Growing networks bring a growth in data transmission speeds with them. Although this is usually a good thing regarding bandwidth capabilities, different transmission technologies can result in incompatibility problems between connections. For example, in the case of 40G and 4x10G connections. 4x10G and 40G are two high-speed data transmission techn...

As we bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new one with open arms, our team will be returning to the office on January 2nd. The holidays have provided us with a much-needed opportunity to recharge, reflect, and set our sights on the promising possibilities that lie ahead. Here's to a year filled with collaboration, innovation, and growth!

As organizations move towards higher-speed networks like 100/400G, they often encounter unexpected hurdles when it comes to security monitoring. The need for faster data transmission clashes with the limitations of existing tools, leaving them ineffective and struggling to keep up. In this blog, we will explore the challenges faced in security moni...

If you have deployed or are about to deploy a hosted or premise-based IVR application, you understand how much time and money go into the design of a really effective application. It must offer easy to use self-service functionality to customers or users with a wide range of expectations, requirements and experiences with your company and its communications processes. The design must balance the need to make opting out to an agent simple while still making it easy and desirable for customers to ...

Companies in every industry are moving all or part of their infrastructure to cloud solutions.  Deciding to use a public cloud or your own private cloud or mixture is a decision we must make, Private clouds can deliver many of the benefits and savings that a public cloud solution can offer. Some of the most common benefits cited for cloud solutions come from the consolidation into a centralized model.  Let’s take a closer look at the list of benefits for moving to the cloud and ho...

Written by Maranda Cigna, Vice President of Product Marketing at Cybereason Fresh off the press: the results of the 2023 MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK® Evaluations: Enterprise have been published, putting 30 security solutions to the test in real world scenarios that mimic the Turla threat actor. As is customary, many vendors have been in a frenz...

Security and monitoring tool expenditures continue to be a large expense for enterprises. As enterprise network bandwidth consumption demands increase to 40, 100, and even 400 GE, there is a corresponding need for bigger data pipes, along with newer and faster tools. This is where IT management gets caught in the middle. Without new technology inve...

 Modern IT networks have become much more profound and more difficult to secure. Data integrity and monitoring performance are crucial for maintaining a smooth and efficient network. To enable a smooth and streamlined process, It is best to rely on key performance indicators known as the "4 Golden Signals" - latency, traffic, saturation, and e...

As most IT personnel know, network visibility is a crucial component of any IT network. If you can't see the problem, how are you going to fix it or even find the problem for that matter? At the same time, you want to be selective about the solution you purchase so that you don't waste precious time and effort. This white paper provides a deep dive...

 This e-Book is a comprehensive guide to understanding Network Monitoring and SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) the differences between the two and how you can use a network visibility solution to streamline these solutions. In today's digital landscape, network monitoring plays a vital role in identifying issues, optimizing net...

Keysight has released its 2023 Security Report. This report explores the key threats in 2022 and what you can expect in 2023. The key take away discussed in the report. 1. Ransomware will be a constant threat that must be addressed ahead of time by IT security departments Ransomware security attack successes are an indicator of a weakness in m...

Written by Jerry Dillard, CTO and Co-founder of Garland Technology. Do you know what a Split Ratio is on a fiber network TAP? Well there was a time when I didn't, either. But I know what a seven-ten split is in bowling and I know what it means to "split hairs," but I didn't know what a "Split Ratio" was until I started to work on designing and...

The three key areas in managing an enterprise network today is monitoring Performance Management, Fault Management and Configuration Management. To meet these requirements many departments use three different tools, that create silo effect, with each department using their own tool and there is no integration between the tools. With consolidation of tools becoming a key requirement a solution that has an integrated architecture with one user interface that gives you visibility into each of these...

IOTA firmware version 3.0.0 was recently released. It includes the following changes: Redesign IOTA GUI to use new metadata engine;Redesign the default dashboard to include a graphical flow diagram of network nodes;Redesign VoIP dashboard to provide complete correlation between VoIP control and data traffic;Add VXLAN support in traffic analysis;Add...

By Keith Bromley : Sr. Manager, Product Marketing - Keysight Most people inherently know that blind spots are bad. If for no other reason than from having driven a car and not being able to see other cars in their side or rear-view mirrors.The same is true for IT networks. Blind spots exist in the physical data center and in a virtualized cloud env...

StableNet® - The all-in-one network and service management solution for your fiber infrastructure  From roll-out to expansion of FTTx services, see how StableNet® can provide a highly-automated, all-in-one solution to your network and service management. Today's broadband and transport networks function as the main artery that sustains economi...

A recent Enterprise Management Associates survey (Network Visibility Architecture for the Hybrid, Multi-Cloud Enterprise) found that 46% of IT professionals admitted that their migration to a cloud-based network created blind spots. Furthermore, the number of blind spots increased directly with the increase in the number of cloud networks deployed,...

  During the planning stages, datacenter consolidation conversations typically focus on quantifying IT gains and resolving any immediate deployment obstacles. Often overlooked in this discussion is how the new ultra-high density environment will be effectively monitored. Here’s a look at the primary paths of datacenter consolidation, and an exploration of the monitoring challenges and considerations for each environment. In working with other IT teams and consultants, you are the ...

We all know the network team’s job isn’t about troubleshooting the network, but about resolving what went wrong with the application. So how do you compare different monitoring products to be sure you have the right solution for the job? Comparing product functions can be straightforward. But being certain a product fits within your budget is another matter. APM prices vary wildly, and different vendors take different approaches in bundling features and hiding costs. In this article, we’ll explo...

Any time you encounter a user complaint, whether regarding slow Internet access, application errors, or other issues that impact productivity, it is important to begin with a thorough understanding of the user’s experience. Not sure where to begin?  User complaints usually fall into three categories: slow network, inability to access network resources, and application-specific issues. Based upon the complaint being presented you need to understand the symptoms and then isolate the issue to ...