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DX NetOps Accelerates Triage, Delivering Contextual Access to Syslog

Network operations teams face challenges in managing modern, multi-vendor networks due to the need to collect and analyze data from various sources. Teams need to work with logs, events, and metrics, and this data is often scattered across different tools and locations. This fragmentation leads to inefficiency and complexity, as operators must switch between tools and interfaces to troubleshoot issues.

Optimize Network Asset Organization with Global Collections in DX NetOps

One thing most IT and network operations teams continue to contend with is more: more technologies, more vendors, more devices, and more complexity. Given these realities, its vital for network operations teams to minimize operational overhead wherever and whenever possible.

Best Voice Over IP (VoIP) Monitoring Tools

Voice over IP, or VoIP for short, revolutionized telephony. Phones based upon old PBX-style switching and old-fashioned telephone wires are rare. Networks, the Internet and the IP protocol changed everything. Years, in fact, decades ago when Voice over IP started, the economics were astounding and the flexibility amazing. Sadly, the voice quality was often atrocious, which is a no can do for businesses of any sort. As network speed grew and voice technology improved, call quality improved.

5 key takeaways from IBC 2024

The International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) is only getting bigger and better. This year’s show saw over 45,000 attendees and featured 1,350 exhibitors from around the world. The four-day event explored the latest advancements and trends shaping the future of the media and broadcasting industry, with AI at the forefront.

Network Modernization: From Legacy TDM to Service Resiliency

Utilities today are focused on the 3-Ds, De-Carbonization and the transition to renewable energy, De-Centralization of energy resources and infrastructure, and Digitalization, with smart systems, grids, and substation modernization. In addition, the need to integrate the IT & OT networks puts the pressure on to increase efficiencies - but it also opens and enables a world of possibilities for the next-generation Utility, flexible to new Telco service offerings and revenue streams.

Building Resilient Businesses: The Critical Growth Areas of Security for MSPs

In this episode of the Beyond the Horizons Podcast, Pete Roythorne speaks with Troels Rasmussen, GM of Security at N-able, about the increasing demand for cybersecurity solutions among MSPs. They discuss the evolution of security technologies such as EDR, XDR, and MDR, and the importance of 24/7 coverage in today's threat landscape if MSPs are to be able to help their customers build resilient businesses. Troels emphasizes the need for MSPs to change their mindset when selling security to customers, highlighting the role of compliance and the cost of cybersecurity as a business necessity.

Four Simple Steps for Streaming DX NetOps Alarms into Google BigQuery

In today's interconnected world, ensuring network reliability and performance is not just important—it's a must. Network alarms serve as the first line of defense in identifying and mitigating potential issues, providing network operations teams with the actionable insights they need to respond swiftly and effectively. To truly empower network operations teams to boost agility and efficiency, these alarms must be real-time and actionable.