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OpUtils' network IP scanner empowers network administrators to seamlessly discover the entire network IPs spread across various subnets and supernets and manage them—all from a single console. This allows the administrators to have a single point of control over the entire IP infrastructure, map IPs to the corresponding devices and switch ports, and ensure network security by detecting and restricting access to rogue devices.

Multi-cloud visibility is a challenge for most IT teams. It requires diverse telemetry and robust network observability to see your application traffic over networks you own, and networks you don’t. Kentik unifies telemetry from multiple cloud providers and the public internet into one place to give IT teams the ability to monitor and troubleshoot application performance across AWS, Azure, Google, and Oracle clouds, along with the public internet, for real-time and historical data analysis.

‍This is a follow-up to two previously published posts on Pietrasanta Traceroute, Catchpoint’s traceroute alternative. Check out the first for technical details about how it works and the second to understand how it solves firewall and path challenges inherent in existing traceroutes. We’re continually looking for ways to respond to the evolving demands of the Internet to create the most useful network (& general IPM) monitoring capabilities.

What is one thing IT can do to make end users the happiest? Deliver a killer network with blazing speed and rock-solid reliability, that’s what. You can’t get that just by tossing in a bunch of bigger, faster pipes. Pipes are not the only answer. You need a holistic view of your network to build a complete and comprehensive plan to keep all your connections on top.

By Chuck Day, Strategic Alliances Manager, Megaport Amidst the dazzle of Las Vegas, Cisco Live 2024 was a whirlwind of innovation, technology, and camaraderie. Held from June 2-6, this year’s event hosted over 20,000 in-person attendees and nearly one million online viewers, numbers anyone would call a massive success. I was proud to attend on behalf of Megaport as this event was particularly special for us – we got to engage with more people than ever before.

As networks continue to grow in complexity, investing in robust IP Address Management (IPAM) will help organizations manage their IP resources more effectively, minimizing risks and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. If that’s where your organization is heading, this article aims to provide IT professionals and network administrators with a comprehensive understanding of IPAM, its relevance, and how to implement it effectively within their network infrastructure. Let 's dig in.