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Auvik's 2025 IT Trends Report is HERE!

Apr 22, 2025 By Auvik In Auvik

Think your network is secure? Spoiler alert: it’s not just cyber threats keeping IT teams up at night. Here's a preview of our 2025 IT Trends Report, which reveals how things like gaps in AI policies & networking tool sprawl are contributing IT pro burnout.

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Optimize AWS Transit Gateway Usage

Apr 22, 2025 By Kentik In Kentik

AWS Transit Gateway simplifies network architecture by connecting multiple VPCs and on-premises networks through a centralized hub—but it's easy to incur unnecessary costs if not managed properly. Learn how Kentik provides deep visibility into your AWS Transit Gateway usage, quickly highlighting expensive or inefficient traffic patterns. Using Kentik's Data Explorer, we show how to identify unnecessary intra-VPC traffic that's adding costs and potentially degrading performance.

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Top Linode Alternatives for 2025: Why Kamatera Stands Out for DevOps Teams

Apr 22, 2025 By OpsMatters In OpsMatters

Businesses continuously explore alternatives to Linode to discover cloud hosting solutions that align perfectly with their diverse needs. Alternative platforms like AWS, Amazon, OVHcloud, and Kamatera offer varied options in terms of pricing, features, and performance capabilities. Shifting to these alternatives might provide better integration options, improved customer support, or pricing benefits suited for different business scales. This exploration enables organizations to secure a cloud platform that meets their specific requirements and supports their growth trajectory effectively.

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AI's Dark Side: Crafting the Perfect Phishing Email

Apr 21, 2025 By N-able In N-able

Phishing just got an upgrade. In this clip from our Fireside Chat, Oliver Spence breaks down how attackers are now using AI to write perfectly-toned, convincing phishing emails — and even mimic voices for vishing attacks. No more broken English. AI voice cloning is here. Phishing emails are getting harder to spot. This is how AI is quietly changing the game on the offensive side — and why businesses need to rethink their everyday defenses.

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How to Troubleshoot Internet Connectivity Issues for IT Pros

Apr 20, 2025 By Alyssa Lamberti In Obkio

A reliable Internet connection is the lifeblood of nearly every organization. From seamless video conferences to uninterrupted data transfers and smooth online operations, the modern business world depends on a steady flow of data. However, as IT professionals know all too well, even the most robust networks can encounter connectivity issues that disrupt productivity and cause frustration.

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Making VMware Cloud Foundation Environments Part of Your Network Observability Picture

Apr 18, 2025 By Alec Pinkham In Broadcom

Private cloud solutions like VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) are rapidly gaining traction as organizations seek the benefits of on-premises control with cloud-enabled agility. While these offerings deliver significant benefits, they also introduce significant challenges for network operations teams striving to maintain optimal user experiences.

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Turn/River completes acquisition of SolarWinds

Apr 17, 2025 By SolarWinds In SolarWinds

SolarWinds shareholders receive $18.50 per share in cash, with a total enterprise value of $4.4 billion; SolarWinds becomes a privately held company upon completion of the transaction.

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Colo is not dead. | Uplink Podcast | Episode 4

Apr 17, 2025 By Megaport In Megaport

Colo is not dead. Forget cloud-only strategies—AI is driving a resurgence in colocation and a rethink of what hybrid infrastructure really means. AI has flipped the script on how we think about digital infrastructure. In this episode, we’re joined by TierPoint SVP Don Schuett to explore how the surge in AI demand has fundamentally reshaped the data center industry—impacting everything from hardware design to real estate strategy.

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The Hidden Cost of DIY AI in Network Operations

Apr 17, 2025 By Phil Gervasi In Kentik

While AI offers powerful benefits for network operations, building an in-house AI solution presents major challenges, particularly around complex data engineering, staffing specialized roles, and maintaining models over time. The effort required to handle real-time telemetry, retrain models, and manage evolving environments is often too great for most IT teams.

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Differences Between RemotePC Attended Access and Dameware Attended Access

Apr 17, 2025 By Staff Member In SolarWinds

In today’s interconnected world, remote support solutions are essential for businesses and IT teams to assist users effectively. Among these solutions, RemotePC and SolarWinds Dameware are leading tools offering attended access capabilities. However, choosing the right tool requires thoroughly understanding its unique features, advantages, and ideal use cases. This article provides an in-depth comparison of RemotePC attended access and Dameware attended access.

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