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Transformations in network technology

Over the past five years, enterprise networking has undergone a significant transformation driven by advancements in technology, the rise of cloud and SaaS applications, the decentralization of the workforce, and the need for agility, scalability, and cost mitigation. These factors have led organizations to shift from on-premise network management systems (NMS) to cloud-managed networking platforms and to adopt technologies like Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN).

Proxy server benefits for social media automation

In the XXI century, many companies and business-minded people had to follow and adapt to the revolutionary changes in the world of marketing. The emergence and rapid growth of the internet have slowly and surely shifted the attention from newspapers, radio, TV, and other forms of traditional media.

Tech Confessions - Ancient Artifacts

What was the ANCIENT SECRET hidden within one company’s IT estate? In this Tech Confession, hear how an entire payroll system was at the mercy of one admin’s “voodoo” techniques to provide payment via seriously antiquated hardware and software. What were the risks? Keeping the system cranking was a ticklish proposition: Accidentally running an OS update once put the productivity of the whole organization at risk. That was just one of the hazards of running a key process on a hidden device that was invisible to the network.

WhatsUp Gold 2023.0: Greater Transparency and Wider Access to Network Data

One of the greatest challenges for an IT team is visibility. How can you prove the value of your IT team’s accomplishments when no one can see what – or how well – you’re doing? Progress WhatsUp Gold release 2023.0, available as of June 21, 2023, is set to change that. This release includes several exciting updates meant to provide better data access to all.

Monitor network access with Twingate's offering in the Datadog Marketplace

Twingate is a network access platform that enables customers to deploy a zero trust authentication layer with their infrastructure as code (IAC) provider of choice. Using this model, you can program strict access control rules that can be updated and co-deployed alongside changes to your infrastructure. Each time a user establishes or closes a connection to a resource, Twingate documents the event with details such as the port, the volume of data transferred, and user identification.

Ping Test for Network Connectivity: Simple How-To-Guide

Reliable network connectivity is paramount for uninterrupted communication and efficient data transmission. The ping test is a valuable tool to assess network connectivity, identify potential issues, and troubleshoot them effectively. If you're seeking to troubleshoot network issues or test connectivity between hosts, this comprehensive guide offers step-by-step instructions and valuable insights for performing an effective ping command test.