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The tech world has been on a rollercoaster since the COVID-19 pandemic. During the large-scale shift to remote work throughout 2020-21, big tech firms invested heavily in talent and infrastructure and there was plenty of growth in the IT space. Since the second half of 2022, however, high inflation, big tech layoffs, and the threat of an economic recession have organizations focused more on remaining cost-effective than investing in growth.

With communications evolving at a dizzying pace, service providers of all stripes are challenged to adopt the latest technologies and reshape their businesses for the new world. Telco Cloud, an area Ribbon is deeply focused on, is one of the key components in helping operators transform successfully.

Welcome to 2023! As we transition from 2022 — which in many ways was exciting for undesirable reasons such as the lingering pandemic, conflict in Ukraine, and uncertain economic conditions — I am eager to look ahead to anticipate themes that will affect IT or, more specifically, IT Operations. As vendors, customers, and practitioners, we’ve worked in IT through many eras of disruption.

In the world of business, time is money. So when your network is running slower than a sloth on a rainy day, it's not just frustrating - it can be costly. From sluggish downloads and uploads to frustratingly slow web browsing, network slowness can bring even the most productive team to a grinding halt. But fear not! With a little know-how, you can troubleshoot network slowness and speed things up like a pro.

Rail operators rely on their communications network to support an increasing and varied set of both legacy and modernized systems to improve safety, reduce carbon footprint, manage expanding freight and passenger loads, increase customer satisfaction, grow profitability, and comply with regulation.

Welcome, brave adventurer! Are you ready to embark on a journey through the mysterious and ever-evolving world of Viptela network monitoring? With its powerful tools and advanced metrics, Viptela offers a wealth of information and insights to help you keep your network running smoothly and securely. But to truly master these tools and unlock their full potential, you'll need to be willing to explore, experiment, and learn as you go.

Internet of Things (IoT) deployments continue to expand globally, revolutionising the way businesses operate by boosting efficiency and enhancing experiences for customers and employees. But as is the case with many innovations, growth has outpaced security considerations resulting in unforeseen problems emerging as bad actors seek to exploit new vulnerabilities.

When monitoring network performance and health, latency measurements help you understand how quickly, or slowly, data is traveling across the network. This is why network latency monitoring is important to your overall network performance. In this article, we’re teaching you how to measure network latency using Obkio Network Monitoring.