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Software Defined Networking in the Healthcare Industry

The healthcare industry is in the midst of a technological overhaul, and COVID-19 isn’t (entirely) to blame. Telemedicine, AI diagnostics, and wearable devices that constantly beam patient data to doctors are no longer futuristic concepts – they’re here, and they’re reshaping how care is delivered. But beneath the buzzwords lies a fundamental truth: None of this works without a rock-solid digital backbone, like that provided by a software-defined network.

Top 12 Best Remote Access Software for Efficient Connectivity

Today, the workforce is more geographically dispersed than ever before. In the past, remote access was primarily used by IT teams or freelancers who needed to access specific resources from afar. For several years, remote work has been gaining traction, and the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of remote and hybrid work environments. Now, businesses of all sizes rely on remote access software to empower employees, maintain productivity, and stay connected across various locations and time zones.

SolarWinds Observability Self-Hosted | 2025.1 GA Release Features Demo

This webcast shows off the latest features included in the 2025.1 GA Release of SolarWinds Observability Self-Hosted. Product experts Erik Eff and Chad Every discuss the importance of total cost of ownership and customer feedback in driving product development, highlighting key areas such as hybrid IT visibility and AI-driven solutions. The demo section showcases improvements in cloud monitoring, device support, and user experience, including a new NOC dashboard with dark theme.

Paul Loots of Convergeone @Ribbon INSIGHTS

In this video, Paul Loots from ConvergeOne discusses the key initiatives for 2025 regarding the Edge series, highlighting the importance of the new 8500 model for enhancing port density and modernization of legacy systems. The conversation focuses on specific vertical markets that could benefit from these advancements, including alarm companies, educational institutions, and healthcare providers. Loots shares his excitement about the technological developments presented at the event and the value of in-person interactions for fostering professional relationships.

Daniel Acosta, Liberty Latin America @ Ribbon Insights

In a recent discussion with Daniel Acosta from Ribbon Insights, he elaborated on the strategic initiatives planned for 2025, focusing on transforming the legacy network into a more modern infrastructure. Over the past two years, the team has been working towards this transformation by partnering with Ron to implement the new C20 A2 G6 network technology. Acosta expressed enthusiasm about the shift toward cloud solutions, particularly in Latin America, and highlighted the significance of automation and artificial intelligence (AI) in optimizing network performance.

How to Monitor Distributed Networks: The Essential Guide

Traditional centralized networks are a thing of the past—distributed networks have taken over. Why? Because they’re built to handle today’s cloud-based services and SaaS apps way more effectively. In a world where businesses operate across the globe and data moves in real time, distributed networks have become the foundation of modern IT.

Managing Multi-Region Networks with Confidence

Managing cloud networks today is like navigating a city without street signs—unpredictable and chaotic. As enterprises expand their cloud presence, they face a surge in IP addresses across regions, leaving traditional methods like spreadsheets and fragmented tools unable to keep up. Modern cloud infrastructure demands smarter, more scalable network management to tackle challenges such as IP sprawl, inconsistent configurations, and lack of visibility.