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The Benefits and Drawbacks of SNMP and Streaming Telemetry

Is SNMP on life support, or is it as relevant today as ever? The answer is more complicated than a simple yes or no. SNMP is reliable, customizable, and very widely supported. However, SNMP has some serious limitations, especially for modern network monitoring — limitations that streaming telemetry solves. In this post, learn about the advantages and drawbacks of SNMP and streaming telemetry and why they should both be a part of a network visibility strategy.

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10 Reasons for Poor Teams and Zoom Call Quality

Unified Communications and Collaboration (UCC) platforms play a vital role in facilitating seamless communication and efficient teamwork within the modern digital workplace. This reality is particularly important in light of the growing prevalence of hybrid and remote work. Zoom and Microsoft Teams, two leading UCC applications, have gained widespread popularity across global organizations. Before the rise of Zoom, often Cisco Webex or Goto-Meeting was the collaborative and presentation platform of choice for Enterprises. What's detailed here for Zoom and Teams, also holds true for the more traditional remote meeting apps like Webex and Goto.

Succeeding with Teams Phone in 2024

Moving to Teams Phone as your primary voice system can save money and provide a great user experience, or it can “crash and burn”. In a two-part workshop, I had the opportunity to explore insights to help migrate successfully to Teams Phone with Greg Zweig of Ribbon. (Ribbon was kind enough to sponsor both workshop sessions.) This article summarizes the information we covered in the workshop.

DX UIM 23.4 Sets a New Standard for Infrastructure Observability

DX Unified Infrastructure Management 23.4 (DX UIM 23.4) is now available. DX UIM 23.4 is the latest version of our cornerstone, full-stack infrastructure observability solution for hybrid cloud and traditional data center environments. DX UIM is a key component of AIOps by Broadcom, a suite of solutions that leverage best-of-breed domain monitoring tools and advanced analytics to deliver actionable insights and enable intelligent automation across the IT operations stack.

What is Network Error Rate & How to Measure It

If you've ever wondered why your network occasionally plays hard to get or experienced those head-scratching moments when everything seems fine, yet something's not quite right – you're in the right place. As the digital landscape evolves, understanding and effectively managing Network Error Rate has become a pivotal aspect of maintaining a robust and efficient network infrastructure.

AIOps in Telecom Industry: Challenges, Benefits, and Use Cases

The telecom industry is rapidly evolving, with network operations becoming increasingly complex. To navigate this complexity, telecom operators are turning to Artificial Intelligence for IT Operations (AIOps) solutions. AIOps combines artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big data analytics to optimize network performance, enhance customer experience, and drive business outcomes.

Mastering NGINX Monitoring: Comprehensive Guide to Essential Tools

NGINX, is a versatile open-source web server, reverse proxy, and load balancer, stands out for its exceptional performance and scalability. Monitoring Nginx is pivotal for maintaining its optimal functionality. By tracking and analysing performance, including real-time insights into server health, resource utilization, and user requests, administrators can proactively identify issues.

Tech trends to watch in 2024

The past year has seen a transformational change in the cloud computing landscape, spearheaded by the advent of AI technology, the ongoing economic challenges for businesses to achieve successful results, and the evolving data regulations surrounding security and privacy. To navigate these changes, and create future opportunities, here are the major trends for 2024 and beyond.