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Top 5 Cloud and Networking Announcements From Cisco Live 2024

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.

Everything You Need to Know About IP Address Management (IPAM)

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.

Scaling IT Security with Your Business

Watch the full session at: slrwnds.com/TC24 Playing 4D Chess: The Modern IT Story Knight to E-4. Security professionals consistently make moves to fend off attackers. Unlike chess, it takes a team effort to keep up against modern cybersecurity threats and implement changes company-wide. Two pros take you through a day in the life of the security team. Hear practical use cases to help you and your organization improve your security stance. Check and mate.

Cloud Migration: Security Shines a Light on Operations' Dark Networks

Dark networks have provided a measure of security to supply-chain operations for a couple of decades. These networks are closed to the outside world, only accessible via the connections between enterprise systems – think warehouse management, enterprise resource planning, etc. – and the rugged mobile devices carried by workers within these environments. And, everything is managed by on-premises device management products that never connect beyond the business’s facilities.

Broadband Design: The Intelligent Middle Mile

With the surge in public funding for rural communities, smart investment in Middle Mile transport can not only enhance your investments in outside plant and access networks but can also provide new sources of revenue, and add OpEx improvements to your CapEx spend. During this webinar on June 12th, experts from Ribbon will discuss current trends in broadband network design, focusing on the technical and financial benefits of the Intelligent Middle Mile.

Essential Steps to Troubleshoot A Network

Network troubleshooting might seem intimidating, but fear not! We'll equip you with the essential steps to diagnose and resolve common network problems, empowering you to get your tech back on track and reclaim your digital peace of mind. Whether you're a seasoned IT professional or a home user facing a frustrating connection issue, this guide will provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to become a network troubleshooting pro!

10 Reasons to Get a Proxy for Your Home Use

If you're passionate about maintaining privacy in your digital life, understanding the benefits of using a proxy server for home use is crucial. Proxies offer an extra layer of security and anonymity, which can be particularly appealing for those concerned with protecting their online activity. This article outlines ten compelling reasons why integrating a proxy into your home network is a smart move.

N-central Custom Dashboards: Step-by-Step Guide by Paul Kelly

Discover how to create custom dashboards in N-central with N-able Head Nerd Paul Kelly. In this tutorial, Paul walks you through the entire process, from setting up bespoke filters to displaying critical monitoring checks on your custom dashboards. Optimize your monitoring strategy and get real-time insights into your customer's environments. Whether you're tracking server issues, CPU usage, or disk health, this guide will help you set up dashboards tailored to your needs. Perfect for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) looking to enhance their N-central setup.

How NaaS is revolutionising network management

Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) is revolutionising network management by helping businesses take greater control of the provisioning, payment and management of network services. In our on-demand webinar, “Unlocking the power of network automation”, Lisa Wright took a deeper look at how network automation, SDN (Software Defined Networking) and NaaS are shaping the future of networking and delivering value for enterprises.