Network management software and network analytics

Thanks to a new generation of network behavior analytics tools, enterprises now have access to data that can help them keep better track of network performance and alert them in the event of a problem or potential security breach. Discover the trends shaping network performance monitoring and diagnostics, and find out how these network visibility tools can work for you.

May 18, 2022 18 May'22
Cisco adds automated testing to ThousandEyes

Cisco added automated testing for video conferences and a troubleshooting dashboard to the ThousandEyes internet intelligence platform.
April 21, 2022 21 Apr'22
Device42 adds intelligence to IT discovery, asset management

Device42 plans to release on May 30 Insights+ to provide customers with an in-product tool for aggregating, analyzing and visualizing stored IT data.
March 31, 2022 31 Mar'22
Aruba head Mottram prioritizes automation, Central, NaaS

Customers agreed that automation and the Central management console were essential to them. But Phil Mottram's plans to deliver more products as a service got mixed reviews.
April 08, 2021 08 Apr'21
Arista simplifies network management in latest CloudVision

Arista's CloudVision 2021 has better analytics for spotting network congestion and a dashboard for monitoring Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Google Workspace and other applications.

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What is the role of machine learning in networking?

Incorporating machine learning tools into a network can help teams predict traffic flows, generate smarter analytics, monitor network health, tighten security measures and more. Continue Reading
network analytics

Network analytics is the application of big data principles and tools to the data used to manage and secure data networks. Continue Reading
NetOps vs. DevOps vs. NetSecOps: What's the difference?

DevOps, NetOps and NetSecOps ... oh my! These IT concepts have their differences, but at the end of the day, they're family. Here's how they relate. Continue Reading

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Cisco Live highlights network observability, the metaverse

The conference was teeming with topics, including network security, infrastructure transformation, cloud-based network management and open source tools. Continue Reading
What is NetOps? Everything you need to know

NetOps, also referred to as NetOps 2.0 and NetDevOps, is an approach to networking operations that uses DevOps tools and techniques to make network changes more efficiently and effectively than in the past. Continue Reading
Compare 8 network automation tools

The right network automation platform can help admins build and oversee company networks. Discover some of the top choices in the market and the benefits they provide. Continue Reading

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Enable automation with a network digital twin

Digital twin technology is a hot topic in IoT systems, but IT teams can also invest in digital twins to improve network visibility, plan for changes and enable automation. Continue Reading
Cable management software enhances documentation, visibility

Even a timeworn networking discipline like cabling can undergo a renaissance. See how cable management software helps organizations visualize network connectivity. Continue Reading
4 categories of network monitoring

Network teams should routinely monitor the states of their networks. The type of network monitoring strategy used depends on the needs of the organization. Continue Reading

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5 needed product features to fix network management issues

Virtualization and public cloud monitoring are among five top network management issues facing companies as they assess tools designed to oversee increasingly complex networks. Continue Reading
How to monitor network traffic in 7 steps

Effective network monitoring is an ongoing process that requires constant vigilance by IT groups. This step-by-step plan can fine-tune network monitoring strategies. Continue Reading
How Python addresses security, network traffic analysis concerns

Python can benefit key areas of an organization's network, including network security and traffic analysis. Glean critical expert advice from an author of various Python textbooks. Continue Reading