Operations | Monitoring | ITSM | DevOps | Cloud

Whether you're a seasoned network administrator or a curious tech enthusiast, the ability to diagnose and resolve network issues is an essential skill. When it comes to troubleshooting network problems, few tools are as powerful and revealing as the humble traceroute. In this blog post, we'll delve into the world of traceroute troubleshooting, uncovering its inner workings and demonstrating how it can be your secret weapon in identifying and resolving network issues.

The intersection of economic uncertainty and digital transformation presents a unique challenge for businesses. With the fear of a recession looming overhead, there’s no doubt that choppy waters await, but what does this mean for IT when tech spending can significantly impact the bottom line? While IT spending is a priority for many, businesses are still seeking ways to reduce non-essential spending and upgrade outdated infrastructure.

In the dynamic realm of modern business operations, the heartbeat of connectivity relies on the seamless flow of information across networks. Network administrators and IT professionals, entrusted with the pivotal responsibility of maintaining these vital lifelines, understand the significance of every nanosecond.

In our previous blog, we introduced smartNICs as technology enablers for next-generation converged data centres. We covered how smartNICs can increase efficiency and drive return on investment. In this blog post, we explain how this innovative technology can help the telecom industry. SmartNICs use cases for the telecom sector are still emerging. However, when they arrive, it will be big for the sector, especially at edge clouds where speed in user plane packet processing matters the most.

In the ever-evolving landscape of network security, the challenges faced by Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and technical managers are multifaceted, and the need for robust security measures becomes paramount. Amidst this backdrop, network segmentation remains a pivotal strategy. This article delves into the intricacies of network segmentation, its significance, and a roadmap to its successful implementation.

Just after midnight on October 1, 2023, the remote island of Saint Helena in the South Atlantic began passing internet traffic over its long-awaited, first-ever submarine cable connection. In this blog post, we cover how Kentik’s measurements captured this historic activation, as well as the epic story of the advocacy work it took to make this development possible.

In today’s ever-evolving digital landscape, data is the new gold. And with the advent of generative AI in cloud services, businesses have a unique chance to transform their data in powerful new ways.