.

The vast majority of IT infrastructure problems relate to the network. Afterall, most of IT infrastructure IS the network. Makes sense. But its immensity and complexity make the network a bear to troubleshoot and root cause analysis as tricky as finding the proverbial needle in the network haystack.

Everywhere businesses are growing and adapting new technologies to stand out from their competitors. In fact, 91% of companies are working on a digital initiative as per a report by Gartner. It has also been concluded that 89% of all businesses either already have a digital-first business strategy in place or intend to implement one. With everything on the cloud and complex form, detecting issues can be quite challenging.

Building a future-ready network begins with integrating three core network services: DNS, DHCP, and IPAM, collectively known as DDI, which serves as the heart of network connectivity and operations.

The internet has become an essential part of our lives, especially when it comes to business. Whether for work, communication, or entertainment, we heavily rely on the internet’s availability. However, when the internet goes down unexpectedly, it can be frustrating and disruptive. This is where Downdetector has become integral for many people in determining the status of an internet service.