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Zoom has become a lifeline for remote work, virtual meetings, and online collaboration. But even the best tools can crumble when network performance takes a hit. For remote users, nothing is more frustrating than a Zoom call that freezes, lags, or drops mid-conversation. The truth is, most Zoom (or AWS because Zoom is supported by AWS) performance issues aren’t caused by the platform itself — they’re rooted in network problems.

In today’s digital age, businesses and customers alike are increasingly reliant on internet connectivity for day-to-day operations, communications, and transactions. Now more than ever, organizations depend on ISPs and cloud providers to deliver critical applications and services, making uninterrupted connectivity essential for success.

As IT infrastructures grow more complex, having the right Meraki monitoring tools is essential for maintaining network health, performance, and security. Cisco Meraki offers cloud-managed solutions, but some organizations need additional monitoring software to gain deeper insights, improve efficiency, and proactively address issues. In this article, we’ll explore the top Meraki monitoring tools that help IT teams manage and optimize their networks effectively.

For over 15 years, Ribbon Communications and Cellusys have worked together to drive innovation in signaling solutions. Today, we’re excited to announce the next phase of our collaboration: Cellusys and Ribbon will be combining the strength of the Cellusys Signaling Firewall and Roaming platforms with the Ribbon DSC and STP though the purchase by Cellusys of a license of the source code to the Ribbon STP and DSC products.

HAProxy ALOHA 17.0 is now available, delivering powerful new features that improve UDP load balancing, simplify network management, and enhance performance. With this release, we’re introducing the new UDP Module and extending network management to the Data Plane API, a new API-based approach to network configuration. The Network Management CLI is enhanced with exit status codes and contextual help.

Server monitoring is the practice of continuously tracking server health, performance, and resource usage to catch issues before they cause downtime. When a server crashes, it can mean lost revenue, frustrated users, and a mad scramble to fix the problem. The right server monitoring tool helps your IT team stay ahead by providing real-time alerts and visibility into critical metrics. In this guide, we’ll break down how server monitoring works, why it matters, and what to look for in a solution.

On March 18, 2025, North Korea’s BGP routes became RPKI-invalid due to the publication of a faulty ROA. In this post, we’ll visualize the impact on the propagation of affected routes and what North Korea (and you too!) can do to avoid problems with the optional maxLength attribute.