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Introducing Megaport On-ramp as a Service

Megaport On-ramp as a Service is the fastest way for service providers to offer secure, private connectivity to mission-critical applications, and it’s now available. Considered the gold standard, private connectivity is the superior way to reach enterprise applications, storage services, or security services. But for most service providers, offering a private on-ramp for customers to connect to isn’t straightforward.

Ncentral 2025 Year in Review | Top Features, Enhancements and 2026 Roadmap

Join Head Nerds Jason Murphy and Paul Kelly as they walk through the key N‑central enhancements delivered in 2025, including updates to Vulnerability Management, Linux Patching, Asset Views, modernization, security, integrations, and analytics. You’ll also get a preview of what’s ahead in 2026, including UI modernization, performance improvements, agent strengthening, and a new AI assistant designed to streamline your workflows.

Telus Communications Migrates from TDM services to VoIP Services

In this video, Curtis Sperle, Director of Voice & Collab Services at TELUS Communications, discusses the company's transition from traditional TDM-based networks to modern VoIP and cloud solutions. Key points include: Modernization Strategy: TELUS is migrating its copper-based services to an IP-based infrastructure to improve scalability and reliability. Strategic Partnership: Ribbon serves as a primary vendor, providing essential components like Session Border Controllers (SBCs) and PSX for call control.

From Ukraine to the Cloud: Stories of IPv4 Migration

This post expands on our analysis from last year that revealed that as much as 20% of IPv4 space has migrated out of Ukraine in the years following the Russian invasion in February 2022. This update reveals that AT&T (a popular destination for Ukrainian IPs) has since implemented a policy ridding itself of customers using AS7018 to originate their routes, often to support residential proxies.

Introducing Obkio's Remote User Monitoring Plan: For Distributed Workforces

The way we work has fundamentally changed. Remote and hybrid work aren't temporary shifts; they're the new reality for most organizations. And with that reality comes a challenge IT teams know all too well: how do you troubleshoot network issues for users you can't physically reach?

When DIY Becomes a Network Liability

There is a satisfaction in building things yourself. It is the same psychological hook that powers the endless stream of DIY renovation videos on your social media feeds. You watch a sixty-second clip of someone transforming a pile of lumber into a custom coffee table, and it looks ingenious, cost-effective, and uniquely tailored to their needs. It triggers a powerful "why buy when I can build?" mindset.

Networking Technology Trends for 2026

From an IT pro’s perspective, the future of networking technology in 2026 is a mixed bag of potential and security risk. New wireless tech, agentic AI, and the increased distribution of networks are enabling new use cases and helping automate toil, but they also create new attack surfaces and risk profiles. In this article, we’ll take a look at the ten network security trends we’re most excited about in 2026 and provide key insights about what each one means for IT and MSP teams.