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 ...

Maximizing the Value and Resiliency of Your Deployed Enterprise Security Solution with Intelligent Load Balancing Correctly implementing your security solution in the presence of complex, high-volume user traffic has always been a difficult challenge for network architects. The data in transit on your network originates from many places and fluctuates with respect to data rates, complexity, and the occurrence of malicious events. Internal users create vastly different network traffic than extern...

Managing UC means delivering streaming video fluidly, transmitting voice with clarity, moving IM's briskly, and sending emails promptly. Use these three tips to achieve the high performance end-users expect. See the Entire Network and UC Environment UC is a diverse mix of services running in a shared network environment where apps and communications interact together. It requires a monitoring solution set that provides total visibility and analysis of UC services and the overall IT environment. ...

We all have to manage our network, but why do you need a performance management system. If I were to ask, I think most network managers would answer I need the ability to prove that the network is not at fault.I need increased visibility into our infrastructure/devicesReporting how can I get the data I need to support my objectives and troubleshoot Below are 7 areas a performance management system can help change your information technology systems from a cost center to profit center by decreasi...

This statement might be bold but it is accurate. While the current security solutions are more sophisticated than ever and the regulators all over the world mandate advanced protection and procedures to be used, secruity breaches continue to happen . Reading through any report – from government agencies, public security companies and private analysts, it is clear that the overall state of security is not enough. This unique situation is caused due to several factors. Each of those factors is pow...

ASC Delivers cloud-based Recording and analytics Hösbach, August 26, 2022 — ASC, worldwide leading provider of software and cloud solutions, announced a strategic partnership with Telnet Networks today. The Microsoft Solution Partner is offering managed IT services to improve efficiency and security for small and mid-market organizations. Both comp...

Planning for the Future As we approach the New Year, many organizations’ data centers and network configurations are in lockdown mode. Whether this is due to assuming a defensive posture against the onslaught of holiday ecommerce traffic, or an accommodation to vacationing staff, the situation provides network managers an opportunity to perform a year-end network monitoring assessment Establish Future Goals, Identify Current Weaknesses and Make Sure Core Tasks and Goals Are Achieved   Q. Ho...

Canadian fixed broadband operator Xplore (formerly Xplornet) has announced a list of 124 additional rural communities in New Brunswick which can now access its premium 100Mbps download/10Mbps upload internet speeds with unlimited monthly data. The latest rollout covers more than 21,000 homes and businesses, doubling the download speed previously av...

Innovation, Science & Economic Development Canada (ISED) has stopped major national operator Telus from acquiring mobile broadband spectrum in Manitoba from the defunct Xplore Mobile, which shut down at the end of last month. Explaining its decision to block the frequency transaction application, ISED stated: 'The proposed transfer raised subst...

Bell Canada's CFO Glen LeBlanc has told a telecoms and media conference that the group plans to merge the operations of its subsidiary EBOX with alternative telco Distributel if the takeover deal for the latter – announced earlier this month – receives regulatory clearance. As reported by MobilSyrup, LeBlanc said: 'We will leave [Distributel] as a ...

Xplornet Communications, Canada's largest rural-focused fixed broadband provider, has rebranded itself as Xplore, with Xplore Inc. now its full registered name, with the Xplornet Enterprise Solutions division now named Xplore Business. CEO Allison Lenehan said: 'For nearly 20 years, we have chosen to focus on providing broadband to Canadians who ha...

Anyone in network security knows that it is a complicated and involved process. The clear goal is to prevent security breaches. How do you go about that though? There are so many schools of thought, methods, and configurations. Here are just a few examples: Cyber range trainingCyber resilience Defense in depthEncryptionEndpoint securityFirewallsInl...

Major Canadian telecoms network operators have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Telecommunications Reliability 'to ensure the reliability and resiliency of communications networks that are a significant lifeline for those in need during natural disasters, network failures and other impactful emergencies.' The action was ordered by Minister o...