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Cloud-Based Network Management: Benefits & How it Works

Managing networks has never been more complex—more devices, more remote work, and more security challenges. Traditional on-premise solutions can struggle to keep up, requiring constant maintenance and on-site troubleshooting. That’s why businesses are shifting to cloud-based network management, which provides real-time visibility, automation, and remote access to keep networks running smoothly.

Choosing the Right Transport Protocol: TCP vs. UDP vs. QUIC

A decision-making framework breaking down the strengths, weaknesses and ideal use cases to help users choose the proper protocol for their systems. Initially published in The New Stack We often think of protocol choice as a purely technical decision, but it's a critical factor in the user experience and how your application is consumed. This is a high-impact business decision, making it crucial for the technical team to first understand the business situation and priorities.

How to Migrate from SolarWinds to Auvik Without Downtime

Switching from one network management system (NMS) to another is a big decision for IT teams and MSP businesses. An NMS is the central hub for everything from network troubleshooting deep dives to planning hardware refresh cycles and enabling quarterly business reviews (QBRs). And even if a different platform is clearly a better fit for your organization than your current NMS, it’s important to consider the operational overhead of actually making the switch.

On-Premise to Cloud Migration Step-by-Step Guide for Network Management

Cloud adoption has reached a tipping point — 98% of U.S. organizations have already migrated at least some business operations to the cloud. Global cloud spending is projected to reach $1.3 trillion by 2025 as companies rapidly embrace off-premise solutions, with 63% of IT decision-makers reporting accelerated cloud migration plans over the past 12 months.

On-Premise vs. Cloud Network Management: Which Is Right for Your Business?

Deciding between on-premise vs. cloud solutions is one of the biggest IT infrastructure choices businesses face today. Both options come with their own advantages and trade-offs. The right choice depends on your company’s needs, resources, and long-term growth plans. In this guide, we’ll break down the key differences between on-premise and cloud-based network management, covering factors like cost, security, scalability, and ongoing management.

AI That Matters: Driving Real Outcomes in Network Operations

AI can be a transformative tool in network operations — but only when it’s tied to clear, measurable outcomes. Rather than chasing hype, IT and NetOps teams should focus on solving specific operational challenges like reducing MTTR, cutting costs, and stabilizing infrastructure. AI has real potential when strategically applied, and when aligned with business goals, it becomes a powerful ally in modern network operations.

Can Your Network Monitoring Tool Keep Up? | Obkio

A while ago, your company chose a network monitoring tool that worked perfectly — back when most employees worked in the office, networks were centralized, applications ran on-premise, and "the cloud" was just a buzzword. But today? Your network has evolved (SD-WAN, remote work, SaaS apps), while your monitoring tool hasn’t. Now, false alerts flood your team, troubleshooting takes hours instead of minutes, and your tool only monitors your network devices but offers zero visibility into performance from the end-user perspective or critical cloud-based apps.

How a cloud-based SaaS platform like Site24x7 makes network monitoring easy

It's a beautiful day. You're settling in with your morning coffee, feeling positive, and ready to take on the tasks of the day. Emails are trickling in, orders are processing, customers are happy, and everything is running like clockwork—until abruptly, it isn't. Willfully, your network decides it's time it took a coffee break, too. Pages won't load, transactions hang mid-air, and the entire office looks at you like you personally unplugged the internet simply because you sneezed at the wrong time.