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How Network Configuration Automation Improves Security and Efficiency

Let’s face it: the modern enterprise network is a leviathan. No longer just a collection of routers and switches, today’s networks span multiple clouds, hundreds of SaaS applications, and countless IoT devices—supporting a workforce that could be anywhere.

The DigitalBridge Blueprint: Marc Ganzi on Power, Capital, and the AI Revolution | Uplink | Ep.10

What fuels the AI revolution, cloud expansion, and always-on connectivity? Infrastructure. In this episode of Uplink, host Michael Reid sits down with Marc Ganzi, CEO of DigitalBridge, to explore the rise of the digital infrastructure economy. With $100B+ in assets under management, Marc and his team are building the physical foundations of the internet—from hyperscale data centers to mobile towers and subsea cables.

Webinar Snippet: Internet Troubleshooting with Obkio's "Sandwich Method"

This is a snippet from our full webinar: “Troubleshooting Internet Issues: For Dummies & IT Pros” In this clip, we dive into Obkio’s Sandwich Method, a simple yet powerful approach to monitoring and identifying Internet issues. By placing Monitoring Agents: Inside your LAN At your firewall or in the DMZ And over the Internet…you can break your network into clear segments and pinpoint exactly where performance problems are happening — whether it’s local, at the network edge, or in the hands of your ISP.

Best Network Traffic Generator and Simulator Stress Test Tools

Benchmarking the environment of a new network is a crucial part of ensuring its success when it goes live. This includes stress testing and generating traffic on existing networks, both of which help you to identify any potentially flawed or vulnerable areas—for example, drops in connection and packet loss. As we know, network traffic is critical to the success of a business, as it determines how data flows and how effectively your applications interact.

The role of network automation in AI-driven businesses

AI adoption is accelerating across nearly every industry. According to McKinsey’s 2025 State of AI report, 78% of organizations now use AI in at least one business function, up from just 55% the year prior. From real-time analytics to generative tools and process automation, AI is becoming a fundamental part of how modern businesses operate and compete.

Monitor Your Kubernetes Cluster: Get Started in Four Minutes

For enterprises embracing Kubernetes, managing these intricate environments can pose significant challenges. Thankfully, monitoring of Kubernetes clusters is readily achievable using the Universal Monitoring Agent (UMA) in conjunction with DX Operational Observability (DX O2).

Verizon Discusses Network Transformation at Ribbon Insights

In a recent presentation, Verizon’s Steve Ownes discussed their strategic initiative to accelerate the decomissioning (decom) of TDM switches, underlining the significance of repurposing legacy infrastructures in favor of modern architectures. Ribbon’s guest Steve Owens kicks things off with a light-hearted reference to "Sanford and Son” showing how relics can be transformed into gold through effective management and innovation.