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Top 4 Methods Used to Attack Networks (And How to Defend)

Threat actors use a number of different techniques to gain access to company networks so that they can deliver ransomware payloads. In this blog, we look at four of the most common techniques currently being used to attack networks. The intent is to help MSPs and IT admins understand where the threats are coming from, and then where to focus their attention in order to protect their (or their customers’) networks.

Top 3 public cloud costs to watch

“We moved to the cloud and now everything is more expensive!” Unfortunately, this is a common utterance from companies that have made the leap to a public cloud-based architecture, and a slowdown in adoption growth seen during the pandemic is hitting providers big and small as organisations rationalise cloud spend in the face of rising costs. The good news is these costs can typically be reined in without too much disruption or the need to retreat from the cloud.

Maximizing VoIP performance: Why VoIP monitoring is vital for IT organizations

Voice over IP (VoIP) is a fairly old technology, brought into prominence during the 90s as an alternative to the hegemony of public switched telephone network (PSTN) telephony providers in the market. While VoIP was an alternative to normal telephone at that time, it soon led to a cascade of technological developments that changed the IT landscape. In a modern IT organization, VoIP-based technologies are indispensable.

Megaport LIVE: What is Network as a Service (NaaS)? - Paul McGuinness

Network as a Service, or NaaS for short. As a leading provider, it’s a term widely used here at Megaport: But what exactly is it, and why are many companies opting for it for their critical connectivity needs? How can NaaS be used and optimized, and what benefits does it bring to you and your customers?

A Guide to Juniper Contrail SD-WAN

Integrating SD-WAN into your organization allows you to leverage transport services for seamless connection to applications. Various technologies facilitate this process by routing traffic between different sites. However, Juniper Network’s Contrail SD-WAN offers enhanced routing, intelligent traffic steering, zero-touch provisioning, and other features that build on the capabilities of traditional SD-WAN architecture.
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OpManager: All-in-one network diagram software

Network diagram software holds an important place in modern ITOps. Policies like work from home and bring your own device as well as technologies like server virtualization and hybrid network architectures have resulted in dynamic network topologies. Network diagram software assists IT admins with tracking their network topology, visualizing their infrastructure, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance.